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Dining Continued from page 51 Places Continued from page 15 Hollywood High School 1521 N. Highland Ave., (323) 993-1700. Fa- mous alumni include James Garner, John Ritter, Jason Robards, Jr., Stefanie Powers, Jean Pe- ters, Rick and David Nelson, Sally Kellerman, Charlene Tilton and Carol Burnett. Alumni Mu- seum exhibits memorabilia donated by former students. Art Deco and Modern styles in WPA- built science and liberal arts buildings. (See PLACES, “Murals in Hollywood”) Hollywood Hills From Los Feliz to Beverly Hills, developed in the 20s, intriguing secluded neighborhoods offer historical perspective above the densely populated city that hums and shimmers below. Dar Maghreb Vermont Kitchen and Bar and Rockwell, vt 1714 N. Vermont Ave. (323) 661-6163. Classic bistro menu, with daily blackboard specials, California’s freshest ingredients and a superb yet modest wine list. Vermont’s sis- ter restaurant, Rockwell,vt, embraces the ca- sual side of outdoor patio dining, featuring American-style tapas, a spectacular bar and lounge scene and music several nights a week; brunch served on the patio every Sat and Sun from 10am- 3pm. Village Pizzeria 6363 Yucca Street. (323) 790-0763. “Brook- lyn Flavor”-Californian fresh. Hand spun dough daily with homemade sauces, dressings, meat- ball and sausage. Catering, studios/craft serv- ices, Parties. Free delivery. Two locations to serve you including 131 N. Larchmont Blvd. (323) 465-5566. The Hollywood Museum at the Max Factor Building 1660 N. High- land Ave., (323) 464-7776. Make-up stu- dio on ground floor restored to its art deco splendor plus four floors of elaborate dis- plays of movie memorabilia. Admission: $15 General, $12 Students. Contact info@thehollywoodmuseum.com for Group Tours. Hours: Wed-Sun 10am-5pm. www.thehollywoodmuseum.com Hollywood Palladium 6215 Sunset Blvd. Opened the night before Halloween in 1940 with the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra and his vocalists, including Frank Sinatra. Hollywood's dance and music venue for over 60 years. (See MUSIC) Hollywood Post Office 1615 Wilcox Ave. between Hollywood and Sunset Blvds. Built in 1936, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Above an inside door is a wood relief “The Horseman,” carved by WPA artist Gordon Newell in 1937. Hollywood Palladium Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel 7000 Hollywood Blvd., (323) 466-7000. Built in 1927, Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks were among the original owners. The first Academy Awards banquet was held in the hotel’s Blossom Room in 1929. Re- cently renovated to reflect 21st century taste and homage to its illustrious history, Holly- wood’s favorite hotel. Hollywood Sign Built on Mt. Lee in 1923 for $21,000 as a temporary sign to promote Hollywoodland real estate development, the 50-foot-high letters were made of wood and with 20- watt bulbs around each letter. In the 70’s the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce spearheaded the campaign to rebuild the sign with support from a diverse group of people (including Playboy magazine founder Hugh Hefner, rock star Alice Cooper, cowboy Gene Autry and singer Andy Williams) each pledging $27,000 per letter for a new, all-metal landmark. Recently, a global fund raising campaign to preserve 138 acres adjacent to the world- famous sign reached its goal. Hugh Hefner, a key figure in the 1978 restoration effort, returned in 2010 to donate the last $900,000 of $12.5 million needed to pur- chase the land, which will be annexed to Griffith Park. Best view by driving up Beachwood Ave. Hollywood Tower 6138 Franklin Ave. (888) 347-8551. Holly- wood Tower recently renovated historic apartments and French-Norman architec- tural details appeal those with a taste for glamour, romance, mystery and fine crafts- manship. www.thehollywoodtower.com 52 DISCOVER HOLLYWOOD / WINTER 2010 2 Locations to Choose Locati to Cho fro Ch DELIVER WE V cations Choose from Los Feliz