Liz Ohanesian

Liz Ohanesian writes about art, pop culture, music and, sometimes, a combination of the three. Her work has appeared in L.A. Weekly, Los Angeles Magazine, Hi-Fructose and a number of other publications. She lives in Los Angeles.

Watts Coffee House: A True Community Hub

Watts Coffee House has been open for more than 50 years, but since Desiree Edwards took over in 1997, the restaurant has become a community gathering place and driver for a more positive future for locals.

Aqeela Sherrills with a fellow community member | Still from "Broken Bread" Watts

Aqeela Sherrills with a fellow community member | Still from "Broken Bread" Watts

Aqeela Sherrills: Homegrown Watts Peacemaker

Aqeela Sherrills is a Watts native who grew up around street gangs. As an adult, he decided to team up with other community members to build a more peaceful, prosperous Watts.

June 19, 2019 at 11:58 AM PDT

Bracken's Kitchen truck | Still from "Broken Bread"

Bracken's Kitchen truck | Still from "Broken Bread"

Bracken's Kitchen: Bringing Food to People in Need

Bracken's Kitchen is a Garden Grove-based non-profit that provides meals to organizations that help feed people in need.

June 12, 2019 at 5:38 PM PDT

Working together at L.A. Kitchen | Still from "Broken Bread"

Working together at L.A. Kitchen | Still from "Broken Bread"

L.A. Kitchen: Battling Food Issues on Many Fronts

June 12, 2019 at 9:21 AM PDT

Virgil Grant | Still from "Broken Bread"

Virgil Grant | Still from "Broken Bread"

Virgil Grant: Promoting Cannabis Entrepreneurship for All

June 3, 2019 at 4:48 PM PDT

Beyond Meat burger | Still from "Broken Bread" Future

Beyond Meat burger | Still from "Broken Bread" Future

Beyond Burger: The New 'Meat' in Town

May 29, 2019 at 10:13 AM PDT

Vegan Hooligans - Jose Mejia

Vegan Hooligans - Jose Mejia

The Vegan Hooligans: Plant-Based Food for All

May 29, 2019 at 10:13 AM PDT

Jellyfish dish by Hank and Bean held by Roy Choi | Still from "Broken Bread"

Jellyfish dish by Hank and Bean held by Roy Choi | Still from "Broken Bread"

Hank and Bean: Expanding Our Diets

May 29, 2019 at 10:13 AM PDT

Olympia Auset of SÜPRMARKT and Roy | Still from "Broken Bread"

Olympia Auset of SÜPRMARKT and Roy | Still from "Broken Bread"

SÜPRMARKT: Supplying South L.A. with Organic Produce

May 22, 2019 at 3:39 PM PDT

Duane and Carey Earl | Still from "Broken Bread"

Duane and Carey Earl | Still from "Broken Bread"

Earle's: A Hot Dog Cart Becomes a Neighborhood Institution

May 22, 2019 at 1:44 PM PDT