Exploring the shops at Adams Gateway

Otis Robinson, left, and Stafford Floyd get their meal served at JNJ Bar-B-Que and Burgers at the front of Adams Gateway in South Los Angeles.

A teacup on a high pole marks the location of Adams Gateway, a shopping center where shops are in shipping containers painted in vibrant colors in South Los Angeles.

Adams Gateway is a shopping center where shops are in shipping containers painted in vibrant colors.

Merrily Lupo owns and runs Tastemaking, an exclusive T-shirts boutique.

Daisy Zacarias owns and runs Superiority Complex boutique.

Inside Daisy Zacarias’ Superiority Complex boutique.

Adams Gateway is a shopping center where shops are in shipping containers painted in vibrant colors.

Veronica Jackson owns and runs Rocket Vintage boutique.

Rocket Vintage boutique features eclectic vintage clothing and accessories.

Rocket Vintage boutique is open Wednesday through Saturday.

Krystyl Wright owns and runs LOT XI boutique.

Adams Gateway is a shopping center where shops are in shipping containers painted in vibrant colors.

Renee Gunter is the owner of an organic fruit and vegetable business.

Adams Gateway is a shopping center where shops are in shipping containers painted in vibrant colors.

Jewel Nelson Jr. and his wife, Karen Nelson, owners of JNJ Bar-B-Que and Burgers. They have been in business for more than two decades.

Jewel Nelson Jr., owner of JNJ Bar-B-Que and Burgers, near Adams Gateway in South Los Angeles.

Pork ribs, pork rib tips and roast chicken are among the entrees served with a side of beans, potato salad and bread at JNJ Bar-B-Que and Burgers in South Los Angeles.

Jewel Nelson Jr. keeps the meat cooking at JNJ Bar-B-Que and Burgers in South Los Angeles.

Karen Nelson takes orders from customers at JNJ Bar-B-Que and Burgers, at the front of Adams Gateway, in South Los Angeles.

Adams Gateway is a shopping center where shops are in shipping containers painted in vibrant colors.