Keepin' it Kosher: L.A.'s Fairfax District
By Mar Yvette & The Citysearch Crew, Los Angeles
No longer just the go-to destination for Jewish delis, Fairfax Village's recent revival has transformed this once traditional cultural hub into an unorthodox hotbed for sneaker pimps and skater punks, artful boutiques and worldly cuisine, and yes, lots of kosher coolness.
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Flight Club
503 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA
New York based shoe shop redefines vintage kicks by offering a mind-boggling selection of mint condition sneakers. -
Diamond Supply Co. Store
507 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA
California-based skateboard and clothing shop boasts a well-suited contemporary setting for its exclusive line of wild graphic tees. -
Reserve
420 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Skaters, street punks and dudes with a penchant for erudition get their fashion (and literary) fix at this Fairfax Village newcomer. -
Alife
451 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA
"A lifestyle like no other" has found an L.A. home for its gallery-like space and established New York style+ease on South Fairfax. -
Canvas
441 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA
This Fairfax store/gallery makes a bit of modern history by uniting the realm of retail and fine art through tattoo culture. -
SLB
501 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Stylish '90s skater Sal Barbier opens a small corner skate shop on the corner of Fairfax and Rosewood. -
The Hundreds
7909 Rosewood Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Fairfax District sportswear boutique makes a bold statement with patterned shirts, relaxed skate-appropriate shorts and seriously hip decor. -
Hall Of Fame
449 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Fairfax's mad hatters boast two floors of premium and fitted headgear for streetwear aficionados. -
Supreme
439 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA
This streetwear shop oozes urban appeal--and attitude--with its graphic apparel, edgy skate shoes and its very own in-store skate bowl.
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The Elegant Mess
430 N Fairfax, Los Angeles, CA
In a neighborhood full of skate shops, this boutique takes a welcome turn toward all things girly. -
Catwalk
459 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Mecca for stylists, designers, editors and vintage afficionados, Fairfax Village's gem of a boutique is a glam oasis in the middle of streetpunkville. -
Goo
459 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Pooch Johnny (named for actor Depp, of course) and the rest of the crew at this Fairfax salon bring fun, familiarity and style to the L.A. beauty shop scene.
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Canter's
419 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Deli sandwiches and chicken soup worthy of Mom's kitchen. -
Shula & Esther Restaurant
519 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Longtime neighborhood hole-in-the-wall eatery serves traditional Israeli food and hearty vegetarian options. -
Chameau
339 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Relocated to the Fairfax District, this former Silver Lake favorite offers adventurous foodies a little taste of Morocco. -
Diamond Bakery
335 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA
While the rest of this Fairfax District strip goes hip, this old-fashioned bakery sticks to bagel, bread and dessert classics. -
Kibitz Room
419 N Fairfax Ave, West Hollywood, CA
Friendly bartenders, quality music and kosher-style deli food make this a favorite Fairfax hang. -
LA Glatt Restaurant
446 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Kosher deli serves up salads, sandwiches and even some sushi. -
Damiano Mr. Pizza
412 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA
This divey late-night dining fixture brings New York-style pizzas--and attitude--to L.A. -
Nova Express
426 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Pizza fans and coffee fiends get back to the future at this alien-loving, sci-fi-inspired cafe. -
The Dime
442 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Act like a local at this living-room sized bar that packs in a boozin' and cruisin' 20-something crowd. -
Schwartz Bakery
441 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Bright and modern sister location of Pico Boulevard original finds receptive audience on Fairfax for breakfast, lunch and cakes. -
Bang
457 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Catch the next Dane Cook at this performance spot. Bonus: Thursday night improv shows at 9:30pm are free.
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Family
436 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA
It's all in the alt-reading family at this Fairfax bookshop that brims with independent spirit. -
Bark N' Bitches
505 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA
On a street where almost every shop owner has a pooch for protection, this amiable Fairfax ode to man's best friend boasts the goods to reward them. -
Silent Movie Theatre
611 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Hollywood's famed silent movie theater has a past as gruesome as any Fritz Lang film. -
Turntable Lab LA
424 N.Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA
From CDs to vinyl, software to hardware, or shades to tees, this Fairfax Village store offers anything and everything for the aspiring DJ. -
Blitzstein Museum of Art
430 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Equal parts gallery/storefront/artist's studio, this one-man creation is a playful curiosity amid all the Kosher delis, grocers and hip shops. -
Solomon's
447 N Fairfax, Los Angeles, CA
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.
