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Marks Restaurant

La Cienega

Restaurant Reviews and Commentary from Karen Salkin

For you “Rent” lovers, Jonathan Larson’s first play “tick…tick…Boom” opened at the Coronet Theater this past Saturday. I thought it was good, but everyone else seemed to really love it. (I just wish every show were “Drowsy Chaperone.”) The three actors were talented enough, and the lead, Andrew Samonsky, is adorable. And on stage the entire 90 minutes! And seemingly enjoying every second of it.

I, of course, couldn’t wait to find out where the party would be. Surprisingly, (I’ll tell you why in a sec), it was at Mark’s Restaurant. It was the perfect venue, again with excellent food and cute waiters, but here’s the reason for my surprise: it’s been around for 18 years and I have never reviewed it on my show, or even eaten there. Now, the last two Saturday night events I’ve attended were either catered by them or, in this case, at the actual restaurant! So, one of these days, I’ll go in and do a real review because they seem to be all the rage. I’m glad to see a restaurant last that long in fickle Los Angeles.
“tick…tick…Boom” at the Coronet Theater through July 16

366 N. LaCienega Blvd. 310-657-7377
Mark’s Restaurant 861 N. LaCienega Blvd. 310-652-5252

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