Leo Pustilnikov

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Original Pantry Cafe set to reopen with new menu and nonprofit mission

Owns the Pantry building; selected Hope the Mission as operator

The Original Pantry Cafe, a downtown Los Angeles diner that served customers for a century, is set to reopen Nov. 19 under new ownership. The new operator, Hope the Mission, will use all profits to fund homeless services.

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