Even after a century, the closing of the Authentic Pantry Cafe comes too quickly (“The Original Pantry Cafe closes after over 100 years,” March 3). When the long-lasting downtown institution closed its doorways Sunday, part of Los Angeles historical past was misplaced.
I stand in solidarity with the workers and their union for preventing for stability and job safety. Such a disgrace that an settlement couldn’t be reached, however once more, we see that revenue triumphed over individuals. The devoted and hardworking workers and servers, lots of whom labored there for many years, made the restaurant what it was.
For my household, the Authentic Pantry was a staple. My dad had been a patron for over 50 years, and he made me a daily for the previous 20. Like numerous Angelenos and vacationers, I’ll miss the Pantry’s pancakes, parts and, most of all, the individuals.
Tyler Renner, San Diego
