Peter Alexander

co-owner, Akbar

Co-owner of Akbar

Peter Alexander on KCRW

KCRW talks with Peter Alexander, who co-owns Akbar in Silver Lake, and Paul Kalt, owner of Conservatory in West Hollywood.

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KCRW talks with Peter Alexander, who co-owns Akbar in Silver Lake, and Paul Kalt, owner of Conservatory in West Hollywood.

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