81118 Thu Apr 20 21:14:25 -0700 2006 4 2 Los Angeles Area 0 449519 I am relitively new to this fabulous site and am figuring this has already been discused....so I apologize for the redundency...but could someone fill me in as to what happened to Alvin, Flame, Damon and that wonderful Yee Me Loo bar of theirs? Thanks, Petra Thu Apr 20 21:14:25 -0700 2006 0 Petra 1 449522 They closed at least a year ago. I remember calling for a reservation one night, only to get a wistful voice on an answering machine saying that they had closed for good the previous night. I miss that place. Oddly, their website is still up. Link: http://www.dinecinnabar.com/ Thu Apr 20 21:33:14 -0700 2006 449519 0 Organ Leroy 2 449552 Yes, they sold their liquor license to Nancy Hathaway who is the property owner, and she is trying to get the Acacia House opened as her own restaurant. I have a friend who has contact with Alvin and Flame, and will try to share what they are doing, if and when they decide what that may be. As of now, Alvin indicated that he may actually open a restaurant out of southern California. Much too early for final conclusions. Fri Apr 21 00:42:02 -0700 2006 449522 0 carter 3 449557 I've also heard from friends that they still have the bar--in storage! Fri Apr 21 01:05:19 -0700 2006 449552 0 Elaine 4 450001 here's the horse's mouth itself....yes, the bar is in storage, ideas are in our heads. our staff is scattered between kendall's, cafe pinot, the palm downtown and...the mark taper theatre. we're thinking, thinking...where, what, when? we'll let anyone know...anyone who cares, that is....when and if we do another restaurant. flame Sat Apr 22 22:31:17 -0700 2006 449557 0 flame Simon