Amara Kitchen & Catering

We are devastated to announce the loss of Amara Kitchen Altadena to the Eaton Fire. While we are deeply grateful that our staff is safe, many of us have been displaced and evacuated from our homes. Never in 1 million years did we imagine this could happen to our team or our community. We are acutely aware of how many others in Los Angeles have been affected by this tragedy and are working with trusted partners to find ways to support ourselves and those around us during this challenging time. * In response to these events, we have created this GoFundMe to support our employees, many of whom face furloughs or significant reductions in hours due to immediate loss of work and revenue. * We are facing many difficult decisions in the coming days, but after ensuring the safety of our team, preserving their livelihood remains our highest priority. Supporting our employees is essential to the ethos of Amara Kitchen and who we are as a small, Latina-owned business. As a founder who is also native to Los Angeles, I am deeply to committed to supporting our diverse team of passionate, hard-working individuals who bring their unique skills and dedication to everything they do. Your support will allow us to continue empowering and uplifting our team as we navigate this crisis and work towards reopening. * As soon as we are able, we will begin the process of finding a new kitchen-ready space to reopen and resume serving our community. With your help, we hope to raise the necessary funds to keep our staff employed and build a stronger path forward during this uncertain time. * We are deeply grateful for our customers, family, friends, neighbors, and the wider community for the outpouring of love and support we received over the past few days. Amara Kitchen wouldn’t exist without you nor would we be able to employ nearly 50 amazing individuals. Your kindness, care and prayers mean in the world to us. * if you’re able to support us whether through a donation or by sharing our story, we would be incredibly thankful. Alternatively, we’d love to welcome you to our Highland Park location, where we are eager to serve you nourishing, healthy food, made with love and hope….

The new Pink Grain Bowl! Mixed greens, beet-tinted quinoa, lemon vinaigrette,marinated cabbage, roasted beets, fresh dill, Mary's organic chicken, zesty yogurt sauce, and crunchy toasted pistachios. Vegetarian options available. Fresh, crunchy, and creamy. We hope to see you soon! 🩷 💚

Afternoons hit different here. Whether you’re grabbing a quick coffee, catching up with a friend, or just starting your day slow, Amara’s got the kind of calm that keeps you coming back. Easy, cozy, and just the right amount of hip, everything’s made to feel good (and taste even better). Pull up a seat, we’ll save you a muffin! 🫶 #AmaraKitchen #HighlandParkEats #LAbrunch #IcedMatcha #highlandpark #AlmondButterBrownie #FeelGoodFood #ChillEats #LAcoffee #lafoodiesanonymous #instafood #reels #laeats #losangelesgrammers

It’s the final days of @eatforimpact and @amarakitchen plant-based spotlight for May! So don’t forget to try the flavorful Curry-Spiced Chickpea Salad and the Coconut-Vanilla Chia Pudding made with organic coconut and fresh strawberries straight from the Farmers Market 🍓 Feel-good food, made with purpose. Join the movement, and hurry in before it’s gone! #PlantBased #SustainableEating #AmaraKitchen #eatforimpact #ChickpeaSalad #ChiaPudding #FarmToTable #HealthyEats #LAeats #FoodForChange #lafoodiesanonymous #losangelesgrammers #eatforchange #losangelesfood

🌱 May’s Must-Try Dish! 🌟 We’re thrilled to unveil our Curry Spiced Chickpea Salad, created for #EatForImpact in partnership with @FarmSanctuary ! Creamy curry-infused organic chickpeas, pickled carrots & serranos, minced red onion, and chopped carrot tops, tossed with toasted seeds and spices. Served on a vibrant bed of dressed greens, heirloom tomatoes, beet-tinted quinoa, and forbidden black rice, topped with marinated purple cabbage. Fresh, bold, and purpose-driven! 🍴 Share your feedback via our survey to support the cause! #NewMenu #FarmSanctuary

Humanity bloomed on a powerful evening of Culinary and Community Experience at the ArtCenter Mullin Transportation Design Center in Pasadena @artcenteredu . In a heartfelt collaboration, Chef Amanda Freitag @chefamandaf (Chopped, Iron Chef America), Chef Paola Guasp (Owner @amarakitchen ), and Ms. Barbara Shay (Owner @thelittleredhencoffeeshop ) brought their culinary artistry to life—united by a shared belief in food as a force for connection and healing. Created and organized by ISS A/S and Guckenheimer, the evening featured silent and live auctions that raised over $100,000 for wildfire recovery efforts benefiting those impacted by the Eaton fires at ArtCenter and beyond. Special thanks to @ikeausa and Gustavo Tinajero for their generous commitment to re-furnish the workplaces of Amara Kitchen and Little Red Hen Coffee Shop. The night was made even more poignant by ArtCenter’s Everard Williams and James Meraz, who shared moving personal reflections. Everard spoke of yakisugi—a Japanese practice of charring wood to make it stronger. What seems like destruction, he reminded us, can become transformation. This evening was more than a fundraiser. It was a celebration of community, resilience, and the beauty that can rise from adversity. Thank you to everyone who made it possible. What a gift to be part of something so meaningful. @artcenterpreshofmann @robbienock @roderick_fenn @lorikoopcreates @shanlynnmusic #wildfires #fundraising #communitysupport #resilience #artcenter #culinaryexperience #humanityblooms #ikea #guckenheimer #eatonfires #resilience #foodies #chefs #heartfelt #yakisugi

We are reminiscing from last week’s event at @artcenteredu with @chefamandaf @thelittleredhencoffeeshop @issnorthamerica @chelywright and @guckenheimerfood . Thank you so much for supporting Amara, Altadena and our overall community. It was a lovely evening that will continue to inspire collaboration and hospitality. 🐦‍🔥🍽️

Meet your new favorite sandwich! The Herby Egg!Fluffy scrambled eggs, melty cheddar, vibrant pesto, creamy avocado, fresh herbs, and zesty pickled serranos—all nestled between your choice of bread. Come try one! #FoodieFavorites #hlp 🌿 🍳 🥪

The Washington Post interviewed Chef and Owner Paola Guasp post fire. While we are still working to reorganize and recoup, we would like to thank our community for so much support, love and care over the last month, and for continuing to visit us at our Highland Park location. It has been such a comfort for us to see so many of our regulars from both locations continuing to nourish themselves at Amara. 🫶🌯 #amarakitchen #eatonfire

We’re so thankful for the support of our community while we deal with the aftermath of losing our Altadena location due to the Eaton Canton fire. Our Highland Park location is open daily to serve our community. We love you LA and we’re here to nourish you ❤️

We are devastated to announce the loss of Amara Kitchen Altadena to the Eaton Fire. While we are deeply grateful that our staff is safe, many of us have been displaced and evacuated from our homes. Never in 1 million years did we imagine this could happen to our team or our community. We are acutely aware of how many others in Los Angeles have been affected by this tragedy and are working with trusted partners to find ways to support ourselves and those around us during this challenging time. * In response to these events, we have created this GoFundMe to support our employees, many of whom face furloughs or significant reductions in hours due to immediate loss of work and revenue. * We are facing many difficult decisions in the coming days, but after ensuring the safety of our team, preserving their livelihood remains our highest priority. Supporting our employees is essential to the ethos of Amara Kitchen and who we are as a small, Latina-owned business. As a founder who is also native to Los Angeles, I am deeply to committed to supporting our diverse team of passionate, hard-working individuals who bring their unique skills and dedication to everything they do. Your support will allow us to continue empowering and uplifting our team as we navigate this crisis and work towards reopening. * As soon as we are able, we will begin the process of finding a new kitchen-ready space to reopen and resume serving our community. With your help, we hope to raise the necessary funds to keep our staff employed and build a stronger path forward during this uncertain time. * We are deeply grateful for our customers, family, friends, neighbors, and the wider community for the outpouring of love and support we received over the past few days. Amara Kitchen wouldn’t exist without you nor would we be able to employ nearly 50 amazing individuals. Your kindness, care and prayers mean in the world to us. * if you’re able to support us whether through a donation or by sharing our story, we would be incredibly thankful. Alternatively, we’d love to welcome you to our Highland Park location, where we are eager to serve you nourishing, healthy food, made with love and hope….

Fall vibes are in the air, even if the cold hasn’t quite set in yet! 🍂 Our spiced apple buckwheat pancakes will bring all the cozy autumn feels. Pair them with a pumpkin spice latte for the ultimate warm-up. It’s the perfect way to embrace the season!