Category Archives: businesses/stores

Kyrgyszstan Natives Open “Pancake” Eatery on Via

Posted on April 7, 2022 by Sue

While we waited in line at a local supermarket, a resident asked me, “Have you done a story about the place on Via de la Paz? They have the best blinis.” I told her no, but promised that Circling the … Continue reading →

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Loomey’s Toy Boutique, on Via, Offers Toys, Candy and Dippin’ Dots

Posted on April 4, 2022 by Sue

Occupying the former Sew Chateau space at 833 Via de la Paz, Loomey’s Toy Boutique opened on March 26. Owner Amanda Rastegar, who has lived in Pacific Palisades since 2009, wanted to open a “mom-and-pop” store where “I could have a … Continue reading →

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Fear Grips Palisades over Rumored Store Closure

Posted on March 22, 2022 by Sue

Pacific Palisades residents have been reading about numerous business closures these past few months. First it was the Sew Chateau, which closed last month, and then Amazon bookstore, which closed on March 19. The Puzzle Zoo was told its lease … Continue reading →

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Cathay Palisades Loses Lease After 33 Years on Antioch

Posted on March 21, 2022 by Sue

Cathay Palisades, the only Chinese restaurant in Pacific Palisades, has learned that its lease will not be renewed, after 33 years on Antioch in the Business Block Building. Owner David Leung was informed by the landlord, Anderson Real Estate, that his popular eatery … Continue reading →

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Puzzle Zoo Loses Lease on Sunset 

Posted on February 24, 2022 by Sue

A sign went up in the front window at Puzzle Zoo on February 18, accusing the Community United Methodist Church of Pacific Palisades of kicking the business out with only 30 days’ notice. The Methodist Church owns the building on … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas

Posted on February 10, 2022 by Sue

  Many people, like my husband of 30 years, stress over Valentine’s Day. Here are a couple of easy suggestions for a gift for Monday, February 14. PAJAMAS AND SLEEPWEAR: Belleza owner Olivia Ciania, has “super sexy nightgowns,” in her … Continue reading →

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Palisadian Matt McGeagh Is Co-Founder of ALAO Invest

Posted on February 9, 2022 by Sue

Matt McGeagh and his partner Peter Sweeney have started a new business, ALAO Invest, that helps connect new business owners with social media “influencers.” Basically, Act Like an Owner (ALAO) is an investing platform that works to allow anyone and … Continue reading →

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St. Matthew’s Thrift Store Benefits the Economically Challenged

Posted on February 1, 2022 by Sue

American Legion Post 283 Auxiliary Secretary Gina Jakel has also been a long-time volunteer at the St. Matthew’s Thrift Store, located at 2812 Main St. in Santa Monica. Jakel volunteers every Wednesday, generally from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., when … Continue reading →

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Local Business Served with ADA Complaint by Chronic Lawsuit Filer

Posted on January 26, 2022 by Sue

At least one local business, adjacent to Caruso’s Palisades Village, was served with papers in December that claimed the business did not abide by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Brian Whitaker, a quadriplegic, maintains that at least one local … Continue reading →

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Susan Carroll’s Gift Garden Antiques to Close in February, After 41 Years

Posted on January 13, 2022 by Sue

Gift Garden Antiques, one of the longest surviving retail stores in Pacific Palisades, will close at the end of February. Owner Susan Carroll, who opened her business in the courtyard on Swarthmore (across from CVS) in 1981 and moved five … Continue reading →

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