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Little Ethiopia, Los Angeles

Field	Value
name	Little Ethiopia
native_name
image_skyline	LittleEthiopia sign.jpg
image_caption	Little Ethiopia neighborhood sign
located at the intersection of
Fairfax Avenue and Olympic Boulevard
mapframe	yes
settlement_type	Neighborhood of Los Angeles
pushpin_map	United States Los Angeles Western
pushpin_label_position	bottom
pushpin_map_caption	Location within Western Los Angeles
coordinates
subdivision_type	Country
subdivision_name	United States
subdivision_type1	State
subdivision_name1	California
subdivision_type2	County
subdivision_name2	Flag of Los Angeles County, California.svg Los Angeles
subdivision_type3	City
postal_code	90019
area_code	323
timezone	Pacific

located at the intersection of Fairfax Avenue and Olympic Boulevard

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.

History

Businesses along [[Fairfax Avenue]] in Little Ethiopia

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.

In the 1990s, the neighborhood was called "Little Addis", referring to Ethiopia's capital, Addis Ababa. In 2002, the city officially bestowed the name "Little Ethiopia" on the neighborhood. By 2006, there were 15 Ethiopian businesses in the neighborhood, including restaurants, markets, a clothing store, a hair salon and a travel agency.

Geography

Little Ethiopia is located on Fairfax Avenue between Olympic Boulevard and Whitworth Drive. 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.
Hansen's Cakes - 1060 S Fairfax Ave
Merkato Ethiopian Restaurant & Market - 1036 S Fairfax Ave
Messob Ethiopian Restaurant - 1041 S Fairfax Ave

References

Levin, Rachel. (2009-03-10). "Neighborhoods: Little Ethiopia". Los Angeles Times.
(2006-02-12). "To Fairfax and on to Ethiopia". Los Angeles Times.
"Discover Los Angeles, "The Definitive Guide to Little Ethiopia"".
MITCHELL, JOHN L.. (1992-07-01). "Ethiopian Emigres Make an Imprint in Their New Land". Los Angeles Times.
(2013-06-11). "A Los Angeles Primer: Little Ethiopia". KCET.
(February 12, 2006). "To Fairfax and on to Ethiopia (Map)". [[Los Angeles Times]].
"LECRC {{!}} Little Ethiopia Cultural and Resource Center".
(April 29, 2004). "The Best Cakes on the Block". Los Angeles Times.

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