Keepin' it Kosher: L.A.'s Fairfax Village

7909 Rosewood Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90048 (map)

This skate apparel shop has the cool factor in spades: the teensy black-walled space has of-the-moment threads, a kitschy sand-filled sculpture built into one wall and a devoted legion of locals on the front stoop.

449 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036 (map)

It's all on your head: Fairfax's mad hatter boast two floors of premium and fitted headgear for streetwear aficionados. Price points hover around $15-$20 for a good portion of the snap backs, although those from the brand's collective range from $30-$80.

501 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036 (map)

Famous '90s skater Sal Barbier's small corner skate shop hooks it up with cholo-styled T-shirts, Wallabees, hats, boards and other related gear. Just don't try to pounce on the BMX bikes hanging from the ceiling--those aren't for sale.

420 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036 (map)

Owned and operated by purveyor of street fashion Freshjive, this dual-purpose clothing shop pays homage to the neighborhood with its casual, sporty streetwear and appeals to literary aficionados with its well-culled selection of vintage books and rare editions.

503 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036 (map)

*EDITOR PICK* This New York based shoe shop redefines vintage kicks by offering a mind-boggling selection of mint condition (read: plastic-wrapped) sneakers. Think hard-to-find Nikes, Reeboks, Vans, Pumas, Adidas and just about everything in between.

441 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036 (map)

*EDITOR PICK* The first gallery in L.A. devoted entirely to tattoo artists, this is both a full-fledged exhibition space and clothing shop. Vaulted ceilings, sparse decor, subtle lighting and a permeating silence create a composed, almost sacred, atmosphere. It's like church. With tats.

439 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036 (map)

Don't know the secret password? Then you're shiz outta luck. This streetwear shop is all attitude, all the time. Expect graphic apparel, edgy skate shoes, an in-store skate bowl and cute, snotty punks at the register.

507 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036 (map)

No, this isn't where you can get your girl's engagement ring. Rather, this compact spot is where guys pick up skater/hipster/gangster/skateboarder gear and footwear from designer Nick Tershay (aka Nick Diamond).

459 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036 (map)

*EDITOR PICK* With its Pucci-esque patterned walls and enormous lavender chandelier, this friendly salon cuts hair (and all the attitude) on a block now full of barely civil sneaker pros and skater punks.

459 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036 (map)

*EDITOR PICK* This hidden gem of a boutique is a well-worn mecca for stylists, designers, editors and vintage aficionados. Sure, the loads of vintage Chanel and Gucci make us drool, but what really makes us squeal? The fact that original Catwoman, Julie Newmar, is the landlord. Meow!

412 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036 (map)

This divey late-night dining fixture is a Fairfax favorite. The affordable New York-style pizzas--with a foldable thin crust--and thick, doughy Sicilian wedges are the perfect antitode for the straggling post-last call crowd.

442 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036 (map)

You'll get your money's worth at this local-heavy living-room sized bar that packs in a boozin' and cruisin' 20-something crowd that just says no to the "VIP" Hollywood scene.

433 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036 (map)

This sleek and simple glatt kosher sister location of the Pico Boulevard original finds another loyal following on Fairfax for breakfast, lunch and cakes.

435 N. Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90048 (map)

Much lauded celebu-caterers known as the Food Dudes have created quite a stir with this unpredictable homage to sustainability, simplicity and a whole lot of pork ... including one very famous bacon-chocolate bar.

419 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036 (map)

*EDITOR PICK* An L.A. institution, this 24-hour deli is total kitsch without the irony. Kaleidoscopic tree-patterned ceiling, flying saucer-like lamps and mile-high pastrami sandwiches included.

339 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036 (map)

*EDITOR PICK* The copper facade of this tiny eatery might not look like much from the outside, but inside it's a colorful dining wonderland of Mediterranean-inspired Moroccan cuisine like the signature couscous tangines and olive-crusted baked halibut.

519 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036 (map)

Behold the unbeholdable. This hole in the wall is no piece of eye candy, but that's exactly where its charm lies. With its traditional Israeli food and authentic lack of scene, this joint provides a rare treat in a neighborhood saturated with Jewish delis and kool kids.

419 N Fairfax Ave, West Hollywood, CA 90036 (map)

Canter's noisier and younger half, this adjacent spot is cheap and dirty--just the way you'd want it to be. Expect bargain-basement beer on tap and free tunes courtesy of local bands wielding their unruly instruments on the small stage.

611 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036 (map)

Rumors of ghosts in the projection room have titillated Angelenos for years, but that hasn't kept crowds coming back to this famed spot (now run by the Cinefamily) for special events, concerts and performance art.

424 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036 (map)

This NYC import is a one-stop shop staffed with in-the-know employees who just so happen to be scratch masters. From CDs to vinyl, software to hardware, shades to tees, this Fairfax Village store offers anything and everything for the the next DJ AM.

447 N Fairfax, Los Angeles, CA 90036 (map)

Shalom in the home: Whether you need a new menorah or a Kosherland board game for the little bubbalah's bat mitzvah, this is the one-stop shop for all things Jewish.

430 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036 (map)

*EDITOR PICK* Equal parts gallery/storefront/artist studio, this one-man creation is a playful curiosity (and veritable landmark) amid Fairfax's row of Jewish delis, grocers and cool-kid shops. The man himself is almost always around, so even if you're not digging the art, you'll love him so much you'll want to buy something.

436 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036 (map)

*EDITOR PICK* Pop culture savants, neo-beatniks (and posers looking to add some street cred to their coffee table) peruse the rows of neatly stacked books at this well-stocked shop located in the middle of Cool Kid, U.S.A.

505 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036 (map)

*EDITOR PICK* Brimming with treats for everyone's favorite beast, this spacious, well-appointed store maintains a holistic collection of wares suitable for the kookiest of dogowners (which, in L.A., is everyone).