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Alta – West Adams District

The vision of this Soul Food restaurant is from two chefs: Keith Corbin and Daniel Patterson. The menu is influenced by traditional West African food and California cuisine fused with Southern flavors. Every plate that is brought to the table is packed with a steep soulful taste of our ancestral roots. The goal of Alta is to celebrate the inclusivity of a new generation of rising culinary talent. Let’s start with the appetizers and then lead into the tasty main entrees.

Black-Eyed Pea Fritters with Spicy Herb Sauce
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Pimento Dip with crackers and Pickled veggies
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Shrimp and Grits with Grilled Okra and Chives
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California Gumbo with Market Veggies – can add Shrimp or Smoked Chicken
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Every bite was mouth-watering from the spicy herb sauce to the light sweet creamy texture of the Grits to the earthy broth of the Gumbo and finally, the smokey flavor of the collard greens more than satisfied our tummy’s. We even had the chance to chat with Chef Keith Corbin, about the splendid food he had prepared for us. I’m going back without a doubt, especially for the Black-Eyed Pea Fritters, and try the Pineapple-Coconut Upside Down Cake.

Alta – West Adams District Address: 5359 W. Adams Blvd Los Angeles, Ca 90016 | Hours: Wednesday – Sunday 11:30 am – 8:00 pm.

If you happen to check out Alta, let them know that HippieSrirachaGirl has referred you to visit. Comment below on which dish you had the chance to eat. Continue to support Black-Owned Restaurants. Every restaurant deserves a platform to be recognized.

Stay vigilant and safe,

HippieSrirachaGirl

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Undergrind Cafe

A Black-Owned establishment located on Robertson Blvd. This casual neighborhood cafe has a list of scrumptious Southern and American breakfast and lunch plates, along with Signatures dishes such as XXX, The Hollywood Burrito, and Gumbo. The menu even includes flavored Lattes with milk substitutes such as Oat, Coconut, and Almond milk. If you are looking for fresh Pressed Juices for a morning boost of energy, they have various options!! Undergrind Cafe delivers through GrubHub, Postmates, Ubereats, DoorDash, and Seamless. You cannot miss this chill cafe with the Bright Pink awning and umbrellas on the outside patio.

Undergrind Cafe
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Menu @undergrindcafe
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G.O.A.T
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Chia Tea with Oat Milk
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G.O.A.T (Avocado Toast): is a slice of toasted ciabatta with honey, goat cheese, avocado, lemon dressing, arugula, red pepper flakes & a fried egg. The choice of ciabatta bread makes this plate of food more filling for a foodie. The creamy texture of the goat cheese and honey cuts through the tanginess of the lemon dressing and the bite of the arugula. The addition of the red pepper flakes creates a hint of heat in the back of your throat. I had a difficult time deciding between G.O.A.T, Shrimp & Grits, and Southern Comfort. I will definitely visit this casual neighborhood cafe again to check out the other two dishes.

If you happen to check out Undergrind Cafe, let them know that HippieSrirachaGirl has referred you to visit. Comment below on which dish you had the chance to eat. Continue to support Black-Owned Restaurants. Every restaurant deserves a platform to be recognized.

Undergrind Cafe 2713 S. Robertson Blvd Los Angeles, Ca 90034

Open: Monday – Sunday from 8am – 3pm. Contact: (310) – 730-6392.

Stay safe and vigilant,

HippieSrirachaGirl

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Georgia’s Restaurant Soul-Delicious!

SOUL FOOD is crunchy, smothered in sauce, deep-fried, creamy, sweet mixed with warm spices and cajun influence that lingers in the back of your mouth or on the tips of your fingers. Food links all ethnic cultures because brings community back to the table. The month of February celebrates Black History Month. African Americans have contributed to all industries in American history. During this pandemic, it is important to support local restaurants but also Black-Owned Restaurants whom are not always recognized. Yesterday, I had lunch at Georgia’s Restaurant in Long Beach, California, where they provide delicious plates of SOUL FOOD. They have an outdoor patio with tables spaced at appropriate distances. I even had the opportunity to meet the General Manager Samuel McKinney and ironically the waitress and I share the same birth name but are spelled differently.

Georgia’s Restaurant provides pick-up and delivery options. This restaurant has two locations: Long Beach and Anaheim.

All Cajun seasoned French Fries.
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Cornbread served with Honey Butter.
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Glistening with Honey Butter.
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Shrimp Po’Boy Sandwich served on a Ciabatta Roll with shredded lettuce, dill pickles & garlic mayo and a side of coleslaw.
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Lunch is served in the beautiful city of Long Beach.
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A sizeable portion of Peach Cobbler.
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The All seasoned Cajun French Fries had a crunchy exterior and coated thoroughly with the seasoning. Plus this dish offered a great portion in terms of sharing plates. The spread of honey butter across the inside layer of the cornbread added a softness to the bite. The choice of having the Shrimp Po’Boy served on a Ciabatta Roll, made the bite pleasurable for my sensitive teeth. The Cajun seasoning on the large shrimp with the garlic mayo tied in harmoniously after tasting the sandwich. The peach cobbler had a golden crust and plenty of large pieces of fruit. It was slightly dry in terms of the juice content of a cobbler, but overall it had the right amount of sweetness.

If you have the chance to check out Georgia’s Restaurant in either one of their locations, let them know HippieSrirachaGirl referred you. It was a pleasure to meet the respectful staff at Georgia’s Restaurant. Comment below on which dish you had the chance to eat. Next time, I’ll check out their Chicken & Waffle plate! Continue to support Black-Owned Restaurants. Every restaurant deserves a platform to be recognized.

Stay safe and viligant,

HippieSrirachaGirl

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LA Black Restaurant Week

An event highlighting various ethnic cuisines in Southern California that included over 60 Black Owned Restaurants. This event was presented by Socal Gas and supported by Sysco, Dine Black Los Angeles, 93.5 KDay-FM Hip Hop Back in the Day and Power 106 FM. The event occurred from August 7-16, 2020 but this does not mean that you cannot continue to support Black Owned Restaurants throughout the rest of the year!

Small Businesses during this time of Covid-19 need support from the community. This is your time to explore various ethnic cuisines of Southern California: Soul food, American, Plant-based Soul food, Bakery Dessert Shops, Vegetarian, Caribbean, Ethiopian, Mexican Soul Food, Barbecue, Southern, Creole & Cajun, Cafe Coffee Shop, Halal, Northern Region African, Seafood, Eastern Region African and Juice Smoothie Bars.

Below are two of the restaurants that I had the chance to check out: Sky’s Gourmet Tacos and Sweet Blessings Eclectic Soul Food.

Sky’s Gourmet Tacos is Mexican food with a splash of Soul. Barbara Burrell is the founder of this 1992 establishment with creating fresh seafood meals located at three locations. Sky’s Gourmet Tacos offers breakfast, gourmet salads, burgers, nachos, tortas and vegan alternatives. first location: 5408 West Pico Boulevard, Los Angeles 90019. The second location: Marina Del Ray, Sky’s Gourmet Marketplace that offers high quality grab-n-go meals that also includes their signature famous gourmet tacos, groceries, Deli counter and even delivers to the boat slips! The third location: 358 W. 38th Street.

Below are one of the Famous Gourmet Shrimp Tacos, which comes with lettuce, coleslaw, tomato, cilantro, pico de gallo & Sky’s Sassy Sauce. The Gourmet Shrimp tacos were delicious, the shrimps were tender and the Sky’s Sassy Sauce was a flavorful addition to the taco. It will get messy but packed with taste!

Sky’s Gourmet Tacos: Black Owned Restaurant
Location: 5408 W. Pico Blvd Los Angeles, Ca 90019
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Sky’s Gourmet Shrimp Tacos
Ordered with just lettuce, cilantro & Sky’s Sassy Sauce
“Mexican with a Splash of Soul”
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Sweet Blessings Eclectic Soul Food has been opened since last fall of 2019. The owner of this establishment is Katina Cyler along with her husband. They have traveled from Florida to kickstart this Soul food restaurant. During LA’s Black Restaurant week, I had the opportunity to meet Katina and she was warm in spirit and has a major passion for cooking authentic Southern food as well a showing casing local artists on the walls of her restaurant.

On August 16, 2020, Sweet Blessings hosted their very first art event, “A Night for the Culture” a partnership between ArtLoud LA + the restaurant. Held from 8pm-11pm with a $15 entry. Reserve your ticket on eventbrite.com This art event bridges a connection between talented black artists and the essence of tasty Southern food.

After having the Cluck and Surf Plate, I was beyond satisfied from the mildly sweet cornbread to the smoky greens and the Mac n’ cheese. Once I bit into the chicken thigh, the outer skin was extra crispy and not salty. To be honest, I could not wait another day to finish my Cluck and Surf Plate. The catfish was cooked to perfection and again not too salty. Will definitely go back to both Sky’s Gourmet Tacos and Sweet Blessings Eclectic Soul Food to explore other dishes on their menu.

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Fried Chicken Plate (4 pieces)
Side of Mac n’ cheese and collard greens, cornbread and Jelly Sauce
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Cluck and Surf Plate (2 pieces of Fried Chicken & 1 piece of catfish)
Side of Mac n’ cheese and greens plus cornbread
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Sky’s Gourmet Tacos and Sweet Blessings Eclectic Soul Food are just two of the Black Owned Restaurants who participated in LA’s Black Restaurant Week. Both are respectable establishments.

Below is a list of the restaurants that participated in the LA Black Restaurant Week of 2020. Do check these restaurants throughout the rest of the year and continue to support small business owners who are also Black Owned Establishments.

Continue to Support Small Businesses.

Stay healthy and vigilant!

Thanks,

HippieSrirachaGirl