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Restaurants Near USC:

23rd Street Café ($) 936 West 23rd Street | , CA 90007 (213) 749-1593 | www.23rdstcafe.net 8am-8:45pm Daily This authentic Indian/American/Mexican restaurant offers unique and delicious fusion dishes such as chicken tikka masala quesadilla, samosa sandwich, and chicken tikka burrito. They also offer mouth-watering desserts and a full espresso bar.

Figueroa Philly ($) 3850 S Figueroa St | Los Angeles, CA 90037 (213) 748-9073 | figueroaphilly.com Monday-Friday 11am-9pm; Saturday 11am-7pm; Sunday 12pm-6pm Voted #1 in LA, Figueroa Philly is a cheesesteak spot with soul!

Nature’s Brew ($) 2316 South Union Ave | Los Angeles, CA 90007 (213) 741-9393 | naturesbrewcafe.com Monday-Friday 7am-8pm; Saturday-Sunday 8am-8pm Nature’s Brew serves breakfast, lunch & dinner, makes fresh juices and offers a full espresso bar.

Manas Indian Cuisine ($$) 2823 South Vermont Ave | Los Angeles, CA 90007 (323) 731-4333 | manasla.com 11:30am-10:30pm Daily Manas Indian Cuisine offers vegetable options, meat curries, and rice and bread dishes in the form of tandoori curry, fried and baked selections. Ask them about their homemade chutneys and yogurts as well as tasty desserts. Spiciness is adjusted to your liking.

Trio House ($$) 3031 S Figueroa St | Los Angeles, CA 90007 (213) 741-0101 | triohousela.com 11:00am-9:30pm Daily Trio House is recognized for its outstanding Thai cuisine, excellent service and friendly staff. It is known for its modern interpretation of classic dishes and its insistence on only using high quality fresh ingredients.

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Bäco Mercat ($$) 408 S Main St | Los Angeles, CA 90013 (213) 687-8808 | bacomercat.com Monday-Thursday 11:30-2pm & 5:30pm-11pm; Friday-Saturday 11:30am-3pm & 5:30pm- 12am; Sunday 11:30am-3pm & 5pm-10pm Bäco Mercat is the home of the Bäco, the signature flatbread sandwich that was developed by chef-owner Josef Centeno. Our full menu is inspired by flavors of the Eastern Mediterranean, north Africa, southern Europe, and Asia.

Bestia ($$$) 2121 7th Place | Los Angeles, CA 90021 (213) 514-5724 | bestiala.com Sunday-Thursday 5pm-11pm; Friday-Saturday: 5pm-12am Bestia is a multi-regional rustic Italian restaurant focusing on a “from scratch” approach, offering house-made charcuterie, in addition to handmade pastas and pizza made in an Acunto oven. Reservation recommended.

Bottega Louie ($$) 700 South Grand Avenue | Los Angeles, CA 90017 (213) 802-1470 | bottegalouie.com Monday-Thursday 8am-11pm; Friday-Saturday 9am-12am; Sunday 9am-11pm Pizzas, pastas & small plates in a bright, bustling space, plus weekend brunch and macrons to- go.

Café Pinot ($$$) 700 West 5th Street | Los Angeles, CA 90071 (213) 239-6500 | patinagroup.com Sunday: 4:30pm-8pm; Monday-Tuesday: 11:30am-2:30pm & 5pm-8:30pm; Wednesday- Thursday: 11:30am-2:30pm & 5pm-9pm; Friday: 11:30am-2:30pm & 5pm-9:30pm; Saturday: 5pm-9:30pm Cal-French dishes

Grand Central Market ($) 317 South | Los Angeles, CA 90013 (213) 626-2378 | grandcentralmarket.com Sunday – Wednesday 8am-6pm; Thursday – Saturday 8am-9pm Grand Central Market, a downtown landmark since 1917 features a wide variety of stalls selling fried egg sandwiches, BBQ, cheeses, European espresso bars, Thai food, oysters, pupusas, pressed organic juices, and sweets. After eating, walk up the hill to see the Walt Disney Concert Hall.

Guisados DTLA ($) 541 S Spring St | Los Angeles, CA 90013 (213) 627-7656 | guisados.co Monday-Thursday 9am-11pm; Friday-Saturday 9am-1:30am; Sunday 9am-5pm Born in Boyle Heights in December 2010, Guisados set out to serve homestyle braises on handmade corn tortillas made to order from the fresh ground masa next door at Carnitas Uruapan.

Màs Malo ($$) 515 West 7th Street – 1st Floor, Los Angeles | CA 90014 (213) 985-4332 | masmalorestaurant.com Monday-Thursday 11am-11pm; Friday: 11am-2am; Saturday: 11am-2am; Sunday: 11am-10pm Chef Robert Luna’s take on east LA style Chicano food. Based on simple, locally sourced and high-quality ingredients, Màs Malo features a range of classic and unique dishes, exceptional cocktails and an extensive tequila and mescal collection. Set in a historic former jewelry store circa-1923 with high vaulted ceilings.

SUGARFISH ($$$) 600 W 7th Street, Suite 150 (Corner of 7th & South Grand) | Los Angeles, CA 90017 (213) 627-3000 | sugarfishsushi.com Monday-Saturday 11:30am-10pm, Sunday 12pm-9pm SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa, with multiple locations in Los Angeles, is a different kind of sushi dining experience. Our restaurants serve only traditional sushi of the highest quality based on Chef Nozawa’s style of sushi.

Takami Sushi ($$$) 811 #2100 | Los Angeles, CA 90071 213-236-9600 | www.takamisushi.com Monday – Thursday 5pm-10pm; Friday-Saturday 5pm-12pm; Sunday 5pm-9:30pm Elegant rooftop setting for Japanese sushi and grilled entrees, with panoramic views of Downtown.

Umami Burger Broadway ($$) 825 South Broadway | Los Angeles, CA 90014 (213) 413-8626 | umamiburger.com Sunday-Thursdays 11:30am- 11pm; Friday-Saturday 11:30am-12am Delicious gourmet burgers, salads, and fries.

Water Grill ($$$) 544 South Grand Avenue |Los Angeles, CA 90071 (213) 891-0900 | watergrill.com Monday-Thursday 11:30am-10pm; Friday 11:30am-11pm; Saturday 5pm-11pm; Sunday 4pm- 10pm This downtown landmark presents a wide array of delicately prepared seafood in a relaxed, elegant space.

Wurstküche ($$) 800 East Third Street | Los Angeles 90013 (213) 687-4444 | wurstkuche.com Daily 11am-1:30am An exotic sausage grill serving sausage sandwiches, Belgian fries with homemade dipping sauces, twenty-four imported beers on tap, and a gourmet collection of sodas. Located in the Arts District.

Yard House ($$) 800 West Olympic Boulevard | Los Angeles, CA 90015 (213) 745-9273 | yardhouse.com Sun 10am-12am; Mon: 11am-12am; Sat: 11AM-1:20AM Yard House is well known for its craft beer selection and American menu of over 100 items. Yard House is located in LA LIVE, an entertainment district offering cinemas, the Grammy Museum, and bowling. LA Live is also the host of the Grammys, American Music Awards, ESPYs, American Idol Finals and a year’s worth of red carpet premieres.

Downtown LA Attractions

The Broad 221 S Grand Avenue | Los Angeles, CA 90012 (213) 232-6200 | thebroad.org is a contemporary art museum in Downtown Los Angeles. The museum is named for philanthropist Eli Broad, who financed the $140 million building which houses the Broad art collections.

California Science Center 700 Exposition Park Dr. | Los Angeles, CA 90037 (323) 724-3623 | californiasciencecenter.org The Science Center is a state agency and museum located in Exposition Park, Los Angeles, next to the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County and the University of Southern California.

Grand Central Library 630 West 5th Street, | Los Angeles, CA 90071 (213) 228-7000 | https://www.lapl.org/branches/central-library The city's main library is worth a look even if you have no interest in borrowing books. The exterior is an Egyptian and Mediterranean beauty, topped with a dramatic, tiled pyramid tower and decorated with bas-reliefs.

Japanese American National Museum 100 North Central Avenue | Los Angeles, CA 90012 (213) 625-0414 | janm.org The Japanese American National Museum is a museum dedicated to preserving the history and culture of Japanese Americans. It is located in the Little Tokyo area near downtown Los Angeles, California

L.A. Live 800 W Olympic Blvd | Los Angeles, CA 90015 (866) 548-3452 | lalive.com LA Live is an entertainment venue located in the heart of downtown Los Angeles. Adjacent to , it is the home of Nokia Theatre, Regal Cinemas and various bars, hotels and restaurants such as the towering JW Marriott, WP24 and SBE's swanky Katsuya—jam-packed almost every night of the week (especially pre-Lakers, Clippers and Kings games) with tourists and locals alike.

Olvera Street 845 North | Los Angeles, CA 90012 olvera-street.com Daily: 10am-7pm Olvera Street, known as the “birthplace of Los Angeles,” is a Mexican Marketplace that recreates a romantic “Old Los Angeles” with a block-long narrow, tree-shaded, brick-lined market with old structures, painted stalls, street vendors, cafes, restaurants and gift shops. Olvera Street was created in 1930 “to preserve and present the customs and trades of early California." Many of the merchants on Olvera Street today are descended from the original vendors.

OUE Skyspace LA US Bank Tower, 633 West Fifth Street, Floor 2 | Los Angeles, CA 90071 (213) 894-9000 | oue-skyspace.com Located nearly 1,000 feet above downtown Los Angeles on 69th and 70th floors of the U.S. Bank Tower, OUE Skyspace LA is the tallest open-air observation deck in California, offering visitors a unique 360-degree view of the city. Take in scenic sights from the San Gabriel Mountains to the Pacific Ocean, and spot iconic landmarks from the Sign to Santa Monica.

Palace Theatre 630 S. Broadway | Los Angeles, 90014 Events Information: 213-488-2009 | palacedowntown.com The Palace Theatre, at 630 S Broadway, was built in 1911 as the third Los Angeles home of the Orpheum Vaudeville circuit. It was originally known as the "Orpheum" and is the oldest remaining Orpheum theatre in the country.

Walt Disney Concert Hall 111 S Grand Ave | Los Angeles, CA 90012 (213) 894-9000 | oue-skyspace.com As the $274-million crown jewel of the LA Music Center, Disney Hall opened in 2003 to rave reviews. The novelty hasn't yet worn off: both inside and out, this is a terrific venue. Designed by Frank Gehry, the hall features a 2,265-capacity auditorium with an open platform stage. The hall is the home of the LA Philharmonic and the LA Master Chorale, but the schedule is surprisingly varied throughout the year.