The Restaurants Los Angeles Lost to the 2025 Eaton and Palisades Fires | Eater LA

"Growing up, any time I had a sleepover at my older sister’s house in Altadena, up on Maiden Lane, one thing was always guaranteed: a trip to the local burger spot. My brothers and I would clamber into my sister’s car, excited about the prospect of zucchini fries, onion rings, and, most importantly, burgers. It was the first place I ever tried pastrami chili cheese fries — a life-altering experience for a seven-year-old — and we always dunked our fries in tartar sauce, for whatever reason. Beyond the food, which was comforting and emblematic of the culture of local mom-and-pop fast-food diners in Los Angeles, it was the community of people and warm hospitality that continued to bring us back. I will miss enjoying my meal in the dining room, with the view of the beautiful San Gabriel Mountains as the backdrop of such a special place. — Kat Thompson, Eater at Home associate editor" - Eater Staff