March 8th, 2010
Finally, after much anticipation… the cleaners on the ground floor of the Solair Wilshire opened on March 8, Monday!

The fitting room off to one side...
The nice owner Agnes was there with Sammy, who is in charge of alterations. They are giving away $5 coupons off $20 purchases that you can use at either the Solair Cleaners or at the soon-to-open Aroma Cafe, which has the same proprietor.
Prices? They have to take a look, but in general a sweater is at least 5.25 while a jacket is about 8 dollars. They say they’re cheaper than Imperial Cleaners a few blocks north.
Hours Open: 8:00 am – 7:00 pm, Monday to Friday; 9:00 am – 6:00 pm on Saturday; closed on Sunday.
Address: 3785 Wilshire Blvd, Suite #21, Los Angeles, CA 90010
Phone: (213) 381-9998
Tags: new opening, Solair Wilshire, wilshire solair
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March 6th, 2010
Strawberries, apples, bananas and pineapple dipped in dark chocolate! Each starting at 2.50 — with toppings, from 3 dollars — at the new Edible Arrangements shop on the ground floor of the Solair!

Chocolate-Dipped Fruit @ Edible Arrangements
They also have smoothies, fresh juice, spiced fruit salads and fruit sundaes!
You can spot the shop from the entrance to the subway station on the corner of Western and Wilshire.
Address: 3785 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles 90010
Phone: 213-365-8080
Hours Open: Monday-Friday, 8 am – 7 pm
Saturday, 8 am – 5 pm, Sunday, 10 am – 2 pm
Tags: chocolate, fruit, Solair Wilshire, wilshire solair
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March 6th, 2010
Passed by The Novel Cafe on Wilshire this morning (they open 8 am on weekends). Too early to take down their lunch specials, but Joanne was nice enough to let me take photos of their pastries!

Red Velvet Cupcakes at the Novel Cafe
Each cupcake is $3.50 + tax!

French Apple Tarts at the Novel Cafe on Wilshire
Each tart is $4.95 + tax!
THE NOVEL CAFE BY THE WILTERN THEATER
Generally open from 8 am to past midnight, 7 am on weekdays.
Phone Number: (213) 388-3383
Address: 3760 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90010
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March 4th, 2010
Was on my way to get my free peach tea latte at The Coffee Bean, when I spotted this gala at the Solair.

HSBC Bank at Solair Wilshire
The HSBC bank has been open for quite a while now but they just had their Grand Opening party tonight. Camera crews in attendance… Hors d’oeuvres galore…

Grand Opening Party of HSBC Bank
They’re actually on the eastern side of Western Avenue.
Address: 3785 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90010
Tags: Banks, Solair Wilshire, wilshire solair
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March 4th, 2010

Free Wi-Fi too!
SOUPS:
chicken vegetable
red bellpepper
turkey chili
8.95 LUNCH SPECIALS:
Turkey Wrap
Shrimp Caesar Salad
Phone Number: (213) 388-3383
Address: 3760 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90010
Tags: the novel cafe
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March 2nd, 2010
Latest Coffee Bean promotion, after the Chai Latte freebie of last month!

Spring Peach Tea Party @ The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
Enjoy a free 12-ounce Peach Fru-Tea drink, Spring Peach Tea Latte or Spring Peach Tea Latte Over Ice at a participating location!
Confirmed to be participating: The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf across from the Wiltern Theater (intersection of Wilshire and Western, southwest corner)
Address: 3810 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles CA, 90010
Phone number: 213-388-9763
In-store locations like the one inside Ralph’s supermarket on Western Avenue are not participating in this promotion.
Tags: freebie, promotion, the coffee bean
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March 2nd, 2010
Soups: broccoli, turkey chili or turkey and vegetable

Free Wi-Fi too!
8.95 LUNCH SPECIALS: BBQ Chicken Caesar Salad
Salmon Wrap – tomatoes, lettuce, wasabi sauce served with your choice of fruit, mixed greens or fries
Address: 3760 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90010
Phone Number: (213) 388-3383
Tags: the novel cafe
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March 1st, 2010
Photo taken today on Wilshire Boulevard sidewalk in front of the newly opened “The Novel” Cafe and Restaurant by the Wiltern Theater.

The Novel offers Free 2Hr Parking at Ralphs
I also took a photo of their lunch specials on the board they have inside, but it isn’t an attractive picture. The soups and specials are changed everyday. Today, Monday, they served the following:
Soups: Chicken and Rice, Ginger Carrot, Turkey Chili
Ahi Tuna Tacos: 3 tacos with pico de gallo, guacamole served with choice of seasonal fruit, mixed greens or french fries
Mexican Plate: chicken breast, Mexican rice and pico de gallo
Free Wi-Fi ~
Address: 3760 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90010
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