Tag: Lucy’s El Adobe
Lucy Casado influenced musicians, politicians and neighbors
Locals, celebrities, musicians and politicians went for more than the able-bodied Margaritas and homemade Mexican food served at Lucy’s El Adobe Café, whose namesake Lucy Casado died last month at the age of 91. Lucy and her husband Frank opened the restaurant in the early 1960s across from Paramount Studios on Melrose Ave., and it […]
Although no longer, these restaurants evoke memories
Remember celebrating an anniversary at The Windsor: or bringing an out-of-town visitor to The Brown Derby? Here are some bygone restaurants to bring you down memory lane. The plush booths, copper cove ceiling and chandeliers gave Perino’s a sophisticated elegance that drew both business executives and society matrons. After a fire destroyed the first Perino’s, […]
Lucy’s El Adobe in 50th year serving families, celebrities
It’s been a neighborhood hangout for 50 years, and on Tues., Feb. 11 the Casado family, owners of Lucy’s El Adobe at 5536 Melrose Ave., will host a benefit for St. Vincent Meals on Wheels to celebrate the milestone. Two days later, the restaurant is holding a fundraiser for Sister Servants of Mary. In May, […]
