Mercado La Paloma
3655 S. Grand Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90007
http://www.mercadolapaloma.com/
Mercado La Paloma has been on my go-to list for years. Today was my day. We went in for lunch--I had chilaquiles and my partners in crime had a delectable shrimp soup that I wished I had ordered instead. Along with a flor de calabaza (pumpkin flower) quesadilla, I was more than satiated. But the aromas of Lalo's Bakery called, and the German-Iranian baker urged us to try her baklava. At 3 for $1, we couldn't say no. Meandering through the space I found a flower shop, a tailor, artisanal crafts and leather goods from Mexico and El Salvador. Some interesting photography and murals too, along with a community organization offering yoga classes.
Mercado La Paloma was initially conceived as a community revitalization project to bring several resources together under one roof: good food, handmade crafts, classes, etc by taking an abandoned warehouse and turning it into a community space. Though it wasn't bustling by LA standards (though today was Mother's Day), I'd love to see it on a busy afternoon. Guess that means another trip....
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