Diners in Los Angeles have said farewell to several dining spots this month. The list includes a popular vegan spot, a kombucha tasting room, and more. These closures leave behind a gap in the city’s dining experience.
Los Angeles Dining Spots That Closed This Month
Four Los Angeles dining spots have closed this month, including businesses that had served their communities for decades. Here’s a look at the August closures.
Marmalade Cafe
Marmalade Cafe closed its Calabasas location after 28 years of service. The brand is known for serving California-inspired food. Despite the closure, it will continue its service in its Westlake Village, Malibu, Sherman Oaks, and El Segundo locations.
In its farewell post, the restaurant’s team thanked the community for the years together. The post read, “We are deeply grateful for the friendships, memories, and unwavering support you’ve shared with us over the years.”
The Calabasas location was known for its comfort food and lively weekend brunches. Its menu offered smoked salmon scrambles, crab cake benedicts, savory pastas, pork chops, and more. Here’s more information on the restaurant’s closure.
Closing Date: August 2
JuneShine
JuneShine closed its Santa Monica and Scripps Ranch tasting rooms but will continue its retail operations. The company is known for its organic alcoholic kombucha and canned cocktails.
In its farewell post, the company thanked the community for its support and wrote, “Rest assured, JuneShine isn’t going anywhere. You will still find us on shelves, at your favorite watering holes, and out in the real world.”
JuneShine is popular for its products made with gluten-free ingredients and without artificial sweeteners, syrups, or preservatives. The tasting rooms offered a rotating menu of around 16 hard kombucha flavors and canned cocktails. Read more about the closure.
Closing Date: August 28
The Vegan Joint
The Vegan Joint closed its three of its Los Angeles-area locations this month after two decades in the business.
The owner, Rattana Hnoi, explained the situation through a Facebook post. The rising costs, a lease situation, and ongoing debt led to this decision. She was originally going to close one location but finally decided to close all three locations.
The Vegan Joint was popular for its Thai-inspired, plant-based comfort food. The menu included vegan pad Thai, plant-based curries, Kra Pow Burgers, and more.
Closing Date: August 31
The Belmont
The Belmont announced its closure after 26 years in Los Angeles. The restaurant and bar was known for its American and New American menu and late-night atmosphere. The owner did not share the reason behind the decision but thanked the community for the years together.
Its closure message read, “Dear Family. After 26 years in business, The Belmont will be closing its doors at the end of the month. But not without a last hurrah…” Following the news, the restaurant held several events and updated its operating hours before leaving the neighborhood.
Its menu offered ahi poke salad, ahi tuna tacos, chicken wings, and other pub classics. Further information on The Belmont’s closure is available.
Together, the closures mark several changes for Los Angeles’ dining and nightlife scene this August.
