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ECHO PARK, LOS ANGELES () — An Echo Park classic is nearing its final chapter.
At the end of March, Taix French Restaurant is closing its doors.
“When you live in Echo Park, you can’t not know about Taix,” said Andrew Garston, a longtime Echo Park resident and frequent customer at Taix. “I mean, it’s the established great dining destination in the neighborhood.”
Known for its authentic French cuisine, Taix was founded in Los Angeles in 1927, becoming the city’s oldest French restaurant.
The historic building is making way for construction on a new multi-use development. The owners said they sold the property out of financial necessity but are hopeful Taix will reopen within the new structure in about three to four years.
“There’s also hope and we’re looking forward to trying to establish ourselves again when this building is completed as the keystone retail at this exact location,” said owner Michael Taix.
From famous faces to familiar ones, Taix became a gathering place for generations.
The co-owners said it’s those everyday customers and shared moments they’ll miss the most.
“The amount of stories that I’ve received, really heartfelt stories from people telling me about how they met here and their first Valentine’s Day, or whatever it is, it’s been just so heartfelt and touching,” said co-owner Karri Taix.
“The wait staff, the bar, I mean, even right down to the valets. It’s family and we’re going to be sad,” said Helen McDonagh, another longtime Echo Park resident.
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