Food

This partnership will open the door for other Black, minority, and women owned businesses to work with the museum.

Kim Prince partnered with Gregory Dulan to open the restaurant at the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza.  

Both vegans and non vegans enjoy the plant-based cuisine at Azla Ethiopian Vegan, which is on Leimert Boulevard, just south of 43rd Street.

Vanessa Punche turned her coffee truck into a Mid City brick and mortar coffee shop on Redondo Boulevard, just south of Pico Boulevard.

Inglewood sisters open this wine bar on La Brea Avenue, just north of Centinela Avenue, which features the largest selection of Black-owned wines in California.

The grocery store has the same quality and name-brand items as mainstream grocery stores.

Rick Burton created a mobile restaurant that gives his customers a lounge type experience.

This Mid City restaurant on Pico Boulevard is Chef Alisa Reynolds’ infusion of soul food and American comfort food from a Los Angeles perspective.  

The tea bar is a community hub that has healthy tea and amazing desserts.  

The Hyde Park restaurant is known for their chili and the Chiller Diller.

The barbecue is so good you’ll make a U-turn to go back and get some more.

John and Roni Cleveland are the new owners of Post & Beam, and they’re continuing along the same path as founders Brad and Linda Johnson, and founding chef Govind Armstrong.

Chef Michael Burnett makes Jamaican food that makes his customers say, “Ah, that’s so good.”  

Steven Conaway sells freshly roasted peanuts and healthy snack nuts from right out of his truck.

Chef Kyndra McCrary created a menu to give people great tasting and healthy food options.

This coffee shop is a safe space for people of color, long-term residents, new residents, and it is also a cultural hub where the history of the community is felt.

This club brings wine enthusiasts together while educating people who are learning about the beverage.

The Leimert Park Village eateries offer a taste of Caribbean life.

After becoming a mainstay at the weekly Crenshaw Farmers’ Market, Stuart Eubanks has found a home on Crenshaw Blvd. and 30th St.

The Mid City coffee shop offers drinks mixed with cannabidiol, which is a chemical found in marijuana.

Five Xavier University of Louisiana classmates, three of which attended Washington Prep High School, created an investment group and coffee company.

Willie Jenkins created a shop where people can enjoy the flavors that are common in Black communities, but at the same time be more health conscious.

Owner Anthony Jolly serves a customer. Photos by Jason Lewis

Black-owned coffee shop Hot and Cool Cafe in Leimert Park Village creates a meeting place for the community.

Photo by Jason Lewis

This Inglewood urban eatery has been serving the community for nearly 34 years.

Black-owned food tucks line 43rd Street in Leimert Park. Photos by Jason Lewis

The Billionaire Burger Boyz and Happy Ice L.A. bring this festival-type event to South Los Angeles every second Friday night of the month, 6pm-10pm.  

Shanita Nicholas and Ashley Newby of Sip & Sonder. Photos by Jason Lewis

This creative space brings together artist, musicians, entrepreneurs, and community members from all walks of life.

Angela Means cooks the food and takes photos with customers. Photos by Jason Lewis

Means, best known for portraying Felicia in the film “Friday,” serves tacos, burritos, and bowls with soul food ingredients at Jackfruit Cafe.

Edwin “Chef E Dubble” Redway and Marshawn “Peace & Love” Williams are giving their community a healthy food option.

Who’s Hungry Caribbean & Catering is inspired by Caribbean and Southern food. Photos by Jason Lewis

Caribbean Gourmet and Who’s Hungry Caribbean & Catering bring amazing dishes to the farmers’ market.

The brisket, macaroni and cheese with kale plate is a fan favorite. Photos by Jason Lewis

The food truck has received rave reviews from critics.  

Owner Fredrick Sennie infuses soul food into tacos that many people will wait over an hour for.

Brooklyn Deli takes great pride in producing the best tasting sandwiches in the area. Photo by Jason Lewis

The Leimert Park eatery does not spare expense for its great-tasting sandwiches.

Tuanni Price gives a wine tutorial at a luncheon. Photo by Jason Lewis

“Wine is a really beautiful beverage.  There is a lot of artwork that goes into making it.” -Tuanni Price, owner of Zuri Wine Tasting & Tours

Simply Wholesome serves great food while creating an Afrocentric vibe in the restaurant and health food store. Photo by Jason Lewis

The health food store and restaurant mixes culture, community, heath and wellness.