Silverlake Juice Bar, Los Angeles

When Chef Baba Ji found out that he had diabetes, he literally and figuratively turned lemons into lemonade. Using his diagnosis as an opportunity to change his life, Baba Ji began to practice juicing, which helped him lose more than 50 pounds and regain control of his health. Eager to share his journey and experience with others, he opened Silverlake Juice and Tea, a 100% organic shop that sells juices, smoothies, and teas made from local produce. His J-Bieb organic juice blends orange, apple, kale, carrot, and ginger into a smooth concoction ready to infuse bodies with green-powered nutrients. Smoothies come in various signature flavors such as the Happy Hippie, a blend of bananas, raisins, almonds, Woodstock tickets, pumpkin seeds, hemp milk, and honey served with the shop’s signature 100% biodegradable products. An outdoor patio allows patrons to enjoy their treats in the sun while surrounded by lush vegetation or space heaters in cooler months.