Duke’s restaurant in Malibu survives fire but is now a muddy mess

Duke’s, the iconic seaside restaurant in Malibu, survived January’s Palisades fire but was hit by mudslides after heavy rain, delaying its reopening for months and adding to the economic struggles of its 130 employees. The restaurant, named after Hawaiian surfing legend Duke Kahanamoku, has been a popular spot for tourists and locals for decades. Kathy Kohner Zuckerman, who inspired the film “Gidget,” still works at Duke’s as an “Ambassador of Aloha,” according to the restaurant’s website.

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