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Yahoo
03-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
East Coast Bagel Shop PopUp Bagels Set to Expand to LA
LA may be becoming a bagel Bagels, the viral East Coast bagel chain known for its 'rip-and-dip' serving method and rotating selection of spreads, is now making its way to Southern California. The brand plans to open 35 new locations across Los Angeles, San Diego, and Orange County in the coming years, according to a statement from PopUp in 2020 by Adam Goldberg, PopUp Bagels began as an at-home hobby before opening its first standalone store in New York in 2021. The chain has since grown to operate multiple locations across New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts. PopUp's unique offering centers around its signature "rip-and-dip" method, where bagels are served with small tubs of whipped spreads for customers to dip their bagel in. Along with classic options like plain and scallion cream cheeses, the shop offers unique spreads each week. Past flavors have included a Guinness-infused cream cheese for St. Patrick's Day. As for the bagels themselves, there are five: everything, sesame, salt, plain, and poppyseed. Keeping with this simple approach, PopUp doesn't cut or toast their bagels, nor do they offer joins the growing presence of East Coast style bagels in Los Angeles. Earlier this year, the legendary New York-based H&H Bagels opened a location in Santa Monica. For the Southern California expansion, PopUp has teamed up with industry figures James Marzouk of Sweetzer Capital, who will handle the opening of 25 locations across Los Angeles and Orange County, as well as with Paul Goodman and Griffin Thall of Bagel Boyz, who will manage 10 locations in San Diego. PopUp's expansion to the West Coast is part of their mission to select locations in "high-traffic" urban and suburban areas, according to the statement.'We're hyper-focused on targeting locations that enhance the brand's momentum and deliver the volume and vibe that have defined its presence in New York. We're looking to plant roots in communities that want to be a part of the story — this is just the start," said is optimistic that the PopUp Bagels brand will resonate with Angelenos.'Whether grabbing a dozen to share with neighbors or bringing a few bagels to the beach with friends, PopUp Bagels is here to fuel connections and create moments that bring communities together," said expansion is part of PopUp's broader goal to be available in cities across the U.S., with a South Florida location slated to open this summer, according to Miami New first PopUp Bagels locations in Southern California are set to open later this year. Never Miss a Beat! Subscribe to Los Angeles Magazine's The Daily Brief for daily updates delivered straight to your inbox. Join below or by clicking here.
Yahoo
19-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Miss Rita Rekindles Lucha VaVoom for Fire Relief
In its heyday, Lucha Va Voom was arguably the one of the most uniquely festive events in town. It was a gathering where Mexican wrestling, bodacious burlesque, comedy and often, live music, came together like a sexy slap to the head that made you laugh, gasp and cheer. Though its two promoters went their separate ways last year, each doing their own versions of the event with their names attached, there's always excitement when Lucha comes back to local theaters and clubs. Rita D'Albert's parties have been especially rockin' as she's leaned into her musical roots (she's been in some beloved L.A. bands and projects over the years, from The Pandoras to White Trash Wins Lotto) in producing the show."During the fires, I felt so anxious and unhelpful— like survivors guilt in real time," D'Albert shares, conveying a sentiment we all can relate to. "When we were advised to be ready to evacuate, I just reached out to all of my favorite performers and friends and the response was overwhelming." "I see this a Valentine to L.A., home to me and so many of my favorite people and artists," she adds. "I want to bring together people from all backgrounds and celebrate the strength and creativity of Angelenos."Feb. 19 will be her first all-ages event in Los Angeles, and the musical theme is, what else: Los Angeles! Artists will perform songs about L.A., and there are a lot of local legends on the bill, including Stray Cats' Slim Jim Phantom, L7's Donita Sparks, punk legends Kid Congo Powers and Alice Bag (performing as Juanita and Juan), Church and Love Bailey to name just a few. Comics Dana Gould and Jeff Davis will host and there will be roller skaters, aerialists, DJs and of course, lucha libre ring Charlie Paulson has put together the backing band, Kii Arens designed the event poster and Rose Apodaca curated the art auction featuring work from Shepard Fairey, Aaron Rose, Piper Ferguson, Merrrick Morton and many more. The proceeds will go to benefit Best Friends Animal Society, ARC Fire-Fighter Fund and Grief & Hope, a fund set up by volunteer artists/art professionals to directly assist the 400+ artists and art professionals who lost or suffered significant damage to their homes, studios and work. At the Belasco Theater, Wednesday, Feb. 19.
