The revival of downtown Los Angeles landmark Clifton’s cafeteria brought an outpouring of memories from Los Angeles Times readers who dined there in years past. Clifton’s forest-themed ...

Los Angeles Times Jan 2 1955. F7. "Clifton's Cafeteria to Open in Spring." Los Angeles Times. Aug 19 1965 f11. Fay, Sharon E. "Feeding Hungry Still Clinton's Mission." ...

Downtown’s legendary Clifton’s is back… again. The “Pacific Seas” portion of the storied venue, which started life as a cafeteria nearly 100 years ago, was open this weekend with ...

Los Angeles: Clifton's Cafeteria reopening recalls an older, communal spirit the city could benefit from once more. New generation learns to give and dine in LA. Tim Walker.

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The storied Clifton’s Republic is the perfect place to evoke the romance of old Hollywood—since it witnessed it firsthand in the 1930s. ... The best of Los Angeles straight to your inbox.

Clifton's Republic owner Andrew Meieran sits in a boat on the top floor of the historic restaurant in downtown Los Angeles. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times) ...