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Entries from July 2008

Kiss My Bundt In the Pink

July 30th, 2008 · No Comments

Pink doors have arrived at Kiss My Bundt, along with kitchen equipment! Hopefully, soon, the bundts!

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Tags: EAT

Souplantation Relocates

July 30th, 2008 · 1 Comment

So, the Souplantation relocated to a spot beneath the parking structure in the Beverly Connection. Can we talk for a second about how massive this place is? I couldn’t even capture it in the images! It’s f*cking ginormous. Now, I’ve never eaten there, so this isn’t even a criticism, but I can’t imagine wanting that […]

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Tags: EAT

Former Zen Grill Demo-ed Inside

July 30th, 2008 · 1 Comment

Nothing has changed in the former Zen Grill space for some time,  but, finally, there is some change to the vacated structure. It’s been torn apart inside! Though the kitchen still seems to be intact, at least from the vantage point of the front window. And, you’ll note, the space has been leased via the […]

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Tags: EAT

West 3rd Street Sidewalk Sale Saturday

July 30th, 2008 · No Comments

It’s nearly here—this season’s shopping event will be Saturday, August 2 from 11AM-6PM. Regrettably, I will be out of town for this, but if anyway wants me to post some pics or reports, feel free to email me. A bit more info on Racked LA.

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Tags: SALE · FASHION · EVENT

More Panina Cafe Space Info

July 28th, 2008 · 4 Comments

I’ve mentioned that Panini Cafe is coming into the old Splash spa space at West 3rd and Crescent Heights. Learned via the posted sign below that the space will be two levels, the top will be office spaces and the bottom will be the restaurant. Also, it has incorporated the old Fifty’s Furniture retail space.

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Tags: EAT

Some Odd Rubies Opens in Medak’s Former Space

July 28th, 2008 · No Comments

Right next to AOC, where Medak boutique used to be, Hillhurst Avenue transplant Some Odd Rubies has set up shop on West 3rd Street. It’s filled with one-of-a-kind dresses made from vintage fabrics, a nice addition to the neighborhood. Get the scoop at Racked LA, where I posted earlier this AM.

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Tags: FASHION

Quality Open For Biz, Despite Cab Accident

July 28th, 2008 · No Comments

Despite a cab running into it a week ago, Quality Food & Beverage  was open for business this weekend.  The did a quick and temporary fix to the front and posted a cheeky sign, and the place was bustling as usual.

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Tags: EAT

Patton Oswalt at Largo on La Cienega

July 28th, 2008 · No Comments


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Tags: COMEDY

Feist, Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings and Pacifika at the Hollywood Bowl

July 24th, 2008 · 2 Comments

It’s ridiculous that it took the husband and I so long to get to the Hollywood Bowl, but Feist and Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings lured us last Sunday to make the urban trek and it was well worth the haul. In fact, it was really fun and quite lovely. We packed a picnic (using […]

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Tags: MUSIC

Making Way for Panini Cafe

July 22nd, 2008 · 1 Comment

The old Splash spa/hot tubbing space has been sitting not-so-pretty for ages, but they’re finally starting to gut the place with the Panini Cafe coming in.

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Tags: EAT

Cab Crashes Into Quality!

July 22nd, 2008 · 3 Comments

Holy shit! A stolen cab crashed into Quality Food & Beverage on West 3rd Street. The two assailants stole the cab (keys left in the ignition) and then went on a crime spree robbing three businesses, ending through the front of Quality. Check the story here.

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Tags: EAT

The Knitter’s Studio Sale

July 18th, 2008 · No Comments

Sale at The Knitter’s Studio begins tomorrow for all your yard and knitting accessory needs.

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Tags: HOME · SALE · FASHION