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CBS News
4 days ago
- Business
- CBS News
Longtime West Hollywood Chinese restaurant to close its doors after 45 years
A Chinese restaurant that has called the Sunset Strip home for more than four decades is closing its doors this summer. Chin Chin on 8618 W. Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood is set to close as the company searches for a new location, it announced on its social media pages on Saturday. The reason for the closure wasn't revealed, although the company statement called it "unexpected." "Over the decades, we've celebrated countless milestones, shared unforgettable meals, and built lasting connections with our cherished guests," the statement reads in part. "None of this would have been possible without your unwavering support, and for that, we are deeply grateful." The West Hollywood location of Chin Chin is closing its doors after 45 years in business, the company announced over the weekend. Google Maps The West Hollywood location's last day of service will be Sunday, July 27. Chin Chin's other three locations, in Brentwood, Studio City and Las Vegas, will all remain open. It's not clear if a potential new location will be in West Hollywood or elsewhere. The closure is the latest in what's been a tough stretch for one of the iconic streets of Los Angeles. Le Petit Four, a famous French-style bakery, closed earlier this year in a location just a couple of doors down from Chin Chin West Hollywood. In March, The Den on Sunset closed after 16 years in business.
The Age
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Age
Places to go West hollywood
Barney's Beanery is a modest-looking shack, with a gaudy striped awning, that has sat on humming Santa Monica Boulevard in Los Angeles for almost a century. And its unique placement on the famous Route 66 means it came up with an equally singular way for its luckless customers to pay for a bowl of its famous chilli back in the day. 'The road outside the Beanery is Santa Monica Boulevard, but it also used to be the end of Route 66, before the highway went all the way down to the Santa Monica Pier,' says Jon D'Amico, owner and tour guide of Sunset Strip Rock 'N' Walk Tours. Once the end point of Route 66, Barney's Beanery is on Santa Monica Boulevard. Credit: Julie Ansiau 'Remember, 100 years ago, the people who were coming to California were getting away from the Great Depression, or the Dust Bowl, and they wanted to start their life over. They were destitute, so Barney said: 'I know you're broke but here's the deal. I will feed you a bowl of my chilli, and you can give me your front car licence plate as collateral'. And to this day, the bar is covered in the licence plates of the people who did not get their collateral back.' Now, when you open the door to Barney's Beanery, and your eyes adjust to the dim light, you will see hundreds of car plates, shiny, scratched, dinged up. They cover the roof, interlaced with fairy lights sitting above muted televisions that never stop showing sport. Multicoloured booths run from the door down to the pool tables at the back, and rock 'n' roll plays just loud enough to shout over. Steaming bowls of the venerable chilli still come out of the kitchen with numbing regularity. The original Barney's Beanery was opened in Berkeley, California by John 'Barney' Anthony in 1920 but a few years later the diner burnt down. Barney moved his chilli house to the current building on State Route 2, also known as Route 66, in 1927 and the place had a reputation. Falling just out of the jurisdiction of the LAPD, what we now know as West Hollywood was home to speakeasies and other ne'er-do-well establishments during the Roaring Twenties. This lawlessness was the basis for how the Sunset Strip got its party reputation right up to its hair-metal heyday in the 1980s. Santa Monica Boulevard, Los Angeles. Credit: Getty Images Each of those number plates hanging over your head has a story, but they just scratch the surface of the tales that the Beanery has been associated with. 'I start and end my tours at Barney's Beanery for a reason,' says D'Amico. 'There is a lot of music history here and some of it is literally written on the walls and on the ceiling. 'And it is still a hotbed of music activity; it has recently seen everyone from Taylor Swift to Slash here, and it remains an iconic spot in LA.'
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Dump Truck Crashes Into Iconic Whisky a Go Go Music Venue on Sunset Strip
A dump truck slammed into the iconic Whisky a Go Go music venue in West Hollywood, Calif., on Friday afternoon (May 9). Los Angeles County fire officials said the crash occurred around 1:40 p.m. and involved five vehicles, according to ABC 7. The truck also struck a power pole, cutting electricity to a block surrounding the famed Sunset Strip landmark. No serious injuries were reported. More from Billboard Alice in Chains Cancel Tour After Drummer Sean Kinney's 'Medical Emergency' - UPDATE 'Monster' Hit: Volbeat Tops Mainstream Rock Airplay Chart Jackson Wang Talks Inspiration for 'MAGIC MAN 2': 'What Do I Want to Say as a Person?' 'Due to the traffic collision, some power has been affected and power is out to some parts of the area,' the Los Angeles County's Sheriff Department stated in a Friday alert. 'Crews are currently on scene and working to restore power.' The incident forced the cancellation of Friday night's scheduled show, which was to feature bands including Boy Hits Car, Barefoot in the Bathroom, and Gearheart. The famed hoped it could reopen by Saturday. 'Well… that was wild,' Boy Hits Car wrote on Instagram. 'Yesterday, just hours before we were set to headline at the legendary Whisky A Go Go, a dump truck crashed into the venue. Our show was unfortunately canceled as a result, but the scene quickly turned surreal. ABC7 News and KCAL were there on the spot, and next thing you know, we're doing interviews for TV instead of soundcheck.' The band continued, 'We're grateful no one was hurt and we appreciate everyone who reached out in concern. It wasn't the night we planned, but it sure was memorable.' The Whisky a Go Go, which opened in 1964, helped foster Los Angeles' burgeoning rock scene. The venue has hosted generations of legendary acts — from The Doors, the Byrds and Janis Joplin to Led Zeppelin, Metallica, Guns N' Roses and Mötley Crüe. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Dump Truck Crashes Into Whisky a Go Go Music Venue on Sunset Strip
A dump truck crashed into Whisky a Go Go, the legendary music venue on the Sunset Strip, on Friday. Before the truck slammed into the West Hollywood building, it collided with a powerline and a few other vehicles, including a mail truck, according to NBC News. Amid the news of the crash, the Los Angeles County's Sheriff Department closed Sunset Blvd and Clark Street, and power in the area was shut off. More from The Hollywood Reporter SoundCloud Says It "Has Never Used Artist Content to Train AI Models" After Backlash on Terms of Service Change This Alternative Artist Landed a Top-20 Chart Debut With an Album Made Almost Entirely on His Phone Harry Styles Attended Pope Leo XIV's Historic Conclave Election 'Due to the traffic collision, some power has been affected and power is out to some parts of the area,' the LASD shared in an alert at the time. 'Crews are currently on scene and working to restore power.' Whisky a Go Go had a show scheduled for Friday night, which included performances by Boy Hits Car, Barefoot in the Bathroom and Gearheart, though the event was cancelled. 'This dump truck came careening out of control down Clark Street into the back of the Whisky a Go Go, taking out six different cars,' said KCAL News' Desmond Shaw in a Friday segment. He later reported that there were 'no serious injuries' as a result of the crash. The beloved venue opened in 1964, serving as 'an anchor on the Sunset Strip since its opening.' Over the years, Whisky a Go Go has hosted many musical acts, including the likes of Mötley Crüe, the Doors, Janis Joplin, Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, Van Halen and Guns N' Roses, among others. Best of The Hollywood Reporter Hollywood's Most Notable Deaths of 2025 Most Anticipated Concert Tours of 2025: Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar & SZA, Sabrina Carpenter and More Hollywood's Highest-Profile Harris Endorsements: Taylor Swift, George Clooney, Bruce Springsteen and More
