If you’re mourning the — probably — impending closure of Cole’s downtown or one of the other handful of classic Los Angeles eateries we’ve lost in the past few years, you might find camaraderie in a local social club.

For about a year now, Jake Hook has been hosting monthly meetings of the Diner Preservation Society . "Diner" is a loose term for the group.

At classic joints like Philippe’s and the recently closed Papa Cristo’s , attendees talk about their favorite eateries and what they can do to save the ones we’re at risk of losing.

“Diners are the classic American third space. They are where communities happen. And you can see that by how worked up people get when diners close,” Hook said.

Take the recent closure of the Pantry downtown. Now it looks as if it will be re

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