One of Culver City’s most iconic restaurants, Akasha, announced on social media that it will be hosting it’s final day on Oct. 5, 2025.
“Like so many beloved independent restaurants, the challenges of recent years have become too great to overcome — from the aftereffects of COVID-19 and the entertainment industry strikes, to the film business moving away from Southern California, and the ever-rising costs of food and labor. Yet, through it all, what has sustained us is you.
So, with a heavy heart, after nearly eighteen wonderful years in Culver City, AKASHA will be closing its doors. Our final day of restaurant service will be Sunday, October 5th. Your support has meant the world to us, and we would love if you could join us for one last meal in the restaurant.”
When Akasha Richmond and Alan Schulman opened Akasha 18 years ago at the site of the former Sagebrush Cantina, downtown Culver City was at the very beginning of it’s renaissance. Akasha’s celebrity status helped to put the spotlight on the newly created space, and it was a favorite among the Sony Studio brass, when the film industry was living large.
For many years, they regularly hosted events for the community, such as the annual Benefactor Breakfast for the Culver City Education Foundation. Their most recent feast for the Sister Cities Committee, honoring guests from Kaizuka, was one more reflection of their generous community spirit.
Aksaha notes that they will still be available as a catering operation, and that “our AKASHA At Home meals will be available for pick-up and delivery, and we will keep you posted about other special menu offerings.”
The emphasis on the freshest local ingredients and simple, soulful recipes cements their status in the history of California cuisine.
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