[dropcap size=big]L[/dropcap]os Angeles is one of the world’s culinary capitals, with over 29,000 restaurants representing cuisines from nearly every continent. However, according to RestaurantHer, an initiative aimed at promoting gender equality in the restaurant industry, women only represent 24 percent of chefs and 6 percent of head chefs across the culinary world. In Los Angeles, Regarding Her Food is also a great resource to find female-owned restaurants.
In the restaurant industry, 59 percent of restaurants are owned by white restaurateurs. Latinx individuals incorporate 18.2 percent of restaurateurs, and Black individuals own 9.6 percent of restaurants. Thus, women of color often face a double-edged sword of breaking into an overwhelmingly white and male industry. In honor of Women’s History Month, we celebrate ten restaurants owned by women of color in Los Angeles that you should support during this difficult time for restaurants.
Pictured above: On the left, Idli with various accouterments and Dr. Padmini Aniyan). Photos courtesy of Mayura Indian Restaurant.