Chinatown - Los Angeles

Philippe’s The Original – Chinatown

Written By
Jonathan Gillett
Jonathan Gillett - February 8, 2013

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One evening seated bar-side at Cole’s P.E. Buffet, I overheard the bartender mention Philippe’s to a customer. The barman was explaining that according to hallowed tradition, there are two places in Downtown Los Angeles (Philippe’s and Cole’s) that lay claim to being the inventor of the French Dip sandwich. Continue Reading →