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Ricky, Can I Be in the Show?
A new Old Havana hot spot opens in East Hollywood.
Let’s put it this way: On Wednesday night I headed out to La Descarga, L.A.’s latest place to be, dressed like a schlub. When I went back on Thursday night to catch the bar’s live dancing/singing spectacular, I wasn’t. I swapped my jeans for a jumpsuit, my so-so heels for better ones and I even put on earrings. Why? Because it’s just that kind of place. Entering the sweeping main room of La Descarga, the new Old Havana-themed nightlife venture from twin brothers (... keep reading
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