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