According to the LA Times, Yesterday's has been gone since at least 1993, mentioned in a story about the exodus of crowds from the Westwood Village:
Though many hesitate to bring it up, the symbolic beginning of Westwood’s downturn can be traced back five years to the shooting death by gang members of bystander Karen Toshima. It was a crime that sullied the village’s image as a haven and gave would-be shoppers pause when they considered visiting Westwood.
The vandalism and looting that followed the premiere of the movie “New Jack City” in March, 1991, further confirmed the fears of many that Westwood was the weekend gathering spot for troublemakers and gangs. Despite the fact that from June, 1992, to June, 1993, the village reported fewer assaults, burglaries and auto break-ins than the business area of Beverly Hills, the perception has been hard to shake.
“Even a single incident is enough to send a message that, ‘maybe I had better think of somewhere else to go,’ ” said Sandy Brown, president of the Holmby Westwood Property Owners Assn. “It could be enough to keep people from coming for years.”
Councilman Zev Yaroslavsky, who represents the area, agrees. “Reputation has done more damage than anything,” he said.
UCLA paper laments as late as 2016 the loss of this college town scene.
Slushy Margarita
- 1 ½ oz. tequila
- ¾ oz. triple sec
- 3 oz sweet and sour mix
- 1 lime wedge
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