Larchmont Chronicle
AUGUST 2014
vol. 51, no. 8 • delivered to the 76,439 readers in hancock park • windsor square • fremont place • park labrea • larchmont village • Miracle Mile
IN THIS ISSUE Women of Larchmont 2014
Frances Hoge
Diane Gilmore
Susan Kneafsey Wendy Clifford
Pages 13 to 28
POODLE gala.
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Bungalow seeks zone change after five years of legal battles Judge expected to make ruling in civil case By Suzan Filipek After almost five years of legal battles, the owner of the Larchmont Bungalow seeks a zone change to turn the licensed take-out into a restaurant. Albert Mizrahi, owner, is also requesting a liquor license for the eatery at 107 N. Larchmont Blvd. Since opening in 2009, the Bungalow has operated without a permit after the city revoked its certificate of occupancy. Take-outs are not allowed tables and chairs per city zoning, the Q Condition,
'Come together' to dine at Taste of Larchmont Fundraiser Aug. 25
WINNING entry. 2-3
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Greek, Italian and Thai specialties, as well as samples from Village newcomers Burger Lounge and Salt & Straw will be on the menu of “Abbey Road to Larchmont.” The annual Taste of Larchmont, founded more than 20 years ago by the Larchmont Chronicle, is on Mon., Aug. 25 from 6 to 9 p.m. The community event will let diners sample food and drink from more than 20 Boulevard restaurants. Live music and entertainment, a raffle with a grand prize of 12 dinners for two at See Taste of Larchmont, p 39
which limits the number of restaurants on the boulevard. Mizrahi attended a recent land use committee of the Greater Wilshire Neighborhood Council where he also requested 44 indoor and 48 outdoor seats, as well as a zone variance to permit seven parking spaces in lieu of the required 25 parking spaces. A public hearing is expected to be held in the near future with the Central Area Planning Commission. Judge considers civil case Meanwhile in L.A. Superior Court on July 22 Judge Suzanne Brughera heard arguments in a civil suit. “The court took it under submission,” said Kim Westoff, deputy city attorney. The judge was expected to make a ruling after the Chronicle went to press. The city won the civil case in December 2011, but two outstanding causes of action remained: violation of equal protection and violation of civil rights. Mizrahi’s attorney alleges he is being discriminated against as other takeouts have tables and chairs.
Back to school Our annual section in September will highlight area campuses, faculty and students. Advertising deadline is Mon., Aug. 18. To reserve space, call Pam Rudy, 323-462-2241 x 11.
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PAGE SCHOOL STUDENTS were among Larchmont school, business and community members attending the dedication Councilman Tom LaBonge held in July.
Dedication marks completion of Larchmont median project Landscaped areas are between Melrose, Rosewood
North Larchmont Blvd. medians, featuring Jacaranda trees, agapantha and geranium plants and a monument sign, were dedicated on July 17. The project, spearheaded by Carolyn Ramsay, former chief of staff to Councilman Tom LaBonge, cost $763,000 to date. The Bureau of Street Services began construction in 2013 on the three medians: a 270-foot strip in the 500 north
Meet neighbors, get safety tips at 'Night Out' In Village Aug. 5
ABBEY ROAD TO LARCHMONT will take diners on a magical mystery tour to area restaurants and eateries. And it's for a good cause. Top, last year some residents at Chan Dara.
Refreshments, games, safety exhibits and neighborhood walks will be among activities at the L.A.P.D. Wilshire and Olympic Division’s National Night Out Against Crime on Tues., Aug. 5. Three locations for the annual event include Larchmont Village, Poinsettia Recreation Park and the Olympic Division station. The Larchmont Village event will serve food from a number of area restaurants See Night Out, p 9
block; a 150-foot and 60-foot, on Larchmont Blvd. between Melrose and Clinton avenues. At the dedication, LaBonge, said the medians would not be completed without the efforts of property and business owners in the area, the Larchmont Boulevard Association and Larchmont Village Neighborhood Association. Donations have been received from the Windsor Square-Hancock Park Historical Society, the Hancock Park Garden Club and the Windsor Square Association. The original medians on See Larchmont median, p 4
On the Boulevard Glimpses by Jane Upper Larchmont medians were officially dedicated by our Councilman, and new businesses on the 400, 500 and 600 north blocks are admiring the greenery Newcomers to North Larchmont include a doggy dermatologist, WRITEBRAiN Books, a children’s writing program and Snooknuk, children’s play and learning center. Speaking of children, we atSee BLVD., p 37
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