Matthew Kang

editor of LA Eater

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The Original Pantry Cafe, famous for its pancakes, abruptly shut down amid a labor dispute, leaving loyal patrons and decades-long employees heartbroken.

Original Pantry Cafe serves its last pancake and ham steak

The Original Pantry Cafe, famous for its pancakes, abruptly shut down amid a labor dispute, leaving loyal patrons and decades-long employees heartbroken.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Restaurant weeks are opportunities for people to try out new eateries in their cities, sample interesting cuisines, and maybe discover a new favorite spot.

DineLA is underway, complete with 3-course meals to-go

Restaurant weeks are opportunities for people to try out new eateries in their cities, sample interesting cuisines, and maybe discover a new favorite spot.

from Greater LA

Restaurants in LA’s Koreatown and San Gabriel Valley are seeing declines in customers since the outbreak of COVID-19.

Business declines for Korean and Chinese restaurants in wake of coronavirus

Restaurants in LA’s Koreatown and San Gabriel Valley are seeing declines in customers since the outbreak of COVID-19.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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