Notable L.A. restaurant closures spiked in 2024. Here's the grim tally
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As the pandemic continues to reverberate through the industry, restaurateurs face challenges such as increased minimum wage, rising food costs, and the threat of inflation affecting their business viability.
Despite their renown, even celebrity chefs like Josiah Citrin and Walter and Margarita Manzke were unable to keep their restaurants open, highlighting the widespread struggles within the L.A. dining scene.
The fallout from 2023's entertainment strikes contributed to the difficulties faced by the restaurant sector, emphasizing how interlinked local industries can influence economic sustainability.
Los Angeles has witnessed over 100 notable restaurant closures in 2024 alone, a stark indicator of ongoing challenges faced by culinary establishments from inflation and rising operational costs.
Read at Los Angeles Times
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