Month: May 2011

entertainment, travel

Breakfast and a Taste of Hollywood History at the Village Coffee Shop

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By Rebecca Ford
Hollywood Patch

In the shadow of the Hollywood sign and just a few minutes from the bustling streets of Hollywood, Beachwood Canyon is a quiet oasis with quaint homes, secret staircases and one restaurant—the Village Coffee Shop.

The Village Coffee Shop has charmed residents since 1975 with its feel of a grandmother’s home, cozy and welcoming.

The eatery, which serves breakfast all day and lunch, is within the area that was initially known as Hollywoodland; developers coined the name to attract residents in 1923.

The charming restaurant embodies the history of old Hollywood, and like any grandmother, has watched its residents grow from young starlets to superstars.
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944- May Travel Issue

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Check out 944’s May Travel Issue if you’re in Los Angeles (or online here).

I wrote a fun piece (go to page 72-73) on glamping (glamorous, or luxury, camping) which is perfect for people like me who like to be in the outdoors but want to feel clean and comfortable. There are several great places to go in California. I also wrote a short piece on how to take a travel photo (page 106).