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ZAGAT GUIDE & AOL CITYGUIDE AGREE:
THE ABBEY IS L.A.’S HOT SPOT!

WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA  (July 14, 2005) – First,  AOL CityGuide voters chose The Abbey-West Hollywood as the number one bar overall in the Los Angeles metro area.  Now, the buzz continues to build as voters for the prestigious 2005-06 Zagat Survey confirm it: The Abbey is L.A.’s hotspot.

With this week’s release of the 2005-06 edition of Zagat’s Guide to Los Angeles Nightlife, the accolades continue with The Abbey Food and Bar touted as “What’s Hot” and “Most Popular.”

“Recognition from such a trusted name as Zagat Guides really is an honor for us,” said The Abbey’s owner, David Cooley.  “The LA nightlife scene is filled so many prominent choices and it’s a thrill to know we are pleasing our patrons and serving our community.”

Located in the heart of West Hollywood, at 692 N. Robertson Blvd., The Abbey Food and Bar has become a favorite hangout for locals and visitors alike, along with celebrities like Janet Jackson and Christiana Aguilera.  Underscoring its emphasis on community service, The Abbey also hosts numerous charity events throughout the year, including “The Envelope Please,” its annual Oscar night benefit for APLA and “Breakfast for the Stars” for AIDS Walk Los Angeles.

Other accolades include: Best of CitySearch.com for "Best Gay and Lesbian Bar" and Los Angeles Magazine's "Best Gay Bar to Bring a Straight Friend To," in its annual 101 Things We Love issue. The West Hollywood Chamber of Commerce designated The Abbey "Best Restaurant in 2003," and the WeHo Awards deemed it "Outstanding Restaurant and Bar" four years running.

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