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El Cholo founders honored during centennial year

Suzan Filipek · March 30, 2023

El Cholo’s beginnings may have been humble, but the restaurant’s 100th year is worthy of its long and colorful history serving authentic Mexican cuisine. Among the commemorating events so far […]

Wilshire Rotary 90th, Larchmont Charter fundraiser, teepee, more

Columnist · March 2, 2023

Ninety years ago, the average cost of lunch was 75 cents and a movie ticket just 35 cents. The year 1932 also was when the Wilshire Rotary Club gained its […]

‘Taste’ was enjoyed on Boulevard

John Welborne · September 29, 2022

Many restaurants served at fundraiser The post-pandemic return of the annual Taste of Larchmont was a big success, according to Hope’s Net executive director Brandy Muñiz. More than 300 Larchmontians […]

Resilience, staying connected in 2020

Suzan Filipek · December 2, 2020

It’s been quite a year, what with a once-in-a-century pandemic and a presidential election like no other in recent memory, or maybe ever. There were shining moments too, some surprises […]

El Cholo turned 95 with original recipes still on the menu

Suzan Filipek · November 1, 2018

El Cholo celebrated its 95th birthday Oct. 23, serving its all-time bestseller, the No. 1 combinacione — cheese enchilada and rolled beef taco with refried beans and Spanish beans — […]

70-, 80-, 90-plus years… Restaurants

Sondi Sepenuk · April 28, 2016

Los Angeles is not known for preserving its history. The restaurant scene isn’t much different. If you own an eating establishment that lasts more than five years, you’re considered a […]

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