KCRW Summer Nights
LA Chinatown parties never seem to fail. Out of all the summer events and pool parties, KCRW presents Summer Nights has been my favorite Chinatown event all year. There’s something about the lights and smells of that small Chinatown square that make me feel like I’m on vacation somewhere farther away. KCRW Summer Nights features [...]
ARTWALK: Where did all the food trucks go?
Last month, Artwalk had a little facelift. If you found yourself teary-eyed and alone in the parking lot on 4th and Spring last month, you were probably looking for the food trucks. At 8pm that Thursday night, the question on everyone’s mind was, “Where the fuck are the food trucks?” This was my story: Last [...]
Jarritos & Jeans. Gap rolls out a food truck?
From afar, the Pico de Gap truck looks like any other food truck you’d see at Artwalk, but if you come to the window, you’ll notice this truck is not only blinged out with flat screen tvs- but they give out jeans! How’s the food? The Pico de Gap truck is the best bang for [...]
Summer is NOT OVER YET! FYF Fest @LA State Historic Park Rocks DTLA TODAY
If you haven’t made it to a festival this summer yet, have no fear, the only one that really matters is here, THIS SATURDAY in the LA State Historic Park (on the cusp of Chinatown in DTLA.) Be there or be square!
Demographic Survey Shows DTLA Is The New Manhattan
As if we didn’t know it yet, there’s now a study out there to prove it- DTLA is the new Manhattan. The Downtown Center Business Improvement District (DCBID) conducted the most comprehensive demographic study ever produced in Downtown LA, with over 11,000 responses from Downtown residents, workers and visitors. With an average resident income of [...]
Little Tokyo Spotlight: Threads Cafe
The other morning I was walking a little off the beaten path of the Little Tokyo district when sign advertising $1 coffee drew me in to Threads cafe. I needed to use the bathroom and they had cheap coffee so I figured I would try it. I would have never guessed from the outside that [...]
Best Hip Hop Show in DTLA: Monsters Full Circle @The LATC
Walking down the streets of DTLA, you would never guess that 23 year-old Leo Lam has a super human ability to dance. Lam is a testament to anyone out there who has ever dreamed of being a dancer. Since he started dancing only three years ago, he’s struggled to gain acceptance from his parents and [...]
Downtown Delivery Service Makes Life Easier
With a slogan “Making your life easier one schlep at time,” Schlep&Fetch.com is catching eyes in the Downtown scene. Schlep & Fetch “The Go‐Get‐Whatever‐You‐Need, Whenever‐You‐Need‐It Service” is now offering Downtown L.A. visitors, businesses, and residents its unique, universal, morning‐noon‐and‐night pickup, delivery, and shopping service. For a basic flat rate of only 20 Bucks + tip, [...]
Urbano Pizza: East Meets West
People have said that Downtown LA is like a little slice of New York. Although Urbano Pizza does not sell by the slice- it reiterates this point. Located in Downtown LA’s financial district, Urbano Pizza is where LA farmer’s market-type produce meets the authentic New York thin crust pizza. Urbano’s restaurateurs Michael Leko (NY) is [...]
Bottega Louie & the Mythical Beignet to Die For
With their ridiculously fancy boxes, marble floors and gorgeous display of multi-colored macaroons, it’s not hard to be impressed by Bottega Louie. They’re chocolate covered strawberries (dusted with golden flakes) remind you that you’re not at just any bakery- You’re at Bottega Louie. It’s like Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory, for adults. Everything there is tasty, [...]
DTLA Doggies Get The Boot!
Most Downtowners don’t dress up their dogs, that’s more the Hollywood type. But lately, I have been seeing more and more dogs Downtown with shoes! For those of you who think this is ridiculous, you must know- it’s not a fashion statement, but a hygienic statement. Have you ever thought about what your dog could bring [...]
Pioneer Raises Funds Through Street Art
From graffiti to break-dancing to music, Downtown LA street culture has exploded in the mainstream and continues to inspire a hungry crowd. Yesterday Pioneer partnered with MOCA to bring Art Mix, a pop-up exhibit and fundraiser featuring art made out of Pioneer DJ mixers. The tent featured 15 pieces of art created by select group [...]
Art. Food. Music: Bloomfest in Arts District This Weekend!
If you think Artwalk doesn’t come often enough, here’s an event this Saturday to hold you off until August 11 (The next Artwalk). The Downtown Arts District presents Bloomfest LA featuring live art, indie music, great brews, good food and eco-friendly fun. This really could not get more DTLA. So come and git some. According [...]
The Edison Hosts Benefit for Midnight Mission
One of my favorite DTLA bars The Edison will be hosting a benefit for Downtown LA’s Midnight Mission, which provides life-changing programs and services to the homeless. The benefit on October 2nd will feature a silent auction, cocktail reception, live music and stand up comedy. This is an opportunity to contribute to while enjoying a [...]
The Perch is the New Must
After a lease dispute ended the local favorite wine bar The Must (located in the Historic Core), owners Coly Den Haan and Rachel Thomas are back with a French-themed bar The Perch, this time, (perhaps to symbolize their comeback reaching for the sky) is high overlooking the beautiful historic core. For me, it was [...]
The Perch Sneak Peak Cocktail Menu
I attended a sneak peak of the Perch, a new French bar on the rooftop of the Pershing Square Building on 5th and Hill. Here’s a sneak peak at their amazing cocktail menu. The Perch is scheduled to open to the public next week on July 28th. Please comment on which cocktail looks the most [...]
Dinner & Movie @LA Live $30 ONLY!?
From June 9th till September 5th, LA Live is promoting Dinner & A Movie packages for only $30! You don’t have to be a rocket scientist (or even smart for that matter) to figure out that this is an amazing deal. Dinner alone can cost $30 at any of restaurants at LA Live! I can [...]
X-Games Heats up DTLA
Dirt meets the concrete jungles of Downtown this month as the X-Games invades DTLA July 29- August 1. Entirely between the Staples Center, Nokia Theater and LA Live, this year’s event will be feature over 31 hours of hardcore action including men’s and women’s BMX, skateboarding, moto x and rally car racing. For a complete [...]
DTLA DEAL: Six-Taste Food Tour Downtown $33
Today’s Groupon Los Angeles features the Six-taste food tour. For only $33, you can go on a food tour of Downtown LA. The our takes guests to six different stops while walking and learning about the renaissance of Downtown. According to their website, the tour gives visitors a glimpse into the culinary scene of a [...]
DTLA Summer Night Concerts @California Plaza
Has anyone else noticed that there are more free events during the summer? Here’s another freebie to add the list. California Plaza presents Grand Performances free performing arts reflecting the best of global culture. This Friday Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 will be headlining Grand Performances starting at 8pm. According to the official website, torchbearer [...]
Artwalk Featured Event: Grub with DTLA
Dinner with complete strangers can be __________. Thrilling? A payment disaster? A networking opportunity? Like a blind date? Some people go throughout life never knowing. GrubWithUs.com gives this opportunity by re-inventing the blind-date and bringing people together at restaurants in LA. For one reason only: To GRUB. In comparison to Meetup.com, GrubWithUs has organized with [...]
Downtown LA Summer Music Heats Up with Queztal Guerrero
As if DTLA summer’s aren’t hot enough- Summer just got hotter. Downtown resident, musician and artist Queztal Guerrero has a new album out, Coiza Boa. I heard this album at one of KCRW’s summer nights concerts at the Levitt Pavilion where Guerrero kicked off his album. Over 1,000 people partied in the outdoor amphitheater- dancing Brazilian style. It [...]
Best Boba in DTLA: Urth Cafe
As a boba connoisseur, I was surprised that my quest for the best boba in Downtown LA did not end in Little Tokyo or even Chinatown, but rather in a little brick building in the Arts District called Urth Caffe. Although Urth Caffe is more well known for their bitter flavored coffees and organic green salads, [...]
