Altadena Restaurants Hope World Series Boosts Business After Wildfires

Impact of Wildfires on Altadena Businesses

• 💔 Altadena businesses, particularly restaurants on Lake Avenue, are still recovering from the January 2025 wildfires.
• 📉 Despite Lake Avenue being reopened, many restaurants are experiencing a significant lack of customer foot traffic.

El Patron's Resilience and Dodgers Fandom

• 🌟 Maggie Cortez, owner of El Patron restaurant for 15 years, is seeking recovery after surviving the pandemic and the recent wildfires.
• ⚾ El Patron was a popular spot for watching Dodgers games, and Cortez welcomes fans to return to enjoy the game with food and drinks.

Pinocchio's Italian Restaurant's Hope

• ⏳ Pinocchio's Italian restaurant, a local establishment for over 30 years, is surviving but experiencing slower business.
• 📺 They are hoping the excitement of the World Series will draw customers back to their restaurant, which features a 150-inch big screen TV for games.

Community Support and Broader Impact

• 🙏 Both restaurant owners express deep appreciation for any support from the community, whether from local residents or those from farther away.
• ⚾ The World Series is seen as a positive event that can provide a much-needed boost, not just for these restaurants but for fire-affected communities across the area.