Here's a somewhat offbeat listing of L.A. restaurant memories and half-memories for a few of you to mull over:
First, some coffee shops whose names are unknown but I have nice memories of a few visits:
The one (Greek-owned or named?) in the same block -- and destroyed in the same fire -- as M'Goo's on Hollywood Blvd.
One on the north side of Franklin near Wilcox (early '70s).
East side of Robertson around Third or Alden or maybe up near Melrose (late '80s).
North side of Wilshire near Doheny, in the first floor of an office building, which we thought might have been a Stats (mid '70s).
South side of Wilshire in Westwood, first floor of a building between the Federal Building near the 405 and Westwood Blvd. (late '70s).
Johnny's Steak House on Hollywood Blvd., just east of the House of Pies at Whitley. I think it had a less than stellar reputation, but for me it was a part of the incredible and lively landscape of the Boulevard. Early '70s.
New York George, way east on Fountain Ave. -- I see it's now something else entirely, but I remember going down there a few times and eating a weekend breakfast on the patio whilst pursing the Calendar and View sections of the Sunday L.A. Times. So-so food, but enjoyable. Late '80s.
Nibbler's Restaurant, north side of Wilshire in the Hancock Park district, maybe near the Carnation Building (?). Again, on the first floor of a commercial building (the one at S. Hudson looks possible). Late '80s.
The Bratskellar in Westwood, which I only ate in once or twice in 1972-73. I loved it, but all I remember is that whatever I had was some kind of sweet-and-sour type of chicken or beef dish that was very yummy.
