RESTAURANTS OF THE WEEK George Petrelli’s Steak House, Culver City, 1931 They also serve hamburgers. Gary’s Bric Ramp, Burbank (Closed) They used to have signs saying no cell phone calls allowed. And if someone used their phone, they would tell them to hang up. I went here once because it was a location for The Rockford Files. Talk of the Town, Pasadena (Closed) This was … Continue reading USC Friday Column Supplement: Restaurant Edition

The Oscars are tonight, so here are some USC winners/connections to the award. Former USC quarterback Cotton Warburton won an Oscar in 1965 for film editing for “Mary Poppins.” Warburton was also nominated in 1954 for “Crazylegs.” He was an All-American in 1933 and inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1975. Aaron Rosenberg was also an All-American in 1933 and nominated for … Continue reading USC And The Oscars

Let’s take my mind off USC basketball. Who remembers Woody and Eddy’s in San Marino? It was on the Huntington Drive and San Gabriel Blvd. In 1957, a deputy and robber were killed in a shootout there. How about Johnnie’s Pastrami (1952) in Culver City? It’s still there. Chronis Famous Sandwich Ship (1945) in East Los Angeles Tony’s on the Pier (1952) in Redondo Beach. … Continue reading Time For A Restaurant Break

It’s St. Patrick’s Day and we’ve been discussing classic restaurants, so here are two places to mention. Tam O’Shanter was founded in 1922 and is on 2980 Los Feliz Blvd. in Los Angeles. It’s technically a Scottish restaurant but let’s not get picky and it celebrates St. Patrick’s Day. Tom Bergin’s opened in 1936 and has been at 840 S. Fairfax Ave. in Los Angeles … Continue reading St. Patrick’s Day Restaurant Forum

USC pie-throwing in 1954 and 2022. Stop by Tommy Trojan until 4:00pm today to support @USC Troy Philippines! Pies cost $2 and donations will support Pilipinx Cultural Night on April 3, 2022. Email troyphi@gmail.com for more information. #USC #FightOn pic.twitter.com/hkIiVlASdd — USC Office of the Provost (@uscprovost) March 10, 2022 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Former USC defensive lineman Uchenna Nwosu has agreed to a two-year, $20 million deal, … Continue reading USC Notes: Some Traditions Have Not Died

I’m hearing from so many people about restaurants, I feel compelled to add another post. So here are some more. Hof’s Hut in Long Beach (1955) Paul’s Kitchen in Los Angeles (1946) Fox’s in Altadena (1955) The Castaway in Burbank (1963) Coral Cafe in Burbank (1957) House of Pies in Los Angeles (Vermont Ave., 1969) Saugus Cafe (1885) Watson’s Soda Fountain and Cafe in Orange … Continue reading Friday USC Column Supplement (Restaurant Edition)