Windsor Square at dusk, Hancock Park, Los Angeles.
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Back in the day, they’d say, “If you want to see a celebrity, take them to a Lakers game.” Today we say, “If you want to see a celebrity, take them to Erewhon.”
Back in the day, they’d say, “If you want to see a celebrity, take them to a Lakers game.” Today we say, “If you want to see a celebrity, take them to Erewhon.”
Erewhon is the Louis Vuitton of grocery stores. Full stop. And whatever you’ve heard, it’s not that expensive. (Read: everything in LA is expensive.) In the words of Jordan Firstman’s “I Love LA” character, Charlie: “It’s not really a grocery store. It’s more of an experience.”
Over the last few years, this exclusive experience has been written about extensively. Enter Kerry Howley's November 2023 New York Magazine article, “Erewhon’s Secrets.” Howley details the history and philosophy of the Los Angeles store meticulously. Just like the boutique shops themselves.
Founded in 1966 by a Japanese couple, Michio and Aveline Kushi, the shop was originally vegan. Strictly vegan. The current owners, the Antoci family, have loosened the reins on nightshades and meat, but everything on Erewhon’s shelves is still the superlative of high-quality. What’s better than organic? Biodynamic. Adding its own bit of voodoo chic to LA’s already unique culture, the shop’s iconic label is an anagram of Nowhere, Howley writes, after Samuel Butler’s satirical novel of the same name.
Howley’s piece, as well as a couple others penned for the iconic grocery, are linked here. Note that paywalls may exist.
Some of our faves:
Wild Salmon Ponzu Salad (MVP)
The Strawberry Glaze Skin Smoothie (aka The Hailey Biebs!)
Buffalo Cauliflower (obvs)
Vegan Lasagna (anything from the hot-bar, really)
All of the Grab n’ Go Sushi
Tartine Breads
Erewhon’s Signature Soups
Sea Moss
Turkey-Cranberry Sammie
Breakfast Burritos (be sure to ask for salsa)
Mad-chip Cookie
Chocolate-Coconut Macaroon
All of the Glass-bottle Juices (LOVE Pineapple & Greens and Coconut Water)
Booda Butter Lip Balm
Wild Salmon Ponzu Salad (MVP)
The Strawberry Glaze Skin Smoothie (aka The Hailey Biebs!)
Buffalo Cauliflower (obvs)
Vegan Lasagna (anything from the hot-bar, really)
All of the Grab n’ Go Sushi
Tartine Breads
Erewhon’s Signature Soups
Sea Moss
Turkey-Cranberry Sammie
Breakfast Burritos (be sure to ask for salsa)
Mad-chip Cookie
Chocolate-Coconut Macaroon
All of the Glass-bottle Juices (LOVE Pineapple & Greens and Coconut Water)
Booda Butter Lip Balm
*All celeb-smoothie proceeds go to charity
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