Melrose BID Blog

When the statewide shutdown took effect on December 5, 2020, many stores and restaurants in the Melrose Arts District had to temporarily close down for the second time. Now that Gov. Gavin Newsom has lifted stay-at-home orders across the state in response to improving coronavirus conditions, many will be re-opening their doors and patios as soon as this weekend. Following is a list of many of our businesses that will be reopening or are currently open. It is by no means comprehensive, so if you’re planning on visiting your favorite shops and restaurants on Melrose, be sure to check their websites and social for status and hours. The Antidote (7378 Melrose) – Open Antonio’s Restaurant (7470 Melrose) – Will be open to outside dining from 12pm to 11pm starting Friday, January 29 Ace of Fades (7518 Melrose) – Reopening week of Feb. 1 Bend Goods (7007 Melrose) – Just reopened week of January 25 Blu Jam (7371) – Will have outdoor dining as of the weekend of January 30 Floyd’s Barbershop (7300) – Reopening with hours from 10am-7pm. Call at 323.965.7600 or book online at Floydsbarbershop.com Goorin Bros – Reopening the weekend of January 30. Check new hours on store […]

Thank you for supporting the businesses in the Melrose Arts District. This district has been a unique and vibrant community for more than fifty years, anchored by indie creators and artists who thrived on open doors, seven days a week. These businesses are offering many ways to shop for the holidays – in store (but safely), curbside pickup, gift certificates, and shipping to you or the recipient. We’d love to see you but are committed to getting you what you need in the way that works for you. So here are some ideas for stocking stuffers for family, friends, co-workers, and even the furry ones in your life. GOLDEN APPLE COMICS In Normal Times, Golden Apple Comics is host to incredible in-store events and signings with writers, artists, actors, and more. And there’s a significant selection of autographed items from those events available both at the shop and online. GOLDEN APPLE COMICS 7018 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles 90038 323.658.6047 HEADLINE RECORDS For the loud music fan on your list, Headline Records has a vast selection of things perfectly sized for their black stocking: stickers, patches, pins, lighters, and more. In addition to sale items, with the club card you can […]

In the heart of the Melrose Business Improvement District you’ll find Antonio’s, one of the oldest businesses on the street. Antonio’s has been serving delicious authentic Mexican food for over 30 years. With signature posada and mole dishes, the flavors under their roof are as tasty as they are timeless. Owner, Antonio Gutiérrez, delivers authentic Mexican recipes passed down from his mother, Maria Lopez Gutiérrez. And, if you’re lucky, you can catch Antonio himself behind the bar slicing limes, pouring premium tequila and offering up an easy smile filled with pride. Long before Melrose Ave became the celebrity destination for shopping it is today, stars came from far and wide for the one-of-a-kind flavors and friendly personal service. From Jonny Depp to Christopher Walken to Mick Jagger, the “wall of fame” at Antonio’s is constantly expanding. Antonio’s is a family affair. I was hard pressed to find a staff member that wasn’t directly related to Antonio or married to one of his children. The personal investment in the success of the business results in an attention to detail you can’t find anywhere else. Gutiérrez’s daughter has turned the restaurant into a gallery of Mexican cultural artwork, like day of the […]

For people that remember Melrose Avenue in the 1980s and 1990s, Headline Records is a capture of that time when mohawked punkers with spiked wristbands were the in-crowd. For those that don’t remember, the shop is easily the best place in Los Angeles to find punk, garage, ska, and hardcore music and gear. But everyone knows the French guy that is holding the torch for old-school music retail in his legendary Melrose Avenue record store. Jean-Luc (John) Gaudry was a young man managing a grocery store in France, and approaching his 30s with a mission. “I started to work at 15 years old, and around 30 I wanted to do something very extreme. Music was my passion for a long time, so I decided why not try to live my passion, a record store, and why not in L.A., the capital of punk rock?” he recalls. “I have only one life, let’s do it!” From years of ordering vinyl, tapes, and ‘zines through the mail from all over the world (yes kids, that’s how we did it back then), John had forged relationships with players in the scene. He also vacationed in Los Angeles in the ‘80s almost every year. […]