Restaurants open and close every day. Trends come and go, chefs move around, tastes change. Despite the poor success rate of restaurants in Los Angeles, there are a good number that have lasted past their early buzz, through their prime and, despite recessions and depressions, are still going strong. Below, a list of the city's oldest, still-thriving restaurants. Did we exclude your favorite? Tell us about it in the comments.
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LA's Oldest, Still-Thriving Restaurants, Cafes and Pubs
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Philippe The Original
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Cole's
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The Polo Lounge at The Beverly Hills Hotel
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Musso & Frank
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Pacific Dining Car
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Tam O'Shanter
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Formosa Cafe
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Taix French Country Cuisine
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El Cholo
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The Galley
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Tom Bergin's Tavern
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Lawry's the Prime Rib
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Pink's Hot Dogs
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The Apple Pan
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Langer's
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Dan Tana's
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Chaya Brasserie
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