Dan Tana’s 50 year anniversary

Now-retired waiter Vladimir Bezak interacts with customers at Dan Tana’s restaurant in West Hollywood in 2009.  (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)

Actor Leonardo DiCaprio sits at the bar at Dan Tana’s in West Hollywood.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Pimento and anchovy salad at Dan Tana’s.  (Stephen Osman / Los Angeles Times)

Spaghetti and meatballs and Dan Tana’s.   (Stephen Osman / Los Angeles Times)