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Crane's Tavern Closes In Hollywood, Opens In Costa Rica
While some Hollywood watering holes are headed down the drain (bye bye Coach & Horses) some are simply headed to Central America.
Crane's Hollywood Tavern is closing on November 3, but fear not adventurinos, owner Darren Crane plans to re-open the establishment in beautiful, nearby Costa Rica sometime in 2011.
Crane said his goodbyes via Facebook and encouraged the thirsty to come in and do the same, "Thank you to the family, staff, friends, and fans for all your support over the years! Come by and have one last drink with me before we close... and enjoy the last days of Crane's in Hollywood. We will be open and in full effect till November 3."
From hip hideaway to LA Hootenanny to home of the summertime Do-Over, Crane's live music and DJ's identity brought LA's patio-drinking professionals to the heart of Hollywood. Goodbye / Welcome to the jungle.
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