Hans Röckenwagner

co-owner of Dear John's in Culver City

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Frank Sinatra used to hang out at a restaurant in Culver City, now restored as Dear John's. There, you'll see table-side Caesar salads, tuxedoed servers, and stiff martinis.

Dear John's, a Culver City restaurant from the rat pack days, is reborn

Frank Sinatra used to hang out at a restaurant in Culver City, now restored as Dear John's. There, you'll see table-side Caesar salads, tuxedoed servers, and stiff martinis.

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