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Aroma Cafe Has Opened at the Solair Wilshire!

Friday, April 9th, 2010

The sister business of Solair Cleaners finally opened on Monday, April 5. The interior of Aroma Cafe is still very sparse and they’re only serving coffee, sandwiches and pastries. But they do offer free wi-fi access, and you’ll see customers inside with laptops in front of them.

Aroma Cafe in Koreatown

Breakfast Menu
bagels, croissants, muffins

Lunch Menu
Burrito 3.00
Lasagna 4.50
Egg/Potato Sandwich 3.99
Turkey/Ham Sandwich 4.99
Salad 4.99-5.99

More detailed menus to be posted soon!

Hours are tentatively 6:30 am – 8 pm, Monday to Friday. Weekends may be 9 am – 9 pm, depending on the traffic.

Address: 3785 Wilshire Blvd, Suite #16, Los Angeles CA 90010
Phone number: 213-381-9933
(If no one picks up, call the Cleaners at 381-9998.)

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The map marker is a little bit off. The cafe is located on the Western Avenue side of the Solair Building, close to the Cindy Cho Aveda Salon.

Inside Cindy Cho Aveda Salon

Thursday, March 18th, 2010

The counter in front where you are welcomed ~

Cindy Cho Aveda Salon Counter

Styling chairs and well-lighted mirrors!

Styling Chairs inside Cindy Cho Aveda

Cindy Cho Aveda has 4 stylists on staff — including top colorist MAREO and celebrity stylist Martha Ramos!  The salon is now taking appointments for Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.

HOURS OPEN: Monday – Saturday, 10 am – 8 pm. Sunday, until 6 pm. They often open earlier in the morning because of demand.

Phone number for appointments: 213-384-5600

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The map marker is a little off. Cindy Cho Aveda Salon is on the Western Avenue side of the Solair building, near Reboot Style and Aroma Cafe!

Iceberry February Special: Cake & Drink

Tuesday, February 16th, 2010

For the low, low price of just 3 dollars…

Iceberry's Monthly Special for February

Iceberry's Monthly Special for February

regular-size hot coffee or tea

PLUS

slice of cheesecake, chocolate mousse or carrot cake

Only at Iceberry in Los Angeles — by  the car wash on 4th and Western!

Address: 401 S Western Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90020
Phone Number : (213) 388-4533
Hours:  10am – 6pm, Monday – Saturday, 10am – 5 pm on Sunday

30% off sale at Reboot Style @ Solair Wilshire

Friday, February 12th, 2010

Juicy Couture, Fifty Five DSL (by Diesel) and 3 pieces by Vivienne Westwood

Juicy Couture at Reboot Style

Juicy Couture at Reboot Style

Photo taken at night when the shop was already closed.

Reboot Style has been formally open just two weeks and so they’re trying to get people in. Solution: 30% off sale! Duration? Indefinite.

Located on the ground floor of the Solair Wilshire, Western Avenue side.

3785 Wilshire Blvd, Suite #14, Los Angeles, CA 90010
Still no phone number or business cards!
Hours: 10 am – 6 pm everyday

Free Chai Latte from the Coffee Bean

Friday, February 12th, 2010

It’s Chai Lovers Open House at The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf when you can get a complimentary 12-ounce Chai Mate, Chai Rooibos or Chai Tea Latte at participating locations.

Free Chai Latte from The Coffee Bean

Free Chai Latte from The Coffee Bean

I got my freebie at The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf across from the Wiltern Theater (intersection of Wilshire and Western).

Address: 3810 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles CA, 90010
Phone number: 213-388-9763   
Promo Duration: February 12, Friday 4-7 pm

In-store locations like the one inside Ralph’s supermarket on Western Avenue are not participating in this promotion.

Banchan A La Carte on Western Avenue

Friday, February 12th, 2010

It’s not in a pretty neighborhood, but that is what makes it an oasis.

Banchan a la Carte on Western Avenue

Banchan a la Carte on Western Avenue

Banchan a la Carte is known for ready-to-go banchan (Korean side dishes)  that’s mainly prepared with natural or organic ingredients. They also have pasta and other simple Western and Korean meals to go. Spotted recently: plastic-packed nurungji (scorched rice)!

Korean Name: 반찬 아라까르떼
141 North Western Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90004
Phone: (323) 465-2400