Babi Matsik of Salon O’Tiffe

Published on: November 18, 2009

Elizabeth “Babi” Matsik has been partners with Genevieve Destot at Salon O’Tiffe on Larchmont since 2005. She creates beautiful hair styles including the unique “Nancy’s Braid“. What few of her clients know is that she also paints portraits in oil and in 2008 was honored by the Hungarian Ambassador at the Consulate General in Los Angeles for her artistic work.

Visit Babi’s online art gallery and drop by Salon O’Tiffe in Larchmont to have her fashion your hair. She also does Nu Skin Galvanic Spa!

Winter promotion for NEW clients:
Free haircut with purchase of color or highlight.

Phone Number: (323) 467-3994

Hours: Tuesday – Saturday 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Address: 639 N Larchmont Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90004
Location: north of Beverly Blvd, just south of Melrose Avenue
west side of street, same building as Rios Clementi Hale Studios

Services at Salon O’Tiffe: haircuts ($50), styling, French manicures ($18), pedicures ($25), Brazilian blowout (two to three hours, $350), anti-frizz treatment, waxing, facials, peels, microdermabrasion, foils

Appointments? Do call in advance.

Parking: always available         

Hungary and Los Angeles may seem worlds apart, but there are several interesting connections between the two, particularly when it comes to Hungarian culture and cuisine in Southern California.

Hungarian Cultural Presence

While Hungarian restaurants are not abundant in Los Angeles, there are traces of Hungarian cultural influence:

• The Hungarian Cultural Alliance – Magtár has hosted events in Los Angeles, including a Saint Nicholas Feast Day celebration.
• There’s a community center for Hungarians located just south of the 10 freeway in downtown Los Angeles.

Hungarian Wine in Los Angeles

Hungarian wines, particularly Tokaji, are gaining recognition in Los Angeles. P

Historical Connection

Interestingly, there was once a Hungarian presence in the Antelope Valley, north of Los Angeles:

• For about 20 years, the Valley Hungarian Sausage & Meat Co. operated in Littlerock, along Highway 138.
• Currently, a restaurant called Tibor’s in the Antelope Valley offers Hungarian dishes, including Gulyas.

While the Hungarian community in Los Angeles may not be as prominent as some other ethnic groups, these cultural touchpoints provide a tangible connection between Hungary and Southern California, allowing Angelenos to experience a taste of Hungarian heritage without leaving the city.

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