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Entries from March 2008

Demolition at Doughboys Old Space

March 23rd, 2008 · 4 Comments

The old Doughboys is being torn up inside (see just below), but what’s more interesting is that only the beams are still standing between the Doughboys space and the space right next door at 8132, which is also being redone. Maybe the interiors will be merged?

Interior of old Doughboys space

The wall between 8134 (Doughboys) and […]

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Tags: REAL ESTATE · EAT

Yogurtland Coming to La Brea

March 23rd, 2008 · 7 Comments

Yogurtland is coming to La Brea, just south of 3rd Street, in the little strip mall with Subway and a dance studio. The treat spot bills itself as the “nation’s first and only self-serve frozen yogurt shop,” featuring “16 different flavors of non-fat frozen yogurt, 33 different types of fresh fruits and toppings at $.30 […]

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Natura Gets Signage

March 23rd, 2008 · 1 Comment

Natura’s still hiring, and now has replaced it’s temporary sign with official signage. The Mediterranean restaurant was supposed to open in December, but looks like it will be a spring opening… let’s hope.

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Blackburn Condos on Redfin - $925,000!!!

March 21st, 2008 · 1 Comment

And all but one is sold of these 2 bedroom,  2 1/5 baths at 8420 Blackburn Avenue, just east of La Cienega. From Redfin:
“Location! Gorgeous brand new Mediterranean building with views of the Hollywood sign. Unit #301 is available, the rest of the building already sold by the developer. The exquisite details include exotic hardwood […]

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Event: Designer Jeremy Scott DJs at A Club Called Rhonda!

March 20th, 2008 · No Comments

Yikes, almost forgot to post this! Designer Jeremy Scott is DJing at A Club Called Rhonda! at Guatalinda (4916 Hollywood Boulevard at Edgemont). Think disco, dancing and plenty of cheap cocktails. A Club Called Rhonda! will be coming to you with a slew of different DJs on the first and third Thursdays of each month […]

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Tags: FASHION · EVENT · DRINK · MUSIC

Lotta Jansdotter Fabrics

March 19th, 2008 · No Comments

Lotta Jansdotter, known for her cheery, modern prints, is currently selling a variety of fabrics in different colors and designs exclusively on her website. Sold by the 1/2 yard, yard and even scraps, the cotton and linen pieces are the kind of incentive needed for your next sewing project - or pretty enough to just […]

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Tags: DESIGN

Event: Poketo First Editions Print Show

March 19th, 2008 · No Comments

This will be a cool event - artists collab site Poketo (everything from wallets to apparel to dishes) is celebrating its new studio space with a ‘First Editions Print Show’ downtown at 510 South Hewitt Street, Unit 506, Saturday, March 22nd from 6:00PM-10:00PM. There will be 25 participating artists, all offering limited edition prints.

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Tags: DESIGN · ART · EAT

Just an Office Building on Beverly?

March 19th, 2008 · 3 Comments

The construction of this building on Beverly Boulevard, just west of Sweetzer, is a bit odd in terms of the order of things. It seems that three office spaces on the top floor are being used, but the other seven spaces have a ways to being finished. Perhaps those are simply the ones that got […]

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Tags: REAL ESTATE

Event: EM&Co Spring Cleaning Sale + Designer Sample Sale

March 18th, 2008 · No Comments

EM & Co on 3rd is offering up to 70% off store-wide through March 30th, plus check out the boutique’s LA designer sample sale March 24th - March 30th.

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Tags: SALE · FASHION

Event: LA Mag’s ‘Tastemakers’ Exhibition at Hollywood & Highland

March 18th, 2008 · No Comments

Los Angeles mag Style Director Laurie Pike has headed up an exhibition of LA notables in fashion, design and art, ‘Tastemakers: World-Class Talent, Made in LA‘ to go along with the mag’s Tastemaker column, which will be open to the public from noon-6:00pm March 19th - March 30 at Hollywood & Highland. Free.

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Tags: DESIGN · ART · FASHION · EVENT

Event: Hello Vegas, Sterling Andrews + SISU at Rodan vs Griffith

March 18th, 2008 · No Comments

Thursday, March 20th from 7:00PM-11:00PM, Rodan vs Griffith will have Hello Vegas performing an acoustic set, indie band photog Sterling Andrews (who’s shot The Shins and Band of Horses, among others), plus the official launch of SISU key fobs, which B+S profiled  last month.

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Tags: JEWELRY · FASHION · EVENT · MUSIC

Jian Korean BBQ Opening March 27th

March 16th, 2008 · 3 Comments

B+S reader Alex the Sea Turtle tipped me off to this sign posted inside Jian Korean BBQ (see previous posts here) at the corner of Beverly and Sweetzer, which says that it will be opening March 27th. I hope this is the case, though kind of odd it’s not posted in a more visible spot […]

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