"Locol, a fast-food restaurant in Watts, has been a beacon for the oft-overlooked Los Angeles neighborhood since 2016. Now led by chefs Daniel Patterson and Keith Corbin, Locol offers soul food like browned barbecue ribs, fried chicken, collard greens, and red beans with rice. It operates as a job-training incubator for those aged 14 to 24, offering opportunities in short stints. The soul plates are substantial and fulfilling, aiming to be an everyday dining destination for South Los Angeles. Its screen windows bring in a constant breeze of summer air. Address: 1950 East 103rd Street, Watts, CA, 90002." - Eater Staff
