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Cookbook, the grocery store spearheaded by our fellow Echo Park residents, opened its doors for the first time yesterday. Located along the same block of Chicken Corner and next to Mishka, the small shop is offering residents a daily selection of organic and locally grown fruits and veggies, dairy, and prepared foods that will put […]
For Thursday’s town hall meeting, the EPIA has invited officers from the Rampart Division to talk about the swap meet since the sweep, and, according to the website, to “appreciate our local law enforcement officers for the Echo Park flea market clean up. Show up and give thanks!” Here’s the agenda for the meeting on […]
Both the Echo Park and Edendale Libraries have some FREE special programs for kids, teens, and even some for adults all summer long. Here are the September events for both libraries: For Kids Knight Time Reading at Echo Park Branch: Every Wednesday from 3 – 4:00 pm. Stories of dragons and other magical creatures. Create […]
It’s been an exciting few days in Dodgertown: Manny was traded to the White Sox, the McCourts are battling it out in court, and we won 3-0 against the Phillies last night (take that!). We might be nine games behind in the NL West, but that’s not going to stop a fireworks show on Friday […]
What makes a good margarita? How should you order one? Where in Echo Park has the best margaritas? As a self-proclaimed margarita specialist, I have been touring the Echo Park bars for the strongest and most delicious margaritas our little community has to offer. Hopefully I’ll find my way home after drinking all that tequila […]
Ever wanted to learn how to make your own jewelry (that didn’t involve your little cousin’s plastic beading kit)? Artist Gordon Wainwright has been making and repairing jewelry for a long time, and has called Echo Park his home and his studio since 1987. In addition to creating his custom jewelry (he is strongly influenced […]
For the week of Monday, August 30 through Sunday, September 5 Monday Monday night residency: Fol Chen, Sister Crayon, Evan Voytas @ Echo Ilo Mar, Emily Lacy, Sleepwalkers Local, Team Andrew (free) @ Echo Curio Hypercolors (debut of new Mae Shi Band), Nicole Kidman, Generation, Dimples, So Many Wizards @ Pehrspace Tuesday Bobby Bare Jr., […]
Mooi Gourmet Raw Vegan 1700 W. Sunset Blvd. (in the Jensen’s Rec Center building, right on the corner) (213) 413-1100 Hours: Breakfast and Lunch, Monday-Saturday: 8:00 am to 3:00 pm Dinner, Wednesday-Saturday: 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm Sunday Brunch: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Brunch just started yesterday (Sunday, August 29), so go check it […]
I’m a sucker for a classic car that can rock a kiddie car seat!
Just to prove to you that I can spot an Echo Park street from a mile away, here’s a video of a recent Diet Coke commercial with a brief shot of Academy Road (near Morton Ave. and Sargent Pl.) in Echo Park. Take a look at about 17 seconds: There actually used to be a […]
It’s that time again! Fix Coffee in Echo Park is hosting another Local Artisan Bazaar (LAB) Sunday (August 29). Local artisans and crafters will be selling their wares, sidewalk chalk artists will be coloring up the area, and band African Cowboy will be playing starting at 4:00 pm. Bring your families, friends, and even dogs […]
It seems like yesterday we had just moved into the neighborhood and Masa had just opened its doors. It’s already be six whole years, and a lot of great stuff has happened: They serve awesome beer and wine, are very involved in the community, and recently introduced vegan pizza options to the menu. Happy birthday […]
This actually happened earlier this month, but I’m finally getting caught up on my TV-watching and I am very stoked for the winner of Last Comic Standing. Felipe Esparza was born and raised in Boyle Heights, but he now calls Echo Park his home. He’s hilarious and we look forward to seeing him around Echo […]
Another high density live/work loft building in Echo Park, this one about to open up at 1030 Alvarado (just south of Sunset). Echo 1030, according to the website, is the “newest, greenest, and most contemporary live/work loft units for lease in Los Angeles.” The 20 units just next door to the Alvarado car wash actually […]
Today is a heartbreaking day for the family of a 16-year-old boy who was shot and killed around 11:30 last night near Temple Street and Union Avenue. The Eastsider LA and L.A. Now are both reporting that it may have been a gang-related shooting. L.A. Now quotes LAPD Officer Bruce Borihanh as saying: A male […]
