Locali: Bringing Sno-Cones Back

Posted by Charli

on May 21, 2009

Where can you get a Xylitol-sweetened Sno-Cone, raw food pasta, a customizable six-pack of beer and a box of biodegradable trash bags in one place? Frankly, nowhere … until now. Meet Locali, a cozy neighborhood one-stop shop for all your environmentally conscious needs. From a menu of freshly made, vegan-friendly sandwiches to a wall of energy bars, organic wines and raw, gluten-free snacks, it’s a green fiend’s quick-stop paradise. Owners Melissa Rosen (who loves to dole out ginger-agave slushie samples!) and Greg Horos created the environmentally conscious space, from its Sola-Tube lighting and reclaimed wood cabinets to its modern compost/recycle trash bins, to bring sustainable awareness and a sense of “community” to the hipster-packed neighborhood. And starting Memorial Day, I’m happy to report they are bringing a refreshing taste of Locali to you! Look for Locali’s THE ICYCLE – an ice cream tricycle that will tour areas from West Hollywood to Los Feliz – in your neighborhood. Enjoy 30 flavors’ worth of Sno-Cones (made with ultra pure Reverse Osmosis Water and Organic Brown Rice Syrup or diabetic-friendly Xylitol) or my personal favorite: lemon/honey-lavender Ruby Jewel handmade ice cream sandwiches. (Yum!)

Check THE ICYCLE’s whereabouts on Twitter (http://twitter.com/locali). Locali is open from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. at 5825 Franklin Ave. in Hollywood’s Franklin Village.