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Before and after: A remembrance of the iconic restaurants that burned down
We mourn the loss of the restaurants, bars, and cafes that were the cornerstones of the Altadena and Malibu communities, and feel deeply the hardship being experienced by owners and staff. (If you'd like to support them, here's how to help).
To illustrate the scope of the devastation, we've put together some before-and-after photos of the beloved businesses. We hope it honors their place in the cultural landscape.
Altadena
Side Pie
900 E Altadena Dr
The Little Red Hen Coffee Shop
2697 N Fair Oaks Ave
Cafe De Leche
Fox's Restaurant
Rancho Bar
2485 Lake Ave
Amara Kitchen
Minik Market
2507 Lake Ave
Pizza of Venice
2545 N Fair Oaks Ave
Malibu
The Reel Inn
18661 Pacific Coast Hwy
Cholada Thai Cuisine
18763 Pacific Coast Hwy.
Rosenthal Wine Bar and Patio
18741 Pacific Coast Hwy
Moonshadows
20356 Pacific Coast Hwy
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