Category Archives: Favorite Spot

Father Tomas Carey on Neighborhood Dynamics and What Keeps the Neighborhood Moving

Father Tomas Carey (Vicar)
Church of the Epiphany
On another occasion Father Tomas was able to share more on his opinion on where he would take visitors for the first time, what makes the neighborhood”moving,” living tenements, race and language, as well as changes he has seen since he moved into Lincoln Heights.

Justice and Advocating

Father Tomas Carey has been an integral role in connecting with his parishioners and building community at the Church of the Epiphany when it had been dwindling. 

Produced: Mario Mesquita
Sound: Mario Mesquita

The Good Outweighing the Bad of Gentrification

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Highland Park Resident
Lumis Festival 2015

Compares gentrification in Northeast Los Angeles, the city she left, and Washington D.C., the city she now lives and works in. Shares her favorite food spots and neighborhood landmarks like La Estrella and Café de Leche, as well as businesses that would “come and go”.

Kitchen Mouse
Good Girl Dinette

Produced: Selena Romero
Sound: Mario Mesquita
Photo: Victor Romero

High School Hang Out and Favorite Spot to Eat Still in Existence

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Tonya, Highland Park Resident, Lincoln Heights Adjacent Resident
Lumis Fesitval 2015

El Huarache Azteca has been in the neighborhood for years, and for many still living in the neighborhood, despite whatever rating is posted in the window, is still a spot to go for delicious Mexican food. Tony and friends, no matter the time past and distance that separates them, remember it fondly but haven’t been back because of the changing times.

Produced: Mario Mesquita
 Sound: Mario Mesquita
Photo: Victor Romero