Little Ethiopia, Los Angeles
Little Ethiopia | |
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Little Ethiopia neighborhood sign located at the intersection of Fairfax Avenue and Olympic Boulevard | |
Little Ethiopia Location within Western Los Angeles | |
| Coordinates: 34°03′18″N 118°21′59″W / 34.055°N 118.366389°W | |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | California |
| County | Los Angeles |
| Time zone | Pacific |
| Area code | 323 |
Little Ethiopia is a neighborhood in the central region of Los Angeles. It is known for its collection of Ethiopian restaurants, coffee shops, boutiques and thrift stores.[1]
History
The neighborhood of Little Ethiopia dates back to the early 1990s. The area has a high concentration of Ethiopian businesses and restaurants, as well as a significant concentration of residents of Ethiopian and Eritrean ancestry.[2][3]
In the 1990s, the neighborhood was called "Little Addis", referring to Ethiopia's capital, Addis Ababa.[4] In 2002, the city officially bestowed the name "Little Ethiopia" on the neighborhood.[5] By 2006, there were 15 Ethiopian businesses in the neighborhood, including restaurants, markets, a clothing store, a hair salon and a travel agency.[2]
Geography
Little Ethiopia is located on Fairfax Avenue between Olympic Boulevard and Whitworth Drive.[1][6] The neighborhood of Carthay Square is west and Wilshire Vista is east. Faircrest Heights is southwest, Picfair Village is southeast and Miracle Mile is northeast.
Landmarks and attractions
- The Little Ethiopia Cultural and Resource Center - 1045 South Fairfax Avenue.[7]
- Hansen's Cakes - 1060 S Fairfax Ave [8]
References
- ^ a b Levin, Rachel (March 10, 2009). "Neighborhoods: Little Ethiopia". Los Angeles Times. p. D2. Retrieved February 21, 2023.
- ^ a b "To Fairfax and on to Ethiopia". Los Angeles Times. February 12, 2006. ISSN 0458-3035. Retrieved February 16, 2018.
- ^ "Discover Los Angeles, "The Definitive Guide to Little Ethiopia"".
- ^ MITCHELL, JOHN L. (July 1, 1992). "Ethiopian Emigres Make an Imprint in Their New Land". Los Angeles Times. ISSN 0458-3035. Retrieved February 16, 2018.
- ^ "A Los Angeles Primer: Little Ethiopia". KCET. June 11, 2013. Retrieved February 16, 2018.
- ^ Pollard-Terry, Gayle (February 12, 2006). "To Fairfax and on to Ethiopia (Map)". Los Angeles Times. p. K2.
- ^ "LECRC | Little Ethiopia Cultural and Resource Center". Retrieved February 16, 2018.
- ^ Pang, Kevin (April 29, 2004). "The Best Cakes on the Block". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved November 23, 2022.
On a stretch of South Fairfax Avenue dotted by Ethiopian restaurants and thrift stores stands a cake maker that has been catering to Hollywood's A-list for nearly 60 years.