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Aug 15, 2021Liked by Esotouric's Secret Los Angeles

Roast beef on rye with mustard...that was our go-to sandwich in the rock and roll 60's...in the 70's, many of us took wine tasting classes with Bill Gotti, the manager and wine maven...I got to know Amir, his assistant manager, who at the time was creating

Amir's Garden in Griffith Park that has become a landmark.

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Aug 12, 2021Liked by Esotouric's Secret Los Angeles

I associate Greenblatt’s with Outfest screenings at the DGA Theater nearby as I always stopped in for a nosh before or after a screening. My fondest memory is from a few years ago when I was upstairs and Tab Hunter, his husband Alan and another gentleman were in the next booth. We were the only ones there noshing prior to the Outfest premiere of “Tab Hunter Confidential”.

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Aug 11, 2021Liked by Esotouric's Secret Los Angeles

Many years ago, I had a friend who was a member of SAG and who would take me to see films at the nearby Director's Guild. We often stopped at Greenblatt's afterward to have a bowl of soup, a sandwich, some potato salad, or some knishes while we discussed/argued/contemplated/tore apart the movie we had just seen. I always loved the food and the arguments. Sorry to see it close but thankful for the memories.

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Aug 11, 2021Liked by Esotouric's Secret Los Angeles

I am so glad I went there a couple years ago, decades after my sister and my parents used to frequent this comfortable spot, with great service from nice people. Absolutely excellent deli sandwiches and cozy tables. I also loved the to-go deli counter that you pass right after coming in the door from the parking lot out back : you know, in case that wasn't enough pastrami or bratwurst and you need more to bring home. I also loved it because it was one of those old restaurants that were new to me at first, but once I'd mentioned it to my parents, they'd holler with smiles "Is that place still open? We used to go there when we dating!". Sorry to say goodbye to this place.

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