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d{ate: 1905, link: "https://www.scvhistory.com/scvhistory/sauguscafe.html", name: "The Saugus Cafe", address: "25861 Railroad Ave, Santa Clarita, CA 91355.", comment: "Traditional cafe, with bar attached. Opened in 1887 at another location. Rebuilt in 1952."},
{date: 1908, link: "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cole%27s_Pacific_Electric_Buffet", name: "Cole's", address: "118 E 6th St, Los Angeles, CA 90014.", comment: "Known for their cocktails and French dip sandwiches, which they claim to have invented."},
{date: 1908, link: "https://www.philippes.com/philippes-history.html", name: "Phillipe the Original", address: "1001 N Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA 90012.", comment: "Historic deli. Also claims to have invented French dip. At this location since 1951. "},
{date: 1915, link: "https://www.watsonsdrugs.com/history.htm", name: "Watson Drugs & Soda Fountain", address: "116 E Chapman Ave, Orange, CA 92866.", comment: "This drugstore opened in 1899. In 1915 they began serving ice cream and comfort food."},
{date: 1915, link: "https://www.fairoakspharmacy.net/fountain/index.html", name: "Fair Oaks Pharmacy & Soda Fountain", address: "1526 Mission, S Pasadena, CA 9", comment: ""Old fashioned ice cream sodas and lunch. Originally called Raymond Pharmacy."},
{date: 1918, link: "https://www.goldenspurrestaurant.com/our-story.html", name: "Golden Spur", address: "1223 East Route 66, Glendora, CA 91740.", comment: "Classic mid-century steakhouse on Route 66 that started as a horse ride-up burger stand. Amazing vintage sign of a cowboy boot with spur attached & great vintage interior. ", comment: ""},
{date: 1919, link: "https://mussoandfrank.com/history/", name: "Musso & Frank Grill", address: "667 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028.", comment: "Old Hollywood classic; red leather & wood booths, amazing signs, vintage American food. "},
{date: 1921, link: "https://www.pacificdiningcar.com/since_1921.html", name: "Pacific Dining Car ", address: "1310 W 6th St, Los Angeles, CA 90017.", comment: "Upscale 24-hour steakhouse in a recreated and ornately decorated train car. At this location since 1923."},
{date: 1922, link: "https://www.lawrysonline.com/tam-oshanter?typ=full", name: "Tam O'Shanter", address: "2980 Los Feliz Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90039.", comment: "Designed by storybook architect Harry Oliver. Classic Scottish steakhouse with ornate interior. "},
{date: 1924, link: "https://www.pantrycafe.com/", name: "Original Pantry Cafe ", address: "877 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90017.", comment: "Originally a block away; in this location since 1950. Serving traditional American food 24 hrs a day."},
{date: 1924, link: "https://www.joejosts.com/index.php/our-history", name: "Joe Jost", address: "2803 E Anaheim St, Long Beach, CA 90804" Established as a barber shop & pool hall. Serving sandwiches and pickled eggs since prohibition was appealed, this old-time tavern features a wooden bar, wood booths and a pool room full of memorabilia./p>},
{date: 1925, link: "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Formosa_Cafe", name: "Formosa Cafe", address: "7156 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA 90046.", comment: "Opened by a prize fighter in an old red trolley car, it has kept its vintage integrity."},
{date: 1926, link: "https://www.greenblattsdeli.com/index.php/about-us", name: "Greenblatt's Delicatessen ", address: "8017 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90046.", comment: "Brick fronted eat-in Jewish delicatessen with bakery and deli meat cases."},
{date: 1926, link: "https://www.yelp.com/biz/lanza-brothers-market-los-angeles", name: "Lanza Brothers Market", address: "1803 N Main St, Los Angeles, CA 90031" Tiny neighborhood grocery market that serves up much beloved Italian deli sandwiches. A few cafe tables outside of this vintage brick building are available for curbside eating./p>},
{date: 1927, link: "https://elcholo.com/our-story", name: "El Cholo ", address: "1121 Western Ave Los Angeles, CA 90006.", comment: "The oldest Mexican restaurant in L.A., it opened in 1923 as the Sonora Cafe on Broadway. "},
{date: 1927, link: "https://barneysbeanery.com/about/", name: "Barney's Beanery ", address: "8447 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 9", comment: ""Originally opened in Berkeley in 1920; roadhouse-style restaurant serving large menu."},
{date: 1928, link: "https://www.yelp.com/biz/casa-la-golondrina-mexican-cafe-los-angeles", name: "La Golondrina Mexican Cafe", address: "17 Olvera St, Los Angeles, CA 90012.", comment: "Opened as La Mission Cafe on Spring St. In 1928 moved to the oldest brick building in LA, built 1855."},
{date: 1929, link: "https://www.historicrockinn.com/", name: "The Rock Inn", address: "17539 Elizabeth Lake Rd, Lake Hughes, CA 93532.", comment: "With a castle-like exterior built of river rocks this inn serves American food and burgers."},
{date: 1929, link: "https://esmdeli.com/about-us/", name: "Eastside Market & Italian Deli", address: "1013 Alpine St, Los Angeles, CA 90012" Old-fashioned, tried and true Italian-American deli, opened in 1929 as a market. Minimal remodeling, original meat & deli counters, historic building./p>},
{date: 1930, link: "https://www.yelp.com/biz/brighton-coffee-shop-beverly-hills", name: "Brighton Coffee Shopaddress: "9600 Brighton Way, Beverly Hills, CA 90210.", comment: "Corner coffee shop with vintage sign serving breakfast and American, Korean & Mexican food."},
{date: 1930, link: "https://www.oldpasadena.org/gc_merchantListing.asp?merchant_id=341", name: "Russell's Cafe", address: "30 N Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena, CA 91103", comment: "American food served at tiny cafe decorated with elaborate chandeliers, classic art work & crown molding."},
{date: 1931, link: "https://www.cantersdeli.com/home", name: "Canters ", address: "419 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036.", comment: "1950s-designed Jewish deli that originally opened in Boyle Heights in 1931. Moved to its current location in 1953."},
{date: 1931, link: "https://www.elcoyotecafe.com/", name: "El Coyote", address: "7312 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036.", comment: "Mid-century Mexican decor and signs. Originally located at 1st & La Brea; moved to its current location in 1951."},
{date: 1931, link: "https://www.halfwayhousecafe.com/", name: "Halfway House Cafe", address: "15564 Sierra Hwy, Santa Clarita, CA 91390" Casual, old country diner with rustic wood walls. Great Western-style exterior & vintage sign. Was a halfway trading post between L.A. & Palmdale in the early 1900's./p>},
{date: 1931, link: "https://www.georgepetrellisteaks.com/", name: "George Petrelli's Steak House", address: "5615 Sepulveda Blvd, Culver City, CA 90230.", comment: "Originally located across the street, this vintage steakhouse moved here in the early 1990's."},
{date: 1933, link: "https://www.sgvtribune.com/arts-and-entertainment/20140409/jacks-whittier-restaurant-serves-up-hefty-diner-food-classics", name: "Jack's Whittier Restaurant", address: "13221 Whittier Blvd, Whittier, CA 90602.", comment: "Great sign at this vintage diner which has renovations & recently had a “retro” re-decoration."},
{date: 1934, link: "https://thegalleyrestaurant.net/history.htm", name: "The Galley ", address: "2442 Main St, Santa Monica, CA 90405.", comment: "Santa Monica's oldest restaurant and bar; eccentrically decorated in a nautical theme, serving steak & seafood."},
{date: 1934, link: "https://www.knotts.com/california-marketplace/mrs-knott-s-chicken-dinner-restaurant", name: "Mrs. Knott's Chicken Dinner", address: "8039 Beach Blvd, Buena Park, CA 90620" Remodeled chicken restaurant that evolved from the initial berry farm & grew into the amusement park; just outside the gates of the park./p>},
{date: 1934, link: "https://www.mageesnuts.com/information.php?info_id=4", name: "Magee's Kitchen ", address: "6333 West Third Street, #624 Los Angeles, CA 90036.", comment: "The first restaurant in the Original Farmer's Market is known for its corned beef. "},
{date: 1936, link: "https://www.tombergins.com/about-us/", name: "Tom Bergin's Public House ", address: "840 S Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036.", comment: "An Irish-styled pub, with lots of dark wood, it holds L.A. County's 2nd oldest liquor license."},
{date: 1937, link: "https://www.damonsglendale.com/history.html", name: "Damon's Steak House", address: "317 N Brand Blvd, Glendale, CA 91203.", comment: "Elaborately decorated Polynesian steakhouse originally on Central Blvd; moved to this location in 1980."},
{date: 1937, link: "https://elpatiocafe.com/", name: "El Patio Cafe", address: "34226 Doheny Park Rd, Capistrano Beach, CA 92624.", comment: "Brightly colored, quaintly decorated cafe with vintage neon sign serving classic Mexican food. "},
{date: 1937, link: "https://la.eater.com/2015/1/30/7952807/san-bernardino-mitla-cafe-history-taco-bell-feature-photos", name: "Mitla Cafe", address: "602 N Mt Vernon Ave, San Bernardino, CA 92411.", comment: "A landmark on Rte 66, this small Mexican cafe is where Glen Bell “borrowed” the taco recipe for Taco Bell."},
{date: 1938, link: "https://www.du-pars.com/dupars_story.html", name: "Du-par's ", address: "6333 West Third Street, Los Angeles, CA 90036.", comment: "Began as an 8-seat stall in the Original Farmer's Market; this comfort food diner now has several locations."},
{date: 1938, link: "https://www.discoverlosangeles.com/what-to-do/restaurants/lawrys-prime-rib", name: "Lawry's ", address: "100 N. La Cienega Blvd."},
{date: 1938, link: "https://www.thederbyarcadia.com/", name: "The Derby Restaurant ", address: "233 Huntington Dr, Arcadia, CA 91006.", comment: "Steakhouse full of horse racing memorabilia. Evolved out of the Proctor Tavern which opened in 1922. "},
{date: 1939, link: "https://www.harborhousecafe.com/index.htm", name: "Harbor House Cafe ", address: "16341 Pacific Coast Highway, Sunset Beach, CA 90742.", comment: "A seaside, converted beach cottage serving diner food and filled with vintage memorabilia. "},
{date: 1939, link: "https://www.pinkshollywood.com/history.html", name: "Pink's Hot Dogs", address: "709 N La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90039.", comment: "This famous chili dog stand was started as a push cart. The current building was built in 1947. "},
{date: 1939, link: "https://ocmexfood.blogspot.com/2012/05/sarinanas-tamales-factory.html", name: "Sariñana's Tamale Factory", address: "2216 W 5th St, Santa Ana, CA 92703.", comment: "Tiny former house with a few tables, known as the oldest Mexican restaurant in Orange County."},
{date: 1939, link: "https://www.thesycamoreinn.com/", name: "Sycamore Inn", address: "8318 E Foothill Blvd, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730.", comment: "Fine steakhouse dining on Route 66. Built on the spot of the 1848 Mountain View Inn."},
{date: 1939, link: "https://newcombsranch.com/history/", name: "Newcomb's Ranch", address: "Angeles Crest Highway 2, La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011" Originally built in 1939 this rustic roadhouse, at the snowline up mountainous Angeles Crest, was rebuilt after a 1976 fire. With a wooden exterior, pine board walls and a bar./p>},
{date: 1939, link: "https://friendsofatwatervillage.org/blog/2006/11/vinces_market_atwater_village.html", name: "Vince's Market", address: "3250 Silver Lake Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90039" Started as a small Italian market with deli case, Vince's originally shared their space with a barber & beauty shop. In 1946 they took over the whole building and expanded their menu. With old school signs and funky exterior murals, they have an authentic neighborhood feel./p>},
{date: 1940, link: "https://www.riccisitaliandelibellflower.com/", name: "Ricci's Italian Restaurant", address: "17317 Bellflower Blvd, Bellflower, CA 90706" Authentic, casual, neighborhood Italian-American restaurant with a basic, old school feel and a deli counter in the front of the room./p>},
{date: 1941, link: "https://www.dorchestercollection.com/en/beverly-hills/the-beverly-hills-hotel/restaurants-bars/the-polo-lounge/", name: "Polo Lounge", address: "9641 Sunset Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90210.", comment: "Inside the Beverly Hills Hotel, built 1918. Classic, but pricey food; Hollywood star history."},
{date: 1941, link: "https://www.yelp.com/biz/hop-louie-los-angeles", name: "Hop Louie", address: "Old Chinatown, 950 Mei Ling Way, Los Angeles, CA 90012.", comment: "American-Chinese food. Originally called Golden Pagoda, its building is a 5-tiered pagoda."},
{date: 1941, link: "https://www.snugharbor.us/www.snugharbor.us/About_Us.html", name: "Snug Harbor", address: "2323 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90403.", comment: "Small, authentic early 1940's diner with a small counter and a few booths."},
{date: 1941, link: "https://www.alhambrasource.org/stories/bun-%E2%80%98n-burger-where-alhambra-breakfast-club-gets-its-chorizo", name: "Bun 'N Burger", address: "1000 E Main St, Alhambra, CA 91801" Authentic neighborhood diner serving American & Mexican food in a deco-style corner building with great neon. Interior has red booths & counter stools, '50s formica tables, a black and white checkered floor and walls covered with vintage memorabilia./p>},
{date: 1943, link: "https://twoheys.com/", name: "Twohey's", address: "1224 N Atlantic Blvd, Alhambra, CA 91801.", comment: "Started in Pasadena, this hamburger spot moved to Alhambra in the 1950s. Its current building was built in 1977."},
{date: 1944, link: "https://www.seecalifornia.com/dining/san-pedro-walkers-cafe.html", name: "Walker's Cafe", address: "700 W Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro, CA 90731.", comment: "Classic vintage family-run dive cafe, a biker favorite. Located on an ocean side cliff."},
{date: 1944, link: "https://carrillostortilleria.com/about-us/history-carrillos-mexican-food/", name: "Carillo's Tortilleria", address: "1242 Pico St, San Fernando, CA 91340" Small self-serve style restaurant with casual seating that grew out of a family owned hand made tortilla factory. Known for their tamales, menudo & homemade tortillas./p>},
{date: 1944, link: "https://articles.latimes.com/1995-03-09/news/cb-40574_1_chili-dog", name: "Art's Chili Dog 1410 W Florence Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90047. Small, but notable hot dog shack on the corners of Florence & Normandie (where the riots started in '92). Opened at another location in 1939. Great neon signs./p>},
{date: 1945, link: "https://www.natenal.com/natenal-history.html", name: "Nate 'n Al", address: "414 N Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210.", comment: "Established Jewish deli with brown leather booths and a glass enclosed deli case."},
{date: 1945, link: "https://deanjab.com/2014/11/barones-famous-italian-restaurant-valley-glen-california/", name: "Barone's Pizzeria", address: "13726 Oxnard St, Valley Glen, CA 91401.", comment: "East coast Italian. Moved in 2006 into the former space of the defunct Old Heidelberg. Amazing original 1958 vintage interiors & lounge. This location is known for a scene in the movie “Fast Times at Ridgemont High”."},
{date: 1946, link: "https://www.billingsleysteakhouse.com/", name: "Billingsley's", address: "11326 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064" Steakhouse opened by the husband of Barbara “June Cleaver” Billingsley. Dark wood & red leather booths./p>},
{date: 1946, link: "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chili_John%27s", name: "Chili John's", address: "2018 W Burbank Blvd, Burbank, CA 91506.", comment: "Vintage diner with a U-shaped counter serving only chili items. The 2nd location of 1913 Wisconsin restaurant."},
{date: 1946, link: "https://clearmansrestaurants.com/steaknstein/", name: "Clearman's Steak 'n Stein", address: "9545 E Whittier Blvd, Pico Rivera, CA 90660.", comment: "Old Europe-themed kitschy steak house. Dark red colors, wood, chandeliers and stained glass."},
{date: 1946, link: "https://www.yelp.com/biz/jolly-jug-el-monte", name: "Jolly Jug", address: "4264 Peck Road, El Monte, CA 91732.", comment: "One half is an intact vintage diner and the other side is a bar. Amazingly spectacular original signage."},
{date: 1946, link: "https://www.yelp.com/biz/chris-and-pitts-bellflower", name: "Chris & Pittsaddress: "9839 Artesia Blvd, Bellflower, CA 90706.", comment: "The 4th location opened of a BBQ chain that only has 3 left. Amazing signage and a faux log cabin painted exterior."},
{date: 1946, link: "https://www.yelp.com/biz/nicks-coffee-shop-and-deli-los-angeles", name: " Nick's Coffee Shop", address: "8536 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90035.", comment: "Authentic vintage diner with original sign & interior. Brown leather booths, laminate wood counter."},
{date: 1946, link: "https://www.originaltommys.com/about-us/history/", name: "Original Tommy's Hamburgers ", address: "2575 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90057.", comment: "Original walk-up stand of a hamburger chain with over 30 Southern California locations."},
{date: 1946, link: "https://www.yelp.com/biz/hot-n-tot-lomita", name: "Hot 'n Tot", address: "2347 Pacific Coast Hwy, Lomita, CA 90717", comment: "Old school diner with remodeled interior. Great neon appears to be from the 1960s."},
{date: 1946, link: "https://www.latimes.com/local/la-me-c1-pauls-kitchen-20131118-dto-htmlstory.html", name: "Paul's Kitchen", address: "1012 S San Pedro St, Los Angeles, CA 90015", comment: "Chinese-American food served in a neighborhood that was once one of L.A.'s early Chinatowns."},
{date: 1946, link: "https://www.smokehouse1946.com/smokehouse_legacy.html", name: "The Smoke House Restaurant ", address: "4420 Lakeside Dr, Burbank 91505", comment: "Vintage steakhouse and lounge; red leather booths, original signs. Moved to this location in 1949."},
{date: 1946, link: "https://dinerwood.blogspot.com/2010/02/rods-grill-back-off-arcadia-were.html", name: "Rod's Grill", address: "41 W. Huntington Dr., Arcadia, CA 91007", comment: "Well-preserved mid century diner with turquoise leather booths, laminate tables & river rock exterior."},
{date: 1946, link: "https://www.casaescobar.com/", name: "Casa Escobar", address: "2809 Agoura Rd, Westlake Village, CA 91361", comment: "Vintage Mexican restaurant with a completely remodeled modern-style interior."},
{date: 1946, link: "https://www.vincesspaghettirestaurant.com/", name: "Vince's Spaghetti", address: "1206 W Holt Blvd, Ontario, CA 91762", comment: "Opened in 1945 as a French Dip stand, started serving spaghetti the next year. Amazing sign, casual interior."},
{date: 1946, link: "https://www.gussbbq.com/aboutus.html", name: "Gus's Barbecue", address: "808 Fair Oaks Ave, South Pasadena, CA 91030", comment: "Renovated BBQ joint originally opened in 1946."},
{date: 1946, link: "https://www.yelp.com/biz/pecos-bills-bbq-glendale", name: "Pecos Bill's BBQ", address: "1551 Victory Blvd, Glendale, CA 91201" Tiny, authentic BBQ shack with a take-out window serving a limited meat-centic menu. Great old sign and a few plastic tables set up on the sidewalk./p>},
{date: 1947, link: "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Apple_Pan", name: "The Apple Panaddress: "10801 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064", comment: "Classic burger & pie diner in a small house with a U-shaped counter, red leather stools & vintage signs."},
{date: 1947, link: "https://www.langersdeli.com/about-langers-delicatessen-restaurant/", name: "Langer's Delicatessan", address: "704 S Alvarado St, Los Angeles, CA 90057", comment: "Respected Jewish deli, noted for pastrami; vintage signs, mid-century tile work, booths & counter."},
{date: 1947, link: "https://www.valleyinnrestaurantandbar.com/about.php", name: "Valley Inn Restaurant", address: "4557 Sherman Oaks Ave, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403", comment: "Old school steakhouse with round black leather booths and an attached vintage bar."},
{date: 1947, link: "https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-great-white-hut-glendale-2", name: "The Great White Hut", address: "121 W California Ave, Glendale, CA 91203", comment: "Tiny, longtime corner burger & taco stand with stool seating. Painted with retro themes."},
{date: 1948, link: "https://www.dominicksrestaurant.com/#about", name: "Dominick's", address: "8715 Beverly Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90048", comment: "Upscale Italian opened as a private club and Rat Pack hang; has had several owners through the years."},
{date: 1948, link: "https://www.yelp.com/biz/hms-bounty-los-angeles", name: "HMS Bounty", address: "3357 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90010", comment: "Kitschy nautical-themed bar & grill with red leather booths, a wooden bar & port holes in the walls."},
{date: 1948, link: "https://nickscafe.net/", name: "Nick's Cafe", address: "1300 N. Spring St., Los Angeles, CA 90012", comment: "Old school roadhouse type diner with wood paneled walls and counter seating only; serving breakfast and lunch."},
{date: 1948, link: "https://www.du-pars.com/dupars_story.html", name: "Du-parsaddress: "12036 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604", comment: "Second branch of the Farmer's Market diner; homey with leather & wood booths, chandeliers, ornate carpeting."},
{date: 1948, link: "https://www.cindyseaglerock.com/", name: "Cindy's Eagle Rock", address: "1500 Colorado Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90041", comment: "Diner with orange leather booths & stools, vintage lighting and restored original signs."},
{date: 1948, link: "https://www.billysdeli.com/about_glendale.php", name: "Billy's Delicatessen", address: "216 N Orange St, Glendale, CA 91203.", comment: "Old school charm. An outside hand-sculpted ceramic wall of salami, cheese & other deli items is a draw."},
{date: 1948, link: "https://factorsdeli.com/about/", name: "Factor's Famous Deli", address: "9420 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90035" Jewish Deli with booth-style seating, walls of sports memorabilia and a retro '70s appearing sign out front./p>},
{date: 1949, link: "https://www.bobs.net/", name: "Bob's Big Boy ", address: "4211 W Riverside Dr, Burbank, CA 91505", comment: "Oldest remaining branch of the burger chain. Mixes streamline modern with Googie. Remodeled interior."},
{date: 1949, link: "https://www.micelisrestaurant.com/", name: "Miceli's", address: "1646 N Las Palmas Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028.", comment: "The oldest Italian restaurant in Hollywood; brick, red leather, hanging chianti bottles & a piano bar."},
{date: 1949, link: "https://www.farmersmarketla.com/blog/blogDetail/patsy-damores-pizza/71", name: "Patsy D'Amore's Pizza", address: "6333 W 3rd St #448, Los Angeles, CA 90036" Italian food stand in the Original Farmer's Market still run by Patsy's daughter. He then ran the legendary ", address: "Villa Capri" in Hollywood which lasted from 1950-1982./p>},
{date: 1949, link: "https://www.elsaraperestaurant.com/", name: "El Serapeaddress: "4023 Market Street, Riverside, CA 92501", comment: "Casual Mexican restaurant with tufted red leather booths and dark wood laminate tables."},
{date: 1949, link: "https://www.lifebeginsat30.com/jen/2007/10/the-tacos-that-.html", name: "Bill's Taco House", address: "219 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90011" Small fast food taco shop with molded laminate seating and a vintage sign out front./p>},
{date: 1949, link: "https://bobbyscoffeeshop.blizzfull.com/", name: "Bobby's Coffee Shop", address: "22821 Ventura Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91364" Comfortable, old-time coffee shop/diner with red leather booths and formica tables./p>},
{date: 1950, link: "https://www.goldenbull.us/", name: "Golden Bull Restaurant", address: "170 W Channel Rd, Santa Monica, CA 90402", comment: "Vintage steakhouse with burgundy leather booths and original sign."},
{date: 1950, link: "https://newsantaana.com/2010/09/06/sixty-years-of-delicious-food-at-la-chiquita-in-santa-anas-logan-barrio/", name: "La Chiquita Restaurantaddress: "906 E Washington Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92701", comment: "Small, no frills Mexican cafe with basic tables & chairs. Original vintage sign out front."},
{date: 1950, link: "https://arsenalbar.com/", name: "The Arsenal", address: "12012 W Pico Blvd, L.A., CA 90064.", comment: "American bar food. The first “El Arsenal” was destroyed by flood in 1916 & then “L'Arsenal” destroyed by fire in 1949."},
{date: 1951, link: "https://www.crabcooker.com/crab-cooker-history.htm", name: "Crab Cookeraddress: "2200 Newport Blvd, Newport Beach, CA 9", comment: ""Seafood restaurant opened in 1951, moved to its current location in 1961. Casual vintage decor."},
{date: 1951, link: "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Hat", name: "The Hat", address: "1 W Valley Blvd, Alhambra, CA 91801", comment: "Original location of the well-known pastrami chain."},
{date: 1952, link: "https://josiesplacegardena.webs.com/", name: "Josie's Place", address: "16616 S Normandie Ave, Gardena, CA 90247.", comment: "Small take-out Mexican food shack with vintage sign."},
{date: 1952, link: "https://www.stevenssteakhouse.com/", name: "Steven's Steakhouse", address: "5332 East Stevens Place, Commerce, CA 90040", comment: "Steakhouse with spectacular signs, leather booths, beveled glass & a vintage bar."},
{date: 1952, link: "https://www.erniesnoho.com/", name: "Ernie's Mexican Restaurant", address: "4410 Lankershim Blvd, N. Hollywood, CA 91602", comment: "Classic mid-century Mexican with two dining areas & a bar; dimly lit with leather booths."},
{date: 1952, link: "https://www.johnniespastrami.com/about.html", name: "Johnnie's Pastrami", address: "4017 Sepulveda Blvd, Culver City, CA 90230", comment: "Famous pastrami shack; original neon, vintage wood laminate counters, juke boxes at each table."},
{date: 1952, link: "https://oldtonys.com/about.php", name: "Tony's on the Pieraddress: "210 Fishermans Wharf, Redondo Beach, CA 90277", comment: "Opened with a small shack & in 1961-63 rebuilt as spectacular mid-century modern. Seafood."},
{date: 1952, link: "https://manuelseltepeyac.com/history/", name: "Manuel's Original El Tepeyac Cafe ", address: "812 N Evergreen Ave, L.A., CA 90033", comment: "Casual Mexican cafe with counter; vintage exterior river rock front & original sign."},
{date: 1952, link: "https://barmelodylax.com/?page_id=9", name: "Melody Bar & Grill", address: "9132 S Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045", comment: "Opened as a steakhouse in 1952, now a bar & restaurant. Vintage rock fireplace, red leather booths."},
{date: 1952, link: "https://www.yelp.com/biz/tuxies-drive-in-riverside", name: "Tuxie's", address: "6030 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA 92506", comment: "Once a walk-up hamburger restaurant, it is now a taco shop under the same name. A great neon sign dates to 1955."},
{date: 1952, link: "https://www.yelp.com/biz/mings-chinese-food-bellflower", name: "Ming's Chinese Food", address: "17812 Bellflower Blvd, Bellflower, CA 90706" Beautiful mid-century Chinese restaurant with bright red leather booths, dark wood, Asian decorative touches and an original pagoda-styled building with signs./p>},
{date: 1953, link: "https://jamesrestaurant.com/about-us/", name: "James Restaurant", address: "739 Truman St, San Fernando, CA 91340", comment: "Classic diner with a spectacular neon sign, burgundy leather booths & stools and a wood laminate counter."},
{date: 1953, link: "https://www.yelp.com/biz/larrys-chili-dog-burbank", name: "Larry's Chili Dogaddress: "3122 W Burbank Blvd, Burbank, CA 91505.", comment: "Amazing vintage neon accentuates this basic hot dog stand. Outdoor patio seating only."},
{date: 1953, link: "https://www.elpaseoinn.com/history.html", name: "El Paseo Inn", address: "11 Olvera St, Los Angeles, CA 90", comment: ""Classic Mexican opened in 1930 at another location; moved in 1953. From 1870-1914 this building was a winemaker."},
{date: 1953, link: "https://chronisfamoussandwichshop.com/", name: "Chronis Famous Sandwich Shop", address: "5825 Whittier Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 9", comment: ""Walk-up sandwich stand in business since 1945. At this location since 1953. Original sign"},
{date: 1953, link: "https://www.yelp.com/biz/chris-and-pitts-downey", name: "Chris & Pitts", address: "9243 Lakewood Blvd, Downey, CA 90240.", comment: "The 6th opened of a BBQ chain that only has 3 left. Rustic, woody interior meant to suggest a log cabin."},
{date: 1953, link: "https://www.taylorssteakhouse.com/aboutus.html", name: "Taylor's Steakhouse", address: "3361 W 8th St, Los Angeles, CA 90005.", comment: "Originally opened in 1953 on the corner of Olympic & Western. Moved to this location in 1970."},
{date: 1953, link: "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oldest_McDonald%27s_restaurant", name: "McDonald's", address: "10207 Lakewood Blvd, Downey, CA 90241" The oldest working location of the fast food chain. The original architecture is unchanged; an incredible animated neon sign of their first mascot, Speedee, was added in 1959./p>},
{date: 1953, link: "https://www.yeloy.com/", name: "Ye Loy Chinese Food", address: "9406 Las Tunas Dr, Temple City, CA 91780" Old school Americanized Chinese served at a small restaurant with red leather booths, wood and traditional Chinese decorative touches./p>},
{date: 1954, link: "https://bearpitbbq.com/", name: "The Bear Pit", address: "10825 Sepulveda Blvd, Mission Hills, CA 91345", comment: "BBQ restaurant first opened in Newhall in the 1940s. Beamed ceilings, wagon wheel light fixtures, saw dust on floor. Tennessee Ernie Ford was their early celebrity endorser."},
{date: 1954, link: "https://colombosrestaurant.com/", name: "Colombo's Italian Steakhouse", address: "1833 Colorado Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90041", comment: "Old school Italian; red semi-circular booths, dim lighting, an attached bar & jazz acts."},
{date: 1954, link: "https://www.thedresden.com/index.html", name: "Dresden Restaurant", address: "1760 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027.", comment: "Classic mid-century steakhouse & lounge. Leather booths, river rock walls, preserved vintage."},
{date: 1954, link: "https://www.yelp.com/biz/mama-petrillos-temple-city", name: "Mama Petrillo's Restaurant", address: "9082 Las Tunas Dr, Temple City, CA 91780.", comment: "Family owned Italian; vintage wood paneled walls, red leather booths & original sign."},
{date: 1954, link: "https://www.domenicosrestaurant.com/history/", name: "Domenico's Italian Restaurant", address: "5339 E 2nd St, Long Beach, CA 90803" Dimly lit with red leather booths, dark wood and stained glass. Great neon signs./p>},
{date: 1955, link: "https://www.themagiclampinn.com/history.aspx", name: "Magic Lamp Inn", address: "8189 E Foothill Blvd, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730" Steakhouse with incredible neon, true vintage interior; red leather booths, dark planked wood ceiling, stained glass and brick fireplace./p>},
{date: 1955, link: "https://hometown-pasadena.com/eat-drink/foxs-diner/86174", name: "Fox's", address: "2352 N Lake Ave, Altadena, CA 91001.", comment: "Quaint, family owned cafe serving breakfast and brunch in a small house. Cool original fox sign out front."},
{date: 1955, link: "https://www.theveniceroom.com/", name: "The Venice Room", address: "2428 S Garfield Ave, Monterey Park, CA 91754", comment: "Original neon sign, mid-century red leather booths & bar at this “grill your own” steakhouse."},
{date: 1955, link: "https://casabiancapizza.com/history.html", name: "Casa Bianca Pizza Pie", address: "1650 Colorado Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90041.", comment: "Family-owned Chicago Italian pizzeria. Amazing original neon sign, casual old school vibe."},
{date: 1955, link: "https://dinerwood.blogspot.com/2010/02/chips-something-familiar.html", name: "Chips Restaurant", address: "11908 Hawthorne Blvd, Hawthorne, CA 90250.", comment: "Original Googie diner with spectacular sign & wavy roof line serving classic diner food."},
{date: 1955, link: "https://www.ocregister.com/articles/anaheim-381206-city-chicken.html", name: "La Palma Chicken Pie Shop", address: "928 N Euclid St, Anaheim, CA 92801.", comment: "A great neon sign, vintage booths, light fixtures, wood paneling; serving pot pies & comfort food."},
{date: 1955, link: "https://sirebarandgrill.com/about-sire-bar-grill-riverside/", name: "Sire Bar & Grill", address: "6440 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA 92506.", comment: "Mid-century bar and American restaurant. Red leather, wood, fireplace. Amazing vintage horseshoe neon sign."},
{date: 1955, link: "https://museumsanfernandovalley.blogspot.com/2010/03/joyces-coffee-shop-northridge-tradition.html", name: "Joyce's Coffee Shop", address: "8826 Reseda Blvd, Northridge, CA 91324" Old school diner-style coffee shop. Vintage signs, burgundy leather booths & formica tables./p>},
{date: 1956, link: "https://casavega.com/about.php", name: "Casa Vega", address: "13301 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423", comment: "Dark, vintage Mexican restaurant with burgundy leather booths brick walls and great original neon signs."},
{date: 1956, link: "https://www.yelp.com/biz/little-tonis-north-hollywood", name: "Little Toni's 4745 Lankershim Blvd, North Hollywood, CA 91602. Opened in the mid-'50s in place of Cottage Italia and serving Italian-American food, this restaurant has an authentic old school vibe. Dark, with red leather booths, stained glass, wood & Italian inspired decor./p>},
{date: 1956, link: "https://laist.com/2007/10/24/late_night_eats_12.php", name: "Johnny's Pastrami,", address: "4331 W Adams Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 9", comment: "24-hour walk-up pastrami stand with original signs. Seating at a counter on the side."},
{date: 1956, link: "https://neptunesnet.com/?page_id=41", name: "Neptune's Net", address: "42505 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265.", comment: "Take-out seafood ocean side. The restaurant side is original from 1956 and the rest has been added."},
{date: 1956, link: "https://articles.latimes.com/2003/mar/19/local/me-munch19", name: "The Munch Boxaddress: "21532 Devonshire St, Chatsworth, CA 91311.", comment: "Tiny walk-up hamburger stand with jet-age sloped roof; made a historic-cultural monument in 2003."},
{date: 1956, link: "https://www.kcet.org/socal/departures/little-tokyo/otomisan-the-last-japanese-restaurant-in-boyle-heights.html", name: "Otomisanaddress: "2506 1/2 E 1st St, Los Angeles, CA 90033", comment: "Cozy diner with booths. It's the last remaining Japanese restaurant in L.A.'s first Little Tokyo, part of Boyle Heights."},
{date: 1956, link: "https://www.yelp.com/biz/mazzarinos-sherman-oaks", name: "Mazzarino'saddress: "12924 Riverside Dr, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423", comment: "Casual 1940s Italian pizzeria, at this location since 1956. Cool original signs; interior remodeled & redecorated."},
{date: 1956, link: "https://www.beepsdiner.com/", name: "Beeps", address: "16063 Sherman Way, Van Nuys, CA 91406" Small, authentic 1950's diner with counter service; jam-packed with memorabilia./p>},
{date: 1956, link: "https://www.yelp.com/biz/domenicks-pizza-house-carson-2", name: "Domenick's Pizza House", address: "24209 Avalon Blvd, Carson, CA 90745" Old school, casual Italian restaurant with wood ceilings and red leather booths. A vintage sign out front is '60s-'70s era./p>},
{date: 1956, link: "https://www.usmenuguide.com/parkpantry.html", name: "The Original Park Pantry", address: "2104 E Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90803" Original 1950s vintage building with a great neon sign. Serving American diner-style food. The inside has been somewhat redecorated, but still keeps an old school integrity./p>},
{date: 1957, link: "https://safariroomrestaurant.com/", name: "Safari Room", address: "15426 Devonshire St, Mission Hills, CA 91345" Mid-century steakhouse with black leather semi-circular booths, wood beamed ceiling, an attached bar and safari-themed art work. Original sign features a dancing African warrior./p>},
{date: 1957, link: "https://artsdeli.com/", name: "Art's Delicatessen", address: "12224 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604", comment: "Traditional Jewish deli. Its had some remodeling, but displays one the original neon signs out front."},
{date: 1957, link: "https://www.thegalleycafenewportbeach.com/#!about/cyvh", name: "Galley Cafe", address: "829 Harbor Island Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92660.", comment: "Small, sunny diner with yellow leather booths and a view of the marina."},
{date: 1957, link: "https://normsrestaurants.com/lacienega.html", name: "Norm's Restaurant", address: "470 N La Cienega Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90048.", comment: "Part of the 1949 founded chain, this Googie Armet & Davis designed location is the oldest left."},
{date: 1957, link: "https://www.mybrothersbarb-q.com/", name: "My Brother's Bar-B-Q", address: "21150 Ventura Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91364.", comment: "Cozy country-inspired interior and a cool vintage sign featuring a large cow statue on top."},
{date: 1957, link: "https://antoniospizzeria57.com/", name: "Antonio's Pizzeria", address: "13619 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423.", comment: "Boasts an amazing neon sign in the shape of Italy , stained glass windows and black leather booths."},
{date: 1957, link: "https://www.yelp.com/biz/ozzies-diner-los-angeles", name: "Ozzie's Diner", address: "7780 E Slauson Ave, Commerce, CA 90040" Classic, authentic '50's diner with aqua colored booths, formica counter, an amazing original sign and a dark, cozy lounge with a wood bar tucked to the side./p>},
{date: 1958, link: "https://www.dalrae.com/about-us/", name: "Dal Rae ", address: "9023 E. Washington Blvd, Pico Rivera, CA 9", comment: ""Originally opened in 1951 at another location, this steakhouse has beautiful wood & black leather booths."},
{date: 1958, link: "https://www.laweekly.com/restaurants/beach-boys-history-with-a-slice-of-pie-at-pizza-show-in-hawthorne-5546805", name: "The Pizza Show", address: "13344 Hawthorne Blvd, Hawthorne, CA 90250" Casual Italian in an old school restaurant with red leather booths & vintage old world, rustic touches. This was a regular hang of the Beach Boys when they were first starting out./p>},
{date: 1958, link: "https://aht.seriouseats.com/archives/2010/07/connals-burger-review-pasadena-los-angeles-ca.html", name: "Sandwiches by Connal", address: "1505 E Washington Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91104", comment: "Fast food sandwich stand with a great neon sign and a completely remodeled interior."},
{date: 1958, link: "https://www.corkysla.com/", name: "Corky's Restaurant", address: "5043 Van Nuys Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403.", comment: "Authentic Googie diner with river rock exterior, vintage interior and cocktail lounge. Has had several name changes."},
{date: 1958, link: "https://www.panns.com/ourstory.htm", name: "Pann's Restaurant", address: "6710 La Tijera Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045.", comment: "Iconic family-owned Googie diner with vintage interior and neon sign."},
{date: 1958, link: "https://www.yelp.com/biz/raes-restaurant-santa-monica", name: "Rae's Restaurant", address: "2901 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405.", comment: "Classic 1950s diner with red leather booths, vintage light fixtures, neon sign and exterior wall made of rock."},
{date: 1958, link: "https://www.astrofamilyrestaurant.com/index.asp", name: "Astro Family Restaurant", address: "2300 Fletcher, Los Angeles, CA 90039/", comment: "Mid-century Googie diner that changed names; opened as Donley's Diner, then Conrad's, Astro in 1974."},
{date: 1958, link: "https://www.ninoslongbeach.com/history/", name: "Nino's", address: "3853 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, CA 90807" Long standing Italian-American restaurant that was recently given a flavorless remodel that took away their long-held vintage charm./p>},
{date: 1959, link: "https://articles.latimes.com/2013/mar/25/local/la-me-chez-jay-20130325", name: "Chez Jay", address: "1657 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401.", comment: "Steakhouse inspired food served at a small restaurant once frequented by the Rat Pack."},
{date: 1959, link: "https://la.eater.com/2013/7/16/6401857/teri-ernst-owner-of-dinahs-family-restaurant", name: "Dinah's Family Restaurant", address: "6521 S Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045.", comment: "Homey diner that's been remodeled but keeps some vintage integrity."},
{date: 1959, link: "https://www.burgerweekly.com/martys-hamburger-stand/", name: "Marty's Hamburger Stand", address: "10558 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064.", comment: "Tiny walk-up hamburger stand with original sign and a counter and stools for eating."},
{date: 1959, link: "https://thetallyrand.weebly.com/tallyrand-history.html", name: "Tallyrand", address: "1700 W Olive Ave, Burbank, CA 91506.", comment: "American diner with a lunch counter and booths and a separate cocktail lounge."},
{date: 1959, link: "https://www.titostacos.com/", name: "Tito's Tacos", address: "11222 Washington Pl, Culver City, CA 90230.", comment: "Much beloved Americanized hard-shelled tacos served at an outdoor stand with long lines."},
{date: 1959, link: "https://pizzabuonala.com/", name: "Pizza Buona", address: "2100 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026.", comment: "Small storefront restaurant in Echo Park serving pizza and Italian dishes."},
{date: 1959, link: "https://www.yelp.com/biz/garfonos-pizza-los-angeles", name: "Garfano's Pizza", address: "5468 Valley Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90032.", comment: "Family run pizzeria near Cal State LA college. Original signs."},
{date: 1959, link: "https://www.redliontavern.net/about-us.html", name: "Red Lion Tavern", address: "2366 Glendale Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90039" Kitschy G", comment: "tavern opened by the owners of Cole's. Once an Old English pub, it became German in '63."},
{date: 1959, link: "https://www.yelp.com/biz/tortilla-inn-northridge", name: "Tortilla Inn", address: "18114 Parthenia St, Northridge, CA 91325" Old school, family-owned Mexican restaurant with a dimly-lit atmosphere, red leather booths and separate bar./p>},
{date: 1959, link: "https://luzdeldia.com/story.html", name: "La Luz del Dia", address: "1 Olvera St, Los Angeles, CA 90012" Located in a historic building on L.A.'s oldest street, this Mexican restaurant serves from a take-out window and has a central dining room. It evolved from a Mexican market with the same name opened in 1915 at another location./p>},
{date: 1960, link: "https://jimsburgerrosemead.com/www.jimsburgerrosemead.com/History.html", name: "Jim's Famous Quarterpond Burger", address: "8749 Valley Blvd, Rosemead, CA 91770.", comment: "Vintage fast food burger joint on its second owner."},
{date: 1960, link: "https://articles.latimes.com/2011/mar/24/local/la-me-vernon-restaurant-20110324", name: "La Villa Basque", address: "2801 Leonis Blvd, Vernon, CA 90058.", comment: "A mid-century Basque restaurant that was unfortunately gutted in 2011 and given a poor modern remodel."},
{date: 1960, link: "https://www.patysrestaurant.com/about-us/", name: "Paty's Restaurant", address: "10001 Riverside Dr, Toluca Lake, CA 91602", comment: "Remodeled retro diner patronized by celebrities. Near Warner Bros studios."},
{date: 1960, link: "https://www.yamashirohollywood.com/tag/yamashiro-history/", name: "Yamashiro", address: "1999 N Sycamore Ave, L.A., CA 90068.", comment: "Fine Japanese-style dining. Built in 1914, with romantic views and L.A.'s oldest structure- a 600 year-old pagoda."},
{date: 1960, link: "https://www.yelp.com/biz/el-indio-tortilla-factory-redondo-beach", name: "El Indio Tortilla Factory", address: "2523 Artesia, Redondo Beach, CA 90278" Casual family-owned Mexican food, with counter service and a no-frills dining area./p>},
{date: 1960, link: "https://www.originaldomenicos.com/about.html", name: "Domenico's Italian Restaurant", address: "2411 E Washington, Pasadena, CA 91104", comment: "Casual Italian American. Family owned & run for three generations. Not connected to the Long Beach Domenico's."},
{date: 1961, link: "https://casadepizza.webs.com/aboutus.htm", name: "Casa di Pizza", address: "16161 San Fernando Mission Blvd, Granada Hills, CA 91344" Casual, family-owned pizza joint. Though it has been remodeled “The Sinatra Room” honoring the famous crooner is quite a feature./p>},
{date: 1961, link: "https://www.eatatharolds.com/#harolds-house-of-omelettes-section", name: "Harold's House of Omelettes", address: "2440 E Thousand Oaks, Thousand Oaks, 91362.", comment: "Serves omelettes as well as burgers, sandwiches and Mexican food."},
{date: 1961, link: "https://www.unclebills.net/history.html", name: "Uncle Bill's Pancake House", address: "1305 Highland Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266", comment: "Located in a 1908 built house. American breakfast and lunch foods."},
{date: 1961, link: "https://www.rock-store.com/about.htm", name: "The Rock Store", address: "30354 Mulholland Hwy, Cornell, CA 91301" Originally opened as a grocery store, it had been a stage coach stop in the 1910s. Rustic BBQ/Burger joint & motorcycle hangout. River rock facade and outdoor patio./p>},
{date: 1961, link: "https://www.yelp.com/biz/marios-italian-deli-and-market-glendale", name: "Mario's Italian Deli", address: "740 E Broadway, Glendale, CA 91205" Small & busy Italian market with authentic deli counter preparing Italian sandwiches and staples like lasagna & spaghetti; a few tables available for eating in./p>},
{date: 1961, link: "https://www.yelp.com/biz/arthurs-restaurant-downey", name: "Arthur's Restaurant", address: "8813 Lakewood Blvd, Downey, CA 90240" Authentic '60s diner with wood paneled walls, olive green leather booths, wood laminate tables and original front sign./p>},
{date: 1961, link: "https://hinanocafevenice.com/about/", name: "Hinano Cafe 1", address: "5 W. Washington Blvd, Venice, CA 90292" Breakfast & bur", comment: "Funky beach side shack that was one of Jim Morrison's favorite hangs."},
{date: 1961, link: "https://www.yelp.com/biz/ports-o-call-waterfront-dining-san-pedro-2", name: "Ports 'O Call Restaurant 1200 Nagoya Way, San Pedro, CA 90731. Opened as a waterfront Polynesian restaurant and originally surrounded by a man-made moat, the menu changed to steak and seafood in 1985 and has been remodeled./p>},
{date: 1961, link: "https://www.yelp.com/biz/gardunos-montebello", name: "Gardunos", address: "2206 W Whittier Blvd, Montebello, CA 90640" Classic '60s fast food architecture, with an amazing, brightly colored vintage sign and a dining area with brown vinyl booths.. Serving American & Mexican food./p>},
{date: 1962, link: "https://elcholo.com/location/la-habra", name: "El Cholo", address: "840 E. Whittier Blvd., La Habra, CA 90631.", comment: "Traditional Mexican served in a restaurant opened by the son of the owners of the original El Cholo on Western Ave."},
{date: 1962, link: "https://www.lacaverestaurant.com/", name: "La Cave", address: "1695 Irvine Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627.", comment: "Old-school steak and seafood. Dark and romantic, located downstairs in a cellar. John Wayne was a regular."},
{date: 1962, link: "https://www.twindragonla.com/about/", name: "Twin Dragon Shanghai Cuisine ", address: "8597 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90035", comment: "'60s-style American Chinese. Unfortunately remodeled inside, but has original entrance."},
{date: 1962, link: "https://www.stoxrestaurant.com/1006/Page.aspx", name: "Stox", address: "9518 Imperial Hwy, Downey, CA 90242.", comment: "Classic mid-century diner with original design. Opened in 1954 at a previous location."},
{date: 1962, link: "https://vivacantina.com/", name: "Viva Cantina", address: "900 W Riverside Dr, Burbank, CA 91506.", comment: "Standard Mexican food in an equestrian setting. Live music."},
{date: 1962, link: "https://www.dearjohns.net/", name: "Dear John's", address: "11208 Culver Blvd, Culver City, CA 90230.", comment: "American steakhouse. Classic, dimly lit ambiance; brick walls, leather booths, framed photos of famous “Johns”."},
{date: 1962, link: "https://taixfrench.com/sample-page/", name: "Taixaddress: "1911 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026.", comment: "French cuisine with stiff drinks. Opened in 1927 at another location. Romantic, mid-century setting with attached lounge."},
{date: 1962, link: "https://www.angelosalhambra.com/", name: "Angelo's Italian Restaurant", address: "1540 W Valley Blvd, Alhambra, CA 91803" Italian food in an unassuming restaurant. A recent renovation took away the vintage./p>},
{date: 1962, link: "https://www.yelp.com/biz/chee-chinese-restaurant-long-beach", name: "Chee Chinese Restaurant", address: "850 W Willow St, Long Beach, CA 90806" Classic 1960s restaurant architecture and an amazing vintage sign. The interior is old school utilitarian with booths, wood laminate tables & Chinese decorative touches./p>},
{date: 1962, link: "https://sorrentositalianrestaurant.com/", name: "Sorrento's Restaurant", address: "2428 Western Ave, San Pedro, CA 90732" Small, casual old school Italian-American restaurant with green leather booths, wood paneling and a Italian-themed mural in a circular inlay in the ceiling./p>},
{date: 1962, link: "https://www.dailynews.com/general-news/20060617/hot-dog-stands-are-labor-of-love", name: "Cupid's Hot Dogs", address: "20030 Vanowen St, Winnetka, CA 91306" A small chain started in 1946 in North Hollywood, this walk-up hot dog stand has two vintage locations left. Both have a great heart-shaped sign./p>},
{date: 1963, link: "https://casitadelcampo.net/full-width/", name: "Casita del Campo", address: "1920 Hyperion Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027.", comment: "Mexican cuisine. Opened by Broadway & Vegas dancer Rudy del Campo, who played one of the “Sharks” in ", address: "West Side Story""},
{date: 1963, link: "https://www.the-sanfranciscan.com/", name: "The San Franciscan", address: "2520 Sepulveda Blvd, Torrance, CA 90505.", comment: "Old school steakhouse. Vintage signage, red leather booths, classic early 1960s."},
{date: 1963, link: "https://www.elcidla.com/about/", name: "El Cid", address: "4212 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90029.", comment: "Spanish tapas, paella & sangria. Flamenco supper club. Dark, winding building built in 1925 with an interesting history."},
{date: 1963, link: "https://www.castawayburbank.com/about", name: "The Castaway", address: "1250 E Harvard Rd, Burbank, CA 91501.", comment: "Classic American food. Opened in 1963 as a nautical-themed restaurant with a view; rebuilt in 1994 after arson."},
{date: 1963, link: "https://www.lacabanavenice.com/", name: "La Cabaña ", address: "738 Rose Ave, Venice, CA 90291.", comment: "Traditional Mexican food in a dimly lit room with mariachis serenading."},
{date: 1963, link: "https://www.originalredonion.com/tradition/index.cfm", name: "The Red Onion", address: "736 Silver Spur Rd, Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274.", comment: "Once a nationwide chain of Mexican American restaurants, this is the only survivor."},
{date: 1963, link: "https://www.magiccastle.com/visiting/index.cfm", name: "The Magic Castle", address: "7001 Franklin Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028.", comment: "Upscale dining surrounded by vintage magic memorabilia at this members only club."},
{date: 1963, link: "https://pienburger.com/history/", name: "Pie 'n Burger", address: "913 E. California Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91106.", comment: "1960s diner with wood paneled walls, a long laminate lunch counter and colonial revival counter stools."},
{date: 1963, link: "https://www.andresitalian.com/history.html", name: "Andre's Italian Restaurantaddress: "6332 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90036.", comment: "Old-school Italian-American food served cafeteria style. Named for “Andre of Beverly Hills”."},
{date: 1963, link: "https://matteosla.com/matteos/", name: "Matteo's", address: "2321 Westwood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064" Italian food served in an elegant, upscale room with booths and white table cloths. Once known as a celebrity hang-out, the original owner was a buddy of Frank Sinatra's./p>},
{date: 1963, link: "https://www.thecaprila.com/", name: "The Capri", address: "4604 Eagle Rock Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90041", comment: "Small, casual Italian restaurant owned by the same family until 1997. Remodeled a few years ago."},
{date: 1964, link: "https://www.dantanasrestaurant.com/", name: "Dan Tana's", address: "9071 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069.", comment: "Iconic celebrity-studded Italian restaurant. Red leather booths, old school classic."},
{date: 1964, link: "https://patch.com/california/hollywood/inside-lucys-el-adobe-cafe-with-lucy", name: "Lucy's El Adobe Cafe", address: "5536 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90004.", comment: "Across from Paramount Studios, classic '60s Mexican decor and occasional star sightings."},
{date: 1964, link: "https://www.yelp.com/biz/pipers-restaurant-los-angeles", name: "Pipers ", address: "222 N Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90004.", comment: "Long standing diner with cool architectural lines; its interior was compromised in a remodel. One vintage sign is left facing Beverly Blvd."},
{date: 1964, link: "https://foxysglendale.com/?page_id=35", name: "Foxy's Restaurant", address: "206 W Colorado St, Glendale, CA 91204.", comment: "Diner with wooden A-frame interior; has been redecorated & remodeled. Serving Southwestern/American."},
{date: 1964, link: "https://www.yelp.com/biz/my-hero-submarine-sandwich-shoppe-northridge", name: "My Hero", address: "9514 Reseda Blvd, Northridge, CA 91324" Much beloved Mom & Pop submarine sandwich shop; counter & stools eating set-up. A “My Hero” wall of photos dedicated to harness racing & Northridge sports./p>},
{date: 1964, link: "https://thetalpa.com/", name: "La Talpa", address: "11751 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064" Small family owned Mexican restaurant with an amazing original neon sign of a man in a sombrero taking a siesta under a cactus. The simple interior is decorated with murals and a front facing stained glass window./p>},
{date: 1964, link: "https://giamelas.com/", name: "Giamela's", address: "3178 Los Feliz Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90039" Small, casual neighborhood Italian submarine shop founded in 1964, with several locations. The building was constructed in 1924 and hasn't had a major reconstruction since 1952./p>},
{date: 1965, link: "https://tolucantimes.info/banner-story/le-petit-chateau-celebrates-their-50th-anniversary/", name: "Le Petit Chateau", address: "4615 Lankershim Blvd, North Hollywood, CA 91602.", comment: "Upscale French cuisine in a mini castle. Inside are vaulted ceilings & green leather booths."},
{date: 1965, link: "https://www.lawrysonline.com/five-crowns", name: "Five Crowns", address: "3801 East Coast Hwy, Corona Del Mar, CA 92625"", comment: "Old English white-tablecloth styled steakhouse. Fine dining. "},
{date: 1965, link: "https://www.mamacozzas.com/", name: "Mama Cozza's Italian Restaurant ", address: "2170 W Ball Rd, Anaheim, CA 92804.", comment: "Casual family Italian with highly decorated walls, stained glass lamps and wood."},
{date: 1965, link: "https://www.tonysbellavista.com/about-us/", name: "Tony Bella Vista Restaurant", address: " 3116 W Magnolia Blvd, Burbank, CA 91505.", comment: "Classic Italian-American with red leather booths, 1960s wood and low lighting."},
{date: 1965, link: "https://themexicanvillage.com/mexican-village-food-restaurant/mexican-village-food-restaurant.html", name: "Mexican Village", address: "3668 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90004.", comment: "Classic Mexican. Saltillo-tiles floors and traditional Mexican decor."},
{date: 1965, link: "https://burbanklandmark.wordpress.com/about/", name: "Franks Restaurant ", address: "916 W Olive Ave., Burbank, CA 91506", comment: "Classic mid-1960's diner architecture. Button-tufted booths, wood laminate counters."},
{date: 1965, link: "https://www.woodyswharf.com/history", name: "Woody's Wharf", address: "2318 Newport Blvd, Newport Beach, CA 92663.", comment: "Waterfront sea food restaurant with wooden booths and a vintage pier-like feel. Great sign."},
{date: 1965, link: "https://www.whittierdailynews.com/arts-and-entertainment/20140709/steak-corral-in-whittier-a-beef-lovers-paradise", name: "The Steak Corral", address: "11605 Washington Blvd, Whittier, CA 9", comment: ""Last of a kitschy '60s steakhouse chain. Old school Western decor includes wagon trains over the salad bar."},
{date: 1965, link: "https://la.eater.com/2015/1/28/7931741/phoenix-inn-chinatown-chinese-chain-los-angeles-classics-feature#4655020", name: "Phoenix Inn", address: "301 Ord St, Los Angeles, CA 90012" Old school Chinese cuisine in a restaurant that was renovated in 2010. The mid-'60s signs out front remain./p>},
{date: 1965, link: "https://theprospectorlongbeach.tumblr.com/info", name: " The Prospector", address: "2400 E 7th St, Long Beach, CA 90804" 1849 Gold rush-themed steakhouse with amazing exterior murals and sign. Dimly lit interior with old school booths, wood paneling, and a lounge featuring live music./p>},
{date: 1965, link: "https://articles.latimes.com/2014/mar/14/local/la-me-bills-burgers-20140315", name: "Bill & Hiroko's", address: "14742 Oxnard St., Van Nuys, CA 91411. ", comment: "Walk-up hamburger shack with stools and a small counter."},
{date: 1965, link: "https://www.yelp.com/biz/capitol-burgers-los-angeles", name: "Capitol Burger", address: "4301 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90019.", comment: "Walk-up burger joint with great sign. No frills, back to basic."},
{date: 1965, link: "https://www.cupidshotdogs.net/#!ourstory/csgz", name: "Cupid's Hot Dogsaddress: "9039 Lindley Ave, Northridge, CA 91325. " A small chain started in 1946 in North Hollywood, this walk-up hot dog stand has two vintage locations left. Both have a great heart-shaped sign./p>},
{date: 1965, link: "https://www.yelp.com/biz/quickie-dog-and-taco-quickie-bell-gardens", name: "Quickie Dog/Taco Quickie", address: "7716 Eastern Ave, Bell Gardens, CA 90201" Mid-'60s drive-through/walk-up hot dog & taco stand that started in adjacent buildings & merged into one building built in 1967. Cool original signs & vintage umbrella tables./p>},
{date: 1965, link: "https://www.yelp.com/biz/captain-jacks-prime-rib-and-seafood-restaurant-sunset-beach-2", name: "Captain Jack's", address: "16812 Pacific Coast Hwy, Sunset Beach, CA 90742" Oceanside seafood restaurant opened by surfboard pioneer & champion Jack Haley. Building still has '60s vibe with an exposed river rock exterior. Interior has vintage, rustic nautical feel with wood & burgundy leather booths./p>},
{date: 1966, link: "https://www.elchavorestaurant.com/homepage.html", name: "El Chavo", address: "4441 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027.", comment: "Classic Mexican. Dark and romantic; it is supposed to be Dolly Parton's favorite L.A. restaurant."},
{date: 1966, link: "https://lapalomamexicanrestaurant.com/history.php", name: "La Paloma", address: "2975 Foothill Blvd, La Verne, CA 9", comment: "" Mexican food. Building constructed in 1928. Great sign and mid-century Mexican-style interior."},
{date: 1966, link: "https://admiralristy.com/", name: "The Admiral Risty", address: "31250 Palos Verdes Dr W, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275.", comment: "Once a cool sea food house, just underwent an unfortunate remodeling. Ocean views."},
{date: 1966, link: "https://clearmansrestaurants.com/welcome-to-north-woods-inn-san-gabriel/", name: "Clearman's Northwoods Inn", address: "7247 Rosemead Blvd, San Gabriel, CA 91775.", comment: "Steakhouse food with a rustic, hunting lodge theme. Saw dust on floors & lots of kitsch."},
{date: 1966, link: "https://www.ladolcevitabeverlyhills.com/about-us/", name: "La Dolce Vita ", address: "9785 Santa Monica Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90210.", comment: "Pricey Italian. A Rat Pack favorite with brick walls, a dark interior, red leather booths & white tablecloths."},
{date: 1966, link: "https://www.benjiesdeli.com/", name: "Benjie's Deli ", address: "1828 N Tustin Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92705.", comment: "Traditional Jewish Deli. Authentic, with deep orange booths and counter seats, laminate wood and a deli case."},
{date: 1967, link: "https://www.yelp.com/biz/clearmans-north-woods-inn-covina", name: "Clearman's Northwoods Inn", address: "540 N Azusa Ave, Covina, CA 91722"", comment: "A replica of the 1966 San Gabriel branch; faux snow on the roof, stuffed bears and wood."},
{date: 1967, link: "https://www.lostoros.com/", name: "Los Toros Mexican Restaurant ", address: "21743 Devonshire St, Chatsworth, CA 91311.", comment: "Traditional family-style Mexican restaurant with gorgeously tiled bar."},
{date: 1967, link: "https://brentsdeli.com/aboutus.aspx", name: "Brent's Delicatessan ", address: "19565 Parthenia St, Northridge, CA 91324.", comment: "Classic late '60s Jewish deli with forest green & gold booths, etched glass, brick walls. "},
{date: 1967, link: "https://smdp.com/old-timers-vol-4-casa-escobar/80096", name: "Casa Escobar", address: "2500 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90403.", comment: "Classic Mexican. Extremely dark with semi circular red leather booths, brick walls and a vintage exterior."},
{date: 1967, link: "https://scarantinos.com/about-us/", name: "Scarantino's Italian Inn", address: "1524 E Colorado St, Glendale, CA 91205.", comment: "Exterior brick facade. Casual Italian in a no frills room with red checkered table cloths."},
{date: 1967, link: "https://www.dipillas.com/", name: "Di Pilla's Italian Restaurant", address: "9013 Valley Blvd, Rosemead, CA 91770.", comment: "Cozy & family owned with brick walls & red leather booths under trellised arches."},
{date: 1967, link: "https://www.theproudbird.com/proudbird/aboutus.aspx", name: "The Proud Bird", address: "11022 Aviation Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045.", comment: "American food. Aviation history themed under LAX flight path . Gutted in a 1984 arson fire & rebuilt."},
{date: 1967, link: "https://www.pinnaclepeaksteakhouse.com/Our_Story.html", name: "Pinnacle Peak", address: "269 W Foothill Blvd, San Dimas, CA 91773" Located in a low, ranch style building with its name on a covered wagon & a cow statue on its roof, this casual restaurant bills itself as the working man's steakhouse. Dark with wood paneling, a “no necktie” rule: ties are cheekily confiscated & hung from the rafters./p>},
{date: 1967, link: "https://www.yelp.com/biz/taco-lita-no-15-arcadia", name: "Taco Lita", address: "120 E Duarte Rd, Arcadia, CA 91006" Americanized fast-food Mexican served in a spectacularly original late '60s building. Bright orange tiled floors, blue molded plastic seats and original signs./p>},
{date: 1967, link: "https://www.yelp.com/biz/lees-market-los-angeles-2", name: "Lee's Market", address: "1908 E 110th St, Los Angeles, CA 90059" Small market in Watts with take-out window serving fried chicken, burgers, Mexican./p>},
{date: 1967, link: "https://www.zigs.com/", name: "Zig's", address: "6821 White Oak Ave, Reseda, CA 91335." Neighborhood American diner food in a brightly-lit, utilitarian, late '60s building./p>},
{date: 1967, link: "https://laist.com/2007/07/26/dinahs_fried_ch.php", name: "Dinahs Chicken", address: "4106 San Fernando Road Glendale, CA 91204" Mid-century fast-food restaurant serving chicken & comfort food. Great period building with late '60s font along with a giant chicken bucket on a pole that was supposedly a predecessor to KFC's. Remodeled inside with a country, home style touch./p>},
{date: 1968, link: "https://www.backwoodsinn.com/about/", name: "The Backwoods Inn", address: "17884 Sierra Hwy, Canyon Country, CA 91351.", comment: "Rustic mid-century steakhouse with saw dust on the floor, wood, antiques & a bar built in 1978."},
{date: 1968, link: "https://thewackytacky.blogspot.com/2014/04/chow-time-brolly-hut.html", name: "Brolly Hut", address: "11205 Crenshaw Blvd, Inglewood, CA 90303" Spectacular vintage building shaped like an umbrella, serving fast-food hamburger fair. Upside-down umbrellas serve as light fixtures, vintage mosaic tiles, amazing original sign./p>},
{date: 1968, link: "https://laist.com/2007/05/06/follieros_a_real_family_value.php", name: "Folliero's Italian Food and Pizza", address: "5566 N Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90042", comment: "A neighborhood favorite with brick walls and tiled floors."},
{date: 1969, link: "https://www.haroldandbellesrestaurant.com/", name: "Harold & Belle's", address: "2920 W Jefferson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90018" South L.A. Creole restaurant opened by New Orlean's transplants Harold & Belle Legaux. It was renovated in 1985./p>},
{date: 1969, link: "https://www.laweekly.com/restaurants/the-fall-and-rise-of-the-house-of-pies-send-us-your-photos-of-surviving-house-of-pies-buildings-2383520", name: "House of Piesaddress: "1869 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027.", comment: "Diner food. Homemade pie. Once a chain that had 32 in So Cal alone, this is the last one standing."},
{date: 1969, link: "https://lancersrestaurant.com/", name: "Lancers Restaurant", address: "697 N Victory Blvd, Burbank, CA 91502", comment: "Late '60s diner with lounge inside serving American food."},
{date: 1969, link: "https://www.yelp.com/biz/jim-dandy-fried-chicken-los-angeles", name: "Jim Dandy Fried Chicken", address: "11328 Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90044"},
{date: 1969, link: "https://www.yelp.com/biz/jim-dandy-fried-chicken-los-angeles-2", name: "Jim Dandy Fried Chicken", address: "1824 W Manchester Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90047", comment: "Last two survivors of the '60s-'70s national Southern-fried chicken chain. Cool signs."},
{date: 1969, link: "https://www.cellardining.com/about.php", name: "The Cellar", address: "305 N Harbor Blvd, Fullerton, CA 92832" Classic fine di", comment: "A romantic cellar with cave-like brick walls designed by original Disneyland craftsmen."},
{date: 1969, link: "https://originaleatatjoes.com/AboutUs.html", name: "Eat at Joe's", address: "400 N Pacific Coast Hwy, Redondo Beach, CA 90277", comment: "No frills diner. Communal table seating."},
{date: 1969, link: "https://doncuco.com/", name: "Don Cuco", address: "3911 Riverside Dr., Toluca Lake, CA 91505.", comment: "Old school Mexican food. A building dressed like a Spanish villa and a dark interior rich with stained glass and tile."},
{date: 1969, link: "https://www.hoglywogly.com/id24.html", name: "Dr. Hogly Wogly's Tyler Texas BBQ", address: "8136 Sepulveda, Van Nuys, CA 91402", comment: "Simple, wood paneled walls and booth-styled BBQ joint. Small outdoor seating area."},
{date: 1969, link: "https://www.francellis.com/", name: "Francelli's", address: "3404 E 4th St, Long Beach, CA 90804.", comment: "Small and basic red checkered tablecloth place serving basic Italian-American food."},
{date: 1969, link: "https://articles.latimes.com/2012/sep/09/local/la-me-salvadorans-20120910", name: "El Migueleno Restaurant", address: "2301 Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90007" One of the first Salvadorian restaurants to open in L.A. Basic modern interior & exterior./p>},
{date: 1969, link: "https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/la-villa-mexican-food-restaurant-gardena-2?start=60", name: "La Villa Mexican Restaurant", address: "15333 Crenshaw Blvd, Gardena, CA 90249" Mexican food in a bright brick & shingle building. Original neon sign; interior decoration leans toward late '60s country cottage with a Southwest flavor./p>},
{date: 1969, link: "https://www.lapoubellebistro.com/the-story/#story", name: "La Poubelle", address: "5907 Franklin Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90068" Classic French bistro food in a space with a solid wooden bar, dim lights and European inspired decor./p>},
{date: 1969, link: "https://www.yelp.com/biz/taco-treat-arcadia", name: "Taco Treat", address: "74 East Live Oak, Arcadia, CA, 91006" Family owned fast-food Mexican served from a small mid-century building with a take-out window. Great original vintage sign./p>},
{date: 1969, link: "https://www.spaghettibender.com/our-story.html", name: "Spaghetti Bender", address: "6204 West Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA 92663" Italian restaurant with an old school country kitschy dining room that hasn't been remodeled since 1976./p>},
{date: 1970, link: "https://www.yelp.com/biz/cactus-patch-restaurant-moorpark", name: "Cactus Patch Restaurant", address: "197 E High St, Moorpark, CA 93021.", comment: "Quaint early '70s diner with wood paneling and old west decor. Breakfast and brunch."},
{date: 1970, link: "https://www.oldplacecornell.com/", name: "The Old Place", address: "29983 Mulholland Hwy, Agoura Hills, CA 91301.", comment: "Completely wooden throughout, serving rustic comfort food in a converted country store & post office."},
{date: 1970, link: "https://www.pinnaclepeaksteakhouse.com/", name: "Pinnacle Peak", address: "2533 La Cadena Dr S, Colton, CA 92324" Second location of the 1967 San Dimas location. A working man's steakhouse./p>},
{date: 1970, link: "https://www.thebakedpotato.com/home.html", name: "The Baked Potato", address: "3787 Cahuenga Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604.", comment: "Intimate live jazz club that serves entree-sized baked potatoes and a menu full of toppings."},
{date: 1970, link: "https://www.antoniosonmelrose.com/", name: "Antonio's Restaurant", address: "7470 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036" Opened before Melrose became trendy, this Mexican restaurant is dark, with an old school feel, including wrought iron, Mexican tile and walls full of old photos./p>},
{date: 1970, link: "https://www.lesanglierrestaurant.com/aboutus/", name: "Le Sanglier", address: "5522 Crebs Ave, Tarzana, CA 91356" Pricey French restaurant in dark, remodeled room with country French decor./p>},
{date: 1971, link: "https://www.yelp.com/biz/granadas-burbank", name: "Alfredo's Granada", address: "1100 W Victory Blvd, Burbank, CA 91506.", comment: "Mexican food. Early '70s decor with a tile-roofed Mexican hacienda disguising the kitchen. Attached bar."},
{date: 1971, link: "https://thegardensoftaxco.com/", name: "Gardens of Taxco", address: "1113 N Harper Ave, West Hollywood, CA 90046.", comment: "Mexican food. Prix fixe menu recited by a waiter. Dark interior with red leather booths."},
{date: 1971, link: "https://www.montecarlodeli.com/about-us.html", name: "Pinocchio Italian Restaurant", address: "3103 W Magnolia, Burbank, CA 91505.", comment: "Casually kitschy Italian-American food, cafeteria-style. Fun puppet-themed ambiance."},
{date: 1971, link: "https://www.signalscv.com/archives/33438/", name: "Way Station Coffee House", address: "24377 Main St, Santa Clarita, CA 91321" Small, old school coffee shop & diner serving breakfast & early lunch; a long formica counter, brown vinyl booths, a drop ceiling and a crowded wall full of vintage license plates create an authentic early '70s vibe./p>},
{date: 1971, link: "https://aht.seriouseats.com/archives/2005/06/almost-famous-h.html", name: "Howard's Famous Bacon & Avocado Burgers", address: "11127 Venice, L.A., CA 90034", comment: "Small, old school, sit-down fast food joint known for their burgers."},
{date: 1971, link: "https://www.yelp.com/biz/benihana-beverly-hills", name: "Benihana", address: "38 N La Cienega Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90211" Japanese hibachi chain in an early '70s Pagoda-style building in which a chef theatrically prepares food tableside. This was one of the first 6 restaurants in a chain of now over 100.", comment: ""},
{date: 1971, link: "https://www.angelosandvincis.com/history.html", name: "Angelo's and Vinci's", address: "550 N Harbor Blvd, Fullerton, CA 92832" Jam-packed to the rafters with Italian inspired decoration & kitschy decor. Serving Italian food. Remodeled in 1992./p>},
{date: 1972, link: "https://www.ladowntownnews.com/oomasa/article_2725f49e-d316-11e4-9d62-63fbd483e775.html", name: "O0masa ", address: "100 Japanese Village Plaza Mall, Los Angeles, CA 90012.", comment: "One of the earliest sushi bars. The first, Kawafuku, opened in Little Tokyo in 1966 and is long gone."},
{date: 1972, link: "https://suehirocafe.wordpress.com/", name: "Suehiro Cafe", address: "337 E 1st St, Los Angeles, CA 90012" Along with Oomasa, this is one of the oldest operating restaurants in Little Tokyo. It is located in the 1882-built Sperl building. Serving basic Japanese food in a small, diner-like room with booths, tables and an eating counter./p>},
{date: 1972, link: "https://lafritecafe.com/About_Us.html", name: "La Frite ", address: "15013 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403" Small, family owned French bistro with amazing original vintage sign, black leather booths, small round tables, dim lighting & a wooden bar./p>},
{date: 1972, link: "https://www.hobbitrestaurant.com/experience-q10002-Overview.aspx", name: "The Hobbit Restaurant", address: "2932 E Chapman Ave, Orange, CA 92869.", comment: "Unique upscale dining experience in an old home and wine cellar. Prix-fixe, multi-course."},
{date: 1972, link: "https://www.moonshadowsmalibu.com/about", name: "Moonshadows", address: "20356 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265", comment: "Pricey ocean front restaurant. Its exterior remains the same, but its interior was remodeled in 2012."},
{date: 1972, link: "https://blog.anaheimoc.org/blog-post/2013/01/16/restaurant-review-orange-hill-orange", name: "Orange Hill Restaurant", address: "6410 E Chapman Ave, Orange, CA 92869.", comment: "Surf & turf. Elegant restaurant with wood beamed ceilings, white table clothes and sweeping views."},
{date: 1972, link: "https://www.rainbowbarandgrill.com/", name: "Rainbow Bar & Grill", address: "9015 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069.", comment: "Legendary Sunset strip rock hangout that opened in place of Vincente Minelli's Villa Nova."},
{date: 1972, link: "https://www.princeowhales.com/", name: "Prince O' Whalesaddress: "335 Culver Blvd, Playa Del Rey, CA 90293", comment: "Opened in 1955 as the “Bowspirit” and claims to be L.A.'s oldest sports bar. Serves breakfast, lunch & dinner."},
{date: 1972, link: "https://goodneighborrestaurant.com/", name: "Good Neighbor Restaurant", address: "3701 Cahuenga Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604" Homestyle, American breakfast & lunch in a casual, Mom & Pop-type cafe./p>},
{date: 1972, link: "https://www.yelp.com/biz/rusty-pelican-newport-beach", name: "The Rusty Pelican", address: "2735 West Coast Hwy, Newport Beach, CA 92663" The last remaining restaurant of a '70s-early '90s chain started by a Newport life guard in 1967; upscale sea food, waterfront location./p>},
{date: 1972, link: "https://www.carminesla.com/", name: "Carmine's II Caffe", address: "10463 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025" Run by the son of the first Carmine, who owned the Italian eatery once frequented by the Rat Pack. Remodeled interior & new sign./p>},
{date: 1972, link: "https://valentinosantamonica.com/about/history", name: "Valentino", address: "3115 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405" Expensive, award winning, fine dining Italian in a contemporary room./p>},
{date: 1972, link: "https://www.kingcolepizza.com/c.aspx?n=About", name: "King Cole Pizza", address: "612 S Lorena St, Los Angeles, CA 90023" Casual pizza parlor in Boyle Heights with a standard interior and a castle-themed exterior./p>},
{date: 1972, link: "https://www.the-shacks.com/index.html", name: "The Shack", address: "185 Culver Blvd, Playa Del Rey, CA 90293" Serving burgers & bar grub in an old school wooden building one block from the beach, This well-worn bar/restaurant has a laid back vibe, with wood paneling, brick walls and a well-worn patio. The first opened of 6 other locations in Hawaii, Colorado & Santa Monica./p>},
{date: 1973, link: "https://www.innoftheseventhray.com/about-us", name: "Inn of the Seventh Ray", address: "128 Old Topanga Canyon Rd, Topanga, CA 90290" Romantic and pricey with a fairy tale, woodland atmosphere, brick paths and terrace, an abundance of outside seating, and a creek running through the property./p>},
{date: 1973, link: "https://famishedla.blogspot.com/2009/03/beginning-bbq-journey-at-rib-ranch-in.html", name: "Rib Ranch BBQ", address: "4923 Topanga Canyon Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91364.", comment: "Originally opened in 1970 in Sepulveda, CA. Rustic, quaint, down-home feel."},
{date: 1973, link: "https://www.rosasmexrestaurant.com/aboutus.html", name: "Rosa's Mexican Restaurant", address: "322 PCH, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254.", comment: "Small, bright and festively painted Mexican Restaurant. Same chef since 1973."},
{date: 1973, link: "https://articles.burbankleader.com/2006-01-18/business/blr-portos18_1_glendale-bakery-family-bakeries-raul-porto", name: "Porto'saddress: "315 N Brand Blvd, Glendale, CA 91203.", comment: "Busy Cuban bakery that began in 1973 in an L.A. storefront. Moved to Glendale in 1978 & to this location in the early '90s."},
{date: 1973, link: "https://www.yelp.com/biz/belly-buster-sandwich-shoppe-alhambra", name: "Belly Buster Sandwich Shoppe ", address: "1142 W Valley Blvd, Alhambra, CA 91803" Submarine sandwiches served out of a take-out window in a 1932-built shack./p>},
{date: 1973, link: "https://www.eggplantation.com/about.html", name: "Egg Plantation", address: "24415 Walnut St, Santa Clarita, CA 91321" Quaint country-styled cafe open for breakfast and early lunch./p>},
{date: 1973, link: "https://www.izzysdeli.com/", name: "Izzy's Deli", address: "1433 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90403" 24-hour diner serving up classic American & Jewish favorites. It's had some remodeling over the years, but still keeps the '70s integrity of its rust-colored leather booths & wood laminate tables./p>},
{date: 1973, link: "https://www.patricksroadhouse.info/about.htm", name: "Patrick's Roadhouse", address: "106 Entrada Dr, Santa Monica, CA 90402" Funky cafe near the ocean with a large, casual menu. Built from a red car depot station that had already been transformed into a hot dog stand & then merged with the next door motel. Filled to the ceilings with antiques./p>},
{date: 1974, link: "https://www.yelp.com/biz/french-quarter-restaurant-west-hollywood", name: "French Quarter Restaurant ", address: "7985 Santa Monica, W Hollywood, CA 90046.", comment: "Quaint and over the top kitschy cafeteria-style cafe, meant to feel like New Orleans."},
{date: 1974, link: "https://www.orangecountyminingco.com/#/our-story/", name: "Orange County Mining Co.", address: "10000 S Crawford Cyn Rd, N. Tustin, CA 92705.", comment: "Upscale '70s rustic vibe with hilltop views and a “saloon”. Steak and seafood."},
{date: 1974, link: "https://www.peppone.com/restaurant.htm", name: "Ristorante Peppone", address: "11628 Barrington Ct, Los Angeles, CA 90049.", comment: "Dimly-lit, mahogany and stained glass. Pricey Italian-American food in Brentwood."},
{date: 1974, link: "https://elfarolitomex.com/about_us_2.html", name: "El Farolito", address: "201 S Bradford Ave, Placentia, CA 92870.", comment: "Popular Mom & Pop Mexican restaurant. Old school '70s decor."},
{date: 1974, link: "https://www.chowderbarge.com/about.html", name: "The Chowder Barge", address: "611 N Henry Ford Ave, Wilmington, CA 90744", comment: "Surf & turf. L.A.'s only floating restaurant. Casual, 1970s laid back fishing dock atmosphere."},
{date: 1974, link: "https://www.yeoldekingshead.com/about-us/", name: "Ye Olde King's Head", address: "116 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401.", comment: "Traditional English pub with '70s style dining area serving classic British food."},
{date: 1974, link: "https://www.yelp.com/biz/georges-drive-in-riverside", name: "George's Drive-in 9910 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA 9", comment: "Classic walk-up hamburger fast food stand with original sign."},
{date: 1975, link: "https://www.elcompadrerestaurant.com/about-us", name: "El Compadre", address: "7408 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90029.", comment: "Classic Mexican food. Dark, with an old world hacienda feeling, leather booths and flaming margaritas."},
{date: 1975, link: "https://www.roscoeschickenandwaffles.com/#!about/c10fk", name: "Roscoe's Chicken & Wafflesaddress: "1514 N Gower St, Los Angeles, CA 90028", comment: "Original location of the iconic restaurant serving chicken & waffles."},
{date: 1975, link: "https://www.clancyscrabbroiler.com/page11/page11.html", name: "Clancy's Crab Boiler", address: "219 N Central Ave, Glendale, CA 91203.", comment: "Family-owned seafood restaurant decorated in 1890s style via 1975, complete with sawdust on the floor."},
{date: 1975, link: "https://carneysrestaurant.com/wordpress/aboutusfancy/", name: "Carney's", address: "8351 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90069.", comment: "Burgers & hot dogs served in an old Pacific Railroad train car on the Sunset strip."},
{date: 1975, link: "https://www.moffettsfamilyrestaurant.com/moffetts-family-restaurant-and-chicken-pie-shoppe-about.htm", name: "Moffet's Chicken Pie Shop", address: "1409 S Baldwin Ave, Arcadia, CA 91007.", comment: "Original mid-'70s country kitsch decor; serving comfort food and specializing in pot pies."},
{date: 1975, link: "https://www.laffair-cafe.com/", name: "L'Affaire Café", address: "11024 Sepulveda Blvd, Mission Hills, CA 91345" Romantic French restaurant with dark leather booths, wooden walls & ceiling and exposed brick. Brick exterior with original '70s sign./p>},
{date: 1975, link: "https://www.pizzacookery.com/about-us/", name: "Original Pizza Cookery", address: "6209 Topanga Canyon, Woodland Hills, CA 91367" Rustic, cozy Italian restaurant with wooden booths and saw dust on the floors. Original 1970s-font sign./p>},
{date: 1975, link: "https://www.yelp.com/biz/caf%C3%A9-tropical-los-angeles-2", name: "Café Tropical", address: "2900 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026" Small, funky corner cafe serving Cuban sandwiches, pastries & café con leche./p>},
{date: 1976, link: "https://www.shibucho.com/", name: "Shibuchoaddress: "3114 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90057.", comment: "Traditional, yet pricey sushi at one of L.A.'s earliest sushi bars, opened several years before the '80s trend."},
{date: 1976, link: "https://www.leosmexicanfood.com/", name: "Leo's Mexican Food ", address: "16006 Inglewood Ave, Lawndale, CA 90260", comment: "Mexican restaurant originally opened in 1948. Moved to newly constructed building in 1976."},
{date: 1976, link: "https://leroystheoriginal.com/about.html", name: "Le Roy's Restaurant", address: "523 W Huntington Dr, Monrovia, CA 91016" Straight out of the mid-'70s, this American diner features brown leather booths, a long laminate wood counter, country inspired light fixtures & an awesome sign out front./p>},
{date: 1976, link: "https://www.lulusrestaurant.com/", name: "Lulu's Cafe", address: "16900 Roscoe Blvd, Van Nuys, CA 91406" Family restaurant serving American food. Oddly shaped building with shingled roof, classic mid-1970's sign and '70s decorative touches throughout./p>},
{date: 1976, link: "https://www.yelp.com/biz/chicos-pizza-parlor-lynwood", name: "Chico's Pizza", address: "12120 Long Beach Blvd, Lynwood, CA 90262" Classic mid-70s rec-room feel with communal seating, video games & pool tables. A great old sign out front and interior walls of paneled wood and faux brick./p>},
{date: 1977, link: "https://www.mounoftunis.la/index.html", name: "Moon of Tunisaddress: "7445 1/2 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90046.", comment: "Authentic Moroccan prix fixe served among exotic decor with belly dancers performing."},
{date: 1977, link: "https://www.yelp.com/biz/pat-and-lorraines-coffee-shop-los-angeles", name: "Pat and Lorraine's ", address: "4720 Eagle Rock Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90041.", comment: "Mid '70s diner serving breakfast & lunch. Opening scene of ", address: "Reservoir Dogs" filmed here."},
{date: 1977, link: "https://www.buchananarmspub.com/", name: "Buchanan Arms Restaurant & Pub", address: "2013 W Burbank, Burbank, CA 91506" Traditional British pub grub in a comfortable room with colonial-revival wooden chairs & red leather booths; Tudor-style exterior & '70s sign./p>},
{date: 1977, link: "https://broginos.com/", name: "Brogino's", address: "2423 Artesia Blvd, Redondo Beach, CA 90278" Cozy, old school Italian-American with red leather booths, walls covered with photos, murals on the ceiling & outside wall and a bar with colonial revival stools./p>},
{date: 1977, link: "https://www.giamelaslamplighter.com/", name: "Giamela's Lamplighter", address: "9110 De Soto Ave, Chatsworth, CA 91311" Late '70s diner-style restaurant with attached lounge. This location merged with Giamela's subs in the early '90s./p>},
{date: 1977, link: "https://maryandrobbs.com/our-story-1.html", name: "Mary & Robbs Westwood Cafe", address: "1453 Westwood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024" Cafe with redwood planked walls, booths and a long eating counter, serving diner fare. The original vintage signs have been replaced./p>},
{date: 1977, link: "https://www.dizzsasis.com/about.html", name: "Dizz's As Is 2794 S Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651. Located in a 1920's house filled with a mish mash '20s to '30s antiques, with a steak & sea food based menu./p>},
{date: 1978, link: "https://oldworld.ws/german-restaurant.html", name: "Old World German Restaurantaddress: "7561 Center Ave, Huntington Beach, 92647", comment: "A kitschy restaurant resembling an old European village serving German & Austrian food."},
{date: 1978, link: "https://www.laparrillarestaurants.com/chome.html", name: "La Parilla", address: "2126 East Cesar E Chavez Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90033.", comment: "Mexican food. They opened a second location on Wilshire Blvd in downtown L.A."},
{date: 1978, link: "https://www.94thvannuys.com/home", name: "94th Aero Squadronaddress: "16320 Raymer St, Van Nuys, CA 91406", comment: "Built next to the runaway at Van Nuys airport & full of aviation memorabilia. Steakhouse/American menu."},
{date: 1979, link: "https://www.yelp.com/biz/hearts-coffee-shop-van-nuys-2", name: "Heart's Coffee Shopaddress: "16918 Saticoy St, Van Nuys, CA 91406.", comment: "Classic 1970s family owned diner with no remodeling. Great heart sign out front."},
{date: 1979, link: "https://www.yelp.com/biz/enterprise-fish-santa-monica-3", name: "Enterprise Fish Co. 1", address: "74 Kinney St, Santa Monica, CA 90405.", comment: "Seafood. Second location of a 1977 Santa Barbara restaurant."},
{date: 1979, link: "https://www.palermoristoranteitaliano.com/", name: "Palermo", address: "1858 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027.", comment: "Italian-American food. Originally opened in 1976 on Hillhurst Ave. Burgundy leather booths, old school feel."},
{date: 1979, link: "https://www.guidosla.com/about/index.html", name: "Guido's Restaurant", address: "11980 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025" Italian food with vintage feel; red leather booths, exposed brick, hand-carved wood, fireplace, and great exterior neon signs./p>},
{date: 1979, link: "https://www.countrydelirestaurant.com/our-story/p201222", name: "Country Deli Restaurant", address: "9901 Topanga Canyon Blvd, Chatsworth, CA 91311" Bright & basic, no frills diner serving simple comfort food favorites./p>},
{date: 1979, link: "https://www.laweekly.com/restaurants/daglas-drive-in-hamburger-stand-by-me-2166788", name: "Daglas Drive-in", address: "20036 Vanowen St, Canoga Park, CA 91306" Take-out window sandwich & burger stand with attached diner area. Occupies a cool '60s kitsch building with festive, carnival-like decorative adornments./p>},
{date: 1980, link: "https://casablancarestaurant.net/History.html", name: "Casablanca", address: "220 Lincoln Blvd, Venice, CA 90291.", comment: "Mexican restaurant with a decorating theme based on the movie “Casablanca”."},
{date: 1981, link: "https://gladstones.com/the-restaurant/", name: "Gladstone's", address: "17300 Pacific Coast Hwy, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272.", comment: "Ocean view sea food restaurant. Originally opened in Santa Monica Canyon in 1972."},
{date: 1982, link: "https://www.corriganssteakhouse.com/about.html", name: "Corrigan's Steakhouse", address: "556 E Thousand Oaks, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360.", comment: "Eclectic old west-themed steakhouse. Owner's father created 1950s Western theme park “Corriganville”."},
{date: 1982, link: "https://www.donantoniosla.com/history", name: "Don Antonio's", address: "11755 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064" Classic Mex", comment: "Dark and cozy, red leather booths and a “cave room” complete with stalactites."},
{date: 1983, link: "https://www.geoffreysmalibu.com/about.html", name: "Geoffrey's", address: "27400 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265", comment: "Designed by Richard Neutra in 1948 as Holiday House. In 1983 it became Geoffrey's, pricey surf & turf."},
{date: 1984, link: "https://www.yelp.com/biz/paolis-pizzeria-and-piano-bar-woodland-hills", name: "Paoli's", address: "21020 Ventura Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA 91364.", comment: "East coast Italian feel. Small piano bar with a vintage feel and a separate bar area."},
{date: 1985, link: "https://www.saddlepeaklodge.com/", name: "Saddle Peak Lodge", address: "419 Cold Canyon Rd, Calabasas, CA 91302" Although the building has a 100+ year history, Saddle Peak Lodge itself opened in 1985. with a complete renovation to give it a rustic atmosphere./p>},
{date: 1989, link: "https://clearmansrestaurants.com/north-woods-la-mirada/", name: "Clearman's Northwoods Inn", address: "14305 Firestone Blvd, La Mirada, CA 90638.", comment: "Technically not vintage, it is a great kitschy replica of its San Gabriel & Covina cousins."},
{date: 1991, link: "https://theprincela.com/", name: "The Prince", address: "3198 W 7th St, Los Angeles, CA 90005" Although The Prince is not technically vintage, its location is. Originally opened in 1927 as an outside garden cafe, it became the elegantly French ", address: "Windsor" in 1949. Dimly lit, with red booths, wood & a horseshoe-shaped bar it now serves Korean./p>},