L.A. Bars Hope to Bounce Back from the Pandemic with a Little Help from Their Old Regulars

After more than a year of closures, attempted reopenings, and quickly changing regulations, L.A.’s beloved watering holes are finding their footing
Liz Ohanesian • Los Angeles Magazine • June 2, 2021
Nearly 14 months after the COVID-19 pandemic pressed pause on Los Angeles nightlife, Club TeeGee reopened its doors. “It’s been a warm welcome back from the neighborhood,” general manager Nico Ortega says of the popular Atwater Village bar’s...
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