Hollywood’s cityscape is quickly changing. It seems as if new hotels, apartments, and office buildings are springing up on every corner. This is especially true on and near Vine Street, an area in a state of perpetual construction. With so much happening, here are a few projects to watch in the upcoming years. Hollywood Center 1720 …
LA Experiences Surge of Residents Opting Out of Driving
According to new research conducted by Superspace, an astonishing 100 square miles of Los Angeles is comprised of surface-level parking lots. To put that into perspective, this means that almost one quarter of the city’s size is devoted to parking. Many urban planners think this abundant parking goes hand-in-hand with LA’s perpetual traffic woes and …
BBQ Hall of Famer Adam Perry Lang Launches New Lunch Menu
APL Restaurant has only been open for a year, but already chef-owner Adam Perry Lang is shaking things up. The high-end steakhouse on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame surprised everyone last summer by opening a takeout window dubbed “APL Hole in the Wall”. This window allowed people to order without committing to a sit-down dinner. Then …
People Of Hollywood: David Vanlochem
David Vanlochem started baking at the age of six. Vanlochem, a self-taught baker, has traveled the world and is now the talk of Hollywood with his cookie lab and restaurant hybrid, Duidough, located at 6334 Selma Ave. We sat down with David to get to know him better and hear his incredible story.
Intelligentsia: The Newest Star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame
Intelligentsia, one of the country’s most recognizable names in coffee, has opened up a new storefront on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame. The popular coffee retailer and roaster has locations in Pasadena, Silver Lake and Venice, however this is the company’s first location in Los Angeles in several years. The new space was designed by L.A. …
Winter is Coming… To Hollywood
Scum & Villainy Cantina is self-described as “an intergalactic bar nestled in the wretched hive of Hollywood, CA”. Void of TVs and windows to the outside world, the ‘geek bar’ is a safe haven for mega-fans of sci-fi and fantasy franchises. Patrons often enjoy drinking themed cocktails while engaging in conversations about Star Trek, Star Wars, …
Big Wangs Gets an Upscale Makeover
The old Big Wangs location on Cahuenga Boulevard – once a hot spot for brews, burgers and sports – is undergoing an upscale makeover and will come back later this year as 3rd Base, a brand-new concept from a trio of owners. Setting out to be the premier TV and snack bar for sports enthusiasts, …
Hollywood Citizen-News Building Will Become Dining & Event Space
Hollywood Citizen-News building, declared a historic landmark by the city back in December, is poised to become L.A.’s premier private event and dining destination. Relevant Group has plans to redevelop the building as “flexible event space” and restaurants with outdoor dining areas. Located on the corner of Wilcox and Selma, the landmark is situated in a …
Funko Will Offer Memorable Shopping Experiences At First Retail Store
It’s all about the experience. That is the trending mantra among leading retailers, and Funko is joining the throng of companies participating in the latest fad. The vinyl toy company – which reproduces movie and comic book characters as figurines with bobbling heads – plans to open a 40,000 square foot store in Los Angeles …
Motion Plus Design Visits Hollywood
Motion Plus Design is coming to the Montalbán Theatre on February 23, 2019. After years of sold out events in Paris and Toyko, the Motion Plus Design team is thrilled to host this unique event in Hollywood during Oscar’s Weekend. The acclaimed festival features presentations from eight renowned designers including Karin Fong, the creator behind …