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OUR STORY
South Los Angeles is one of the largest food deserts in LA County. The residents and youth of South LA deserve better.
60th Street Cafe, A SoLa Culinary Kitchen is a social enterprise on a mission to train, uplift, and empower the future leaders of the food industry.
60th Street Cafe will provide hands-on vocational training and certification in culinary arts, entrepreneurship, and soft skills to enable a successful career launch in the food service industry. The state-of-the-art commercial kitchen will also be available to local food entrepreneurs to help grow their food businesses and local economic generation.
60th Street Cafe will create new career pathways into the food service industry and equip graduates with the skills needed to start their own businesses. Together, we will create lasting economic impact, increase access to nutritious food, and help build a healthier, more prosperous South LA.
PROGRAM DETAILS
LOCATION
The Beehive - 1000 E. 60th St. Los Angeles
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​BUSINESS TYPE
Social Enterprise
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LAUNCH DATE
October 2024
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MISSION
To create access to culinary training and education in an effort to empower youth and young adults to launch culinary careers and businesses of their own.
OUR SERVICES
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CULINARY ARTS PROGRAMMING
Hands-on training for youth and young adults, covering:
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Food safety and sanitation
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Culinary Skills and Nutrition Education
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Project-Based Entrepreneurial Learning
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Culinary Certifications
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Leadership Training
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COMMUNITY SERVICES
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Retail Cafe: Healthy breakfast, lunch, and coffee bar options
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Test Kitchen: Rental kitchen for local small business owners and caterers
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In-House Events: Workshops, culinary classes, and community gatherings
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Catering Services: Focusing on local ingredients and community flavors
MENU
Lunch
Smashed Burger
Single Beef Patty, American Cheese, Lettuce, Grilled Onion, Pickle, Special Sauce
$9.00
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Double Patty +$3.00
Crispy Chicken Sandwich
Chicken, Homemade Slaw, Pickles
$10.00
Mac N Cheese
$8.00
Grilled Cheese
$6.00
Chinese Chicken Salad
$13.00
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Caesar Salad
Romaine, Croutons, Parmesan Reggiano
$9.00
Add Chicken +$3.00
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Vegetarian Sandwich
Romaine Lettuce, Tomatoes, Sprouts, Cheddar, Red Onion, Cucumber, Avocado on a Multi Grain Bread
$10.00
Add Falafel +$2.00
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Cheese Quesadilla with Salsa Fresca
$8.00
​Add Chicken +$2.00
Fried Chicken & Waffles ALL DAY
$14.00
SIDES
Fries $4.00
Tater Tots $4.00
Side Salad $5.00
Avocado $2.00
Cafe Hours of Operation
Monday - Thursday 9am-3pm
OUR OBJECTIVES
Culinary Training Programs
Upskill and certify those with no-to-moderate culinary experience to have the technical, entrepreneurial, and soft skills needed for career readiness and higher culinary education.
Operational Social Enterprise
Provide catering services and sell breakfast, lunch, and coffee for the Beehive tenants and wider South Central community. The Cafe will fund the expansion of the Culinary Training Programs and provide general operating support for The SoLa Foundation.
Community Test Kitchen
Provide necessary resources and tools for local vendors and small business owners who lack the access to commercial kitchen space to elevate their businesses and brands.
MEET OUR CHEF
Tylor Simien
Born and raised in South Los Angeles, Chef Tylor Simien is the second youngest of nine and grew up in the kitchen with his mother. Inspired by a love for baking and Cajun family flavors reminiscent of Louisiana and Little Rock, Arkansas, Chef Ty became a burgeoning culinary entrepreneur at a young age. Selling meals and baked goods as early as middle school, Chef Ty has since worked hard to kickstart his catering business.
As a self-taught chef with big goals, Chef Ty believes it’s his duty to pay forward the mentorship and opportunities he received by cultivating and supporting the next generation of young food industry professionals. He can’t wait to get cooking and inspire youth and young adults to achieve their greatest potential in and out of the kitchen.
Want to book our test kitchen or reserve a spot on the waitlist for our Culinary Program.
Contact: cafe@solaican.org
LET’S GET COOKIN’
WILL YOU JOIN US?