Opened in 2004, Silver Lake Wine seems to be going strong and its following is steadily growing. I wanted to stop in for a bottle last weekend and couldn't find a place to park! That's what happens if you don't make a reservation for one of their very popular tastings. An unpretentious little neighborhood wine shop, Silver Lake Wine is located around the corner from Silver Lake Reservoir and just up Glendale Blvd from where the new Silver … [Read more...]
Silver Lake Wine is a great place for wine tasting, meeting and mingling in Silver Lake
August 10, 2009 By 2 Comments
Caldron Kitty in Silver Lake for witchcraft, pagan and spiritual supplies
August 8, 2009 By 1 Comment
Caldron Kitty in Silver Lake for witchcraft, pagan and spiritual supplies I've seen a lot of movies and TV shows that have stores where you can buy notions and potions, spell books and ingredients like "eye of Newt", but I was surprised to find we have our own witchcraft supply store right here in Silver Lake! Caldron Kitty sells ritual tools and supplies, hand crafted wood and crystal wands, chalices, jewelry and a great line of hand … [Read more...]
The Edendale Grill in Silver Lake – dinner and drinks in a restored 1920’s fire station
August 6, 2009 By 1 Comment
Back in the days of silent films, Hollywood had yet to be born as "the movie capital of the world". At that time, the keystone cops and westerns were being filmed in parts of Echo Park and Silver Lake once known as Edendale. It was here that trick rider and silent western star Tom Mix filmed his first of many movies in 1910, later developing Mixville- his 12 acre western town and movie Studio. Not much is left of Edendale but a few … [Read more...]
Check out Lago Vista – Cool Mid Century Modern condos overlooking Echo Park Lake!
August 5, 2009 By 2 Comments
There are a lot of folks living in and around Silver Lake and Echo Park who probably don't know that this particular condo complex exists. It's known as Lago Vista. The complex was designed by a Mid Century Modern architect by the name of Allyn E Morris. He liked to weave his slender structures to follow the shape of the land. His first home was the Max Bubeck house in Eagle Rock, built in 1956 and he designed a number of inventive … [Read more...]
The Cheese Store of Silver Lake – A great place to shop for cheese, wine and other tasty treats in Sunset Junction in Silver Lake
August 3, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Sure, you can get a variety of cheese, wine and gift basket fare at Trader Joes, in Silver Lake, but for a true gastronomical experience, you should really check out The Cheese Store of Silver Lake. Chris Pollan, the store's proprietor, decided that after 25 years managing music tours, it was time for a change. He spent three years working with a friend at The Cheese Shop of Beverly Hills and decided he'd found his life long passion. So with a … [Read more...]
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