Sahag's Basturma
Map: 5183 Sunset Boulevard
Owner Harry Tashyan’s ancestors moved from Turkey to Lebanon to escape the Armenian Genocide, then from Lebanon to Soviet Armenia. Tashyan and his family are exemplary of the multitude of Armenian identities that Armenian performer and playwright Lory Tatoulian describes in this clip.
Carousel
Map: 304 N Brand Boulevard, Glendale
Here, Carousel owner Mike Tcholakian explains what distinguishes Lebanese-Armenian cuisine from other varieties of Armenian food and describes some of his family’s specialties.
Raffi's Place
Map: 211 E Broadway, Glendale
Raffi’s Place has served Persian-Armenian food for over 20 years. Listen as Lory Tatoulian describes how L.A.’s Armenian community has grown in those decades and how the distinctions between different branches of Armenian food are blurring.
Falafel Arax
Map: 5101 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 2
Falafel Arax owner Anto Ohanessian tells the story of his family’s business, and discusses the Middle Eastern influence on Armenian cuisine.
Taron Bakery
Map: 4950 Hollywood Boulevard
Taron Bakery specializes in borek, lahmajun, and other breads you might find in an Armenian mezze spread. Now, Lory Tatoulian explains the importance of mezze to Armenian dining traditions.
Papillon Bakery
Map: 1100 S Central Avenue, Glendale
At Papillon Bakery, Jack Akopian offers fresh-fried ponchiks and piroshki. Here, he describes the traditional method for making these sweet and savory treats, and explains how he does it at his shop.