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Local dental practice is a decades-old family affair
On the corner of Larchmont Boulevard and Rosewood Avenue sits a homey dental office that has been serving the Larchmont community for decades. In 1983, Dr. Arthur Kezian began practicing on Larchmont Boulevard working with another dentist, Dr. Charles Sweet, who had been running his office there since the 1940s. When Dr. Sweet retired, Kezian took […]
Hancock Park has been planting trees
Mid-December saw landscape workers and their vehicles along several streets in Hancock Park. They were there for a big project — planting approximately 25 trees in community parkways. Funds from dues collected from members of the Hancock Park Homeowners Association (HPHOA) pay for the project, said HPHOA president Cindy Chvatal-Keane. She and members of the […]
New south-end Boulevard shops cater to the beauty-minded
For those interested in scent and skin care, three new shops in the Larchmont Mercantile will be welcome additions to the neighborhood. Skin Laundry, 132 N. Larchmont Blvd., has been open since July for its signature laser facials. “We kind of made laser facials a thing,” said Skye Bonfante, assistant clinic manager at the Larchmont […]
Blvd. shop openings, closings
Mercantile leased up! It’s official! The Larchmont Mercantile building’s downstairs storefronts are fully leased. After years of construction and tenant negotiations, 12 tenants have signed on. They are: Holey Grail Donuts, a Hawaiian-based donut brand; Velvet by Graham and Spencer, a national clothing brand; Sichuan Kitchenette, a grab-and-go café serving ready-to-eat Sichuan Chinese food; The […]
Breaking news: Lucy’s El Adobe Cafe plans its reopening
Intra-family litigation has been resolved, and Patricia Casado, daughter of restaurant founders, the late Frank and Lucy Casado, and sister of the late James Casado, plans to reopen her family’s beloved eatery at 5536 Melrose Ave. Having worked at the restaurant from its early beginnings until 2014, Patricia says she hopes to have old and […]
Family Fair brings fun to Boulevard this Sun., Oct. 30; Rides, booths and a beer garden
The day of the annual (except during COVID-19 lockdowns!) Larchmont Family Fair is nearing! Our last few Chronicle issues have let readers know what can be expected at the long-awaited event. Here is a reminder of the fun to come! On Sun., Oct. 30 from 2 to 7 p.m., the Larchmont Boulevard Association [LBA] Family […]
