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I am on my one week count down to arrival and I was just wondering what's been happening at the LA bar/restaurant? If anything. Last time I was there was shortly after they let Cesar go and they had an old gentleman doing the bar (sorry, I forgot his name). Nice enough fellow, but the whole atmosphere around the bar was kinda dead, if you know what I mean. Sometimes Hazel would cover the bar and shes a blast, but I was hoping they would get some new young talent to liven things up a bit. Just wondering if anything has changed, since I know Matt has some strong views about dealing with the drama he's had running the staff in the past. Oh well, even if nothing has changed, I still love staying there and there's always other bar options within walking distance

rumor has it that Matt has turned the bar/restaurant over to 2 guys to run it independent of the hotel. I think they are CRT members, not sure.

I was by there a a couple of weeks ago and the bar was dead. i was going to eat but the restaurant had closed early at 7.

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Voted San Jose's #1 Maripepino

Thanks for the info. I guess I'll find out myself soon enough

The weekend before Christmas the bar/restaurant was completely dead. I walked through going to & from my room & there were 0 customers in the bar/rest during the prime hrs of 5-9pm on fri/sat/sun. What a waste!

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"cuz I'm a back-door man" Jim Morrison-1969

Hello All,

I stayed at LA from 12/24 to 12/31, got to know Don and Mike who have been making some changes to the Bar/Restuarant.

First let me say how warm and welcoming both Don and Mike are--as a newbie on my first trip they were willing to take me under their wing and share their own knowledge of the area and such.

They recently just hired a new Chef Jose--he cooks some great pasta dishes.

They also just recently hired a new bartender--let me say I got a glimpse and she was really attractive!! I am not sure when she starts, but I anticipate within the next couple of weeks.

They are in the process of updating their menu, and updating the decor within the Bar/Restuarant. Not sure when the changes will take place, but it is in the works.

LA will always be different from the SL or the DR as it is just a different atmosphere away from that action that these places offer, but is a place that I think will pick up. It is a nice place to recharge away from the action, but also allows you to bring your companionship and relax.

USA

Thanks for the info USA. I'll probably be in the place by 2:30pm tomorrow afternoon

I'm glad they are making changes. I always liked that little bar as a staging area for the afternoons/early evenings before I would head out to the SL or the DR. Also, a lot of times it was handy for my favorita to wait there and have a drink if she arrived before me. I'll report back on the new bartender