Victoria Eliot
KCET-TV SoCal
Los Angeles, CA, United States
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Did You Know: The Disneyland Origins of Doritos
Unbeknownst to many, the Dorito’s roots can be traced back to a single solitary moment in the back kitchen of Disneyland’s very first Mexican restaurant. → Read More
Iconic Neighborhood Restaurants: Northridge, North Hills, and Mission Hills
Most of the iconic and historic restaurants that still exist in Northridge, Mission Hills and North Hills come from the period of major growth and expansion after WWII, built by the young families who began moving to the Valley seeking the American Dream. → Read More
Family, San Antonio Winery's Key to 100 Years of Success
Prohibition and urbanization led to the closure of almost all wineries in Los Angeles. That is, except for one named San Antonio Winery, which has been held together by a mixture of hard work, smart thinking and family values for the past 100 years. → Read More
Iconic Neighborhood Restaurants: Beverly Hills
Shows and films have fostered an image of Beverly Hills as the ultimate in beauty and wealth. It is a city rich in Hollywood history and nothing tells that story quite like the restaurants and bars that have served its famous inhabitants for decades. → Read More
Iconic Neighborhood Restaurants: Bel Air
Bel Air is still known to be a fairly exclusive place to live. As a mainly residential neighborhood, there are a select few of local restaurants and bars. However, those that do exist tell the stories of the stars that have spent time within their walls. → Read More
Iconic Neighborhood Restaurants: Rolling Hills and Palos Verdes
Because of the large open spaces throughout Rolling Hills and Palos Verdes, there are few businesses that have made their home here. Those that have, though, have quite the stories to tell. → Read More
Iconic Neighborhood Restaurants: Culver City
Today, Culver City is a booming modern metropolis. But take some time to explore and you will find that there are decades of history in the surviving restaurants and bars. → Read More
Iconic Neighborhood Restaurants: Calabasas, Hidden Hills, Agoura Hills and Westlake Village
The beautiful landscapes and quaint neighborhoods of Calabasas, Hidden Hills, Agoura Hills and Westlake Village make for the ideal hiding place for some of Hollywood’s elite who tend to frequent the area’s many historic and iconic restaurants. → Read More
Iconic Neighborhood Restaurants: Belmont Heights and Belmont Shore
Today, 2nd Street in Belmont Shore is a thriving business district lined with both old and new restaurants, bars, and boutiques. And while Belmont Heights remains a mostly residential town, there are still some gems hidden amongst its quiet streets. → Read More
Iconic Neighborhood Restaurants: Hermosa Beach
While an influx of young college graduates and big developers has led Hermosa to lose some of its small town charm in recent years, there is still plenty to the beach city that harkens back to the old days. → Read More
Iconic Neighborhood Restaurants: South Pasadena
South Pasadena is a quiet suburb known for its small-town atmosphere and iconic architecture. The area has a rich history, which is evident by the plethora of stores and restaurants that have continued to thrive throughout the years. → Read More
Iconic Neighborhood Restaurants: Pico-Union
While it may not be the wealthiest area in terms of household income, Pico-Union does have a wealth of local restaurants, shops and bars that truly exemplify the community’s mixing pot culture. → Read More
Iconic Neighborhood Restaurants: Compton
The City of Compton is one of the oldest cities in all of Los Angeles County. The first settlers arrived in 1867 in the form of thirty pioneer families, who had left Stockton, California in search of new opportunities as the prospects of gold had begun to dwindle. Despite many hardships in their new home, including poor weather, floods and lack of firewood, the group persisted. In 1869 they… → Read More
Iconic Neighborhood Restaurants: Brentwood
Brentwood's shops and restaurants speak to the neighborhood’s elite residents, but many are appealing and surprisingly affordable for the rest of us. → Read More
Iconic Neighborhood Restaurants: Westwood
Many historic shops and restaurants of the neighborhood were wiped away during the 1960s and '70s, but new classics remain today. → Read More
Iconic Neighborhood Restaurants: Westwood
Westwood's history dates back to 1919, when Bullock's department store founder Arthur Letts bought 3,296 acres of what was then known as Wolfskill Ranch. Soon after, Letts hired his son-in-law Harold Janss to develop the land. After Letts's death, Janss inherited the parcel and began advertising for new homes in the area in 1922. → Read More
Iconic Neighborhood Restaurants: Playa Del Rey
The local hot spots tend to be old-fashioned beach dives rather than the upscale bars and restaurants that draw crowds in other parts of the city. → Read More
Iconic Neighborhood Restaurants: Playa Del Rey
The local hot spots tend to be old-fashioned beach dives rather than the upscale bars and restaurants that draw crowds in other parts of the city. → Read More
Iconic Neighborhood Restaurants: Atwater & Los Feliz
There's a wealth of history in some of the well-known and well-hidden venues that these neighborhoods have to offer. → Read More