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restaurant on the 71st floor of the U.S. Bank Tower. Spectacular skyline views of L.A. and elevated contemporary dishes. A la carte at the bar, prix fixe in the dining room. D (nightly). 633 W. 5th St., 71st Floor, downtown, 213.712.2683

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BAVEL > Mediterranean $$$

Bestia chef Ori Menashe and wife-pastry chef Genevieve Gergis make Middle Eastern cuisine mainstream at their lively Arts District spot. Wide range of meze; herb-stuffed dorade with red chermoula. D (nightly).

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BESTIA > Italian $$$

“Beast”-focused dishes such as roasted marrow bone with spinach gnocchetti—at multiregional Italian in the Arts District. Reservations recommended. D (nightly). 2121 E. 7th Place, downtown, 213.514.5724

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CHA CHA CHÁ > Mexican $$

Sibling to Terraza Cha Cha

Chá in Mexico City launches lush rooftop perch in the Arts District with design elements of Mexican villa and Palm Springs. D (Tu-Su). 812 E. 3rd St., downtown, chachacha.la

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DAMIAN > Cal-Baja $$$

Chef Enrique Olvera of Pujol in Mexico City—considered North America’s best restaurant— opens sophisticated producedriven spot in the Arts District. Dungeness crab gordita; pescado a la brasa. D (W-Su). 2132 E. 7th Place, downtown, damiandtla.com Map I11

DRAGO CENTRO > Italian $$$

Well-executed Italian fare and extensive wine list are presented in a handsome contemporary space. D (M-Sa). 525 S. Flower St., downtown, 213.228.8998

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GIRL & THE GOAT > California $$$

Farm-to-table restaurant in the Arts District led by acclaimed chef Stephanie Izard. The seasonal menu is a nod to California produce featuring small plates and craft cocktails in a beautiful, airy space. B (Su), D (daily). 555-3 Mateo St., L.A. 213.799.4628 Map J17

L.A. PRIME > Steak $$$$ City views, wet-aged steaks and