[freedumb2003]

>>Ex L.A. Mayor Richard Riordan bought The Pantry years ago to save it from closing down.<<

I worked downtown for about a year within walking distance of The Pantry and agree with your assessment. You would think them omelets were made from Ostrich eggs! And Chicken Fried Steak (available all day) from freaking Angus cattle in the pool in the Freemont(?) hotel next door.

A great story: When LA County started their “A” “B” “C” thing, there was a small, technical (and unimportant when it all came out) problem that made the County shut down The Pantry until it could be fixed.

The Pantry had never been closed and didn’t have locks on the doors. They had to get in someone to screw hasps and locks — for all of 6 hours.

I was there at the time — strange history.

[Kickass Conservative]

Now that you mention it, I do remember the thing about the door locks.

I think it might be time for a drive to L.A. The Pantry for Breakfast, Philippe's for Lunch, Manuel's for Dinner and the Emergency Room for a Bypass.