Sixty-four restaurants representing "Old Hollywood" are documented in a visual tour across Los Angeles, starting from Cole's P.E. Buffet, founded in 1908.
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Sixty-four restaurants representing "Old Hollywood" are documented in a visual tour across Los Angeles, starting from Cole's P.E. Buffet, founded in 1908.
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Synopsis
Cole's P.E. Buffet stands in downtown Los Angeles. Founded in 1908, it is known as the oldest restaurant and bar in the city. Ed Ruscha captures sixty-four restaurants that represent "Old Hollywood" in the Los Angeles area. The film moves from the San Fernando Valley along Ventura Boulevard to Culver City. This visual tour documents a range of establishments, reflecting the culinary history of the region. "L.A. Restaurants" runs for 22 minutes and was released in 2020.
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Why Watch
- See Cole's P.E. Buffet, LA's oldest restaurant.
- Find out about sixty-four iconic LA restaurants.
- Meet the spirit of 'Old Hollywood' dining.
Did You Know
- Cole's P.E. Buffet was founded in 1908 and claims to be the oldest in LA.
- The documentary features sixty-four restaurants emblematic of 'Old Hollywood'.
- The film covers a route from the San Fernando Valley to Culver City.
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What is the oldest restaurant in Los Angeles?
Cole's P.E. Buffet, founded in 1908, claims to be the oldest restaurant and bar in the city.
How many restaurants are documented in the L.A. Restaurants film?
Sixty-four restaurants emblematic of 'Old Hollywood' are documented in the film.
What area does the visual perambulation in L.A. Restaurants cover?
The visual perambulation moves from the San Fernando Valley along Ventura Boulevard to restaurants near Culver City.
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