We’re all left staggered by the current covid-19 pandemic, and with the advent of social distancing and dine-in at restaurants being prohibited, the restaurant industry is reeling even more so. With small businesses, restaurants, and bars left in an uncertainty right now, they need help more than ever and have been forced to pivot to new strategies and streams of income to keep them afloat.

Foodbeast is a brand built on the joy of food and our hearts go out to establishments hit hard by this new and precarious situation. That said, we are focused on offering our help by raising awareness for a number of local Los Angeles restaurants that are offering unique products, meal kits, and more through e-commerce

Guelaguetza

Considered by the late Jonathan Gold as the “best Oaxacan restaurant in the country,”  Guelaguetza is offering a Festival de Mole bundle for $32, with some of the proceeds benefiting the restaurant staff.

Heritage Barbecue

Heritage Barbecue is a chef driven pop-up that is offering 6-7 pound, chilled, vacuum-sealed briskets, complete with re-heating instructions. You can pre-order now on their website.

SQIRL

Uber popular breakfast and brunch spot, Sqirl, has a jam subscription service, two-pack gift set, or individual jams for sale on their website. Jams are $14 and the subscription service is $180 for 12 jams sent throughout the year.

Big Boi

Filipino restaurant, Big Boi, is serving up ube, pandan, and ensaymada flavors of their butter and are going for $30 for a three-pack or $35 for the sampler pack.

The Boba Guys

Popular milk tea joint, The Boba Guys, are offering their proprietary house Black Tea Blend from their company, Tea People, for $10 for 4oz.

Employees Only

If you’re looking for some libations to take the edge off, celebrated bar, Employees Only, has cocktail kits available for curbside pick-up after ordering on their site. Choose from six varieties of their DIY cocktails at $8 each.

Craig’s Vegan Ice Cream

For the eager sweet tooth, Craig’s Vegan Ice Cream is offering a four-pack of their 100% vegan, cashew-based ice creams for $58.99 with shipping included.

Crossroads Kitchen

Vegan meal kits complete with instructions are being offered by Crossroads Kitchen, with each dish serving up to two people. To purchase, call their host desk at 323-7829245.

B Sweet

Popular westside dessert bar, B Sweet, is offering canned Nitro Teas & coffee. Flavors like Thai Tea w/ oat milk, Nitro cold brew, and hibiscus tea are available via Postmates, and have some distribution at select Whole Foods, Mother’s Market, Erewhon, and Fresh Market.

Pizzeria Da Michele

Lauded pizzeria, Pizzeria Da Michele, is offering Pizza and Pasta Kits, along with Healthy Meal Packages that can last up to 1 week. Call to order at 323-366-2308 or email them at [email protected].

Guerilla Tacos

Celebrated taco joint, Guerilla Tacos, is going viral with their ‘Emergency Taco Kit’ for $150. It includes, 4 rolls of toilet paper *CRUCIAL* 5 lbs of roasted chicken, 5 lbs of carne asada, 1 quart of red salsa, 1 quart of green salsa, tortillas, onion, cilantro, rice, beans, and 30 eggs.

Mr. Holmes Bakeshop

Mr. Holmes Bakeshop has got you covered with a bread starter and bread kit for people looking to make their own bread at home and is available on delivery platforms in San Francisco and Los Angeles. All proceeds will go to the bakery’s employees.