Restaurants in Los Angeles face numerous challenges since 2020, including the pandemic, labor strikes in 2023, and ongoing weather issues leading to a downturn in business. As many establishments operate on thin margins, closures have been prevalent, including notable spots like Oriel, Brazilian Plate House, and Mandarette Cafe. The community is feeling the weight of these changes, with frequent acknowledgments in social media posts from closing restaurants expressing thanks for local support while recounting their histories.
Los Angeles restaurants continue to face difficult headwinds, starting in 2020 with the onset of a global pandemic, exacerbating with the Hollywood labor strikes in 2023.
From the lingering impacts of the Hollywood strikes to adverse weather and increased costs, many variables continue to batter restaurant owners who operate on razor-thin margins.
Oriel expressed profound gratitude in its closure announcement on Instagram, thanking staff and the community for their support over the years.
Mandarette Cafe, which suddenly closed after 40 years, was opened by renowned restaurateur Cecilia Chiang and became a culinary staple in the area.
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