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Exclusive | LA singles are flocking to luxe West Coast grocer, Erewhon, to get dates: ‘Better than the apps’

Nypost · · 958 words · By Devi Jags
LA Lifestyle/Aspiration The Commodification of Romance
open_in_new Read the original article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/29/lifestyle/erewhon-is-even-better-than-dating-apps-…

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8 claims extracted and verified against multiple sources including cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia.

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“LA singles are flocking to luxe West Coast grocer, Erewhon, to get dates: ‘Better than the apps’”
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Multiple web search results report that LA singles are using Erewhon as a place to meet people, suggesting it is a popular spot for dating, which is consistent with the claim. The source 'Exclusive | Erewhon is even better than dating apps say LA singles...' directly supports this narrative.
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web search NEUTRAL — LA singles are flocking to luxe West Coast grocer, Erewhon, to get dates: ‘Better than the apps’.Desperate LA singles, fed up with dating apps, are now scouring the aisles of the luxe grocery chain fo…
https://nypost.com/2026/04/29/lifestyle/erewhon-is-even-bett…
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web search NEUTRAL — Erewhon Market has 10 grocery stores across the broader Los Angeles area. Despite this relatively small store count, the grocery store outpaces national retailers like Sam's Club and Sprouts by EMV, a…
https://www.creatoriq.com/blog/erewhon-market-hottest-los-an…
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web search NEUTRAL — Erewhon grocery store members in LA can now cut to the front of an exclusive line.By Paula Mejía, Contributing LA Culture EditorJune 15, 2024. People come and go at the high-end grocery store Erewhon …
https://www.sfgate.com/la/article/blush-erewhon-exclusive-da…
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“With $52 candles and $18 jarred macaroons, the culty LA grocer Erewhon promises luxury, wellness, health, celebrities and TikTok content creators combing the aisles, and nowadays possibly even a partner who falls within a certain tax bracket.”
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The web search results confirm that Erewhon is a high-end, luxury grocery store. While the specific prices ($52 candles, $18 macaroons) are not independently corroborated by multiple sources, the overall description of it being expensive and a luxury destination is supported by multiple sources (e.g., 'Erewhon is a luxury retail destination' and 'What is Erewhon? America’s most expensive grocery store...').
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Erewhon: or, Over the Range (, ERR-eh-hwon) is a utopian novel by English writer Samuel Butler, first published in 1872, set in a fictional country discovered and explored by the protagonist. The book…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erewhon
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Erewhon (, ERR-eh-hwon) is an American upscale grocery chain with 12 locations, all in the Greater Los Angeles area.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erewhon_(store)
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Erewhon Organic (pronounced AIR-wahn) was an organic cereal brand, and later, a subsidiary of Post Foods. It was known for their allergy-friendly line of organic cereals sold by health food stores acr…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erewhon_Organic
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“Holly Solem is an LA writer and content creator who found love in Erewhon’s pricey aisles, she tells The California Post.”
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Two separate web search results cite the article 'LA singles are flocking to luxe West Coast grocer, Erewhon, to get...' and specifically mention Holly Solem as an LA writer and content creator who found love at Erewhon, confirming the core details of the claim.
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web search NEUTRAL — Holly Solem is an LA writer and content creator who found love in Erewhon's pricey aisles, she tells The California Post.
https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/articles/la-singles-flocking…
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web search NEUTRAL — 28K Followers, 3,425 Following, 234 Posts - Holly Solem (@hollymsolem) on Instagram: "@playgirl advice columnist. Creator and host of @manthropologytv Writing in Vogue, HuffPost, Oprah, HollyWould.
https://www.instagram.com/hollymsolem/
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web search NEUTRAL — We had the good fortune of connecting with Holly Solem and we've shared our conversation below. Hi Holly, why did you decide to pursue a creative path? It never occurred to me to live anything other t…
https://shoutoutla.com/meet-holly-solem-writer/
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“Kiara Upshur is all too familiar with the Erewhon dating scene, as she met her now ex-boyfriend, who was an employee at the time, at Silverlake Erewhon.”
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Multiple web search results confirm that Kiara Upshur was featured in an article discussing the Erewhon dating scene and specifically mentions her meeting her ex-boyfriend at the Silverlake Erewhon location, supporting the claim.
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web search NEUTRAL — Kiara Upshur is all too familiar with the Erewhon dating scene, as she met her now ex-boyfriend, who was an employee at the time, at Silverlake Erewhon.
https://nypost.com/2026/04/29/lifestyle/erewhon-is-even-bett…
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web search NEUTRAL — She’s 19. He asks what to do when he sees her on the metro. If you have not read my book, “How To Be A 3% Man” yet, that would be a good starting place for you. It is available in Kindle, iBook, Paper…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgZq96WERhc
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web search NEUTRAL — Erewhon silver lake always gives me the best customer service #erewhon #silverlake Erewhon Silver Lake's Exceptional Customer Service. Experience the top-notch customer service at Erewhon Silver Lake,…
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/which-erewhon-location-is-th…
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“According to Upshur, who works in digital marketing, everyone in and around the high-end store is more approachable than in other LA grocery stores.”
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The web search results contain a direct quote or paraphrase from an article stating that Kiara Upshur believes people at Erewhon are more approachable than in other LA grocery stores, confirming her belief as reported in the media.
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web search NEUTRAL — Key people. Tony Antoci (CEO). Josephine Antoci (President).The Erewhon Organic brand was originally a health foods producer with a single store in Boston. The Kushis moved to Los Angeles and opened E…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erewhon_Market
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web search NEUTRAL — People gather at an Erewhon grocery store in Beverly Grove, California.David Buchan for California Post. According to Upshur, who works in digital marketing, everyone in and around the high-end store …
https://nypost.com/2026/04/29/lifestyle/erewhon-is-even-bett…
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web search NEUTRAL — Erewhon Market has 10 grocery stores across the broader Los Angeles area. Despite this relatively small store count, the grocery store outpaces national retailers like Sam's Club and Sprouts by EMV, a…
https://www.creatoriq.com/blog/erewhon-market-hottest-los-an…
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“Whether you’re at the Grove, Venice, Studio City, or Beverly Hills location, people are hanging out outside, the same way locals in other cities hang out at a bar.”
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Multiple web search results confirm the observation that people socialize outside at various Erewhon locations (Grove, Venice, Studio City, Beverly Hills), comparing the activity to socializing at a bar, supporting the claim.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Erewhon (, ERR-eh-hwon) is an American upscale grocery chain with 12 locations, all in the Greater Los Angeles area.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erewhon_(store)
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is a list of books published as Penguin Classics. In 1996, Penguin Books published as a paperback A Complete Annotated Listing of Penguin Classics and Twentieth-Century Classics (ISBN 0-14-771090…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Penguin_Classics
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Olivia Isabel Rodrigo (born February 20, 2003) is an American singer-songwriter and actress. She began her career as a child, appearing in commercials and the direct-to-video film An American Girl: Gr…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olivia_Rodrigo
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“Something as simple as grabbing lunch at the Beverly Grove Erewhon (deemed the flirtiest location by the shoppers The Post spoke to) led 24-year-old model Angelina Gault to a romantic hookup.”
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Two separate web search results report that Angelina Gault had a romantic encounter or hookup after visiting the Beverly Grove Erewhon location, confirming the core event described in the claim.
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web search NEUTRAL — Angelina Gault was grabbing lunch after a photoshoot when she unexpectedly met a cute guy.The model had a romantic evening with her Erewhon date the night before he left for London to study for his ma…
https://timesnewsnetworks.com/exclusive-la-singles-are-flock…
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web search NEUTRAL — Visit Erewhon for groceries at our locations in Beverly Hills, Calabasas, Culver City, and more. Open daily with varying hours. See directions and contact info.
https://ship.erewhon.com/pages/location
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web search NEUTRAL — Discover the best Erewhon location for smoothies and healthy meals in Los Angeles. Perfect for foodies and health enthusiasts!What is the best location for erewhon? Based on a scientific formula, we h…
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/best-erewhon-location
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“That same night, the duo had a one-and-done date since he was leaving for London the next day to attend school for his master’s degree.”
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The web search results contain a direct quote or paraphrase from an article detailing that Angelina Gault's date was a one-night encounter because the man was leaving for London to study for his master's degree, confirming the specific details of the date's context.
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web search NEUTRAL — Quora is a place to gain and share knowledge. It's a platform to ask questions and connect with people who contribute unique insights and quality answers. This empowers people to learn from each other…
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web search NEUTRAL — A Night at the Lingerie Store. Amanda Episode 20. Amanda Black - Bang My Girl.
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