To locals in Mar Vista, like Ken Kook, the Beethoven Market is a known staple to the community."Pretty historical market in the neighborhood. It’s really endearing for the entire community," Kook said.However, Kook and other neighbors in the area aren’t all too thrilled with the changes coming to the 70-something year old convenience store. Initially, they thought the business in the middle of a residential community would resemble an upscale, market-style café.
Adler provided this statement:"As longtime residents of Mar Vista, my family and I have had the privilege of calling this wonderful neighborhood home for close to 10 years. It's a place where we've built our lives, raised our children, and formed deep connections with our neighbors. One of our favorite family rituals has become strolling to Beethoven Market with our kids and dog and meeting and chatting with neighbors along the way.