"Despite reports to the contrary from the LAFD and others, it looks like the damage to Urth Caffe in the Arts District wasn’t as substantial as initially reported. The fire actually occurred in the roasting area, not the kitchen, and left the dining portion of the building relatively unscathed. Expect an opening, hopefully, in a matter of weeks. The company will also be relocating its roasting facility down to Hawthorne moving forward." - Farley Elliott
