A friend dropped a copy of the Times’ calendar insert yesterday on my desk and lo and behold, Highland Park got a full page layout. Now, we’ve known the merits of HP for some time, but I’m all for spreading the love. Unfortunately absent from their article is one of the best spaces in the neighborhood at Casa Blue (Formerly Highland Perk). Still, if any of you west-siders are tired of looking for parking, sick of eating sub-par Mexican food, and over waiting in line at Father’s Office only to be the only person inside without black skinny jeans, follow the Times and Yorkblvd.com to an adventurous day out on the eastside. Los Angeles doesn’t stop at Fairfax!
Los Angeles Times
Highland Park was recently spotted in three, count them, three recent episodes of TLC’s “Flip That House.” Among them were a 100-year-old Craftsman, and a cute duplex. It’s nice to see our neighborhood getting some recognition while also getting something of a facelift. Among our favorite lines: “New parents, Neil and Sarah, attempt to renovate a fixer-upper in a hip area of Los Angeles.” That’s right, they said “hip.” We already knew that, though.
Check out some info and before and afters of one of them here and here.
On the heels of welcoming Starbucks into the neighborhood, we’d be remiss not to send a shout out to our original Highland Park coffeehouse, Highland Perk—which, by the way, is now La Casa Blue. Finding the name Highland Perk too limiting, the owners changed the name to better reflect the nature of the place. It isn’t just a coffeehouse. For one, they have wine and three beers on tap (take that, Starbucks!). They also offer a wide array of food, from standard pastries to hot dinners. But best off all they offer their space. Inside is a large, open space that is cool and contemporary. It’s great for sitting and enjoying a cup of coffee with friends. It’s perfect for watching a live band play. It’s a great place to get drinks on a Friday or Saturday night. In short, at any given time, it is a perfect place for anything. They have tables and couches inside, plus a quiet, beautiful patio outside. All in all, La Casa Blue is the perfect addition to any community. It is a place for people to join together, talk, listen to music, play music, eat, drink and be together. So get out and enjoy good, local cup of coffee.
Info:
La Casa Blue
5930 York Blvd.
(323) 257-0089
www.lacasablue.com
