Hollyweird Paranormal

For decades, the Original Spanish Kitchen served meals to Hollywood customers like Bob Hope, Linda Darnell, Mary Pickford, and John Barrymore. Opened in 1932 it was a sister restaurant to one downtown, owned by Johnny and Pearl Caretto. Their enchiladas were the talk of the town, attracting show-business personalities as regulars.  Silverscreen legend, Mary Pickford, had her own booth, by the door, offering up not only autographs to fans, but also recipes to Johnny.     In 1961, the restaurant closed for vacation, however, it would be a permanent vacation.  Following its closure, the building's contents were left intact for years afterward, the tables remaining set with full table settings and linens. The restaurant's sudden closure gave rise to urban legends that the owners, who lived in an apartment above the restaurant, were murdered by the mob.  Another legend suggested a lovers quarrel. The truth was more prosaic, according to a 1986 article in Tables magazine by reporter Don Ray. He determined that