Wednesday, June 25

Westwood’s Elysee seeks alcohol license to expand dining options

One of Westwood’s staple restaurants, Elysee Bakery & Cafe, is looking to expand its dining options for the dinner crowd, including getting an alcohol license. The Westwood Neighborhood Council recently approved Elysee Bakery’s application inquiry for a beer and wine license at its Feb. Read more...

Photo: The Elysee Bakery & Cafe’s application inquiry for a beer and wine license was approved earlier this month. The restaurant is also featuring more appetizers and smaller versions of entrees to appeal to younger customers. (Jose Ubeda/Daily Bruin staff)



Westwood Sporting Goods a key player in Village’s history

It’s easy to tell when avid tennis fans enter Westwood Sporting Goods. They pass by the shiny rackets and bags displayed in front and instead veer toward the dusty animal heads, stained balls and broken rackets – memorabilia from the shop’s historical role in the tennis world. Read more...

Photo: Rick Hartman strings a tennis racket at Westood’s historic tennis supply store, Westwood Sporting Goods. The shop is a common stop for many professional tennis players. (Angie Wang/Daily Bruin)



Westwood protest voices opposition to Venezuelan government

A group of about 400 people, including UCLA students, protested in Westwood Saturday what they believe are shortcomings of the Venezuelan government that have led to supply shortages, violence and suppression of protests in the country. Read more...

Photo: Hundreds of people protested against the Venezuelan government in Westwood Saturday afternoon by the Wilshire Federal Building. (Brandon Choe/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Ivan Q’s Barber Shop offers traditional men’s haircuts

Sitting in Ivan Q’s Barber Shop chair, with pomade slicked in his hair and King Talc powder slapped on his cheeks, the barber’s client gets his monthly haircut in a place that feels like it’s from a different time. Read more...

Photo: Ivan Quezada, 40, recently opened a traditional barber shop in Westwood Village. (Felicia Ramirez/Daily Bruin staff)


Ralphs in Westwood plans major renovations

Ralphs grocery store recently announced that it plans to nearly double the size of its Westwood Village location – making it the largest Ralphs in the state. Read more...

Photo: Ralphs grocery store may nearly double in size by the end of this year, as it expands its location into an adjacent vacant space in Westwood. (Christopher Hoo/Daily Bruin senior staff)



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