Alas, Some Atwater Village Love from LA Magazine

THE MAY 2009 issue of Los Angeles Magazine dedicates 2 pages to the banana-shaped northeast LA neighborhood we call Atwater Village. "Warrants the 'village' moniker." "Relaxed enclave." "Small-town experience." Their words and, despite certain recent events, still ours. The magazine profiles much of what we agree the AV and its 18,000 residents are really all about: Amelia Fitzwater (3129 1/2 Glendale Blvd.) "Shelves overflow with ready-to-wrap goodies." 55 Degree Wine (3111 Glendale Blvd.) "Expansive underground wine cellar and bar." Lula Holistic Mini Spa (3542 1/2 Hollydale Dr.) "Good for both you and the planet." Jill's Paint (3534 Larga Ave.) "Loads of eco-friendly paints." The Little Knittery (3042 Glendale Blvd.) "Guidance to anyone stuck on a stitch." Viet Noodle Bar (3133 Glendale Blvd.) "Spartan-chic." The Griffin (3000 Los Feliz Blvd.) "Dark Ages decor." India Sweets and Spices (3126 Los Feliz Blvd.) "Exotic pantry essentials." Canele (3219 Glendale Blvd.) "Worthy of a special occasion... Approachable any day." Kaldi Coffee (3147 Glendale Blvd.) "Neighborhood brew." Racket Doctor (3214 Glendale Blvd.) "Well strung since 1971." Tam O'Shanter Inn (2980 Los Feliz Blvd.) "Tartan time." Hugo's Tacos (3300 Glendale Blvd.) "Beyond carnitas." LA Times' West magazine gave us a similar showcase in February 2007.