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A South Central Los Angeles native, Ice Cube holds a strong affinity for the sprawling City of Angels. While cruising the L.A. streets in a 1960s Lincoln Continental convertible for a “Pacific Standard Time: Art in L.A. 1945-1980″ video, the rapper-turned-actor says “so what” to people deeming L.A. “eyesore after eyesore,” claiming, “They don’t know the L.A. I know. The good, the bad and the ugly about L.A.” more › More here: Ice Cube Talks Architecture, The Eames House & L.A. Freeways
One man was killed after a hit-and-run crash on the 605 freeway at about 5:30 this morning. City News Service reports that the crash, which involved multiple vehicles including a taxi, happened on the northbound side of the freeway just south of Imperial Highway. The victim, who is in his 40s, was pronounced dead at the scene. A description of the hit-and-run vehicle hasn’t been released, nor has the man’s name. more › Read this article: Hit-and-Run Crash on 605 Leaves One Dead
From the organic farms of Caracas to your morning kick-start cup of Joe, Coupa Cafe is a family-owned business that brings Venezuelan-style cuisine to the posh streets of Beverly Hills with savory and sweet arepas and hand-grown 100 percent Arabica coffee . The rest is here: From Caracas Bean to LA Coffee
A man who allegedly kidnapped a teenage girl in Venice is scheduled to appear in court in Beverly Hills this morning but in connection with another case, authorities said. The rest is here: Man who allegedly kidnapped teen girl in Venice arrested
Michael Lohan arrives at the Clarity Theater for the 9th annual Beverly Hills Film Festival opening night gala on April 1, 2009 in Beverly Hills, California. More: Lohan’s dad recovering from surgery
A rocket carrying the SUV-sized rover named Curiosity blasted off to Mars from Cape Canaveral this morning without a hitch. more › Read this article: ‘Curiosity’ Jets Off to Rove the Red Planet in Search of Little Green Men Conditions for Life
‘Tis the season to slug the girl who took that Versace dress you’ve been eyeing all week. After all, it’s Black Friday and that means anything goes. This morning the Culver City Police got a few calls from shoppers taking things too far ( or maybe not far enough !). ABC 7 has footage of a brawl that erupted in front of the H&M this morning at the Westfield in Culver City. more › Go here to see the original: Shoppers Behaving Badly: Video Catches Brawl that Breaks Out in Front of Culver City H&M
Tar & Roses , the anticipated and seemingly slow going project from chef Andrew Kirschner (Wilshire), is estimated to open on December 1 . A release today reveals a few more details on the ingredient-driven Santa Monica eatery, and we’re told that the “soul” of the restaurant is its wood-burning oven. Kirschner plans to burn a slew of different woods (almond, apple, olive, oak, walnut) to impart flavor on food, and every day the menu will list the daily choice of wood. Here, the menu is influenced by Kirschner’s travels to Italy, Spain, and Southeast Asia, and the expansive menu seemingly offers something for everyone. To start there’s a “Bruschetta Bar” where guests can order combos like chopped liver/pickled onions and rabbit rillettes/prune jam/marcona almonds, in addition to charcuterie and cheese. Meanwhile, the main menu is divided into the following categories: snacks, veggies, small, and large. Selects range from crispy lamb belly with minted apple chutney to Meyer lemon ricotta gnocchi with charred baby broccoli to wood-roasted crispy pork knuckle with creamy farro, pickled pear, and chile salad. Winemaker Chris Keller has worked out the wine list with both domestic and imported bottles. As for aesthetic, Kirschner will combine some old and some new plus reclaimed elements when possible. Tables are made from wood and Carrera marble, serveware is Heath Ceramics, and water glasses are made from recycled wine bottles. Expect polished concrete floors, black banquettes, plus an outdoor space described as an “urban patio.” Tar & Roses has capacity to seat 75 diners and will be open Tuesday through Sunday from 5:30 to 10:30PM. Lunch should debut next year. · All Tar & Roses Coverage [~ELA~] Read this article: Coming Attractions : Andrew Kirschner To Open Tar & Roses Early December
Two people were stabbed this morning following an altercation in a Metro red line station, reports L.A. Now . It’s the third in recent months. It happened at about 4:30 a.m. at the Hollywood and Western stop, and the victims, a man and a woman, were taken to the hospital after the incident. The man, whose throat had been slashed, was in serious but stable condition. The woman was in stable condition. more › Read more: Another Stabbing on the Metro Red Line This Morning
