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The great switcheroo: LA restaurants reopen after public support

Public support has saved legendary LA eateries like The Original Pantry Cafe and Cole’s French Dip, which previously announced they were closing. But is this feasible long-term?

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By Steve Chiotakis • Sep 19, 2025 • 5m Listen

Public support has saved legendary LA eateries like The Original Pantry Cafe and Cole’s French Dip, which previously announced they were closing. But is this feasible long-term?

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