There’s a memorable restaurant in Southern California that wasn’t always a destination eatery. Long before it served up scrumptious plates of comfort food like meatloaf, towering hamburgers, and lip-smacking-good pecan pie, it was a fire station from the early 1900s that served the city of Los Angeles.
Engine Co. No. 28, located in the heart of downtown Los Angeles at 644 S Figueroa Street, looks a bit different today than it did over 100 years ago when it was originally a fire station.
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Back in the early 1900s, this is what Engine Co. No. 28 looked like when it served as a fire station for the people of Los Angeles.
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This building was one of the “first reinforced concrete fire stations in the city.” The building is such an important landmark in Los Angeles that it was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.
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It wasn’t until the late 1980s that this city landmark was turned into a restaurant.
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Fast forward to present day and step back in time while you feast on some pretty tasty eats and drinks.
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But first, look closely and you’ll see the firefighter hats hanging on the wall as an ode to the special history of this unique restaurant.
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But now back to the food. What kind of eats and drinks will you find at Engine Co. No. 28? Well, how about homestyle meatloaf and mashed potatoes, the ultimate comfort food?
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Or maybe you’re in the mood for a burger that will blow your mind…
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The Heart Attack Burger is big, it’s juicy, and it’s more meal than you can handle. So I dare you to try it.
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If you’re counting calories, you might want something on the healthier side that still tastes like it has a zillion calories. Go ahead and try this Ahi Tuna salad as it will definitely do the trick.
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No matter what you order for your entree, you must save room for dessert. The pecan pie receives high praise for being one of the tastiest pecan pies ever, so you might want to order a slice.
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After dining at Engine Co. No. 28, take a ride in the restaurant’s shuttle to catch a game or a show so you don’t have to deal with parking. What a nice little perk!
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Doesn’t this look like a memorable dining experience? A building full of history and a menu filled with delicious and comforting eats.
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Have you ever been to Engine Co. No. 28? It looks like a fun destination that’s filled with tons of history. For more historic SoCal eateries, you should take a look at these 10 iconic delis in Southern California that serve some of the best pastrami sandwiches you’ve ever tasted.
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