Monica May

co-owner, Nickel Diner

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The Nickel Diner opened in 2008 in its “Skid Row adjacent” Downtown LA digs. After a pandemic and inflation, it’s shutting down this weekend.

Nickel Diner closes. Is there an alternate way to feed food-insecure Angelenos?

The Nickel Diner opened in 2008 in its “Skid Row adjacent” Downtown LA digs. After a pandemic and inflation, it’s shutting down this weekend.

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