LEGENDARY MUSSO & FRANK GRILL TO REOPEN TO THE PUBLIC JUNE 26! The headline on this press release brought a big smile to my face! Who needs one of these? After being closed for three months due to the pandemic,… Read More ›
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Nate ‘n Al To Reopen Tomorrow! Here’s The Latest News About Saving This Beverly Hills Deli!
The Iconic Beverly Hills Deli Nate ‘n Al’s Is Back! Fantastic news just announced! The Beverly Hills Courier just revealed that the iconic delicatessen Nate ‘n Al’s will return to its original Beverly Drive location for take-out and delivery as… Read More ›
A Chef’s Controversial “Nine Lives”! Brandon Baltzley Cooks Up A Wild “Wednesday Bookmobile” Memoir Of Life In The Kitchen!
Meet Outlaw Chef Brandon Baltzley! Chefs have gained a reputation as being the new Rock ‘n’ Roll outlaws: culinary renegades, profane and eccentric: everyone from Marco Pierre White to Gordon Ramsey have gained reputations for their toughness in the kitchen… Read More ›
The Legendary Restaurant Romanoffs! Remembering An Iconic Beverly Hills Celebrity Hangout!
Welcome To The Glamorous Romanoff’s! I love the golden age of Hollywood – and the legendary hangout for the rich and famous – and the Beverly Hills restaurant Romanoff’s was one of them! Imagine sitting at dinner and watching Cary… Read More ›
Save Amoeba Music! America’s Last Great Record Store Needs Your Help To Survive!
Help Keep Amoeba Music Spinning! One of Hollywood’s iconic spots is at risk – a great entertainment hangout that has helped save vinyl and pop culture – and now it’s our chance to help save Amoeba! As Variety reports: The… Read More ›
Susanna Moore Is “Miss Aluminum!” My Wednesday Bookmobile Has Terrific, Candid Memoirs Of 70’s Hollywood!
Here’s A Terrific New Memoir Of Hollywood In The 70’s! I love stories about Hollywood, especially during the fascinating decade of the 70’s. Now, a new memoir takes us there again, and this Wednesday Bookmobile is hitting the road to… Read More ›
The Legendary Stan’s Donuts Closes! Westwood’s Sad Decline…
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 ›
Seven Books That Influenced Me! My “Wednesday Bookmobile” Has Classics New And Old!
Time To Read! During these times of “sheltering at home”, many of us have had the chance to catch up on books we’ve not had the time until now to read. My blogging friend Robbie Cheadle inspired me to share… Read More ›
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 ›
Hiking Through Beverly Hills History! Legendary “Pickfair” Estate! Elvis! My “Social Distancing Hiking” Adventure!
A Beverly Hills 90210 Sunrise! Good morning from Beverly Hills! Here is the view east from the top of Beverly Hills, which I took one morning while on a walk. As we are all living in some way in our… Read More ›
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