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Local businesses

Local businesses on Knect: 72 businesses and 2 open now. Including 1 Love IE, Ackee Bamboo Jamaican Cuisine and Alta Adams.

1. 1 Love IEStreetwear · RiversideInland Empire pride on 1LoveIE x New Era fitted caps and snapbacks, plus Riverside and Redlands tees, from Riverside and Redlands stores.
2. Ackee Bamboo Jamaican CuisineRestaurant · Los AngelesJerk chicken, oxtails, curry goat and ackee and saltfish from a family-owned Jamaican kitchen on Robertson Blvd since 2004.
3. Alta AdamsRestaurant · Los AngelesChef Keith Corbin's West Adams restaurant, cooking seasonal California food over live fire with West African and Southern roots.
4. Beam Me Up Barbering - Jason ScottBarber · GardenaLicensed barber Jason Scott cuts clean fades, tapers, line-ups and beard work by appointment at Landreaux's Barber Lounge in Gardena.
5. Beignet SpotCoffee shop · RiversideBeignets fried to order in downtown Riverside, with Banana Foster and Berry Berry toppings, chicory coffee and shakes.
6. Big Daddy's BBQRestaurant · San JacintoLow and slow homemade BBQ in San Jacinto: pork ribs, rib tips, Dirty Red Hot Links, brisket and golden fried catfish.
7. Big Man Big DogzRestaurant · ComptonCompton hot dog spot loading beef or turkey dogs with chili, cheese and pastrami, plus Big Payback Friez and pastrami tacos.
8. Bludso's BBQ (La Brea)Restaurant · Los AngelesKevin Bludso's Texas-style barbecue on La Brea: brisket, pork ribs and Texas Red Hots smoked up to 16 hours, plus soul sides.
9. Brother's Keeper BBQRestaurant · Long BeachCentral Texas-style brisket, spareribs and pork belly burnt ends smoked over post oak and hickory on East 4th in Long Beach.
10. Calhoun Family Texas BarbequeRestaurant · MurrietaPit-smoked Texas brisket, ribs and hot links in historic downtown Murrieta, plus a Sweet Potato Pie that sells out fast.
11. Consistent Cutz Barber ShopBarber · Long BeachEast Long Beach barbershop on Termino Ave for cuts, razor line-ups and shaves, wave cuts, kids cuts and hair-unit repair.
12. CoquettekoutureClothing · InglewoodInglewood boutique making handmade Ankara and Kente fashion for women, men and kids, plus waist beads, headwraps and fabric.
13. Darrow's New Orleans GrillRestaurant · CarsonNew Orleans po' boys, File' gumbo, jambalaya and cornmeal-fried catfish from a family-run kitchen in Carson.
14. Divine Light ProductsBeauty · FontanaFontana lash studio with its own Divine Light strip lash sets from $10, plus I Tip, K Tip, weft and tape-in extension installs.
15. Dulan's on CrenshawRestaurant · Los AngelesCrenshaw soul food cooked from scratch since 1992: fried and smothered chicken, candied yams, collards and sweet cornbread muffins.
16. Earle's on CrenshawRestaurant · Los AngelesCrenshaw Square hot dogs and burgers from the Earle brothers: beef, turkey and vegan dogs, salmon burgers, chili fries and Playas Punch.
17. Extraordinary Banana Pudding (EBP) Long BeachFood and drink · Long BeachBanana pudding from a great-grandmother's recipe on Long Beach Blvd, in 20-plus flavors from Banana Cheesecake to Red Velvet Banana.
18. Fake SmilesStreetwear · ComptonStreetwear for anyone done faking it.
19. Famous PUDNFood and drink · TemeculaKettle-cooked, gluten-free banana pudding from a father-and-son shop on 3rd Street in Temecula, made from scratch since 1999.
20. FyrebirdRestaurant · GardenaWings, tenders, sliders and Flava Fries in Gardena, tossed in house Flavas from Lemon Pepper to the very hot Cali Heat.
21. Gentle GrillRestaurant · TemeculaTemecula Valley's first fully vegan restaurant, with housemade seitan gyros, Reubens and brisket, loaded fries and bowls on Margarita Road.
22. Georgia's Restaurant (Long Beach Exchange)Restaurant · Long BeachCreole-inspired soul food at the Long Beach Exchange: fried chicken, catfish, po' boys, gumbo, jambalaya and brunch.
23. Glow + Flow Beauty SupplyShop · InglewoodInglewood beauty supply from Diann and Riann Valentine, stocking clean hair, skin and beauty products from local brands.
24. Hard In The Paint BarbershopBarber · Long BeachAppointment-only North Long Beach barbershop for clean cuts, tapers, line-ups, beard work and hot towel razor shaves.
25. Harold & Belle'sRestaurant · Los AngelesFamily-run New Orleans Creole on West Jefferson since 1969, with filé gumbo, charbroiled oysters, po'boys and weekend brunch.
26. Hawkins House of BurgersRestaurant · Los AngelesNever-frozen Angus burgers in Watts, from the Whipper Burger to the Leaning Tower of Watts, plus wings, platters and breakfast.
27. Hotlanta Wings and ThingsRestaurant · Riverside · Open nowWings in 15 flavors from Mild to Suicide, fried catfish and snapper, rib combos and breakfast plates on Pierce Street in Riverside.
28. Hungry Joe's Jamaican RestaurantRestaurant · InglewoodFamily-owned Jamaican counter in Inglewood since 2000, known for oxtail, jerk chicken, curry goat and ackee and saltfish.
29. Island Breeze Jamaican CuisineRestaurant · ColtonColton's Jamaican kitchen since 2007: oxtail in rich gravy, jerk and curry chicken, curried goat and ackee and saltfish.
30. J'Bez Barbershop (UCR)Barber · RiversideBarbershop near UC Riverside for clean fades, beard trims, perms and color, with haircuts from $40 and walk-ins welcome.
31. Jamz CreameryFood and drink · InglewoodHand-scooped ice cream in 34 flavors on Manchester Blvd in Inglewood, plus The Jazz, a cake ice cream sandwich baked in-house.
32. Jay Bee's Bar-B-QRestaurant · GardenaGardena barbecue on South Avalon: beef and pork ribs, links, brisket and pork shoulder, with greens, mac and sweet potato pie.
33. Katana's EssenceShop · San BernardinoHandmade soap bars, skin polishes and shea butter Skin Satin from a San Bernardino self-care shop, plus bath tools and planners.
34. Kevan Hall DesignsShop · Los AngelesCouture evening gowns, power suits and mother-of-the-bride looks from designer Kevan Hall's Beverly Boulevard atelier.
35. Ladie KakesBakery · Long BeachWhoopie pies filled with marshmallow buttercream, fudgy brownies and buttery cookies from Long Beach baker Ashley Arnold.
36. Lash Brow And BeyondBeauty · Long BeachBixby Knolls lash and brow studio: classic, hybrid and volume lash sets, fills, keratin lash lifts and brow lamination by appointment.
37. Louisiana Fried Chicken & SeafoodRestaurant · FontanaFontana fried chicken and seafood with Louisiana seasoning: catfish or red snapper, shrimp, oysters, gumbo, po' boys and oxtails.
38. Malik Books (Baldwin Hills Crenshaw)Books · Los AngelesBlack-owned Los Angeles bookstore since 1990 for African American books, children's books of color, calendars and gifts.
39. Meals by GenetRestaurant · Los AngelesKitfo, doro wot and vegan vegetable combinations from Chef Genet Agonafer, a Little Ethiopia mainstay on Fairfax since 2000.
40. Mike Henry's Barbecue Co.Restaurant · Rancho CucamongaTexas-style brisket, spare ribs and pulled pork slow-smoked in Rancho Cucamonga, with loaded fries, sandwiches and combo plates.
41. NailD By NishaNail salon · Los AngelesGel-X sets, freestyle nail art with charms and bling, press-ons and sugar pedicures from Nisha's studio on W Manchester Ave in South LA.
42. Not Your Mama's KitchenRestaurant · OntarioFamily-owned soul food in Ontario: crispy catfish plates, turkey chops, chicken and waffles, and oxtails on weekends.
43. Panama International RestaurantRestaurant · Long BeachPanamanian and Caribbean cooking on Pine Ave in downtown Long Beach: ceviche, whole snapper, jerk macaroni and sancocho.
44. Pinky Rose BoutiqueClothing · Los AngelesFamily-run Mid-City boutique on Pico making its own Nadda jumpsuits, Marilyn rompers and free-size maxis for women of every shape.
45. Pizza ParlorRestaurant · Long BeachNaturally leavened sourdough pizza in East Long Beach, from the OG Margherita to the birria-topped LA Taco, plus pizza-dough sammies.
46. Pop'N FlavorsFood and drink · Long BeachLong Beach gourmet popcorn shop with 250+ flavors, from Hot Cheddar to Butter Salted Caramel, made by hand in small batches.
47. Pucker Up Lemonade Co.Food and drink · ComptonCompton lemonade shop pouring 100+ flavors of lemonade, iced tea and infused water, plus a Lifetime Cup with $3 refills.
48. R & R Soul Food RestaurantRestaurant · CarsonFried chicken, oxtails, smothered pork chops and full breakfasts from a Carson soul food kitchen open 8 AM to 8 PM daily.