WHY Excellent prepared and deli foods, pretty produce and a butcher that carries four kinds of beef: Kobe, Midwestern prime, certified Black Angus and hormone-free Angus.

WHAT A family-owned market that’s kind of like a small Whole Foods (and Whole Foods is just down the street), Vicente Foods has L.A.’s best selection of products (preserves, candies, condiments, baked goods) from small, local manufacturers. It’s not cheap, but this ain’t a cheap neighborhood, and surely you’ve earned that sushi and dark chocolate!

WHO Moneyed locals who are happy to pay for the convenience, quality and service.