Inglewood restaurants near Intuit Dome, Kia Forum to check out for NBA All-Star Weekend
A culinary All-Star experience in Inglewood
A local influencer shows FOX 11 his favorite spots around the Intuit Dome and Kia Forum ahead of the NBA All-Star weekend.
INGLEWOOD, Calif. - The NBA All-Star game is happening this weekend in Inglewood, and the excitement is extending beyond the arena. With fans from across the globe coming into town for the big event, a local social media food personality is spotlighting some of Inglewood’s favorite neighborhood eateries, offering an all-star culinary tour of the area.
What we know:
In addition to on-court action, attention is also turning to where fans can find standout local food during All-Star week.
To highlight those options, social media food star Davonte Stinson, known as Tay (@taysfoodtour), leads a tour of his favorite food spots in Inglewood, showcasing local, family-owned businesses and neighborhood favorites.
The tour focuses on restaurants and food spots that are popular with locals and rooted in the community. Tay emphasizes supporting small, family-owned businesses and highlights how these spots reflect the flavors of Inglewood.
Toast and Jam
The tour begins at Toast and Jam, a restaurant run by a mother-daughter team that serves American classics with a southern twist. The locals there are especially known for their catfish.
"This is a home run. This is the spot this is family-owned. You know, the community, local family, small business. You gotta support that. Yeah. And then they got the food. They got the flavor. They've got exactly what you're looking for," he explained.
The menu also includes savory waffles, which Tay says pair well with syrup.
Steaks LA
The tour then moves to Steaks LA, a neighborhood butcher shop that turns into a hibachi spot on weekends.
"People in the community live right there didn't know they did that until I went," he explained.
The Wood Urban Kitchen
For fans without tickets to the game, Tay also recommends The Wood Urban Kitchen, a sports lounge known for its barbecue.
"Those ribs, you can get some good brisket in there, just about everything, literally everything is good."
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Sweet Red Peach
Sweet Red Peach is a bakery located close enough that visitors can walk to it from the Intuit Dome. The bakery became a Southern California favorite after introducing its red velvet cake and is now also known for its blue velvet cake made with fresh blueberries.
Other menu items highlighted during the visit included cinnamon rolls and peach cobbler nachos.
"This is a three-pointer right here… the best cakes in the city," Tay said.
1010 Wine
1010 Wind Bar is described as a Black-owned wine bar featuring a wide selection of wine brands, including wines from Black-owned companies. The spot was also noted for its food offerings, which were described as a key part of what sets it apart.
"They have a lot of different wine brands… and they have some amazing food. That's what sets them apart," he explained. "It's hard to even explain because they're creating magic."
Country Style Jamaican Restaurant
The food tour also highlighted Country Style Jamaican cuisine, specifically calling out an oxtail plate served with cabbage and rice and peas.
"Get an oxtail plate with some cabbage, some rice and keys, and you're in the game. What does it take to make a good oxtails? You need that tenderness. That's what you need. If it's falling off the bone, you know you got something good for sure. And then the flavor is just on point. The flavor is immaculate, but the tenderness is what gets you for sure!"
Why you should care:
With the NBA All-Star game bringing visitors into Inglewood, the food tour highlights places locals already love, offering fans a chance to experience the community through its restaurants while supporting small, neighborhood businesses during one of the city’s biggest weekends.