Westwood’s Legendary Stan’s Donuts Has Closed… Another bit of Hollywood history has closed…Stan’s Donuts was located in Westwood Village, which at one time was a bustling entertainment area of Los Angeles. This is just another tragic loss of Hollywood history…. Read More ›
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UPDATE To The Nate ‘n Al Restaurant Closure Story! Iconic Beverly Hills Hangout Offers Hope Of Re-Opening!!
Update To The Nate n Al Story! Here’s an important update to yesterday’s news out of the restaurant world in Beverly Hills – the legendary Nate ‘n Al restaurant, a fixture in the 90210 area code for more than 72… Read More ›
Catalina’s Legendary Avalon Theater To Close! Is There A Savior?
Catalina Island’s Legendary Movie Theater Will Close! Shockingly sad news to report: the company that owns Catalina Island’s iconic movie theater is planning to close it! The Avalon is a 1,184-seat movie palace, built in 1929 as part of the… Read More ›
Hollywood’s Legendary Musso & Frank Gets A Star On The Walk Of Fame! Iconic Restaurant’s 100th Birthday Celebration Is On!
Hollywood’s Iconic Restaurant Musso & Frank Celebrates A Century – And A Star On The Walk Of Fame! Located on the famed Hollywood Boulevard in the heart of Hollywood, Musso & Frank is Hollywood’s greatest restaurant, and on Friday, it… Read More ›
Take A Ramen Noodle Bath! “What The Friday?” Yes, It’s Real And I’ve Got Pictures!
Truer Words Have Never Been Spoken! Ah internet, you continue to inspire me – this “What The Friday?!?” has a REAL thing, and you’ll never look at ramen noodles the same way again! Ramen Noodle Baths! For those who have… Read More ›
I Ate Amazing “Glow In The Dark” Ramen! A “Neon Noodle” Feast At Legendary Yamashiro Hollywood!
It’s The World’s FIRST “Glow-In-The-Dark” Ramen Shop! Ready for a magical food adventure? Buckle up! My son told me about a new “pop up” restaurant experience making its way around the world – as they describe themselves: “An unprecedented, immersive… Read More ›
Marugame Udon’s Cafeteria-Style Ramen And Tempura! LA’s Sawtelle Japantown Gem!
Who Wants Ramen? If you live in Los Angeles, you no doubt have your favorite ramen joint – but how about one that offers up delicious Ramen bowls AND Tempura as well? Welcome To Sawtelle Japantown AKA Little Osaka! On… Read More ›
The Apple Pan Lives On! A Legendary Los Angeles Restaurant Saved! My Apple Pan Review!
The Apple Pan Lives On! Drive down Pico Boulevard in West Los Angeles and you see this distinctive sign – a classic restaurant that’s been serving burgers and pies up for more than 70 years! For fans of classic LA… Read More ›
Hollywood’s Legendary Musso & Frank! 100 Years And Still Growing! Celebrate Tinseltown’s Best Martini!
Hollywood’s Iconic Restaurant Musso & Frank Is 100 – And Still Growing! Located on the famed Hollywood Boulevard in the heart of Hollywood, Musso & Frank is Hollywood’s greatest restaurant, and this year, it’s turning 100 years old! Sitting in… Read More ›
A “True Hollywood Tale” Of “Hit & Run”! Taking Sony’s $$! The Guber/Peters Story! Also, Making Millions For NOT Producing!
Ready For This $$$ True Tale Of Hollywood? Sometimes people just don’t realize how bonkers the entertainment industry is – although now we are seeing payback for its excesses. Several year ago there was a terrific “inside Hollywood” book about… Read More ›