Chris Nichols Tours the Best of Armet & Davis for the Googie World Expo Architects Victor Newlove Architects Victor Newlove, left, and John Dodson of Armét Davis Newlove with Pann's owner Jim Poulos and L.A. historian and author Chris Nichols Architects Victor Newlove Architects Victor Newlove, left, and John Dodson of Armét Davis Newlove with Pann's owner Jim Poulos and L.A. historian and author Chris Nichols and John Dodson of Armét Davis Newlove with Pann's owner Jim Poulos and L.A. historian and author Chris Nichols Architects Victor Newlove, left, and John Dodson of Armét Davis Newlove with Pann's owner Jim Poulos and L.A. historian and author Chris Nichols A sketch of Googie's from inside the offices of Armet Davis Newlove Architects Victor Newlove, left, and John Dodson of Armét Davis Newlove with Pann's owner Jim Poulos and L.A. historian and author Chris Nichols A sketch of Googie's from inside the offices of Armet Davis Newlove Architects Victor Newlove, left, and John Dodson of Armét Davis Newlove with Pann's owner Jim Poulos and L.A. historian and author Chris Nichols A sketch of Googie's from inside the offices of Armet Davis Newlove Architects Victor Newlove, left, and John Dodson of Armét Davis Newlove with Pann's owner Jim Poulos and L.A. historian and author Chris Nichols A sketch of Googie's from inside the offices of Armet Davis Newlove Architects Victor Newlove, left, and John Dodson of Armét Davis Newlove with Pann's owner Jim Poulos and L.A. historian and author Chris Nichols A sketch of Googie's from inside the offices of Armet Davis Newlove Architects Victor Newlove, left, and John Dodson of Armét Davis Newlove with Pann's owner Jim Poulos and L.A. historian and author Chris Nichols A sketch of Googie's from inside the offices of Armet Davis Newlove Architects Victor Newlove, left, and John Dodson of Armét Davis Newlove with Pann's owner Jim Poulos and L.A. historian and author Chris Nichols A sketch of Googie's from inside the offices of Armet Davis Newlove Architects Victor Newlove, left, and John Dodson of Armét Davis Newlove with Pann's owner Jim Poulos and L.A. historian and author Chris Nichols on Lincoln at Olympic Architects Victor Newlove, left, and John Dodson of Armét Davis Newlove with Pann's owner Jim Poulos and L.A. historian and author Chris Nichols on Lincoln at Olympic Architects Victor Newlove, left, and John Dodson of Armét Davis Newlove with Pann's owner Jim Poulos and L.A. historian and author Chris Nichols the Armét and Davis–designed Penguin Cafe will have a restored penguin sign. Architects Victor Newlove, left, and John Dodson of Armét Davis Newlove with Pann's owner Jim Poulos and L.A. historian and author Chris Nichols Above the horrible acoustic ceiling are the original steel beams. Architects Victor Newlove, left, and John Dodson of Armét Davis Newlove with Pann's owner Jim Poulos and L.A. historian and author Chris Nichols The Penguin Coffee Shop was a dentist's office for 25 years. Mel's Drive-In owner Steven Weiss is working with Armé Davis Newlove and the original plans to restore original finishings Architects Victor Newlove, left, and John Dodson of Armét Davis Newlove with Pann's owner Jim Poulos and L.A. historian and author Chris Nichols The Penguin Coffee Shop was a dentist's office for 25 years. Mel's Drive-In owner Steven Weiss is working with Armé Davis Newlove and the original plans to restore original finishings Architects Victor Newlove, left, and John Dodson of Armét Davis Newlove with Pann's owner Jim Poulos and L.A. historian and author Chris Nichols craft beers on tap Architects Victor Newlove, left, and John Dodson of Armét Davis Newlove with Pann's owner Jim Poulos and L.A. historian and author Chris Nichols craft beers on tap Architects Victor Newlove, left, and John Dodson of Armét Davis Newlove with Pann's owner Jim Poulos and L.A. historian and author Chris Nichols craft beers on tap Architects Victor Newlove, left, and John Dodson of Armét Davis Newlove with Pann's owner Jim Poulos and L.A. historian and author Chris Nichols Pann's on La Tijera was designed by architects Eldon Davis and Helen Liu Fong of the Armét & Davis architectural firm. Architects Victor Newlove, left, and John Dodson of Armét Davis Newlove with Pann's owner Jim Poulos and L.A. historian and author Chris Nichols Pann's is open only for Breakfast and lunch Architects Victor Newlove, left, and John Dodson of Armét Davis Newlove with Pann's owner Jim Poulos and L.A. historian and author Chris Nichols so make sure to go early. (Sunday has an amazing Champagne brunch!) Architects Victor Newlove, left, and John Dodson of Armét Davis Newlove with Pann's owner Jim Poulos and L.A. historian and author Chris Nichols Lovingly restored in 1993 Architects Victor Newlove, left, and John Dodson of Armét Davis Newlove with Pann's owner Jim Poulos and L.A. historian and author Chris Nichols Lovingly restored in 1993 Architects Victor Newlove, left, and John Dodson of Armét Davis Newlove with Pann's owner Jim Poulos and L.A. historian and author Chris Nichols that's because those diner scenes were shot in another Armét and Davis–designed coffee shop Architects Victor Newlove, left, and John Dodson of Armét Davis Newlove with Pann's owner Jim Poulos and L.A. historian and author Chris Nichols since demolished.) Architects Victor Newlove, left, and John Dodson of Armét Davis Newlove with Pann's owner Jim Poulos and L.A. historian and author Chris Nichols Pann's menu Architects Victor Newlove, left, and John Dodson of Armét Davis Newlove with Pann's owner Jim Poulos and L.A. historian and author Chris Nichols Pann's has stayed in the same family since the day it opened. Architects Victor Newlove, left, and John Dodson of Armét Davis Newlove with Pann's owner Jim Poulos and L.A. historian and author Chris Nichols Next year is Pann's 60th anniversary. Architects Victor Newlove, left, and John Dodson of Armét Davis Newlove with Pann's owner Jim Poulos and L.A. historian and author Chris Nichols The exterior of iconic Googie coffee shop Pann's Architects Victor Newlove, left, and John Dodson of Armét Davis Newlove with Pann's owner Jim Poulos and L.A. historian and author Chris Nichols Chris Nichols Architects Victor Newlove, left, and John Dodson of Armét Davis Newlove with Pann's owner Jim Poulos and L.A. historian and author Chris Nichols The crowd of enthusiastic Googie World Expo attendees Architects Victor Newlove, left, and John Dodson of Armét Davis Newlove with Pann's owner Jim Poulos and L.A. historian and author Chris Nichols Helen Liu Fong was the designer at Armét and Davis who is credited with designing Crenshaw's Holiday Bowl. The iconic bowling alley and cafe was torn down a few years ago Architects Victor Newlove, left, and John Dodson of Armét Davis Newlove with Pann's owner Jim Poulos and L.A. historian and author Chris Nichols Helen Liu Fong was the designer at Armét and Davis who is credited with designing Crenshaw's Holiday Bowl. The iconic bowling alley and cafe was torn down a few years ago Architects Victor Newlove, left, and John Dodson of Armét Davis Newlove with Pann's owner Jim Poulos and L.A. historian and author Chris Nichols Helen Liu Fong was the designer at Armét and Davis who is credited with designing Crenshaw's Holiday Bowl. The iconic bowling alley and cafe was torn down a few years ago Architects Victor Newlove, left, and John Dodson of Armét Davis Newlove with Pann's owner Jim Poulos and L.A. historian and author Chris Nichols Helen Liu Fong was the designer at Armét and Davis who is credited with designing Crenshaw's Holiday Bowl. The iconic bowling alley and cafe was torn down a few years ago Architects Victor Newlove, left, and John Dodson of Armét Davis Newlove with Pann's owner Jim Poulos and L.A. historian and author Chris Nichols 
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