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Bunker hill is dtla’s leader in live entertainment capital of dtla with Sure, the Financial District sounds with its independence, Chinatown has order in the courts, dine in or performance art, presenting formal- tours & expos, national sporting like it’s ALL WORK and no play, but strengthened its romantic and fa- take out...not just for law making ly trained theater, dance and musical events, award ceremonies, comedy with historic landmarks, sky tops miliar relationship with Downtown, anymore, the courts district of dtla performances, including those in the shows, restaurants, and a disco- with full bars, thrill rides, & award demonstrating it is as gentle as it is offers a gambit of public art, a 360 visual arts as well as presenting theque, almost completely sur- winning happy hours, prepare your- honest with its gifts for dtla degree observation deck, legendary dtla’s master chefs. rounded by world class hotels. self for the pressures of excitement eateries and historical landmarks.
The Absolute Most: The Absolute Most: The Absolute Most: The Absolute Most: The Absolute Most: Music Center Staples Center/LA LIVE SkySpace Chinatown Central Plaza Union Station Think: Walt Disney Concert Hall, Think: Sports Area, Live Concerts, Think: Full bar, 70 stories up, Jazz Club, Dim Sum, Hanfu, Peking Think: Subway, Maps, Train Station. LA Philharmonic, Dorothy Chandler Movie Theater, Bowling Alley, Breathtaking Views, Magic Carpet Duck, Culture Festivals. Pavillion, Ticket Booth. XGames, 4 Star Hotels, Ride, Glass Slide. The Most: Rooftop Spas. The Most: City Hall The Most: The Most: Gin Lin Way Think: Observation Deck, Farmer’s Grand Park The Most: Wilshire Grand Think: Red Lanterns, Neon, Vintage Market, Outdoor Concerts, Local Think: Lunch Time Food Trucks, Dia Los Angeles Convention Center Think: Sushi with a view, Poolside Chinese Architecture, 1938. Government. Los Muertos, We Are Los Angeles, Think: Expos, Network, AirPort, Bar, Rooftop Restaurants, Family Reunion, Light Up the Media Pass. Hotel Rooms, Palm Trees. The Almost: The Almost: Holidays. Year of the Dog Polyphonoptic Tower The Almost: The Almost: Think: Loyalty. Careful Think: Kinetic Sculpture, Music, The Almost: Metropolis 110/105/10/5 FWY Intersection Observation. Plenty of new restau- Lights, Synchronization, Water, Music Center’s Grand MakeOver Think: Panoramic Views, New Sky- Think: Car Radio, Traffic, MapQuest, rants, art shows, and a new year of Flood, Faulty. Think: $30 million in renovations line, Sky Pools, Dogparks, Exquisite Windshield, Congestion, Bumpers, cultural festivities. over the next two years. Dining, Boutique Hotel, Cabanas. CHP, Road rage. The Utmost: The utmost: Olvera Street The utmost: The utmost: the Utmost: Chung King Road Think: Birth Place of Los Angeles, MOCA Contemporary Downtown Dance and Movement TheBloc Think: Art Openings, Art Galleries, Mexican Marketplace, Authentic Think: Art of Our Time, Exhibits, Think:Dance Recitals, Star Studded Think: International Brands, Shop- Antiques, Curio Shops, Live Perfor- food, Aztec Dancers, Mariachis, Collections, Programs, Free Every Dance Rehearsals, Musical Perfor- ping Mecca, Outdoor Terrace, Art mances. Catholic Church. Thursday. mance Showcases. Installations and Live Performances. top food picks top food picks top food picks top food picks top food picks AU LAC tom’s urban bottega louie pho 87 ciento lindo OTIUM original pantry miro LASA philippe’s the original 71 Above 18 SOCIAL TOM GEORGE Sea Fresh Restaurant traxx dtla-weekly.com tour guide Little arts historic the Fashion tokyo district core skids district
Little Tokyo is the heart of the larg- Arts District is DTLA’s perfect mix The Historic Core is revitalized with where skid row meets the industrial The Fashion District is a stitched est Japanese-American population in of fine art galleries, creative loft new bike lanes, parklettes, commu- warehouse district, with community oasis where fashion designers, America. With over 3500 welcoming style living, organic eating, and BEER, nity gardens, outdoor concerts, leaders and entrepreneurs willing to wholesalers, market weeks, retailed residents, and hundreds of shops hosting the most eclectic mix of indie artisan pop-ups, and 2 of the most solve the problems of an area known fashion wares, accessories, textiles, Little Tokyo sees its fair share of artisan showcases and micro-brewing highly anticipated self-guided art for having the 2nd largest homeless and shoppers collide. tourism in dtla. companies in all of los Angeles. tours in the country. population in the country. The Absolute Most: The Absolute Most: The Absolute Most: The Absolute Most: The Absolute Most: Night On Broadway Smorgasburg Old Japanese Union Church Hauser Wirth & Schimmel California Mart Think: 1922, East Coast Players, Think: Outdoor concert, 12 Historic Think: Alameda Marketplace, Think: Designers. ShowCase, Think: Globe Mills Complex, Art Theaters, Live Performances, Food 10,000 Visitors, Indie Artisan, Sun- LAArtCore, World Class Theater, World, Manuela Restaurant, Market Week, Fashion, Accessories, 30+ Years. Trucks, Crepes, Huge Crowds. day, Food, Music, Vintage, Wellness, Textiles, Fashion Run Way. Art Exhibits, Installations. Donuts. The Most: The Most: The Most: The Most: Japanese American Downtown Art Walk The Most: Santee Alley Angel City Brewery Think: Creativity, Nighttime Celebra- LAMP/Union Rescue Mission/ National Museum Think: IPA, Beer Tasting, Local En- Think: Bargains, SwapMeet, Bizarre, Think: Tradition, Exhibits, WW2, tion, Gallery, Artists, Crepes, Local SkidRow Housing Trust Street Dogs, Wigs, Wholesale Purs- tertainment, Karaoke, Comedy Night, Entertainment, Food Trucks on 7th, Think: Non Profit, Giving, Public Sculpture, History, Extraordinary New Mini-Festivals, Indie Art Shows. es, Immitation Perfume. Origami. Street Vendors, Interactive Exhibits, Service, Fundraising, Art Events. The Almost: Bar Crawl. The Almost: The Almost: The Almost: BIGGER! BETTER! Institute of Contemporary Art The Almost: TheROW The Metro Regional Connector Think: Museum, 12,700-Sqft., Wall Florist Market Think: All of Downtown’s Districts Renovation of the Old Cecil Hotel Think: 1.3 million Sqft,. Multi-Use Think: Coral Forest, Farmer’s Industrial Building, 32-Year-Old Art Think: Nightstalker, Shining, Ameri- Complex, Residents, Shopping, Connected allowing passengers to Institution. Architecture by wHY, Market, Grilled Food, Aqua Frescas, transfer to Blue, Expo, Red and Pur- can Horror Story, Hospice, Haunted. Restaurants, Local Entertainment, Wholesale Flowers. Saturdays. Public Programming, Retail Stores. Creative Office Spaces. ple Lines, bypassing Union Station. The UTmost: The UTmost: The UTmost: The UTmost: Grand Central Market The UTmost: The Cooper Building Artists and Fleas Think: Food Mart, Oyster Bar, Cafes, Glady’s Park JZenshuji a Sōtō Zen Temple Think: Unique, Fashion, Art and Think: Historic Landmark, Huge Think: Shakyamuni Buddha, Com- Spices, Historic, Produce, Traditional Think: Concerts, Town Hall Meet- Shopping Bags, Full Fashion, Craft Show, Vintage, Food Trucks, Foods, Variety, Landmark. ings, Sports Court, Soup Lines, munity Garden, Meditation. Saturdays. Designers, Showcase, Sample Sale, Community. Men’s Suits. top food picks top food picks top food picks top food picks top food picks Kagaya bestia le petit paris the escondite Localita & The Badasserie Sushi Gen wurtkuche LITTLE DAMAGE yxte cocina sonoratown oystars THE ALLEY CREPES SANS FRONTIERES comfort la The alley dog To be or not to be? dtla theater guide DTLA-WEEKLY.COM
ahmanson theater As one of the nation’s most influential nonprofit the- bob baker’s cornerstone atre companies, the Ahmanson proudly continues their marionette theater theater company 50-year tradition of using the art of theatre to broaden Baker died 2014 but he left behind a lifetime worth of For over 29 years featuring plays that celebrate many horizons and illuminate new perspectives. Coming Soon: smiles and memories, 1,000’s of enchanting, hand-craft- voices with pop-up theaters staged sometimes in THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE ed puppets, the beautiful Cultural-Historical landmark. theaters, parking lots, factories, schools and subway NIGHT-TIME A National Theatre production and To- On Stage Now: THE CIRCUS: A brilliant and beautiful stations, taken up residence in small towns and urban ny®-winning play follows 15-year-old Christopher, who musical extravaganza! The world’s greatest puppet show, neighborhoods, collaborating with locals from start to has an extraordinary brain; although he is exceptionally unearthed from the archives, featuring a vast array of finish to tell their unique stories. Coming Soon: Corner- intelligent he’s ill-equipped to interpret everyday life. colorful creations not seen for decades! The show runs stone just wrapped up their 30th Anniversary Bridge Show runs August 2nd through September 10th. 135 N June 30th through July 20th. 1345 W 1st Street, Los Awards last week and are preparing for their next sea- Grand Avenue, LA, CA 90012. (213) 628-2772. Angeles, CA 90026. (213) 250-9995. son. 708 Traction Ave, LA, CA 90013. (213) 613-1700.
east west players latino american Established in 1965, East West Players has been hailed as the nation’s leading Asian American theater troupe theater center for our award-winning productions that blend Eastern For over 29 years the Latino American Theater has pro- and Western movement, costumes, language, and music. vided a world-class arts center for those pursuing artistic EWP has premiered more than 100 plays and musicals excellence. Still excited about the renaming of one of five about the Asian Pacific American experience and has theaters in honor of award-winning Mexican American held more than 1,000 readings and workshops. East actress and community activist Lupe Ontiveros, who was West Players will be presenting their 52nd Anniversary a founding member of the company, it looks like LATC is Season, THE COMPANY WE KEEP, taking place from preparing for their fall season, with little on the calendar Fall 2017 through Summer 2018, featuring The Robey besides their popular Art Walk pop up, held every 2nd Theatre Company, Japanese American Cultural & Com- Thursday of the month. Indie artists, guest djs, and a munity Center (JACCC), and the Los Angeles LGBT Cen- full bar offered by the theater house in the main lobby ter, including two world premieres, an acclaimed revival, make for a memorable Art Walk adventure every time. and the LA premiere of an award-winning Broadway NEW ORIGINAL WORKS FESTIVAL - COMING SOON TO REDCAT 514 S Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA 90013. musical.120 Judge John Aiso St, Los Angeles, CA 90012.
la opera mark taper forum redcat Since 1948 The LA Opera has maintained a talented ros- Under the leadership of Artistic Director Michael Ritchie, Through performances, exhibitions, screenings, and lit- ter of resident artists, young singers who perform regu- this theatre creates an extraordinary connection be- erary events, REDCAT introduces diverse audiences, stu- larly in main stage productions as well as the company’s tween artists and audiences that only starts on the dents and artists to the most influential developments community programs under the personal supervision of stage, reflecting the community it serves as one of the in the arts from around the world, and gives artists in Peter Hemmings, Plácido Domingo, Kent Nagano, and nation’s most influential nonprofit theatre companies for this region the creative support they need to achieve current Music Director James Conlon. On Stage Now: over 50-years. Coming Soon: The Mark Taper Forum is national and international stature. On Stage Now: THE LA Opera is preparing for their 2017/2018 season, and preparing to present HEISENBERG with Mary Louise NEW ORIGINAL WORKS FESTIVAL The annual NOW while season tickets and chances to engage with commu- Parker amidst the bustle of a crowded London train sta- Festival transforms REDCAT into a vital laboratory for nity workshops (including Opera Camp and Pre-Opera tion, Georgie spots Alex, a much older man, and plants a the creation of new contemporary performances. This Talks) are plentiful this summer, the world will have kiss on his neck. Show runs from June 28nd to August year’s festival launches nine new works by Los Angeles to wait to enjoy the grandeur of soaring falsettos and 6th. 135 N Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012. (213) artists who invent hybrid artistic disciplines, re-imagine baritone performances with the first season opener of 628-2772. traditions and confront urgent issues. Show runs July CARMEN coming September 9th. 135 N Grand Avenue, 17th to August 12th. 631 W. 2nd Street, LA, CA 90012. Los Angeles, CA 90012. BLK DTLA>> black business association brings motown legends Black Business Association Brings Legends of Motown to the Millennium Biltmore
riginally pro- Sunshine”, may not have ever touched our souls if not for Avant. A testament to claimed “Black his business savvy; with Michael Jack- Music Month” by son’s Bad album, Avant negotiated the highest-grossing tour of all time. Working President Jimmy closely with long-time friend and Motown founder, Berry Gordy, Avant solidified OCarter on June 7, 1979, and Motown and is still protecting its legacy to later renamed by President this day. Barack Obama, the Afri- Subtitled, “THE BUSINESS BEHIND can-American Music Appre- THE MUSIC”, the event hosted over 100 attendees with special guest appearances ciation Month is a commem- from friends and colleges thanking Avant for his business dealings, mentorship, oration that takes place and dedication to the civil rights move- ment. This included Gala Chair, Ethiopia n recognition of African-American Music Habtemariam, President of Motown Re- Appreciation Month, the Black Busi- I cords, Congresswoman Maxine Walters ness Association headed by President & and comedic commentary from Lionel CEO, Earl “Skip” Cooper, celebrated with Richie that had the house in stitches. a star-studded Salute to Black Music Avant also received a Lifetime Achieve- Awards Dinner, honoring Clarence Avant ment Award from Viacom/BET Networks. and Lee Baily at the Historic Millenni- um Biltmore Hotel with salutations from County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas, In celebration of the life and Marqueece Harris- Dawson, Councilmem- achievements of Lee Bailey bers Herb J Wesson and Curren Price, Lee Bailey is a legendary broadcaster Assemblymember Reggie Jones-Sawyer, founder of Electronic Urban Report other- Mayor Eric Garcetti and Congresswomen wise known as EURweb.com which is one Karen Bass and Maxine Walters. of today’s premier urban entertainment and headline news hubs on the web with In celebration of the life and more than 2 million visitors a week. A achievements of Clarence long way from his first underground radio Avant station, built out of his home garage in 1979, Bailey admits he had always been Known as the Godfather of Black Music, fascinated by voices on the radio as a Avant and wife of 50 years Jacqueline, young boy. Admiration turned to ambi- were both present to receive an armful tion as Bailey grew to become one of the of awards and waves of standing ova- world’s most recognized, and most re- tions for Avants legendary deal-making spected radio personalities in the urban and business savvy techniques that have entertainment business with a unique spanned a career of over six decades, tone, that if the taste had a sound, could including the first joint venture between easily be compared to the soothing sweet an Independent African America label, sounds of smooth, hot melted chocolate. Venture Records and a major label, MGM Records, back in 1967. Countless hits, continued on page 18>> including “Lean on me”, and “Ain’t No DTLA appetite>> le petit paris>> by Julian gallows DTLA-WEEKLY.COM dtla international>> le petit paris the timeless romance of le petit paris
Spiced Roasted Cod eldom does a dining experience Often, we as diners are lured into a new transcend the diner to exotic and prospective local restaurant with hopes of distant places only heard of in vi- adding a new place to our under-populat- sions of luxury. Even less frequent ed roster of favorites. Enter: Le Petit Paris Sare those experiences that rival their re- located at 418/420 South Spring Street, in spective destination in authenticity, accu- DTLA. racy and relevancy.
pon first entrance to this 10k square columns with original crowns and a bit of foot piece of France, Cannes to be U a modernized color scheme line the walls. precise, guests are greeted by a sprawling dining room with modest touches of ele- gant, modern luxury and design. Beyond The space was designed by Fanny and and not one element of the overall the craftily outfitted dining room with its David design was overlooked. From chairs and various modes of seating from plush sofas, table tops, to modern custom art along the to hi-top tables and a welcoming bar, lies mezzanine walls, to even the monstrous a grand marble staircase welcoming n00bs and impressive air conditioning system, and regulars alike to the mezzanine level. Fanny and David have achieved what most Atop this magnificent and original stair- restaurateurs aspire to dream up. Both case, guests will find a bottom-lit bar top from Cannes, with two successful restau- reminiscent of that which might be found rants Le Petit Paris (very first restaurant) in a B&W film of the 20’s. Set within the and The Miramar Beach on the famous La historic Stowell Hotel, the owners, Fanny Croisette, they beamingly admit to being made sure to preserve and David Rolland apprehensive about scouting a Downtown the pieces of the property that spoke to space for their beloved concept, a process the history of the location. Throughout they began in 2015 that took a surprising the dining room, which was originally the turn at first look of the impressive build- lobby of the hotel, the floor maintains its ing. Separately, they both explain that original tile, on which some of the centu- they were looking to the westside of LA to ry’s greats danced upon; Charlie Chaplin All Natural Duck Breast house their business model. being one of those greats. Ceiling-high DTLA appetite>> le petit paris>> by Julian gallows DTLA-WEEKLY.COM
They come from beach Chef Baptiste Grellier, a long- front shores of Southern time friend of the Rollands and open- ing chef of LPPLA, presents dishes France, and had their col- that are executed perfectly in con- lective mind set on the cept, relevance and, most important- same. When asked if they ly, execution. To train a kitchen full are pleased with the deci- of cooks to season each component sion to build-out a historic of each dish perfectly requires a mas- tery of the craft. The salmon gravlax hotel in DTLA, they both with homemade blinis whisks you grin, nodding adamantly away to a sunny day on the beaches in affirmation. As a DTLA of Cannes. Cured in house, and per- resident, this Francophile fectly briny, you can taste the quality couldn’t be happier they of the product Chef Baptiste begins with. Beef filet carpaccio with truffle did. cream that spreads on the French bread like tempered butter is one of . They’ve done it right, too those memorable dishes that leaves Not only does the venue look and you mopping the plate with the last feel aesthetically satisfying, the tiny pieces of that bread. Spiced. food and special programs the French couple have implemented Ginger bread at LPP are designed with the guest Roasted. Cod. Do it! butter, curry and mashed potatoes? experience in mind. From hap- Under many other normal circum- py hour with $1 oysters and $18 stances, my eyes would have scrolled bottomless Rosé [M-F 4:00pm- right past such a description. Not 7:00pm], to shuttles between the being a big fan of various curries, I restaurant and the DTLA Music tend to look past anything with them Center (pre-& post-show Main Dining Room listed. drinks, anyone?) and a resident DJ helming the decks every night Cod from the Europe- between Wednesday and Sunday, the Rollands have fine-tuned This dish is a gamechanger; really. an Atlantic cooked to literal perfection. Mashed potatoes the their offerings to maximize the guest experience. way they’re supposed to be-buttery and seasoned with the right Don’t have time for a lengthy sit-down lunch, but not feeling amount of salt. I found myself asking for more bread to clean the same fast style food? Monday to Friday LPP offers an express this plate with. Pastries, desserts, bakeries, all with that magical menu which boasts a 2-course lunch for $24. If you’re feeling French touch, await their final destination at your table (or to-go really froggy, jump over to the pastry tray and add a house-made box). This place will quickly make the cut for your list of DTLA dessert for $5 to that express lunch. favorites. 418-420 S. Spring Street, LA CA 90013. 213.217.4445 lepetitparisla.com
Chocolate Religieuse Fraisier, Strawberry Short Cake Grand Hazelnut Chocolate Macaron dtla international www.dtla-weekly.com As leaders they steer a team of staff dtla-weekly.com Assemblymember and volunteers to promote the civic and civil rights interests of the Korean American community. They also work to Miguel Santiago increase civic and legislative awareness through education, community organiz- Honors Non-Profit of the Year ing, leadership development, and coali- tion building with diverse communities. The direct impact of organizing the ssemblymember Miguel Korean American community in Los Santiago (D-Los Ange- Angeles was highly visible most recently les) has honored the Ko- during the 34th Congressional district’s A special election earlier this month, in rean American Coalition (KAC) which KAC played a role. That election of Los Angeles as the 53rd As- saw historic turnout for the Korean American community, with about half of sembly District’s Non-Profit of those voters that received mail-in ballots the Year. returning them prior to Election Day. The KAC has also showed their commit- ment to the larger Los Angeles communi- “I’m thrilled to have the opportunity ty through their partnerships with other to honor the Korean American Coa- community-focused social justice organi- lition as a Non-Profit of the Year for zations. 2017,” said Assemblymember Santi- The award was part of a larger ago. “In the 53rd District, KAC has Non-Profit Day Luncheon hosted annu- been an exemplary role model for ally by the California Non-Profit Associ- decades through their commitment to ation to recognize exceptional nonprofit educating and empowering our vi- organizations across the state. The event brant Korean American community.” was held at the Sacramento Convention Center, and was attended by both elect- In attendance to accept the award ed officials and nonprofit leaders from were Joon Bang, Executive Director across the state including Attorney Gen- of the Korean American Coalition, eral Xavier Becerra and Assembly Speak- as well as Yun Hee Kim, KAC’s Board er Anthony Rendon. Director. major fireworks planned as music Center presents 4th of july at grand park he Music Center presents the largest and face painting in the adjacent sand- TJuly 4th celebration in Downtown lot. Guests will find many summer food L.A. with the fifth annual Grand Park + choices for purchase from more than 45 The Music Center’s 4th of July Block Par- gourmet food trucks, including tacos, ty. The free, family-friendly event, which barbecue, burgers, sweets and more. runs from Spring Street to Grand Avenue The celebration will be capped with and from Temple Street to 2nd Street, one of Downtown L.A.’s largest fireworks will include two high-profile stages fea- show set to Pop and Classic hits along turing the sounds of America, from Jazz with patriotic music. The display will and Classical, to Funk and the Blues. be shot from the roof of The Music Cen- Families will enjoy a dedicated kids’ ter’s Dorothy Chandler Pavilion and will zone on Grand Park’s Event Lawn where be visible throughout the surrounding children age 5-12 can join in themed tag, neighborhoods. The event takes place, soccer and parachute play along with Tuesday, July 4, 2017 2:00 p.m. – 9:30 arts and crafts activities, video games p.m. Fireworks show at 9pm. EAT << EAT. DRINK. DANCE. SLEEP >> HEALTHY
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Down N Out Bar (1996) Hank’s Bar (1954) Monty Bar (2011) Tony’s Saloon (2009) Wendall’s Bar (2013) 501 S Spring St, LA 90013 840 S Grand Ave, LA 90017 1222 W. 7th St. LA 90017 2017 E. 7th St., LA, 90021 656 S. Main St., LA, 90014 DRINK (213) 221-7595 $ (213) 623-7718 (213) 228-6000 (213) 622-5523 (213) 709-6156 #dnobar #hanksbardtla $ #themontybar $ #tonyssaloon $ #wendalldtla $
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Eighty Two (2014) Golden Gopher (1905) Love Song (2014) Shoo Shoo Baby (2017) 707 E 4th Pl, LA, CA 90013 114 W. 8th Street, LA, 90014 446 S. Main St., LA 90013 717 W 7th St. LA, CA 90017 <
Arts District Brewing (2015) Karl Strauss (2017) El Compadre (2014) 3rd Generation (2015) Birds & Bees (2017) Church & State (2013) 828 Traction Ave, LA 90012 600 Wilshire Bl., LA 90017 1248 S. Figueroa LA 90014 808 W. 7th St., LA 90013 207 S. Broadway, LA, 90012 1850 Industrial St, LA 90012 (213) 519-5887 (213) 228-2739 (213) 627-8166 (213) 537-0510 (213) 405-1434 (213) 749-0025 #artsdistrictbrewing $$ #karlstraussbeer $$ #3rdgenerationbar $$ #birdsandbeesla $$ #churchandstatebistro $$$ #elcompadredtla $$
71 Above (2016) Blu Jam (2017) Coles (1908) Emerson Royce Bar (2015) Boomtown Brewery (2015) Mikkeller (2017) 633 W. 5th, LA 90013 541 S. Spring St., LA 90013 118 E. 6th St., LA 90014 1936 E. 7th St, LA 90021 700 Jackson St., LA 90012 330 W. Olympic Bl., LA 90015 (213) 712-2683 (323) 951-9191 (213) 622-4090 (213) 784-9006 (213) 709-6156 (213) 596-9005 #71abovebar $$$ #hmsbounty $$ #colesdtla $$ #theemersonla $$$ #boomtownbrewery $$ #mikkellerbeer $$
Artisan House (2011) BoardRoom (2017) Crepes Sans Frontieres (2013) Figat7th Iron Triangle (2016) Mumford Brewery (2015) 614 S. Main St., LA 90013 135 N Grand Ave, LA 90012 541 S. Spring St., LA 90013 735 S Figueroa St #133 1581 Industrial St., LA 90021 416 Boyd St., LA, 90013 (213) 622-6333 213-972-8556 (213) 623-3606 (213) 239-5654 (323) 364-4415 www.mumfordbrewing.com #artisanhousela $$ #boardroom_la $$ #crepessansfrontieres $$ # $$$ #irontrianglebrewing_dtla $$ #mumfordbrewing
Barcito (2015) Bottega Louie (2009) District Escondite (1964) 403 W. 12th St., LA 90014 700 S. Grand Ave, LA 90014 711 S Hope St, LA 90015 410 Boyd St., LA 90013 (213) 415-1821 (213) 802-1470 (213) 612-3185 (213) 626-1800 <
The Yard House Mas Malo (2011) Stocking Frame LA Biergarten (2015) 17 Olvera Street LA, 90012 515 W 7th St, LA 90014 911 Hill St, Los Angeles, CA 750 S. Broadway LA 90014 (213) 628-4349 (213) 985-4332 90015 213-628-3737 #lagolondrina $$$ #masmalodtla $$ (213) 488-0373 #labiergarten $$ #stockingframe $$
Yxta Cocina (2009) Miro Perch (2011) Rock and Reillys 601 S Central Ave, LA 90021 888 Wilshire Blvd, LA, 90017 448 S Hill St., L A 90013 615 S Flower St, LA 90017 (213) 622-5540 (915) 772-4264 (213) 802-1770 (213) 537-0554 #yxta_cocinamexicana $$ #mirodtla $$ #perchlosangeles $$$ #rocknreillys $$
Little Bear (2012) Le Petit Paris (2015) Pez Cantina (2014) Library Bar (2007) 523 W. 7th St., LA 90021 418 S Spring St, LA 90013 401 S Grand Ave LA 707 S Grand Ave LA 90017 (213) 622-8100 (213) 217-4445 (213) 258-2280 (213) 614-0053 #littlebearla $$$ #lepetitparis_la $$$ #pezcantina $$ #librarybarla $$
Redwood Bar (1999) Spitz (2011) Preux & Proper (2014) Little Sister (2015) 316 W. 2nd St., LA 90012 316 W. 2nd St., LA 90012 840 S Spring St, LA 90014 523 W 7th St, LA 90017 (213) 680-2600 (213) 680-2600 (213) 896-0090 (213) 628-3146 #redwoodbar $ #spitzpics $$ #preuxandproper $$ #littlesisterdtla $$
Wolf & Crane (2013) Spring Restaurant (2016) Little Jewel (2014) Mezcalero DTLA (2017) 366 E 2nd St, LA, CA 90012 257 S Spring St, LA 90012 207 Ord St, L A 90012 510 S. Broadway, LA 90013 (213) 935-8249 (213) 372-5189 (213) 620-0461 (213) 628-3337 #wolfandcranebar $$ #springlosangeles $$$ #littlejewel_la $$ #mezcalerodtla $$
Vespaio (2015) Villain’s Tavern (2010) Tom George (2017) Red Bird (2014) 225 S. Grand Ave. LA 90012 1356 Palmetto St, LA, 90013 707 S Grand Ave LA 90017 114 E 2nd St, LA 90012 (213) 221-7244 (213) 613-0766 (424) 362-6263 (213) 788-1191 #vespaiodtla $$$ #villainstavern $$ #tomgeorgerestaurant $$$ #redbirdla $$$
Wurstkuche (2008) Westbound DTLA Prank (2017) Otium (2015) 800 E. 3rd Street, LA 90013 300 S Santa Fe Ave 90013 1100 S Hope St, LA 90015 222 S Hope St, LA 90012 (213) 687-4444 (213) 262-9291 (213) 493-4786 (213) 935-8500 #wurstkuche $$ # $$$ #prankbar $$ #otiumla $$$
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Blue J’s (2016) Conga Room (2008) Elevate Lounge (2007) The Lash (2013) 333 S Alameda St LA 90013 800 W. Olympic Bl, LA 90015 811 Wilshire Blvd, LA 90014 117 Winston Ave, LA 90013 (213) 988-7326 (213) 745-0162 (213) 623-7100 (213) 687-7723 #bluejlounge $$ #congaroom $$ #elevatelounge $$ #thelashsocial $
Continental Club (2014) Exchange LA (2010) La Cita Bar The Reserve (2015) 116 W 4th St., LA 90013 618 S. Spring St., LA, 90013 336 S. Hill St., LA 90013 650 S. Spring St., 90014 (213) 620-0279 (213) 627-8070 (213) 687-7111 (213) 327-0057 #continentalclub $$ #exchangela $$ #lacitabar $ #thereserve $$
Club Soho (2013) Grand Star Jazz (1946) Las Perlas (2010) Resident DTLA (2015) 333 S. Boylston St, LA 90017 943 N Broadway 107 E. 6th, LA 90013 428 S Hewitt St., LA 90013 (213) 989-7979 (213) 626-2285 (213) 988-8355 www.residentdtla.com #clubsohola $$ #grandstarjazzclub $ #lasperlasla $$$ #residentdtla $$
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gLance Lobby Bar (2010) Bar & Kitchen (2014) Brasserie Multiply Bar (2016) @O Hotel Sheraton Hotel Kawada Hotel JW Marriott 819 S. Flower St. LA 90017 711 S. Hope St. LA 90017 416 S. Spring St, LA 90013 900 W Olympic Bl. LA 90015 (213) 784-3048 (213) 488-3500 (213) 988-0826 (213) 765-8600 #barandkitchen #sheratonladt #multiply.la #jalalive
Galaxy Bar (1923) Invention Bar (2013) Nixon Lounge (2014) Rooftop & Spin (2012) Millennium Biltmore Athletic Club Luxe City Center Hotel Standard Hotel 506 S. Grand Ave., LA 90071 431 W. 7th St., LA 90014 800 W. Olympic Bl, LA 90015 555 S Flower St., LA 90017 (213) 624-1011 (213) 625-2211 (213)745-0162 (213) 439-3065 #biltmorehotel #laac #luxecitycenter #spinstandardla
WGP4 (2010) Bona Vista Lounge (1976) Los Angeles NOE (2011) Ritz Carlton Bonaventure Hotel Hotel (2017) Omni Hotel 900 W. Olympic Bl. LA 90015 336 S. Hill St., LA 90013 333 S Figueroa St, LA 90071 251 S Olive St, LA 90012 (213) 743-8800 (213) 687-7111 (213) 617-1133 (213) 617-3300 #ritzcarltonla #westinbonaventure #thelahotel #omnihotel
Bona Vista Lounge (1976) Tuck Hotel Hotel Figueroa (1976) 18 Social & Metropolis 820 S Spring St, LA 90014 939 S Figueroa St, LA 90015 Indigo Hotel Bonaventure Hotel 336 S. Hill St., LA 90013 (213) 947-3815 (213) 627-8971 899 Francisco St, LA 90017 (213) 687-7111 # # (213) 232-8800 #- #westinbonaventure DOING THE MOST IN DTLA >> MUSEUM GUIDE >> BROUGHT TO YOU BY ART WALK NEWS MODERN DAY PRE-HISTERIA>> MUSEUM GUIDE The Broad Museum National History Museum (NHM) Founded by philanthropists Eli and You want to go back? You can go all the Edythe Broad opened in 2015, the muse- way back to Prehistoric Pangaea at the um is home to the 2,000 works of art in National History Museum. With over 300 the Broad collection, which is among the real fossils, 20 complete dinosaurs and most prominent holdings of postwar and ancient sea creatures that may or may contemporary art worldwide, launching not still exist beneath the deep, the Age an active program of rotating temporary of the Dinosaur is brought into existence exhibitions and innovative audience en- as well as the extraordinary journey of gagement, welcoming 180,000 visitors to prehistoric man. 900 Exposition Blvd, LA, date. 221 S. Grand Ave. LA, CA 90012. CA 90007. California Museum of African American Firefighter mu- Contemporary Art (MOCA) seum Fire Station #30 Established in 1979, MOCA is an art- AAFM is DTLA saying “thanks” for the ist-founded museum dedicated to collect- first 100 years of service by African ing and exhibiting contemporary art. With American Firefighters from 1897 to 1997. one of the most compelling collections of Valued testimony from actual Firefighters contemporary art in the world, compris- of yesteryear, like Sam Haskins, who was ing roughly 7000 objects, created after listed as the first Los Angeles Fireman of 1940, preserving the works for future African decent in 1892, was also killed generations. 250 South Grand Ave LA, while responding to a fire in 1895. 1401 S CA 90012. Central Ave, LA, CA 90021. Japanese American El Pueblo de Los Angeles National Museum (JANM) The origin of LA, founded by 11 African The Japanese American National Muse- American Spanish speaking families, um is the first and largest museum in the (pobladores) accompanied by the Spanish United States dedicated to sharing the ex- military and Catholic church in 1787. perience of Japanese American ancestry. Since it has become DTLA’s favorite Mex- The JANM showcases the amazing works ican marketplace, and cultural gathering of famed and contemporary Japanese center hosting Olvera Street, Pico House, artists, historical exhibitions, and host first churches and other historic sites. cultural events. 100 N Central Ave, LA, 125 Paseo De La Plaza, LA, CA 90012. CA 90012. African American History Museum Italian American Designed by African American architects, Museum of Los Angeles Jack Haywood and the late Vince Pro- Museum of Los Angeles is to foster under- by, the CAHM was opened to the public standing of Southern California’s di- during the Olympic Games of July 1984, verse heritage through research, historic housing artifacts that “allow us to trace preservation, exhibitions and educational the African American experience from programs that examine the history and the western shores of Africa to the fields contributions of Italian Americans and of the South,” and later migrations. 600 Italians in Los Angeles and the United State Dr. Exposition Park. LA, CA 90037. States. 644 North Main St, LA, CA 90012.
Chinese American Museum (CAM) Southwest Museum of the Ameri- Symbolically housed in the oldest and can Indian last surviving structure of LA, the Garnier Located in the Mt. Washington area of Building, once known as the unofficial Los Angeles, just a few miles north of “city hall” built in 1890, CAM holds the Downtown, this collection deals mainly last missing pieces of DTLA’s original Chi- with Native Americans, including exhibits natown. After restoration on December dedicated to the American Indians of the 18, 2003, CAM opened, linking the past Great Plains, California, and the North- to a future for Chinese Americans span- west Coast. 234 Museum Drive, LA, CA ning over 150 years. 425 N Los Angeles 90065. St, LA, CA 90012.
Korean American Museum (KAM) Animal Museum (NMAS) Located just a few miles west of the epi- Located inside a 3-story brick warehouse center of DTLA, KAM interprets and pre- built in 1909, NMAS aka the Animal serves the history, culture, and achieve- Museum is the first museum of its kind ments of Korean Americans dating back dedicated to enriching the lives of animals to the 1880s, examining and discussing and people through exploration of our current issues, and exploring innovative shared experience, promoting respect for ways to communicate the Korean Ameri- life and compassionate ethics in advanc- can experience fostering the advancement ing healthy, meaningful interconnections of Korean American culture. 3727 W 6th with the animal world. 421 Colyton St. St #519, LA, CA 90020. LA, CA 90013.
Sports Museum Los Angeles County The Sports Museum features rare items Museum of Art (LACMA) and exhibits from every sport but focuses Since its inception in 1965, LAC- mainly on baseball, beginning with its MA has been devoted to collecting humble origins over 145 years ago. It works of art that span both history includes old bats, gloves, uniform, balls and geography. LACMA is the larg- and equipment and is home to the most est art museum in the western US, complete collection of baseball technol- with a collection that includes nearly ogy in the world. 1900 S Main St, LA CA 130,000 objects dating from antiquity 90015. to the present. 5905 Wilshire Blvd, LA, CA 90036. this week in sports>> by Christopher floch DTLA-WEEKLY.COM this week chris paul is traded: landing in in sports houston to become a rocket
ine-time All-Star, the heart, and and Lou Williams, forward Sam Dekker and soul of the Los Angeles Clippers, a 2018 first-round pick (protected Nos. 1-3), Point Guard Chris Paul has been league sources told The Vertical. There traded to the Houston Rockets. are smaller parts to the deal, including NThe Rockets will send the Clippers a pack- non-guaranteed contracts, league sources age that includes guards Patrick Beverley said.
uring his six-year stint with the Los Thank you, Chris, for DAngeles Clippers, Chris Paul led the your wonderful years in team to five 50 + winning seasons and led LA. He played six sea- them to the Playoffs every season with the sons with Los Angeles af- team. ter six seasons with New This is a heartbreaking day for Clippers Orleans. For his career, Nation. The duo of Paul and Blake Griffin Paul has averaged 18.7 is no more, we will never witness another points, 9.9 assists and gravity defying alleyoop from Paul to De- 2.3 steals per game. Andre Jordan. Last week, Paul opted out of the final ABOUT THE AUTHOR: year of his contract to join up with James Christopher Floch was born in Harden in an attempt to dethrone the 1985. At birth, he was born with Golden State Warriors. He is expected to a condition named: Arthrogry- sign a five-year deal worth $205 million. posis Multiplex Congenita. Ar- Sources close to the situation say Paul throgryposis is when your joints was frustrated with Head Coach Doc are in a fixed postition, and un- Rivers nepotism regarding backup point able to bend. (Sidebar: it’s the guard his son Austin Rivers-Paul believed same disability as the journalist Rivers was never a good fit for the Clip- from the New York Times, who pers. photo courtesy of complex sports .com President Donald Trump shame- Six years ago when Paul became a fully insulted). Floch was enam- Clipper, it seemed like they were poised NBA. Harden was the 2016-2017 MVP oured by the news at an early to dominate the So. Cal landscape in the runner-up and became a true point guard age. Even waking up at the crack of dawn to catch wake of the Lakers going from champions in the Rockets run and gun offense. Paul the morning’s top headlines, so he’d break the story to chumps. can distribute, while Harden has the free- the moment his family awoke. Unfortunately, he Well, dysfunction and playoff collaps- dom to work off the ball in certain situa- never got an opportunity to hone his craft, as many es have resulted in zero titles; not even a tions. advisers were close-minded, and he was denied sev- berth in the Western Conference Finals. Paul, the 32-yr old veteran has nev- eral times for Newspaper/Yearbook in High school. The organization decided to get something er won an NBA title, unlike his ‘Banana The heroes of this tale are surprisingly, Community in return for the dazzling point guard, Boat’ buddies including Dwayne Wade and College and Underemployment; both factors proved rather than him simply walking away. LeBron James. He has played in the most instrumental as fate would have it. Confined to a The Clippers are back to rebuilding: postseason games in NBA history without wheel chair, unable to play most of the sports he Priority number one is locking up Blake ever appearing in the NBA Finals. writes about, Floch has managed in his career as Griffin to a max contract. The team is also This season ended in the same manner sports writer to cover two Super Bowls, UCLA and attempting to re-sign J.J. Redick. Al- as the previous three years. Griffin gets USC football, the LA Dodgers and three Rose Bowls. though, he just announced his intentions injured, Paul lashes out at his teammates In his spare time, he loves to spend time with his to leave the Clippers as well. and finally, the Clips are eliminated by nephew, Liam. He drinks far too many sodas, how- The backcourt of Paul and Harden is inferior competition. Lather, rinse repeat! ever, he will swear it’s all a big conspiracy. He loves a frightening prospect for the rest of the Rock music, and is glad to share why Kobe is better than LeBron! DOWNTOWN WEEKLY CLASSIFIED ADS WWW.DTLA-WEEKLY.COM LETTING IT ALL HANG OUT!! BLACK BUSINESS CONT...
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