Centered on the infamous Sunset Blvd between Gower Street and North Bronson Avenue, the Linden Los Angeles is a culinary gem serving Caribbean food in Los Angeles that pays homage to the rich flavors and vibrant cultures of the islands as well as, Jewish, African American and South Asian cuisines.
From the moment you step inside, the restaurant’s comforting ambiance envelops you, transporting you to a warm, maroon-hued space that feels like your grandma’s dining room.
With a décor that blends books with elegant artwork and touches of Caribbean heritage, Linden sets the perfect stage for a dining experience featuring Caribbean food in Los Angeles that is deeply satisfying.
”The feeling that we worked so hard to capture at the restaurant is the feeling of home,” assures Alahna Jade, Linden co-owner. “It’s a very intimate space and it has so much character. From the gallery walls with all of our photos to the large, beautiful mirrors and vintage collection of books and artifacts, we wanted to create a space that was warm and welcoming and extremely community driven.”
Linden Sights, Sounds and Smells
I recently had the pleasure of visiting Linden, and it quickly became apparent why this establishment has garnered praise. The restaurant’s atmosphere is a seamless blend of chic urban design and homely Caribbean warmth.
The air is filled with the tantalizing aromas of savory spices, slow-cooked meats and, most importantly, flagrantly sophisticated patrons excited about noshing on Caribbean food in Los Angeles.
“If you go into Linden on any random night, you’re going to see a bunch of beautiful Black people,” says Jade. “Of course, we patronize a diverse group of people from all walks of life, but our regulars want to see and be around people like us.”
The story of Linden and its four owners is as compelling as its cuisine. The restaurant was founded by four friends and is an ode to New York: Alahna Jade, Sterling Brim, Scott Williams, Vince Bryant, in partnership with Chef Jonathan Harris.
Their bond was forged over a shared love of hospitality, particularly the diverse and flavorful experiences of the Caribbean. Brim was an investor in Williams and Bryant’s New York concept, Las’ Lap, a cocktail bar in Manhattan’s Lower East Side that honors the last hour before the end of carnival.
By Darralynn Hutson
