Mashti and Mehdi Shirvani founded Mashti Malone's Ice Cream in 1980. They're both from a small town in Northern Iran called Masshad and this region is where many of their interesting ice cream flavors have originated. The ice cream parlor in this shopping center on La Brea Avenue has garnered so much popularity that the brothers decided to start catering and selling their famous Rosewater Ice Cream by the pint, an Iranian favorite, under the banner of Akbar Mashti Inc. Hollywood celebrities often hire Akbar Mashti Inc. to cater cast parties. This particular shop attracts ice cream lovers from throughout the Los Angeles area who come to get a taste of its popular ice cream, sorbet, pastries and other treats. Seating is available indoors and on the front patio.
Al Wazir Chicken is located in the Gower Street Plaza on Hollywood Boulevard. It offers chicken cooked in a traditional Middle-Eastern rotisserie style and served eight different ways, including whole chickens and portions. Traditional Middle Eastern side dishes, such as hummus, tabouleh and stuffed grape leaves, kabobs in pita bread, baklava and soft drinks round out the menu.
Daphne's Greek Café is part of the national food chain of Greek-inspired menu options. Although it is fast food, all ingredients seem to be fresh, healthy and made in-house. Daphne, based on the Greek goddess of beauty, prepares all food with out any trans-fats; the approach is to serve healthy farmers market inspired ingredients. Gyros are the most popular, made with homemade pita breads and humus for dipping.
