“This spot is kind of a landmark in LA. It’s a beautiful community staple, a place that really feels like home and just has this comforting, vibrant, community feeling to it. Their focus is healthy food and they have a really big menu with smoothies, Jamaican patties, and a bunch of healthy options. It’s really cool too because they have a wellness store that’s attached to the restaurant and you can buy books, vitamins, and other natural products. My go-to is their "Down Home Sunday Dinner."

“This is a little local ice cream shop that I love stopping through on a hot LA day. The owner is really nice and always greets everyone with a big smile. I’m dairy free and they have a lot of plant based, dairy free, and gluten free options in addition to the classic ice cream flavors - which is really cool. My favorite ice cream flavor is the dairy free strawberry ice cream.”

“This is the first and only wine bar in Inglewood and was founded by 2 sisters. They have a beautiful selection of wine which includes many Black-owned brands. You can get a charcuterie board, wings, sliders, soups, salads and the entrees are great too. I really enjoy their steamed black mussels. They also have live music and a DJ. People love to come dressed up. There's a multi-generational feel, so you’ll see a little bit of everybody eating, drinking, dancing and just enjoying the ambiance."

“This is my favorite coffee shop where I’ll sit and work for a couple hours. They’re always playing R&B and neo-soul. It has a really cool vibe about it that’s comforting. It’s just a quiet, calm place to relax or work. Sometimes I’ll do meetings here too. My favorite drink is the Honey Lavender Latte. I'll usually get that with a pastry. Their pastries and desserts are really good.”

“My go-to meal here is the Grilled Chicken Bowl with plantain, jasmine rice, and grilled vegetables and they have a house sauce that’s super 🔥 with honey chipotle, peppers, and garlic in it. This is a place I usually go to and pick up a quick lunch. They have a little pick up window where you can just pull up and grab your food. I first discovered this place as a food truck at an event I was at. Now they have a couple brick & mortar locations, and I love to pop in.”

“This place is in West Adams - which is a historic area. The decor has this depth to it that you feel as soon as you walk in. There’s a really cool wine bar that’s attached to the restaurant and they have tastings where they feature Black-owned wines. On Wednesdays they play vinyls, and there's a really nice outdoor dining area with beautiful trees. My go-to is the oxtails. I try to not get them every time I go but I can’t stop. The cocktail menu is highly curated. They care about the details."