§ LOS ANGELES
Businesses in Los Angeles
Local businesses in Los Angeles on Knect: 17 businesses and 11 open now. Including Ackee Bamboo Jamaican Cuisine, Alta Adams and Bludso's BBQ (La Brea).
- Ackee Bamboo Jamaican CuisineJerk chicken, oxtails, curry goat and ackee and saltfish from a family-owned Jamaican kitchen on Robertson Blvd since 2004.
- Alta AdamsChef Keith Corbin's West Adams restaurant, cooking seasonal California food over live fire with West African and Southern roots.
- Bludso's BBQ (La Brea)Kevin Bludso's Texas-style barbecue on La Brea: brisket, pork ribs and Texas Red Hots smoked up to 16 hours, plus soul sides.
- Dulan's on CrenshawCrenshaw soul food cooked from scratch since 1992: fried and smothered chicken, candied yams, collards and sweet cornbread muffins.
- Earle's on CrenshawCrenshaw Square hot dogs and burgers from the Earle brothers: beef, turkey and vegan dogs, salmon burgers, chili fries and Playas Punch.
- Harold & Belle'sFamily-run New Orleans Creole on West Jefferson since 1969, with filé gumbo, charbroiled oysters, po'boys and weekend brunch.
- Hawkins House of BurgersNever-frozen Angus burgers in Watts, from the Whipper Burger to the Leaning Tower of Watts, plus wings, platters and breakfast.
- Kevan Hall DesignsCouture evening gowns, power suits and mother-of-the-bride looks from designer Kevan Hall's Beverly Boulevard atelier.
- Malik Books (Baldwin Hills Crenshaw)Black-owned Los Angeles bookstore since 1990 for African American books, children's books of color, calendars and gifts.
- Meals by GenetKitfo, doro wot and vegan vegetable combinations from Chef Genet Agonafer, a Little Ethiopia mainstay on Fairfax since 2000.
- NailD By NishaGel-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.
- Pinky Rose BoutiqueFamily-run Mid-City boutique on Pico making its own Nadda jumpsuits, Marilyn rompers and free-size maxis for women of every shape.
- SaintsWest LA barbershop, boutique and gallery in one: tailored cuts and hot towel shaves, plus vintage tees, art and grooming goods.
- Salon DabaNatural hair salon on La Brea for knotless braids, twists, cornrows and loc care, with scalp treatments at its Remedy Bar.
- Simply WholesomeVegetarian, vegan and Caribbean plates, smoothies and Jamaican patties, plus a health food store, on West Slauson since 1984.
- The District by GSRibeye on a 450° steak stone, Dizzle cocktails and weekend champagne breakfast at a Black-owned lounge on Crenshaw Blvd.
- Watts Coffee HouseSoul food breakfast on 103rd Street in Watts: chicken and waffles, salmon croquettes, buttermilk biscuits, shrimp grits and po' boys.