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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.
Dry aging, side gigs, and 40 orders of crudo per yellowtail.
Aug 5, 2026
"The 'Cheers' of Los Angeles," where railfans and Dodger fans meet.
May 12, 2026
A decades-old family restaurant, still working on pandemic recovery.
Apr 14, 2026
Coffee. Good margins. Not by skimping on bacon.
Mar 25, 2026