History
1929
Originally opening in 1929, Eastside Market was a grocery and meat market serving the present day Victor Heights, then a predominantly Italian immigrant enclave of Downtown LA. As community demand shifted during the 1930’s and 1940’s, Eastside expanded the business joining forces with “Pontrelli & Laricchia Sausage Company” and together they capitalized on the demand for wholesale and retail foods.
1959
In 1959, Johnny Angiuli began to work for Eastside Market. He began his career as a clean-up and delivery boy and eventually learned the butcher trade, which allowed him to work the counter serving customers. By 1965, Eastside Market was the last standing of the original four Italian markets and with changes again in the community, Johnny recognized an opportunity.
1959
Today
1929
Originally opening in 1929, Eastside Market was a grocery and meat market serving the present day Victor Heights, then a predominantly Italian immigrant enclave of Downtown LA. As community demand shifted during the 1930’s and 1940’s, Eastside expanded the business joining forces with “Pontrelli & Laricchia Sausage Company” and together they capitalized on the demand for wholesale and retail foods.
1959
In 1959, Johnny Angiuli began to work for Eastside Market. He began his career as a clean-up and delivery boy and eventually learned the butcher trade, which allowed him to work the counter serving customers. By 1965, Eastside Market was the last standing of the original four Italian markets and with changes again in the community, Johnny recognized an opportunity.