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Article: Bite of L.A.(Out Of The Past)(Brief Article)
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- Los Angeles Business Journal
- Article date:
- July 12, 2004
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THE Business Journal Gourmet was once a feature of the paper, a critique penned by "an anonymous, world-traveled writer."
Of the many restaurants whose dishes were described, few remain open. One surviving establishment, Gardenia, seemed like one of the more eccentric, according to a Nov.. 15, 1982 review.
"Gardenia is a boldly experimental restaurant, and most of the risks pay off. The look is a harmonious cross between art deco and sleek modern ... The final effect is that of a speakeasy in a time warp. Black track lighting with pink frosted lights repeats the color scheme on the walls. The pianist enhances the ambience with a repertoire of '20s jazz." ...