Original Article Here LARCHMONT VILLAGE, Calif. – Take a drive to Larchmont Village for some Italian specialties nestled in a small store front. But it wasn’t always this way. John Boccato opened Larchmont Wine Spirits and Cheese as simply a wine shop in 1995. Leaving his career in finance behind, Boccato wanted to collect a variety of unique wine that […]
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It’s not uncommon for visitors on Larchmont Boulevard to walk up and down both sides of the street. However, there’s a gem awaiting them just around the corner on Beverly Boulevard— Good Goose. Good Goose is an Asian-inspired café owned by best friends, Jake Sriwongsajarn and Neti Techakamthorn. Both veterans of the restaurant industry, Jake convinced Neti— who began as […]
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Family-owned and operated since 1995, Larchmont Wine, Spirits & Cheese is regarded as one of the best small wine retailers in the city. They are equally renowned for their gourmet sandwiches, made on baguettes and ciabatta breads and baked fresh daily. They offer a full deli service including artisan-made cheeses and meats from around the world, as well as imported […]
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Summer may be over, but whether you took that vacation to a faraway land or not, tasting the offerings at some of the over twenty eateries on Larchmont Boulevard will make you feel like a jetsetter. First stop on your global tour is the Caribbean, courtesy of Prado. Javier Prado, the owner and chef, first made his mark on the […]
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Even the most urbane coffee drinkers can sometimes be stumped when hearing some of the esoteric coffee orders in LA. Maybe it’s time to learn once and for all, what is a flat white? With national coffee day coming up on September 29th and all the coffee options on Larchmont, it seems the time is right to get educated on […]
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Mr. Holmes Bakehouse opened in June of this year in the former Village Footwear space. The company is the brainchild of its 25 year-old, CEO and founder, Aaron Caddel. If you are wondering who Mr. Holmes is…… that is the name of his friends’ cat. Mr. Holmes Bakery has locations in San Francisco, Korea, and Orange County. It built its […]
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Steve and Joanna Vernetti bought Larchmont’s beloved Italian restaurant, Girasole, in Fall 2013, and worked closely with it’s former owner during the transition. They closed for remodel and redesign, led by David Thompson, founder and principal at Assembledge+, in September 2014. Joanna Vernetti collaborated with Thompson on the restaurant’s design and sourced all the interior materials and fixtures from various […]
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Each summer, Hope-Net and the Larchmont Boulevard Association present A Taste of Larchmont. This has been a traditional end to our summers for more than 20 years. Highly anticipated by the community, A Taste of Larchmont showcases delicious food from local Larchmont Village restaurants. A Taste of Larchmont is Hope-Net’s primary annual fundraising event. Guided by its dedicated board of directors […]
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