Support LA's Small Businesses

Today—and every day—remember to shop local! Here is a round-up of the small businesses we love in the LA area, but many with virtual shops too! Spread some love and be sure to shop local this holiday season!

Local Restaurants

• Abbot's Pizza | Established in 1995, this neighborhood pizzeria opened its doors boasting to care deeply about its customers and community and to this day, they continue to prove their mission true.  Known for their eclectic pies, like their signature salad pizza, and six different ‘bagel crusts” they also make fold-worthy staples like pepperoni and peppers and onion.  Abbot’s cares deeply about nourishing their customers' mind and body and invite you to request your “deepest pizza desires”...they are here to serve.

• ELA Greek Eats | Casual Greek fare in Venice from renowned chef Carolos Tomazos. This year they added delivery to their offerings!

• The Win~Dow at American Beauty | Small business....literally! This takeaway window at upscale American Beauty boasts a $4 cheeseburger, where a teak inside the restaurant can run north of $150. With the addition of the Win~Dow, this restaurant really has “something for everyone.”

• Primo's Donuts | “LA’s best donuts since 1956” Owners Ralph and Celia Primo have kept generation after generation happy with fresh, quality donuts.  Home of the “world famous Buttermilk Bar”

• Rasselbock | Rasselbock is a German restaurant and pub specializing in German classics with a modern twist and freshly tapped German and Belgian beers since 2016.  We are striving to bring the best in fresh and authentic German cuisine to Long Beach.

• Little Fatty | A Tawainese soul-food joint by Chef David Kuo

• Kiriko Sushi | Chef-Owner Ken Namba serves an inventive mix of Tokyo-style sushi & Japanese tapas-style eats served in modest surrounds.

• Sunny Grill | Casual counter style cafe with Susan’s pick for  “the most amazing Tzatziki and Breakfast Burritos.” Check out their super oldschool website. Also has a drive thru window!

• Toppings Frozen Yogurt in Pacific Palisades | They claim that you have "3,748,403 ways to eat your frozen yogurt in Pacific Palisades" and we don't doubt it. This DIY frozen yogurt bar puts Yogurtland to shame with a constantly rotating line-up of yummy flavors, about a zillion options for toppings, and all in a sleek, minimalist space. 

• Sachi | Coffee Shop in Del Rey

• Alta | Black-owned Soul Food + Coffee/Wine in West Adams

• La Cabaña in Venice, CA | A genuine taste of Mexico, known for Handmade Tortillas, Margaritas & Large Fiestas!

• Rustic Kitchen  Family-run outpost featuring elevated cafe fare, wine & specialty grocery items in an elegant space.

• Gilbert's El Media on Pico | Best Mexican restaurant in Pico since 974 Besides the celebration of heritage through the food and decor, Gilbert’s El Indio is truly a family affair. All nine Rodriguez children have worked there since the beginning, sweeping the parking lot, washing windows, taking orders, accounting, managing, and more. Carmen, now 84, still comes in every morning and stuffs every taco for Taco Tuesdays.

• Cafe Vida, Pacific Palisades | Cafe Vida is a gourmet Healthy, Latin restaurant with three locations in Southern California

• Cathy Palisades | Modern, Mandarin-style Cuisine

• Akasha | Healthy and delicious comfort food available for pick-up & delivery

• Fabrochini | Quaint destination for pizza, pasta & Italian entrees in a relaxed space with an open kitchen.

Unique Shops

• Brat Store | For more than 20 years The Brat Store has been the family owned, Santa Monica spot for unique and hard to find gifts for Men, Women and Children that your friends and family will love. 

• Hi-Lo Liquor | A liquor store with class in Culver City

• Midland Shop | Clothes/Home Goods in Culver City/Silver Lake

• Wine For Good | Delicious, responsible clean crafted wine. Order online and it ships directly to your door!

• Black Ink | Fine Stationery & Gift Store in Pacific Palisades

• Puzzle Zoo, Outpost of a local chain known for its wide selection of retro & contemporary toys for all ages in Pacific Palisades

• John Kelly Chocolates | Exquisite chocolate and unique gifts

Handmade, Unique Gifts, Virtually!

• Priya Apotheca | Vibrantly alive CBD skincare. Priya is a clean, plant based, science infused, CBD based, handcrafted, eco luxury skincare line created by a pharmacist.

• Nou Candles Celebrate your new change with a nou scent. Explore the range of nou candles, each designed to perfectly capture your future memories. Free shipping.

• Katie O'Neil Studios | For the gift of art!

Virtual Services for the Whole Family

• Rhythm ‘N You Piano Studio | A wonderful piano teacher offering virtual piano education and lessons.

• Patty Wipfler - Hand in Hand Parenting | Patty Wipfler was born, raised, and educated in California, graduating from Occidental College in 1968, and is the mother of two sons. The focus of her work since 1974 has been teaching basic listening, parenting, and leadership skills to parents. 

• Louise Clarke: Your Parenting Partner:  classes to build strong parent/child relationships helping families thrive not just survive.

For Our Furry, 4-Legged Family Members

•  Paws & Claws | Pet Grooming Salon and Boutique for cute pet gifts

• Collar & Leash | Pet Products, Food, and Supplies in Pacific Palisades