International the Timeless Romance of Le Petit Paris
Total Page:16
File Type:pdf, Size:1020Kb
downtown weekly VOL 8 NO 10 #110/ Jun 29 - July 6th 2017/ DTLA-WEEKLY.COM dtla international The timeless Romance of le petit paris Square one>> hotel indigo’s 18 Social/ black business association brings legends of motown to the biltmore assembly member miguel santiago honors non profit of the year/ doing the most>> dtla travel guide/ MAP INSIDE the world according to downtown weekly >> www.dtla-weekly.com vol. 8 no 10 - JUNE29th - July 6th ON THE COVER page 10 DTLA INTERNATIONAL>> LE PETIT PARIS eat. drink. DOING THE pg 17 dance. sleep. BEHIND BARS FOR MOST>> this week in DTLA BAR ADVERTISING dtla tour sports>> REVIEW CALL guide 888-732-DTLA CLIPPERS pg 8 editor dtla TRADE TO BE OR NOT @DTLA-WEEKLY.COM CHRIS PAUL TO BE?>> map theater guide downtown weekly la - downtown los angeles events & hospitality WWW.DTLA-WEEKLY.COM 888-732-DTLA world travelers >> WWW.DTLA-WEEKLY.COM DOWNTOWN GREG GOULD FINANCIAL DISTRICT WEEKLY LA NISHANT SALDANHA FASHION DISTRICT editor and chief dtla realestate ART WALK NEWS KERI FREEMAN DINO BUIATTI LOFTWAY PACIFIC DINNING CAR dtla vegan design and layout KERI FREEMAN 2017 © Downtown Weekly LA SARKIS VARKANIAN P.O. Box 13845, Los Angeles, CA 90013 entertainment DONOVAN FREEMAN photography 888-732-DTLA this week in sports DANIEL BYUN All rights reserved. No portion of this publication may be repro- CHRISTOPHER FLOCH MICHAEL FLOCH HANFU duced without express written special assignment permission from the publisher. MELINA PARIS DOWNTOWN WEEKLY LA, in SARA VITA sales support of local residents, busi- JOSH NOBLE KERI FREEMAN nesses, workers and visitors of FLANNERY WILSON DINO BUIATTI Downtown Los Angeles, publish- es DOWNTOWN WEEKLY LA. Readers are recommended to movie buff special thanks to... COUNCIL DISTRICT14 make appropriate inquiries be- FREDERICK fore wagering any sum in rela- MINTCHELL & THE CITY OF LA tion to any ad, article or feature fashion court BLACKSTONE APTS published herein. DOWNTOWN HENRY DUARTE CENTRAL CITY EAST WEEKLY LA will not be liable to ARTS DISTRICT BID any person for loss or damage NIKO BROWN incurred or suffered as a result SARAH VITA SOUTH PARK BID CHINATOWN LA of his/her accepting, offering to accept or following any invitation social media CIVIC DISTRICT or advice contained in any ad, ar- ART HUNTER BUNKER HILL ticle or feature published herein. comics HISTORIC CORE SKID ROW DTLA-WEEKLY.COM SQUARE ONE>> DTLA WEEKLY’S WARMEST WELCOME dtla-weekly.com SQUARE the 18 SOCIAL The 18 Social SOUTH PARK “Small Bites, ONE Big Views” ome people dream otel Indigo DTLA, of success, while has designed their other people get up food and beverage every morning and program to reflect make it happen. Hthe culture and history of S PERFECT MIX OF HEAVEN AND HELL IN A DRINK ON THE 18TH FLOOR LA, from the classics of the -Wayne Huizenga 899 FRANCISCO STREET, LA CA 90017 Golden Age of Hollywood to the modern trends of the SARI SARI culinary scene in Downtown THE FIX today. As for the sugar on FINANCIAL DISTRICT HISTORIC CORE top: 18 Social is now open. ur city and neighborhoods are truly a Omelting pot and represent one of the most culturally dynamic culinary scenes in the world. At 18 Social located on the 18th floor of Hotel Indigo, they have de- signed menus that reflect that diversity, concentrating on local flavors and neigh- borhood favorites. Their beverage program includes a wide selection of locally brewed drafts as well as some of California’s finest wines. FILIPINO FOOD TAKEOVER OF GRAND CENTRAL MARKET CAFFIENE DREAMS WHILE YOUR WIDE AWAKE Their cocktail selection ranges from the 317 S. BROADWAY, LA CA 90012 421 W 7TH STREET LA CA 90014 “FDR Martini”, created by the ex-president to celebrate the end of prohibition, to a locally created twist on the Moscow Mule, RUDOLPHS BAR STOA known to 18 Socialites as the “Pineapple Mule”. 18 Social entices you with a menu cre- FINANCIAL DISTRICT LITTLE TOKYO ated using local ingredients that feature small bites such as Tuna Poke Tacos to lo- cally inspired favorites such as the French Dip. They also offer upscale fine dining options to include Honey Miso Baked Wild Sea Bass & Duck Confit Risotto with Foie Gras Foam. No matter what your craving they have an option to satisfy it. Equally as splendid as the food and beverage menu is the angelic view of the city below. A lounge area that mimics a heavenly setting with plush seating, a re- FREEHANDS BEST SCRIPT LITTLE TOKYO’S HAPPENING TASTE OF LUXURY LIVING flection fireplace, resident DJ, and plenty 416 W 8TH STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90014 222 S. MAIN STREET, 90007 of reasons to make new friends. dtla-weekly.com doing the most>> downtown los angeles bunker south financial china civic hill park district town district 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