This reliable piece of local history, still owned by the Canter family after nearly 80 years, is both a fine old-school Jewish deli and one of LA's favourite after-hours...

The cobblestone courtyard entrance to Du Vin is more Europe than LA; inside, it's more wine cellar than shop. Californian, Italian and French wines are supplemented by spirits,...

The best organic supermarket in town sells a range of produce, natural remedies, cosmetics and toiletries. The excellent food counters feature salads, soups, sushi, deli items,...

This extraordinary store stocks every kind of soda under the sun. And we mean every kind: colas and cherry limeades, sasparillas and root beers, 500 varieties in total. And...

The K Sensual line of chocolates is designed to increase your libido, but the more straightforward ranges of truffles and chocolates are just as seductive. Don't miss the...

Nancy Silverton is credited with single-handedly introducing Angelenos to the joys of the fresh, flavoursome loaf. In the two decades since her store opened, she's become a...

It's hard to believe that two Filipino sisters with no baking experience opened this lovely café in 2005. They set their sights high, remortgaging their properties in order to...

This expensive but ultra-healthy little bakery-café is famous for its sugar-free desserts, which taste just as good as the sinful stuff. The rest of the food (sandwiches,...

The shelves of this emporium are full of fine foods from all over the world. If you're unsure about a particular delicacy, the friendly staff may even open it and give you a taste.

A French-owned and -run resource for delights beloved by Francophiles: caviar, truffles, smoked salmon and so on. There's also a charming café, and a refreshing lack of...

The owners of this store take pleasure in making their favourite artisanal wines known to customers. Tastings are held three times a week, and boutique beers and sakés round...

This family-run business, a huge gourmet food and restaurant supply emporium, celebrated its 70th birthday in 2007, which makes it virtually prehistoric by LA standards. The...

Frosting-filled cupcakes are the order of the day at this self-styled 'all-American home-style bake shop', opened in 2006 by Susan Sarich to showcase her grandmother's recipes....