The 1st Independent Spirit Awards, honoring the best in independent filmmaking for 1985, were announced on March 22, 1986. The ceremony[1][2] was hosted by Peter Coyote and Jeanne Lucas. It was held at 385 North, a restaurant in Los Angeles.[3][4][5][6][7][8]
^Fox, David J. (March 27, 1992). "The Little Award Show That Could : Film: Since it started in the '80s, the Independent Spirit Awards, sort of an offbeat Oscar, has gained big-name supporters. Saturday's ceremony is sold out". Los Angeles Times.
^"First Spirit Awards ceremony ever hosted by Peter Coyote - full show (1986)". Film Independent. April 7, 2020 – via YouTube.
^Lindsey, Robert (August 18, 1985). "California Grows Her Own Cuisine". The New York Times.
^Burros, Marian (July 4, 1984). "In Los Angeles, High-Style Restaurant Fare". The New York Times.
^"Can Rosalie's Succeed Where 385 North Fell on Its Soufflé?". Los Angeles Times. December 6, 1987.
^"385 North Turns to the Southwest". Los Angeles Times. December 25, 1987.
^"375 N La Cienega Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90048". LoopNet.com.