People have been wondering what was going on with beloved institution Izzy’s Deli, at 1433 Wilshire Blvd. in Santa Monica. A while ago, plywood covered the entire front, they appeared to be closed, and there was no explanation. (At the time, it wasn’t unusual for businesses in the area to be boarded up.) Some were concerned that the 24-hour eatery was permanently gone. Well, you can all breathe a collective sigh of relief. Recently a large banner went up informing us that they are in the midst of a “mandatory earthquake retrofit”. So, starting in February when they plan on reopening, not only will you be able to get their classic egg salad again, you’ll be safer as well.
Toddrickallen 
Hi. It is now May 11, 2021, and Izzy’s is still boarded up and dark. Can you please re-investigate this matter and let us know what’s up? The message on the restaurant’s phone answering also dates back to December. Thank you.
Izzy kicked the bucket!!
Thanks Mark, do you have any evidence? People are asking me all the time and I can’t get any confirmation. There’s a lot of wild speculation out there, but I need some hard facts… Let me know at contact@toddrickallen.com
-TRA
The owner of Izzy’s in Cincinnati died: https://www.fox19.com/story/14465621/3rd-generation-owner-of-izzys-passes-away/
Still closed.8/29/21
https://labusinessjournal.com/news/2019/sep/27/izzy-freeman-80/