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Change Brewing at Echo Park's Coffee Pot

The Mohawk Bend institution has a new owner and a new menu. A bit of a makeover is next.

Well, the Coffee Pot at Mohawk Bend also has a new owner and some new aspirations.

In just a few weeks, Erin West has tweaked the menu, adding more "crunchy, hippie" foods to the vegan and veggie fare.

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She's also pouring Cafecito Organico roasts.

West hails from the northwest--Ballard, Washington.

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She said she was part of the "Ballard Mafia," a group of merchants, restauranteurs and club owners who set the tone for the avante edge of the community.

She's very excited about her move to LA and her first solo venture.

"There's a lot of people looking for places to eat around here," she said, pointing to the new PETA offices across the street.

West bought the Coffee pot from Nina Bruckner, who's said to be off to Europe for a break.

is located at 2201 W. Sunset Blvd. 90026.


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