Echo Park storefronts transforming
A wave of recent restaurant and storefront closures (Villainy, Barragans, and more) in Echo Park has many wondering about the changing face of the neighborhood. But there’s been some new activity in those sad, dusty storefronts that will hopefully make Sunset Boulevard feel a little less empty.
Photo via Villainy General Store
Former Nuvia’s
This restaurant space, formerly Nuvia’s and then La Botana, has been closed down for nearly two years. Located on the north side of Sunset between Laveta and McDuff, we thought we were getting a gastropub in the space back in 2012. But The Eastsider LA reports some new activity in the space – unfortunately the owners did not provide any details on what kind of restaurant. One things is for sure – we hope it’s not another pizza joint.
The owners expect to open in four months.
Dinette
Owner of Cafe Stella in Silver Lake, Gareth Kantner, purchased the building on Sunset where E’Pack Family Clothing Store plus the Sunset Snack stand is. Well, was. Recently the construction wall (what the heck do they call those?) went up around the storefront, a sign that the transformation into new take-out and dine-in sandwich shop has begun.
Kantner told The Eastsider LA they expect to open in February of this year. In addition to sandwiches like Lobster Rolls and Po’boys, there will be grilled meats, vegetarian dishes, and oven-baked pizzas.
Lassen’s
FINALLY something is being done to the former Save-A-Lot store next to the Walgreens at Sunset and Logan. The grocery chain shut down in March of 2011, and has been sitting vacant ever since. There were pipe dreams of a Trader Joe’s, and what appeared to be decent traction on a Fresh & Easy until the company went bankrupt.
Although we knew Lassen’s Natural Foods & Vitamins was taking over the location back in June, there is now some signage and a lot of activity in the building. We’re not sure when the store will open, however we’re not sure how well-received the location will be in Echo Park – the Lassen family has in the past made donations in support of Prop 8, which many aren’t happy about.
Trencher
Still a work in progress, despite hopes to open in December, Trencher took over a former Mexican/Salvadorian place (before that Phnom Penh’ Vietnamese) on Portia and Sunset. Expect pulled pork sandwiches, open-faced sandwiches, tofu banh mi, sliders, and more. We’re standing by for the opening any day now.
Barragan’s
Barragan’s held it’s farewell party in December, and the change of ownership notification lists The Lost Knight as the new business name under the control of Alan Moore. We’ve been hearing a lot of rumors about what this space will bring… what do you think? For now, the front doors of Barragan’s sit quietly in the shadows.
Hi there! I could have sworn I’ve visited this website before but after looking at some of the articles I realized it’s new to me. Nonetheless, I’m definitely delighted I stumbled upon it and I’ll be bookmarking it and checking back frequently!
An impressive share! I’ve just forwarded this onto a colleague who was conducting a little research on this. And he actually ordered me lunch simply because I discovered it for him… lol. So let me reword this…. Thank YOU for the meal!! But yeah, thanx for spending the time to discuss this subject here on your website.
I seriously love your website.. Great colors & theme. Did you make this web site yourself? Please reply back as I’m looking to create my own personal website and want to know where you got this from or just what the theme is named. Cheers!
I enjoy reading a post that will make men and women think. Also, thank you for allowing me to comment!
You made some decent points there. I looked on the net for more info about the issue and found most individuals will go along with your views on this web site.
After looking into a few of the blog articles on your web site, I honestly appreciate your way of writing a blog. I added it to my bookmark site list and will be checking back in the near future. Take a look at my website as well and tell me what you think.
Oh my goodness! Amazing article dude! Thanks, However I am going through difficulties with your RSS. I don’t know the reason why I can’t join it. Is there anybody getting the same RSS issues? Anyone who knows the answer can you kindly respond? Thanx!!
Oh my goodness! Amazing article dude! Thanks, However I am going through issues with your RSS. I don’t understand why I am unable to join it. Is there anybody getting identical RSS issues? Anybody who knows the answer can you kindly respond? Thanx!!
Greetings! Very helpful advice within this post! It’s the little changes that produce the greatest changes. Many thanks for sharing!
Hello! I could have sworn I’ve visited your blog before but after looking at a few of the posts I realized it’s new to me. Nonetheless, I’m definitely happy I discovered it and I’ll be book-marking it and checking back regularly!
This site was… how do I say it? Relevant!! Finally I’ve found something which helped me. Thanks!
Aw, this was a really good post. Spending some time and actual effort to generate a very good article… but what can I say… I put things off a lot and never manage to get nearly anything done.
You’ve made some decent points there. I looked on the internet for additional information about the issue and found most individuals will go along with your views on this website.
Hi there, There’s no doubt that your website may be having browser compatibility issues. When I look at your blog in Safari, it looks fine however, when opening in IE, it’s got some overlapping issues. I merely wanted to provide you with a quick heads up! Other than that, fantastic blog!
Everything is very open with a very clear explanation of the challenges. It was truly informative. Your site is extremely helpful. Many thanks for sharing!
Very good info. Lucky me I recently found your site by accident (stumbleupon). I have bookmarked it for later!
Oh my goodness! Awesome article dude! Thanks, However I am having issues with your RSS. I don’t know the reason why I can’t join it. Is there anyone else getting the same RSS issues? Anyone that knows the answer will you kindly respond? Thanks!!
Your style is really unique in comparison to other folks I’ve read stuff from. Thanks for posting when you’ve got the opportunity, Guess I’ll just book mark this blog.
Greetings! Very helpful advice in this particular post! It is the little changes which will make the most significant changes. Thanks a lot for sharing!
http://www.autoeines.com/essential-elements-in-pina-love-described/
Greetings! Very helpful advice in this particular article! It’s the little changes that will make the most significant changes. Thanks for sharing!
I was able to find good information from your articles.
I blog frequently and I seriously thank you for your information. Your article has really peaked my interest. I’m going to take a note of your blog and keep checking for new details about once a week. I opted in for your RSS feed as well.
Way cool! Some extremely valid points! I appreciate you writing this article and the rest of the site is really good.
Greetings! Very helpful advice within this post! It’s the little changes that make the biggest changes. Many thanks for sharing!
I want to to thank you for this very good read!! I certainly enjoyed every bit of it. I have got you bookmarked to look at new things you post…
Aw, this was an incredibly good post. Spending some time and actual effort to create a top notch article… but what can I say… I hesitate a lot and never manage to get anything done.
When I initially left a comment I appear to have clicked the -Notify me when new comments are added- checkbox and from now on every time a comment is added I get 4 emails with the same comment. There has to be an easy method you are able to remove me from that service? Thank you!
Having read this I believed it was very informative. I appreciate you finding the time and effort to put this article together. I once again find myself personally spending a lot of time both reading and leaving comments. But so what, it was still worth it!
Good post. I learn something totally new and challenging on sites I stumbleupon everyday. It’s always exciting to read through content from other authors and use something from other sites.
Very nice article. I absolutely appreciate this site. Stick with it!
Good day! I could have sworn I’ve been to this blog before but after going through many of the articles I realized it’s new to me. Nonetheless, I’m definitely pleased I discovered it and I’ll be book-marking it and checking back often!
Good information. Lucky me I ran across your site by chance (stumbleupon). I have bookmarked it for later!
Greetings! Very helpful advice in this particular article! It’s the little changes that will make the most important changes. Thanks a lot for sharing!
Hi, I do think this is a great blog. I stumbledupon it 😉 I will revisit once again since I saved as a favorite it. Money and freedom is the best way to change, may you be rich and continue to guide others.
I couldn’t resist commenting. Well written!
http://servicecalloflincoln.com/det-befriande-enkelt-vidare-mysig-officiellbilligskor/
An outstanding share! I’ve just forwarded this onto a coworker who was conducting a little homework on this. And he in fact bought me dinner because I discovered it for him… lol. So allow me to reword this…. Thanks for the meal!! But yeah, thanx for spending time to talk about this topic here on your site.
Good site you have here.. It’s hard to find excellent writing like yours nowadays. I seriously appreciate people like you! Take care!!
Howdy, I do think your blog could be having browser compatibility problems. Whenever I look at your web site in Safari, it looks fine but when opening in Internet Explorer, it has some overlapping issues. I just wanted to give you a quick heads up! Other than that, excellent website!
Hi there! This blog post could not be written any better! Looking through this article reminds me of my previous roommate! He constantly kept preaching about this. I will send this information to him. Pretty sure he’s going to have a great read. Thanks for sharing!
I blog quite often and I genuinely thank you for your content. This article has truly peaked my interest. I’m going to book mark your site and keep checking for new information about once a week. I subscribed to your Feed too.
This is the perfect website for anyone who wants to understand this topic. You understand a whole lot its almost tough to argue with you (not that I personally will need to…HaHa). You certainly put a fresh spin on a subject that’s been discussed for ages. Wonderful stuff, just wonderful!
Pretty! This was an extremely wonderful post. Thanks for providing this info.
Having read this I believed it was extremely enlightening. I appreciate you taking the time and energy to put this article together. I once again find myself personally spending a lot of time both reading and commenting. But so what, it was still worthwhile!
This site truly has all the information and facts I needed about this subject and didn’t know who to ask.
Way cool! Some very valid points! I appreciate you penning this write-up and also the rest of the website is extremely good.
http://torajadaily.com/dct-anggota-dprd-tana-toraja-partai-pan/
A motivating discussion is definitely worth comment. I do think that you should publish more on this subject, it may not be a taboo matter but usually folks don’t discuss these subjects. To the next! Kind regards!!
Pretty! This has been a really wonderful article. Many thanks for providing these details.