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The Receipts

Local restaurants, cafes, and iconic dining spots open up their books with L.A. Material. Labor, food costs, rent, margins: We break down the numbers and examine what it takes to keep Los Angeles businesses afloat.

The Receipts

How Does Little Fish Make Money?

Aug 5, 2026

How Does Little Fish Make Money?

Dry aging, side gigs, and 40 orders of crudo per yellowtail.

Vanessa Anderson
Vanessa Anderson

The Receipts

How Does Traxx Make Money?

May 12, 2026

How Does Traxx Make Money?

"The 'Cheers' of Los Angeles," where railfans and Dodger fans meet.

Vanessa Anderson
Vanessa Anderson

The Receipts

How Does Talésai Make Money?

Apr 14, 2026

How Does Talésai Make Money?

A decades-old family restaurant, still working on pandemic recovery.

Vanessa Anderson
Vanessa Anderson

The Receipts

How Does Cafe Tropical Make Money?

Mar 25, 2026

How Does Cafe Tropical Make Money?

Coffee. Good margins. Not by skimping on bacon.

Vanessa Anderson
Vanessa Anderson

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