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Still Open Ed Fuentes

Chop Suey Cafe 'Still Open' Says Gin

By Ed Fuentes — November 18, 2008 — 7 Comments

When Mike Gin came back to L.A. from Saturday’s USC – Stanford football game, he heard that the Chop Suey Cafe and Lounge was closed. It was surprising news to...


Wurstküche

By Ed Fuentes — November 17, 2008 — 2 Comments

New Arts District eatery Wurstküche cracked open the doors on Saturday for a pre-soft opening trial, and a steady flow of customers kept the cafe door open into...


Calle 13 at Club Nokia Eric Richardson

Calle 13 and Kinky Bring Latin Debut to Club Nokia

By Camilo Smith — November 17, 2008 — 4 Comments

Newly-minted Club Nokia welcomed its first Latin show on Saturday, drawing a heavy crowd for the energetic electro-rock of Monterrey, Mexico-bred Kinky and the Puerto...


By Stan Lerner — November 13, 2008 — 30 Comments

1100 Wilshire had been an office building with no tenants before the most recent housing boom came along and made it a place that people who enjoy a sky-pool call...


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Two Packed Nights as Beck Opens Club Nokia

By Camilo Smith — November 11, 2008 — 2 Comments

Singer Beck helped break in the latest module of the multi-billion dollar L.A. Live complex this weekend, opening Club Nokia over a packed two-night stint that ended...


By Stan Lerner — November 05, 2008 — 2 Comments

“Hey Oliver, slow down a second.”

I stopped half a block short of 7th on Flower so my homeless buddy Stretch could put a torch lighter to the pipe in his hand....


By Stan Lerner — November 03, 2008 — 8 Comments

“I just dropped Kevin off at the airport, so I can come hang out,” Joe’s voice rang out through my iphone. “Where are you?”

“I’m at Starbucks on 11th and Grand...


Cole's Neon Gets Relit

By Eric Richardson — November 03, 2008 — 1 Comment

With its opening nearing, Cole's French Dip launched a new website on Friday. While still light on content, there's word on hours and a few tightly cropped shots...


D-town Burger Bar

By Eric Richardson — November 01, 2008 — 7 Comments

D-town Burger Bar and nearby Crack Gallery got slick new signs Friday, part of the transformation of the retail space in the Hayward Hotel. The under-construction...


urth caffe Ed Fuentes

Urth Caffe Finds Arts District is Far From the Westside

By Ed Fuentes — October 28, 2008 — 6 Comments

It didn't take long for the Arts District to adapt its routine to yesterday's opening of Urth Caffe. Today, a table of L.A. Times staffers discussed how they are...


Bottles

By Samantha Page — October 27, 2008 — 1 Comment

The San Antonio Winery hosted the Riboli Family Winemaker's Dinner on Saturday, opening its doors to about 50 wine enthusiasts and wanna-be enthusiasts for a dinner...



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