The historic and celebrity-laden Formosa Cafe in West Hollywood, California, officially will reopen June 28 after two years and $2.4 million worth of renovations. The Hollywood Reporter reports the revamp will "make it look almost exactly the same" from before its closing. More from the exclusive report, which included a sneak peek of the interior: … Continue reading Formosa Cafe officially reopens June 28 after two years of renovations
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Historic panel urges Formosa Cafe be recognized as cultural resource
The Historic Preservation Commission of West Hollywood, California, this week recommended designating the Formosa Cafe as a cultural resource. The recommendation will go to the city council for final passage. The historic business, owned by the 1933 Group, is renovating it and hopes to reopen it later this year. WeHoville.com reported: The Formosa was eligible for … Continue reading Historic panel urges Formosa Cafe be recognized as cultural resource
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
Formosa Cafe wins Partners in Preservation grant
The Formosa Cafe in West Hollywood, California, and 10 other historic sites -- including a fire station in Las Vegas, New Mexico -- earned Partners in Preservation: Main Streets grants after a monthlong online vote by the public to decide the winners. The 11 sites will receive a total of $1.5 million in grants to … Continue reading Formosa Cafe wins Partners in Preservation grant
You may help land a grant to rehab the Formosa Cafe
With the help of Route 66 enthusiasts, the historic Formosa Cafe in West Hollywood, California, could be rehabilitated for the enjoyment of future Mother Road travelers and Hollywood stars. American Express, the National Trust for Historic Preservation and Main Street America have teamed to launch the Vote Your Main Street campaign, in which 10 of … Continue reading You may help land a grant to rehab the Formosa 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
Holloway Motel, other West Hollywood sites may become historic resources
The Holloway Motel in West Hollywood, California, is among several properties along Santa Monica Boulevard (aka Route 66) being considered as historic resources by the city. The West Hollywood Preservation Alliance urged additional research or reconsideration of the properties by the city, according a report in WEHOville.com. Preservation consultant Chattel Inc. ruled several sites initially … Continue reading Holloway Motel, other West Hollywood sites may become historic resources
Bad news, good news for Formosa Cafe in West Hollywood
Fans of the historic Formosa Cafe along Route 66 in West Hollywood, California, have endured a mix of good news and bad news this month. The bad news is the restaurant, which dates to 1925 at 7156 Santa Monica Blvd., closed abruptly not long after New Year's Day. However, the Formosa building remains protected by … Continue reading Bad news, good news for Formosa Cafe in West Hollywood
Hotel plan may endanger original Barney’s Beanery
The original Barney's Beanery restaurant and bar along Route 66 in West Hollywood, California, may be endangered by a proposed five-story hotel in that spot. The Los Angeles Times reported on a few of the details: The proposal — which is in its early stages — would see Barney’s entirely disassembled, stored offsite during construction and later rebuilt … Continue reading Hotel plan may endanger original Barney’s Beanery