Satellite location of Irv’s Burgers to open in a forthcoming Las Vegas casino

Irv's Burgers, a fixture along Route 66 in West Hollywood, California, for more than 70 years, will open a second location at a southwest Las Vegas casino. The Hollywood Reporter reports the Durango Resort casino, set to open by fall, will include Irv's Burgers among its dining options. Irv's will be part of the Eat … Continue reading Satellite location of Irv’s Burgers to open in a forthcoming Las Vegas casino

Conservatory, a former Irv’s Burgers site, will close permanently on New Year’s Day

Conservatory, a bar and restaurant complex in West Hollywood, California, at the former home of the iconic Irv's Burgers stand, will close for good after New Year's Eve after just four years there. LA Eater reported: Owner Paul Kalt of real estate development firm the Kalt Group says on Instagram that he’s going to “dedicate more time … Continue reading Conservatory, a former Irv’s Burgers site, will close permanently on New Year’s Day

Irv’s Burgers stand returns on Route 66 in West Hollywood

It took four years, but the Irv's Burgers stand and its longtime operator, Sonia Hong, have returned just one door from its previous location along Route 66 in West Hollywood, California. The Hong family, which had owned the historic restaurant since 2000, left its longstanding landmark location in 2013 due to a landlord dispute. LA … Continue reading Irv’s Burgers stand returns on Route 66 in West Hollywood

Irv’s Burgers in West Hollywood will close for good Saturday

Just a few years after moving from its historic locale, Irv's Burgers in West Hollywood, California, will close its doors permanently Saturday. This Is West Hollywood had the story: Just as was the case when Irv’s moves four years ago, the culprit is a rent that’s too damn high, as Hong blames the landlord for the … Continue reading Irv’s Burgers in West Hollywood will close for good Saturday

Old Irv’s Burgers site repurposed into Conservatory cafe

The old Irv's Burgers stand in West Hollywood, California, reopened this week as the cafe part of the Conservatory restaurant. The Conservatory complex at 8289 Santa Monica Blvd. (aka Route 66) also contains a full sit-down restaurant and a Society Room bar. The cafe part takes the Irv's Burgers streetside stand, puts on a new … Continue reading Old Irv’s Burgers site repurposed into Conservatory cafe

Co-owner of Irv’s Burgers in West Hollywood dies

Sean Hong, co-owner of irv's Burgers in West Hollywood, California, died Sept. 3 of an unexpected medical issue. The death led to the temporary closing of the Route 66 restaurant until Sept. 25, according to a post on the restaurant's Facebook page. Hong's private funeral is Thursday. WeHoville.com reported: A sign posted on the door … Continue reading Co-owner of Irv’s Burgers in West Hollywood dies

Developer runs into snags with Irv’s Burgers structure

When a developer essentially forced out the operators of Irv's Burgers on Route 66 in West Hollywood, California, it probably thought its big problems were over. Meanwhile, the Sonia Hong family is thriving with Irv's Burgers at a new site on Route 66 in West Hollywood. And the developer has run afoul of the local … Continue reading Developer runs into snags with Irv’s Burgers structure

Irv’s Burgers reopens on Route 66

Irv's Burgers reopened last week in West Hollywood, Calif., on Route 66, less than a half-mile east from its original place, according to several tweeters close to the matter. Irv's new location is 7998 Santa Monica Blvd. (aka Route 66), next to the Fubar tavern. Dave White snapped the above photo Saturday for his Twitter … Continue reading Irv’s Burgers reopens on Route 66

Sun is setting on Irv’s Burgers

Irv's Burgers,  a Route 66 landmark since the early 1950s in West Hollywood, Calif., will open for the last time today, reported the Los Angeles Times. The burger stand, once a haunt for musicians such as Jim Morrison and Janice Joplin and featured as album artwork for a Linda Ronstadt recording, is being squeezed out … Continue reading Sun is setting on Irv’s Burgers

Last day for Irv’s Burgers is Oct. 30

The last day of operation for Irv's Burgers at its historic Route 66 site in West Hollywood, Calif., will be Oct. 30, according to a person close to the situation. Dave White wrote on his Facebook page on Wednesday night: They are officially closing their doors on October 30. That's the last day. The lawyers … Continue reading Last day for Irv’s Burgers is Oct. 30