When I lived in Los Angeles, a great night out was spent usually, at least some part of the evening, at the famous Pig and Whistle Pub in Hollywood. That is one of the great things about the city of LA, whether you are living there or just spending time in one of the fabulous LA hotels, the boundaries of the city are hard to discern, and in one moment you will be in LA, the next moment Beverly Hills, and the next moment Santa Monica. And for a city in the Western part of the country, LA is rich with history.
The beginning of the “Golden Era” in Hollywood, began in the 1920′s. This was once a sleepy Southern California suburb, LA, but soon became the movie industry capital of the world. Many people traveled from far and wide to set up studios along the now famous strip, Hollywood Boulevard. This was a time of magnificent glamour, in the dress, in the architecture and in the life styles of the residents of Los Angeles. It was during this time that the Pig and Whistle opened their doors, in 1927. There is an incredible courtyard, an out door patio that is extremely serene, even given the fact that it sits in the middle of a town that is all about the hustle and the bustle.
Originally, the front door of the Pig and Whistle, was just to side of the entrance of the Egyptian Theatre, a spot where names of old such as Cary Grant, Spencer Tracy, and Clark Cable were seen attending the premieres of the their newest movies. This is the kind of history we are talking about, the traditions and the stars of the long ago beginnings of Hollywood. Yes, there is style and there is grace in Los Angeles, and the current incarnation of the Pig and Whistle stands testament to the that, from the hand painted tiles to the carvings along the walls and the ceilings. Should you find yourself in Los Angeles, find your way to 6714 Hollywood Boulevard. Grab a pint, and sit in the history, sit in the same chairs wherein the Hollywood stories began.