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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE			

NORTH HOLLYWOOD COMMUNITY TO CELEBRATE
GRAND RE-OPENING OF HISTORIC EATERY

	After decades in North Hollywood and months of being
closed for business, the oldest diner in California is reopening
it's doors.  Following restoration efforts under the direction of
Casey Hallenbeck, a motion picture set decorator and owner of
the nearby, turn of the century motif, Hallenbeck's General
Store, Phil's Diner (11138 Chandler Blvd.) is serving once again.
Hallenbeck and his partner, local restaurateur Ned Forman (of
Ned's On Magnolia in the NoHo Arts District), will be staging a
festive block party outside Phil's in order to celebrate the return
of the famous landmark.

	On Saturday, September 27, 1997, beginning at 11:00
a.m., Chandler Blvd. between Lankershim Blvd. & Vineland
Ave. will be closed.  Inside Phil's, customers will be able to
sample its traditional diner menu at 1950's prices, while outside
they will be able to view classic automobiles, an antique fair and
entertainment featuring local wild west-cowboy band, Outlaw
Black.  The celebration will continue until 6:00 p.m.

	Among those participating in the event include local
businesses such as Junkies Antiques & Collectibles, Golden
West Pipe & Supply and Deluxe Catering, sponsors of the event.
Additional assistance for the event has been provided by City
Councilman John Ferraro, the Metropolitan Transportation
Authority, the North Hollywood Community Forum and the
Universal City-North Hollywood Chamber of Commerce.
Admission for the car show, antique fair and entertainment is
free.

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