A statement from the restaurant provided to Eater points to increased patronage as the reason why Cole’s has been able to stay open. In July, Moses told Eater there was a “litany of reasons” that led to the closure, including impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2023 writers and actors strike, rising costs, and local bureaucracy. Since the closure was announced, Cole’s has seen a steady line of Angelenos hoping to get their final French dip sandwich. It seems they have a little more time to make that happen.
Loop Espresso Club is back
After shuttering its original Eagle Rock location, Tokyo-inspired coffee shop Loop Espresso Club is back in the neighborhood. The coffee shop has reopened on the same block as Eagle Rock Italian Bakery and Deli with a stylish mid-century modern interior and menu of staple espresso drinks. In recent months, owner Dominic Abat also opened Kissaten Corazon in Chinatown.
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Chagee expands to the South Bay
Popular China-based teahouse Chagee just expanded with a new location at the Del Amo Fashion Center. The teahouse debuted in the U.S. at the end of April with a location at Westfield Century City. Set between the Aeropostale and Miniso, this location of Chagee offers a similar menu to the Century City shop, with brewed teas like peach oolong and tea lattes.