Specialized Groceries Guide Los Angeles
Erewhon
Los Angeles’ leading natural food market boasts its selection of natural, organic and macrobiotic staples as well as vitamins, herbs and homeopathic remedies. The store also offers great deal of resource and information about food and health.
7660-B Beverly Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323)937-0777
http://www.erewhonmarket.com/
The Continental Shop
For Brits in need of British culture fix, the Continental Shop in Santa Monica stocks more than 3,000 British groceries, over 7,000 British videos and DVDs, British newspapers and magazines, teas and special gifts. They also have a hand in the travel business and offer discount flights to old Blighty.
1619 Wilshire Boulevard
Santa Monica, CA 90403
(310) 453-8655
http://thecontinentalshop.com/
The Tudor House
Restaurant and tea room that’s just as popular with the locals as expats and tourists. Grocery items included chocolate, jams, beans, biscuits, and special gifts. Fresh daily baked items such as sausage rolls, meat and vegetarian pies, scones, and traditional Christmas cakes and tarts. Catering and online store available.
1403 2nd Street
Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 451-4107
http://www.thetudorhouse.com/
Ye Olde Kings Head
This institution has kept British, South Africans, Australians, and New Zealanders fully stocked on pints of beer, traditional British food, and British and Common Wealth grocery items since 1974. British pub food includes traditional favorites like sausage rolls but the rest of the menu is influenced by California fusion with dishes such as British Quesadilla, plus American dishes like Buffalo Chicken Strips. The gift shop stocks cheeses, teas, and condiments.
116 Santa Monica Boulevard
Santa Monica, CA 90401
(310) 451-1402
http://www.yeoldekingshead.com/
Irish Imports
This store has two branches, one in Hollywood and the other in San Diego. The Hollywood shop sells traditional Irish clothing and gifts but it is their selection of British chocolate, cakes, biscuits, jams, and tins that is impressive.
742 North Vine Street
Hollywood, CA 90038
(323) 467-6714
http://www.irish)mportshop.com/
Maison Richard Cafe
French restaurant and bakery established in 1977 and is one of the best places in the city to enjoy a coffee and a French pastry. They have moved to a new, bigger location to accommodate more of their hardcore fans.
707 N. Stanley Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 655-7777
http://www.maisonrichard.com
Cube Market Place
Italian food court and café. Grocery items include, Italian seafood, sweets, soups, condiments, oils, pasta, grains, and imported pizza.
615 N. La Brea Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90036
323-939-1148
http://www.cubemarketplace.com
Mitsuwa Market Place
Japanese supermarket with wide variety of Japanese food and products. The market place has a nice sized food court with more than 20 vendors offering authentic and modern Japanese cuisine.
21515 Western Ave.
Torrance,CA 90501
(310) 782-0335
Visit their website for other locations.
http://www.mitsuwa.com/
Galleria Market
In the heart of Koreatown (K-town), Galleria market inside of the shopping mall is one of the Korean supermarkets you can count on if you are in the mood for some Korean treats. Fresh Korean food is readily available at their food court as well.
3250 W Olympic Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90006
(323) 733-3800
http://www.koreatowngalleria.com/
Los Angeles is a fusion of ethnic cuisines unparalleled in the western world. It’s no wonder that California’s fusion cuisine takes its creative impetus here. Amateur gourmands can quite easily take years tackling each ethnic corner of LA.
For each ethnic area such as Little Tokyo, Koreatown, or Chinatown, ethnic grocery stores as well as restaurants populate the streets. Not only will you find real ingredients, shipped from the old country, but also prices are ridiculously cheaper than American chain stores and twice as authentic. In some stores it does help if someone can translate the labels, but cooking a nice surprise is part of the fun of living in LA.
Chinatown is located downtown and is easily accessible by the Metro Light Railway’s Gold Line. Stop at Chinatown Station.
Koreatown is located south of Hollywood and is accessible by the Metro Light Railway’s Red line. Stop at Wilshire/Western Station.
