Hollywood Gives a Final Goodbye to the Iconic Cowboy Hat Sign Arby’s

Arby’s Hollywood, the iconic location sporting a massive neon cowboy hat sign on Sunset Boulevard between Tamarind and Bronson, has closed permanently. The company removed the location from its website, and a Reddit user spotted a marquee sign stating: “Farewell Hollywood TY for 55 great years.”

Arby’s, founded in 1964, is operated under the Atlanta-based Inspire Brands umbrella. The chain frequently touted its popular slow-roasted roast beef sandwich to counter the dominant burger culture. Arby’s has more than 3,500 restaurants in nine countries. Arby’s isn’t the first major fast food brand to close locations in Southern California; Rubio’s shuttered 48 locations in California earlier this month. Eater reached out to Arby’s but has not heard back.

New grocery options in South LA’s Hyde Park

After operating a produce and dry goods pop-up since 2016, founder Olympia Auset will open her full grocery store Suprmarkt in Hyde Park on Slauson near West Boulevard on June 23. In 2021, Ralphs closed on West Slauson and Crenshaw Boulevard, negatively impacting the surrounding Hyde Park community.

More animal rights protests and Sage Bistro

Animal rights activists planned a protest at Sage Regenerative Kitchen & Brewery in Echo Park. Co-owner Mollie Engelhart tells Eater that protestors have been showing up all week, but on Sunday, June 16, they caused all customers to leave the restaurant. In late May, the restaurant shifted its menu from plant-based to serving regenerative meat and dairy.

Is the fast food industry lying about losing jobs?

Los Angeles Times business columnist Michael Hiltzick is highly skeptical of the numbers provided by fast food corporations claiming to lay off large numbers of employees and raise prices in California. These companies blame California’s minimum wage, which increased from $16 to $20 on April 1, but Hiltzick is calling foul.

A plant-based Southern dinner with Alta Adams at Crossroads

On July 17, chefs Tal Ronnen with Alta’s Keith Corbin and Daniel Patterson are teaming up for a vegan dinner at Crossroads Kitchen on Melrose. The meal is four courses for $75, in which diners can try Southern dishes without animal products, including a twist on deviled eggs, collard greens, and more. Reservations just opened up today, so head to the Crossroads site to book a table.

Alta Adams and Crossroads Kitchen