I hadn't heard of this until we stopped off on our way through Laurel Canyon. Steve Miller was blaring from the stereo and the old hippie behind the counter smiled as we walked in. Immediately, I realized that this is a special place. There was an article framed on the wall that described the history of the store. Apparently, it used to be more of a cafe/hang out/performance area for the locals. And the locals in Laurel Canyon were (and probably still are) quite special; Folks like Jim Morrison, Jackson Browne, Neil Young, Frank Zappa, and Joni Mitchell. In fact, Jim Morrison used to live right behind it and sang about it in the song "Love Street." It was also used as a location in "Sunset Boulevard." So...basically, this place rules. Check it out if you're ever in LA.
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