Author: Alison Martino

Alison Martino is a writer, television producer, and Los Angeles historian. She founded the Facebook page Vintage Los Angeles in 2010 and is currently a West Hollywood resident. Alison also muses on L.A’s. past and present on Twitter and Instagram.

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By Alison Martino - March 30, 2020 - Food & Drink

Meet Michael Gotovac, Dan Tana’s Bartender of Over 50 Years

If you want to visit a classic Hollywood joint, head to Dan Tana’s restaurant, located on Santa Monica Boulevard in West Hollywood next to the world-famous Troubadour.

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By Alison Martino - March 2, 2020 - Arts & Culture

West Hollywood Legacies: Book Soup

Book Soup has been known, both then and now, for its endless supply of books, stacked high and crammed into tall shelves. Their titles have attracted a clientele of locals, tourists, and the entertainment crowd for…

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