But not for long
Marc Ittah, the business partner of Michael Faze, who bought the French Market in 2011, for a reported 6 million!~ said it’s time to remodel the place.
“People are complaining that it is old, old, old,” he said. Ittah said the renovation would begin in April, but he cannot predict how long it will take. Ittah said the renovated French Market will include both the French Quarter restaurant and the variety of shops that surround it. i guess i'm one of the few people that like the kitsch old world charm. i've been coming here since the 70s when the place was one of the few gay after hours restaurants. late night @ french market was wild!
The French Market, located at 7985 Santa Monica Blvd. at North Laurel, has long been a popular weekend brunch place and offers relatively inexpensive breakfast, lunch and dinner menus. It also has an outdoor dining area facing Santa Monica. And, rare for West Hollywood, it offers free parking in a lot next door.
The French Market was opened by Arthur Simm in 1974, 10 years before West Hollywood’s incorporation as a city. His grandsons Chris and Mike own the Simms Restaurant Group. It owns restaurants such as Simmzy’s and Tin Roof Bistro in Manhattan Beach.
Tenants in the various shops at French Market have been told they must vacate by March 31 for construction to begin. go there now to enjoy the queenie atmosphere one more time for one last memory.
i was told by a reliable source that when the FM reopens it will cater to a straight hipster crowd.
just what we need...
i have such fond memories of the french market. i will miss you doll...
truly the end of an era
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