Taix Facing Demolition
Taix, the 99‑year Echo Park French restaurant and creative hub, is reportedly slated for demolition — patrons have been removing art and fixtures in a last‑ditch farewell as the building prepares to come down (reported demolition and fans salvaging items) (latimes.com). The closure marks a tangible cultural loss for L.A.’s dining and arts community just as the city’s restaurant scene is being reshaped by new Michelin additions and spring openings ( ).
Taix will end regular service on March 29, 2026 at 1911 W. Sunset Boulevard in Echo Park, according to reporting on the closure and final weeks of service. (magzter.com)) The site was sold to Holland Partner Group in 2019 for roughly $12 million, and the developer’s plans filed publicly call for a six‑story mixed‑use project with roughly 166–170 apartments and large ground‑floor retail space. (therealdeal.com)) City entitlements have already been granted for the “Taix Square” redevelopment: the project won approval from the City Planning Commission and subsequent City Council actions cleared appeals in 2022, allowing the redevelopment to move forward. (la.urbanize.city)) Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety records show a plan‑check/demo entry for 1911 W. Sunset Blvd under job B23LA09274 that describes demolition of an existing single‑story restaurant of about 15,167 square feet. (ladbsservices2.lacity.org)) An online liquidation auction run by R.L. Spear has listed roughly 268–271 lots of Taix furnishings, art and kitchen equipment with sale dates running from March 4 through April 2, 2026. (spear.prod2.maxanet.auction)) The Taix family and developers have said they envision a smaller reincarnation of Taix included in the new building, with public reporting placing a potential reopening target as early as 2029–2030. (hoodline.com)) Preservation advocates note the Cultural Heritage Commission recommended broader protections but the City Council narrowed any landmark designation to only a few elements — two exterior signs and an interior bar top — leaving most of the structure without legal monument protection. (laconservancy.org))
