But I was encouraged to detect a clear upswing in morale amongst a swag of bar and restaurant operators ... works by the likes of Dick Frizzell, Seraphine Pick, Liz Maw and BMD.

The co-owner of a critically acclaimed French bistro in Los Angeles got his restaurant into hot water on social media after praising billionaire Elon Musk's electric car company, Tesla.

Two years ago, the Tesla leader and DOGE chief began to build a diner and drive-in theater in Los Angeles. Then he became a political lightning rod. Tesla is building a diner in Los Angeles that ...