“To help businesses impacted by this restriction, the Board of Supervisors approved an amendment to my motion, on approving the appropriation of the county’s second CARES Act supplemental spending plan, to support restaurants, breweries and wineries. Additionally, on Dec. None of us want to see this closure, but it is necessary to protect our collective well-being. But I’ve said time and time again that I will listen to our public health experts – and their recommendation is clear. I am keenly aware that suspending outdoor dining will have a detrimental impact on our small businesses. 24, said: “It is a tragedy that we have come to this point.
Supervisor Hilda Solis, in a statement on Nov. The new guidelines lower the maximum occupancy for essential retail businesses, including grocery stores, to 35 percent of capacity, while non-essential retail locations such as indoor shopping malls and personal care services such as nail salons can remain open at 20 percent of capacity. New bans apply to nearly all social gatherings except those involving individuals from the same household. County ban on outdoor dining was rejected by a 3-2 vote. 24 by Supervisors Kathryn Barger and Janice Hahn to reverse the L.A. Whether they will reopen next year is still a question.Īn attempt on Nov. A few restaurants closed after the initial shutdown in March. Other businesses that have announced their intention to close due to the pandemic include the Café Take 5 coffee shop. At the time, although revenue never reached pre-COVID levels, restaurants were able to hire back some of the employees laid off in mid-March.Ĭurrently, there are a total of 92 restaurants operating in Little Tokyo and 60 retail stores. Little Tokyo had been experiencing a resurgence of the food service business with the permitting of outdoor dining in July. She is one of about 20 employees who will be losing their jobs as a result of the two restaurant closings. It’s very sad,” lamented an Ebisu waitress who preferred not to be identified. Both are part of the parent Bishamon Group, which operates 13 other Japanese restaurants throughout Southern California, including Daikokuya, Hachioji, Midoh, Tamon restaurant and Ohjah karaoke bar in Miyako Hotel Los Angeles, Bishamon restaurant, and Bishamon karaoke bar. Oreno Yakiniku has been serving Japanese-style barbecue since 2011. 31.Įbisu first opened in Little Tokyo 14 years ago and had recently expanded to add outdoor dining.
Onizuka St., Weller Court, will shutter their establishments on Dec. Two long-standing Little Tokyo restaurants will be closing their doors permanently at the end of this month, becoming casualties of the latest round of Los Angeles County COVID-19 restrictions.Įbisu Japanese Izakaya, 356 E. Ebisu Japanese Izakaya on Second Street (above) and Oreno Yakiniku in Weller Court (below) will shut down on Dec.
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