BLACKBURN AND SWEETZER

Not to advocate for more plastic utensils in the world, but this is pretty smart design. Atop this edamame seaweed salad from Trader Joe’s at 3rd and La Brea (probably not for everyone, but, I say mmmm), is this flip spork (patent pending), which could make toting yogurt and other cup-like edibles very convenient. Just […]

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The Dad is being my eyes in Asia. Here, check The Coffee Bean in the Singapore airport.

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Alex the Sea Turtle uncovered 10,000+ square foot expansion plans at Whole Foods at Fairfax and West 3rd Street! Check the details at Racked LA, which I’ve just posted. Thanks again, AST!

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Word  is chain Panini Cafe, which is also in Beverly Hills, is taking the place of the long-closed Splash Spa at the corner of West 3rd Street and Crescent Heights. Would prefer an affordable non-chain restaurant myself. Have never eaten there, so can’t make much of a culinary critique. Has anyone been/eaten there? Thoughts?

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Now this is  how to cover up to-be-opened retail windows! More info on the cafe per Eater LA:
Downtown: “Lemonade, a cafeteria-style lunch spot from the people behind Jackson Someset Catering, opened a few weeks ago at City National Plaza… a second location in the former Tea Garden space on Beverly Boulevard in two weeks. Yes, […]

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Just posted an extensive photo gallery on Racked LA of last night’s festivities for those that are interested. A couple boutique owners told me that they never get to see what’s going on in the street during these things because they’re always working, which, yeah, I never thought about. Hope this gives an idea.

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A bunch of flyers below from boutiques participating in the West 3rd Street Block Party Thursday, May 1st, from 6:00PM-9:00PM.
In addition, there will be 10% off at Ethel, and at Aero & Co:
May De Chelly Sample Sale
Modal Jersey Skirts, Tops & Dresses $45 - $95
 
30% off Maxine Dillon Spring Merchandise

 
20% off all regular priced merchandise […]

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Went to tour the Americana at Brand last weekend, which opens on May 2.
Check out the coverage at Racked LA, tons of photos and info on those $5,000/month 2 bed 2 bath apartments…

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So, the next West 3rd Street event—you know where all the retailers come out with drink, food, deals, etc to generally feast on—is slated for Thursday, May 1st from 6pm-9pm. The West 3rd Street Business Association also has a snazzy new site too, so check it out.
Another thing, I wrote an item on the event […]

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Breadworks is supposed to open spring ‘08, so that would mean soon, soon, soon. The website lists an extensive bread menu, but also a hot menu and lunch boxes, making me curious about what the set up with be. Will there be seating? A barstool type deal?

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The Kokomo Cafe has said bye-bye to The Farmers Market at The Grove, but has set up a shiny new restaurant at the corner of Beverly and Martel. Didn’t get an image, as I was running, but it definitely looks like an upgrade.

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Caught Dolce, at Sweetzer and Melrose, in mid-paint job. More from Eater LA.

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