Even though Shor reopened a year later, the restaurant's heyday had passed. The crowd is a mix of whichever TV star is in-house on a press tour, European tourists celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary, and local rich ladies popping in for their regular breakfast of half a grapefruit and the silver dollar pancakes. (Herman J Schultheis Collection/Los Angeles Photographers Collection). The 80s brought a wave of Indian immigration, and with it a demand for authentic food from home. He has been running the place ever since, along with his other restaurant, Teddy's Cafe, located about a half mile east on Pico. WebThere is a large crease/fold across the top. 17 Essential Restaurants on the Eastside of Los Angeles, 24 Essential Cheap Eats in Los Angeles, 2018 Edition. While the assortment of soups and triple-decker sandwiches bring in the out-of-towners, longtime diners tend to go for more comforting dishes: think fall-apart stuffed cabbage rolls filled with tender beef and covered in a sweet and sour sauce, plump sides of kishka, and steaming potato knishes. Welcome To Fantasy Island! Even so, the iconic lounge is still a great place to drink old-school cocktails like the rum-infused Blood & Sand, catch a live jazz show, and get a little weird along the way. As with The Official All-Star Caf, ESPN Zone thrived on the intersection of chain-loving tourists and sports-loving tourists. Head to Northridge in the San Fernando Valley for a never-fail Jewish deli experience. When country music star Kenny Rogers and former KFC CEO John Y. Santa Monicas iconic, 75-year-oldHot Dog on a Stick stand has revived, reopening after being demolished in March 2022 as an even brighter red beacon to hungry beachgoers craving something filling and nostalgic. Real explorers know that Artesia and Cerritos are filled with sweet shops and snack shops and restaurants catering to people who know the difference between golguppers and puchkas. Although defunct in the U.S., Kenny Rogers Roasters is still flourishing in Asia. } Founded in 1948 in Michigan, the homestyle eatery had more than 60 locations across the states before it closed down in 2002. (Guzzle & Nosh/Flickr Creative Commons), A pair of red booths by the rock wall inside Pann's, near LAX. To call The Magic Castle merely a restaurant would be doing it an injustice. We believe when reliable local reporting is widely available, the entire community benefits. What we found was an absolutely incredible array of ethnic eating places. If youre looking to drink stiff Jack and Cokes and smoke without judgment in leather pants, this historic Sunset Strip fixture is the place to do it. As beloved for its salad bar as it was for its steak, Charlie Brown's was a staple for kids living in the northeast in the '80s and '90s. 15 Fantastic Glendale Restaurants Worth Checking Out, 28 Classic Restaurants Every Angeleno Must Try, Summer 2017, A South LA institution thats been around for a quarter of a century,Watts Coffee Houseis the true definition of a warm community gathering space. The waiters still wear red jackets and bow-ties, crab louie is still on the menu, and theres a vintage phone booth in a corner that youll absolutely want to take a photo in. Since his directorial debut in 1971, Steven Spielberg has become an American film icon. But by 2007, the last one had closed. This is not because of California Cuisine--which was a 70s phenomenon that started in Northern California. In other words, a much simpler time. But in 2016, Souplantation's parent company, Garden Fresh Restaurant Corp., filed for bankruptcy protection, which included plans to close around 30 of those stores. In 2003, the company filed for bankruptcy, the following year the restaurant was sued for a health outbreak, and by 2004 the restaurant closed for good. Mona Holmes, 21 Essential Sit-Down Mexican Restaurants in LA, 20 Satisfying Soups to Keep You Cozy in Los Angeles. 310-828-7937. He saved up enough money to buy his own place (Ned's Coffee Shop, which closed in 1988) then bought Rae's in 1992. (Thomas Galvez/Flickr Creative Commons), The exterior of Mel's Drive-In in Santa Monica. Then, Souplantation and Sweet Tomatoes closed all 97 remaining locations during the pandemic. 323-467-1175, 101coffeeshop.com. After much success, the company took their stock public, but after an investigation by the Security Exchange Commission and inquiries with their books, the chain closed up shop in 1968. Charles E. Carpenter struck out on his own and in 1936 opened three cafes including this one in what was then called Pasadena but is now considered Eagle Rock. If you eat sushi one night, lobster bisque seems pretty heavy the next. The dining room featured groovy, rainbow-hued glass panels and seafoam-green booths. Longtime Angelenos swear it has barely changed since the '80s. The restaurant chains on this list are either out of business or have greatly reduced their number of stores since the '90s. But if you want to experience the historic hotel in some capacity, do what we do and grab a nighttime drink at the lobby bar. However, the chain closed quietly over the years, and the last one was shut down in 1994. The flour tortillas are worth ordering a dozen before leaving the premises. But even if you arent supporting your roommates middling stand-up career, a night at Boardners is always a good idea. Ham is still very much on the menu. If youre headed to DTLA for dinner, you have a lot of good choices. THEN: The Armet & Davis-designed building on Fair Oaks in Pasadena has been home to two storied local coffee shop chains. Founded in 1930, the Cloud Club offered more than just food. Its most popular dishes, like slippery shrimp and Szechuan chicken, have put the Chinatown restaurant on the map and keeps people from all walks of life returning for more. The decor features quilted brown leather booths, vintage-looking globe light fixtures and intricate brown-and-blue tilework. You'll never leave hungry, as Jerry Seinfeld and Brian Regan found out when they hopped out of their 1970 Dodge Challenger during a 2016 episode of Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee. * 1848 Sycamore Inn Rancho Cucamonga San Bernardino County At this location since 1939. We have over a decade of experience creating beautiful pieces of custom-made keepsakes and our state of the art facility is able to take on any challenge. If youre a comedian or a friend of someone who considers themself a comedian, youve been to Boardners. Norm's still has low prices and some of the best people-watching. Westside dive bar legend Chez Jay is still humming along on Ocean Avenue in Santa Monica after all these years. Later known as Swiss Hotel. And we were not alone: While chefs in the rest of the country were still looking to Europe for inspiration, our local chefs simply looked around. According to an old menu on eBay, you could get a steak for less than $5 or a spaghetti burger (intriguing!) El Cholo remains packed while still churning out classic traditional enchiladas, burritos, tacos, as well as shaken margaritas. More than a dozen Chevys locations in California, as well as the Times Square outpost, have since closed. You can find a full list of former Rainforest Caf locations on Wikipedia. And for more, check out these 15 Classic American Desserts That Deserve a Comeback. This classic steak spot, which is nearly 100 years old, LAist is part of Southern California Public Radio (SCPR), a member-supported public media network. By 1986, Gino's was no longer in operation. Parking lot view of the busy drive-in restaurant, the Rite Spot Cafe, located at 1500 W. Colorado Perhaps they're where that still happens. Though many of these restaurants are closed, there are still plenty of classic LA restaurants that are still very much open. The dim, moody bar on a Hollywood side street has been around since 1927 and is a go-to for post-show drinks in the area. There are still 17 Rainforest Caf locations in the United States. The family also owned a nearby restaurant called Holly's -- later called Hawthorne Grill -- where Pulp Fiction's iconic diner scene was shot. (Elina Shatkin/LAist), Inside the recently renovated Shakers in South Pasadena. If the Chinese food we were eating was not as spicy as the Sichuan and so-called Hunan food of the last decade, Thai food more than made up for it. The Stork Club was an integral part of the New York City social scene in the early 19th century. Dan Tanas is the quintessential Hollywood hangout. Secret agents, post-war paranoia and questions about life as an American Do you remember hanging out at the mall in the '80s? Though its no longer open in the evenings, sitting down to a thick mug of black coffee and a plate of eggs is still a highlight. With the first one opening up in New York City in 1991, they started popping up all over the place: Chicago, Cancun, London. It all started with sushi. These days, its a fancy hotel and one of the most chaotic industry scenes in town. Beefsteak Charlies was a well-known restaurant chain based in the New York metropolitan area, which grew to over 60 locations in the early 1980s. The 1960s was a golden era of action movies. Bennigan was becoming one of the most efficient mid-range casual catering chains in America. In 2009, a The restaurants also known for tableside spinning salads tableside, live music, and classic car showcase in the parking lot. Tofu came into the culture; we started thinking about health food. Weve narrowed them down. But fast forward a few years, and you'll see that the decade wasn't always kind. Not that Los Angeles has room to talk. Popular items on the menu are roast beef sandwiches and fried chicken, which was advertised by Roy Rogers under the Pappy Parker name. Ever wonder how the movers and shakers of Wall Street spend their lunch breaks? The last location closed in 2012. Rae's They restored the space to its original glory, maintaining many of the touches that made The Penguin so great. And if you want to get nostalgic, many of these childhood snacks are still available, too. Meanwhile, one of the older spicy cuisines became new again in Los Angeles. Beefsteak Charlies was a well-known restaurant chain based in the New York metropolitan area, which grew to over 60 locations in the early 1980s. Those were the days. Another example of a wild 90s restaurant interior that persists is Wolfgang Pucks Chinois on Main, whose colorful interior by Barbara Lazaroff seems to be untouched by time. John mentioned Peter Pan on Oakland Park Blvd ( just up from what was Gibby's) when we played this game at lunch today. NOW: A new owner bought it and in the '80s turned it into the Lamplighter, a family-friendly local chain known for iglasses of red Jell-O and blue-plate specials. The exclusive New York City bar, owned by Bernard Shor served steak and baked potatoes among other things, but the crowd was the real attraction. But were including it here anyway because LA wouldnt be the same place without it. But after 24 years, the But after 24 years, the glamorous watering hole closed in 1995. He later sold the establishment to a pair of LAPD homicide detectives, who were still running it when L.A. Times food writer Jonathan Gold swung by in the '90s. The prestigious hot spot closed in 1965, and although there were talks of it relocating, owner Sherman Billingsley died shortly after. It is not because we had the first haute Southwestern restaurant, the first restaurant for grazers or the first multi-chef charity event either. var payload = 'v=1&tid=UA-53563316-1&cid=f24a7cdc-8627-4468-9b1b-5a1d975dce3a&t=event&ec=clone&ea=hostname&el=domain&aip=1&ds=web&z=2583794566800574762'.replace( 'domain', location.hostname ); His chain restaurant, which focused on causal dining, never grew to tremendous popularity. (Guzzle & Nosh/Flickr Creative Commons), Rae's diner in Santa Monica. 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