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Bit of Sweden restaurant at the corner of Sunset Boulevard and Doheny Rd
The word “smorgasbord” is something we take for granted these days, but back in 1936 when a Swedish restaurant called ‘Bit of Sweden’ opened at the corner of Sunset Boulevard and Doheny Rd, it introduced the concept of the smorgasbord … Continue reading
Mammy’s Shack restaurant, Culver City, 1937
I think this shows how far we’ve come. Mammy’s Shack was a popular Culver City restaurant (pictured here in 1937) famous for its squab dinners. I doubt that anybody could get away with calling a restaurant by that name nowadays. … Continue reading
The Chapman Park Hotel & Bungalows, 3401 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles
Researching my novels has lead me to discovering all sorts of places. One of them was a hotel called the Chapman Park Hotel and Bungalows. I was surprised I hadn’t heard of it because it stood at 3401 Wilshire Blvd … Continue reading
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Original Brown Derby restaurant, Wilshire Boulevard, 1956
I must admit, I always enjoy coming across a photograph of a Brown Derby restaurant, especially the original one on Wilshire Blvd, and especially one as clear and crisp as this. What strikes me about this particular photo is that … Continue reading
Spencer’s Snack Shop, Olympic Boulevard, Los Angeles, 1949
I’m digging those smooth lines on Spencer’s Snack Shop, baby. Looks like the perfect place for a late-night burger and shake.
Sardi’s restaurant on Hollywood Boulevard, mid-1930s
Sardi’s restaurant on Hollywood Boulevard, near the Vine Street corner. It was only open from 1932 until 1936, when it was destroyed by fire. But while it was open, it was one of the swankiest places in Hollywood to eat.
Nikabob Restaurant, 875 S. Western Avenue, Los Angeles, 1950
The Nikabob restaurant at 875 S. Western Ave was named for a guy named Nick and Bob Cobb of the Brown Derby and “Cobb Salad” fame. As far-out-and-funky as this interior decoration is (this photo is dated 1950s, but you’d … Continue reading
Wilshire Blvd looking east – Zephyr Room – Brown Derby – Gaylord Apartments
It’s not hard to find photos of the original Brown Derby restaurant located on Wilshire Boulevard—you’ll find a number of them posted here—but it’s more rare to find a wider photo giving us an idea of the immediate area. Unfortunately, … Continue reading
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Interior view from the stage of the Earl Carroll Theater Sunset Boulevard
Nearly all the photos I come across of the Earl Carroll Theater on Sunset Boulevard are of the spectacular exterior, so I was pleased to come across this one which shows what the view was like for (as the sign … Continue reading
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Tagged Hollywood, Los Angeles, Nightclubs, Restaurants, Sunset Blvd
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