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LAist Elina Shatkin 2/27/20 LAist Elina Shatkin 2/27/20 Why Did Curry House's Closure Break LA's Heart? After 37 years, the chain's demise was nasty, brutish and swift. Its most devoted fans roux the day and attempt to curry on. Read More
LAist Elina Shatkin 9/4/19 LAist Elina Shatkin 9/4/19 Former Staffers Accuse Owner Of Cafe Stella In Silver Lake Of Sexual Harassment Half a dozen former employees say founder and owner Gareth Kantner sexually harassed them and other workers at Cafe Stella. Through his attorney, Kantner has vigorously denied the accusations. Read More
LAist Elina Shatkin 8/12/19 LAist Elina Shatkin 8/12/19 How To Have Fun — Or Look Like You Are — At The Taco Bell Hotel Reservations for The Bell, a Taco Bell-themed pop-up that took over Palm Springs for a weekend, sold out in two minutes. Read More
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LAist Elina Shatkin 1/7/19 LAist Elina Shatkin 1/7/19 Dear Millennials, Keep Slaying. A Note Of Thanks From Your Gen X Elder Millennials have been blamed for killing napkins, beer, breakfast cereal, tuna, Buffalo Wild Wings, Applebee's, Hooters, the De Beers diamond cartel, golf, marriage, divorce, middle children, mayonnaise, motorcycles, DUIs, handbags and gyms. Good. Read More
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