Column: Dejected L.A. restaurants serve their last meals, fear for the future
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Column: Dejected L.A. restaurants serve their last meals, fear for the future

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Chef Eric Samaniego, right, works Wednesday in the kitchen at Michael’s in the Naples area of Long Beach. “It’s a sad situation for everyone,” said 41-year-old Long Beach resident Heather Waider, who dined at Michael’s with her husband, Marvin, and their two sons. “Not letting people eat outside doesn’t kill coronavirus, but it’ll kill restaurants.” Kaylee Anchulis enjoys breakfast at All Day Baby on the last day the Silver Lake restaurant was allowed outdoor dining. May God protect them for what’s coming.” “It starts with three weeks, then it goes into another three,” said Eric Samaniego, executive chef at Michael’s. “I have an A,” Lopez said, gesturing to the L.A. Department of Public Health letter grade on Guelaguetza’s front door.

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