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)

Here’s some of the restaurants I mentioned in today’s notes column that provided chartered bus service to Rams games in 1958. The Old Virginia Steakhouse in South Pasadena. The Blarney Stone in Burbank. The Saratoga on Sunset Blvd. Filet mignon for $2.85! The Dal Rae is still open in Pico Rivera. Tom Bergin’s in West L.A. The Covina Bowl. The Pasta House in East L.A. Continue reading USC Friday Notes Column Supplement

Here is a photo of President William Howard Taft visiting USC in 1911. USC has a nice selection of photos of Presidents visiting the campus here. And who can miss the peristyle at the Coliseum for Franklin Roosevelt during his 1935 visit, where he also visited the USC campus. Continue reading USC Presidents’ Day Rememberance