How LA's Restaurant Crisis Became a Central Issue in the Mayoral Primary
By
Meghan McCarron
A good honest bake. Not flashy, but you'll finish the whole bagel.
Summary
The article examines how the struggling hospitality industry in Los Angeles has become a key issue in the city's mayoral primary race. With restaurants and bars facing compounded hardships from Covid, Hollywood strikes, ICE activity, and wildfires, several mayoral candidates have incorporated hospitality industry reform into their platforms. The piece highlights chef Jeff Strauss's experience trying to expand his restaurant Oy Bar, illustrating the broader challenges facing LA's food and beverage sector.
Key quotes
· 1 pulledJeff Strauss, the chef and owner of Oy Bar in Studio City, Calif., wanted to take over a second space in the building. He spent months n
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