The Strip became famous for fistic encounters between film industry professionals, Hollywood café society, and other newsworthy names. Once, such incidents might have been hushed up for fear of damaging the participants’ reputations. Now they were a publicist’s dream. Even the mainstream press reported them, tongue–in-cheek, as amusing, “boys-will-be-boys” hijinks. If the incident involved Errol Flynn, women pulling each other’s hair out, or both- so much the better. Continue reading
restaurants
9236 Sunset: Henri’s / Colony House
Henri’s restaurant Continue reading
9170 Sunset: The Cock ‘N Bull
The Cock ’N’ Bull Continue reading
9051 Sunset: Bit of Sweden
Bit of Sweden restaurant Continue reading
9040 Sunset: Scandia
Scandia (2nd location) Continue reading
9039 Sunset: LaMaze / Dave’s Blue Room / Sherry’s
Café Lamaze / Dave’s Blue Room / Sherry’s Continue reading
9015 Sunset Blvd.
Villa Nova Italian restaurant Continue reading
8846 Sunset Blvd.
Bublichki Russian Restaurant Continue reading
8631 Sunset Blvd.
Restaurant LaRue Continue reading
8240 Sunset Blvd.: Colonial Drive-In / The Marquis
The Marquis Restaurant Continue reading