Since 1929, the Original Pantry has been serving meals, 24/7, at 9th & Figueroa in downtown LA. Now it's closed down due to a labor dispute.
I remember going to the Pantry in the 60's and seeing pictures of waiters that had been there since forever. You sat at communal tables and munched on celery sticks that were in ice filled stainless steel pails on those tables. It was a dining experience like no other.
Now it's just another bit of LA that won't be here no more. RIP.