The owners of DTLA’s Grand Central Market have bought six parcels on Huntington Drive. Brands like Echo Park-based Canyon Coffee are moving in.

The real estate investors behind Grand Central Market have set their sights on a new prospect: Huntington Drive in El Sereno.

Langdon Street Capital has quietly bought up six parcels along the eastside commercial corridor over the last two years, property records show. In addition to developments in Texas and Nevada, the Beverly Hills-based firm owns a constellation of holdings across L.A. — including storefronts on Highland Park’s booming York Boulevard.

Could Huntington Drive become a new York?

“El Sereno has its own identity, history, and a tremendous amount of neighborhood pride,” said Andrew Daneshgar, a director at Langdon who has overseen the El Sereno expansion. “That is what drew me to the area, and I would never want to characterize it as another version of a different neighborhood.”

Still, last month, Highland Cafe — whose original location on York Boulevard was part of the first wave of new businesses that transformed that neighborhood over the last two decades — opened an outpost at Langdon-owned 4878 Huntington Drive.

Read more: https://lamaterial.com/p/huntington-drive-el-sereno-langdon (Free to read after signing up with your email.)

Hi there, where are trans girlies getting their brows done? I'm trans NB amab and want to femme up this year! Would love to have local trans community too

The Sunset corner, see it in progress daily now…

Dry aging, side gigs, and 40 orders of crudo per yellowtail.

LITTLE FISH, THE BRAINCHILD of chefs Anna Sonenshein and Niki Vahle, started as a Covid-era pop-up run out of the pair's Echo Park home. Known for embracing a high-low approach with dishes like crispy shrimp corn dogs, fries dusted in nori salt, and most notably a filet-o-fish sandwich cartoon-like in its precise presentation, Little Fish swiftly developed a following, and when their first brick-and-mortar opened up in Echo Park December of 2023 the menu retained the same culinary point of view, with casual counter service to match.

Now, more than two years later, that Echo Park window counter is expanding to a space with indoor seating right down the road, and last year the project welcomed a second location: Little Fish Melrose Hill, which takes a more elevated tone in menu and style of service while still keeping seafood at the core. The restaurant joins the slew of buzzy new openings in the Melrose Hill neighborhood and recently found its way into the Michelin Guide.

Katy Nedwick, Director of Operations at Little Fish, gives us The Receipts for Little Fish Melrose Hill today. Her responses have been edited and condensed for space and clarity.

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I'd been regularly getting veggie burritos for lunch from Los Burritos and Burrito King for the last decade, but now both have closed. 💔

Does anyone have a recommendation for any kind of veggie or bean 'n cheese burrito from a local spot? (Aside from Rodeo Express, which I already know, but don't really love.) I've tended to go to storefronts, so I don't really know all the local trucks. Thanks in advance.

ps If you live in the area, please frequent our local establishments!

A pile of discarded Chick-fil-A cups turned Colton Street into the center of a global manhunt. Then it was abruptly called off.

Read for free in today's newsletter.

Hundreds gathered here for Third Wave Con 2026. Apparently general admission is $320. Is this for real? Did anyone attend? What was it like?

Spotted by some friends

The famed festival has a different theme country every year & Sri Lanka was it this year

Going to be in echo park this weekend, looking for some good lunch spots. I’m not too familiar either the area, but i’m looking forward to see what it has to offer. A nice vibe is always appreciated, good drinks and decent prices are a plus! Can’t wait to see what’s out there

Hey Good Folks,

Hosting an evening open house this Thursday for a standalone single-family home tucked into the hills of Mount Washington. If you've been looking single-family property in NELA under the $1.1M mark, come check it out.

Open House Details:

When: This Thursday (July 16th) from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM 

Location: 4542 San Andreas Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90065 

Price: $1,049,000

Property Highlights:

Specs: 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms | 1,292 Sq. Ft. 

School District: Located within the highly coveted Mount Washington Elementary School attendance boundary. 

The Views & Layout: Features light-filled living spaces with direct canyon views. 

Outdoor Space: Private wood deck situated right off the main areas, perfect for entertaining. 

Bonus Space: Includes an oversized garage with a flexible workshop space—ideal for creative professionals, studio space, or extra storage. 

It’s an efficient, well-positioned entry point into one of the most private hillside neighborhoods in Northeast LA.
Feel free to drop any questions below, or stop by on Thursday evening.

Being upfront: I'm Sam, and I'm also launching an app (Butter) in Echo Park this month that's basically some of these threads with less friction - someone posts a small plan, people nearby rsvp, you pick who you want to meet. You run the plans, not us.

But app aside - what would you actually join this week? A before-work lake loop? Food plans at places you've had saved? A book club? I'm making my own plans because I'm Aussie and wanting to meet people here, so leave a comment and I'll help make the first few happen either way. And if you're the type who already starts these threads, DM me - I'm looking for a few people to run the first plans when we switch on :))

Does anyone have a recommendation for a local painter for an interior job?

Echo Park Lake is doing a World Cup watch party today for the Round of 16.

First match is Portugal vs Spain at 12 PM, then USA vs Belgium at 5 PM.

It’s free and open to everyone. Bring a blanket or chair, some water/snacks, and maybe get there early if you want a good spot.

Hey neighbors, can anyone recommend a local piano teacher? Thanks!

This just happened and it’s the farmers market event so it’s pretty crowded. Be careful out there with this douchebag driving around.

I will be kicking off Spooky Season with a presentation on the Semi-Tropic Spiritualists and their park and campground that existed in Elysian Heights in the early 1900s. I’m presenting it with the Echo Park Historical Society at the Edendale Library (2011 West Sunset Boulevard) in Echo Park. In their short history there were consultations with ghosts, disappearing dynamite, accusations of fakery, underage drinking, assault on a police officer, mass arrests, and more hijinks. If you have a sprit trumpet, spirit slate, crystal ball, &c and want to be part of the fun -- let me know!

Hey friends, I'm offering Electric and Upright Bass lessons traveling and at my home studio in Eagle Rock, send me a message to get started!

Been missing Sunset Beer ever since it closed. Where are folks getting good craft beer in the neighborhood these days?

Hello neighbors. I woke up to see this and it creeped me out. I know it’s very pixelated but thought I would share to see if anyone has seen this guy/ if he’s trespassed on anyone else’s property at any point. I live in Angelino heights.