East Los Tacos in East Los Angeles has introduced a breakfast menu inspired by the Original Pantry, a historic restaurant that closed recently. Owner Erika Armenta, motivated by the closure, hired four former Pantry employees to help them transition into new roles. With the former Pantry staff crafting beloved breakfast dishes, the diner aims to keep the inspiration alive while providing job opportunities. A charity event is scheduled to support these new hires, symbolizing community resilience and the preservation of culinary traditions amidst restaurant closures.
"One of our friends suggested hiring them as cooks at our restaurant, since we were short-staffed. This sparked an idea. I wanted to meet with them and offer a job that would allow them to pursue their true passion, cooking what they loved most: breakfast meals."
"The East Los Pantry menu is available daily from 7 a.m. until 2 p.m., with actual longtime Pantry cooks preparing the diner's pancakes, sausages, and fried potatoes."
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