"Taix French Restaurant, Los Angeles's oldest French restaurant, closed on March 29 in Echo Park after 99 years. Its last week open saw parking lot parties and multi-hour-long waits for one last martini in its Norman Revival dining room."
"Cole's French Dip, a 117-year-old restaurant, bade farewell over its closing weekend on March 28 and March 29 with collaborative French dips and sides with restaurants including Jitlada, Father's Office, and Found Oyster."
"Pip's on La Brea closed on March 28 after 16 years, becoming beloved for its nightly live music and Sunday jazz brunches. Founder Derrick 'Pip' Pipkin set up a GoFundMe to help staff cover living expenses."
Los Angeles restaurants are struggling due to multiple factors, including the pandemic, Hollywood labor strikes, and rising operational costs. The industry has seen notable closures, such as Taix French Restaurant, which closed after 99 years and will reopen in 2030. Cole's French Dip, a 117-year-old establishment, is searching for a new buyer after its recent closure. Additionally, Pip's on La Brea, a popular jazz club, closed after 16 years, prompting its founder to set up a GoFundMe for staff support.
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