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ON THE COVER CILANTRO LIME 2.0 square one: our warmest welcome......4 WATCHTIME LA COMES TO HUDSON LOFTS.....10 CILANTRO LIME 2.0........8 TO BE OR NOT TO BE?.............10 DOING THE MOST...DTLA TOURISM GUIDE.......11 GET2DTLA - event calendar........14 CINCO DE MAYO WITH LUCHA VAVOOM....15

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8 DTLA SOUTH OF THE BORDER: CILANTRO LIME BY MAYA ONO

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eo Matias started working at his first restaurant in 1997 as a dishwasher on the graveyard shift at Bob’s Big Boy in Burbank. 22 years later, Matias is opening his second business. On May 4, Cilantro Lime 2.0 will open its doors in Glendale to the delight of nearly 34,000 The team spirit of the staff is social media followers. undeniable, and the way they treat

“Without my team, I wouldn’t be where I am. They’re the real all-stars, not me,” says Leo. “Actually, the real MVP is my wife,” he adds with a smile, pointing to a photo displayed on a mural of pictures in the restaurant with Matias and his wife, Arpeneh, holding their baby.

When asked about his keys to success, Matias points first to the tight-knit culture of his staff, and second, to his business mentor who saw something special in Leo when he was a senior in high school and supported his ascent to becoming a business owner. “He always told me, you have to see what you want first, and believe there’s nothing you can’t do,” says Matias about his mentor.

each other translates to their impeccable customer service. Clientele walk in and are greeted with smiles and hi-fives from Matias and the Cilantro Lime team lead by manager Vanessa Munive and front of house manager Elizabeth Cota. To Vanessa and Elizabeth, working at Cilantro Lime is a dream. “He’s not just my boss, he’s like a teacher,” says Cota.

“He’s like a brother,” says Vanessa.

“When I was hospitalized for a month last year, Leo was really supportive and assured me in my darkest time that I would still have a job once I got better,” says Munive. “I can talk to him about anything. Plus, he’s worked every station so if you ever need him to jump in, he will.”

PHOTOS BY ERIC EPPERSON

The Ascent

It’s one thing to dream about becoming an entrepreneur, but a dream is just that until it become a plan, and then, an act.

In 2003, Leo Matias was working as a manager and known in the industry as a “fixer,” but contemplated when he would take the leap to make his dream a reality.

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That year, his mother was diagnosed with cancer. “She made me promise her I would quit my job and go for my dream of having my own restaurant.

She knew that where I was at, I would never reach my full potential.”

Miraculously, his mother recovered, and in 2017 Matias took over a small food court establishment in Santee Alley, named it Cilantro Lime, and brought his mother in to revamp the recipes with authentic Mexican cuisine.

LET'S GO GRUB TACO

they in turn, use their influence to support Cilantro Lime. Today, Leo Matias inbox is filled with messages from influencers looking to collaborate on menu items. “I have so much respect for them,” says Matias of his influencer partners, “All of us grew together when it comes to social media. These guys are huge now, and I’m so grateful to them.”

MEXI PAPA TACO

The Foodie Bloggers’ Menu Turning around the struggling Mexican restaurant was no small feat.

“My wife and I had to make a decision. Last year in November, looking at our finances, we came to the conclusion that if by December we weren’t making a profit, we would close the shop,” says Matias.

Around the same time, Leo began reaching out to foodie influencers to collaborate on menu items. Soon, items like the @letsgogrub taco with a burnt cheese crust, and the Flaming Hot Cheetos quesadilla hit the menu. By December, Cilantro Lime was @letsgogrub certified and @mexi_papa_adventures approved, and the little Santee Alley Mexican stand went viral. Soon, Cilantro Lime was featured on Food Beast, Thrillist, and even on the Los Angeles television news, streaming to homes across the city.

Leo Matias hit a sweet spot in the Los Angeles foodie influencer community, opening his kitchen up to them, and

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On the cusp of Cilantro Lime 2.0’s grand opening just in time for Cinco de Mayo, Leo Matias is filled with appreciation at how far he has come and for the supporters who have helped him along the way.

“We appreciate the love that Downtown has shown us. This is the story of your favorite taco shop, expanded to Glendale. Come by, bring an amigo, share a taco.” @cilantrolimedtla

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atchTime Los Angeles Show is launching May 3rd and 4th at Hudson Loft in DTLA.

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he two-day event featuring a star-studded lineup of internationally renowned watch brand exhibitors, with more than 30 brands that include Greubel Forsey, A. Lange & Söhne, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Grand Seiko, Romain Gauthier, HYT, and more.

tain the laid-back yet luxurious atmosphere that is synonymous with our signature events,” said Sara Orlando.

debuts at SIHH and Baselworld, or brand new timepieces debuting worldwide at the event. Party attendees will also enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres while mingling with industry VIPs, brand executives and CEOs, and WatchTime editors.

“LA attendees will get the opportunity to see the newest luxury timepieces first, flown into LA fresh from their debuts at SIHH and Basel world while Saturday, May 4th: WatchTime Los participating watch brands will get WatchTime is a New York meAngeles will continue on Saturday, May the chance to interact directly with dia-based platform and the most suc4th from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. with a full cessful watch magazine in North America LA’s most enthusiastic watch lovers.” day of curated presentations and indusand one of the leading watch magazines try panels geared to watch lovers of all DTLA Cocktail of the Week globally. levels, from established watch collectors at WatchTime LA to budding enthusiasts including a Q&A Each WatchTime event opens with an Operating also as a founding member of led by WatchTime Editor-in-Chief Roger exclusive cocktail reception for VIP guests the Watch Experts Excellence NetRuegger, noted collector and consultant work, WatchTime’s watch magazine prod- and industry executives, brand leaders, Jeff Kingston will take registered guests collectors, and experts, including Watchucts reach a monthly audience of almost on a tour of the WatchTime LA show floor Time’s own editorial team.

800,000 watch enthusiasts. to offer expertise and insights on each brand in an intimate small group setting.

WatchTime Events, produced by Watch- Here is a look at the 2 two-day Kingston’s by-appointment tours have WatchTime LA event schedule: Time Magazine, now encompasses both historically been one of the great highWatchTime LA and its sister event, the lights for the show guests in NY, and it Friday, May 3rd: Admission of $150 long-running annual WatchTime New can be expected that the LA tours will covers entry for the entirety of the twoYork show, which will celebrate its fifth also hit capacity quickly. Saturday-only day WatchTime LA event, including the consecutive year in October. admission is $50. much-anticipated Friday-night VIP cock“Hudson Loft in downtown LA makes tail party on May 3rd from 5:30 to 9:30 Hudson DTLA. 1200 S Hope St, Los the ideal venue for the first edition of p.m., which offers exclusive first access Angeles, CA 90015. Guests may purchase WatchTime Los Angeles, as it offers to the exhibiting brands and their latest tickets at watchtimeevents.com the perfect production space to main- timepieces, fresh from their worldwide

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Ghanaian-American Akosua Adoma Owusu is one of the most distinctive independent filmmakers to have emerged during the past decade. Her work explores collisions and contradictions that result from embodying multiple JOHN KELLY AT REDCAT consciousnesses. MAY 6TH TO REDCAT

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“EL GATO” MAY 4 - MAY 19

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ON STAGE NOW “EMANUEL AX PLAYS MOZART” MAY 2 - MAY 5

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BUNKER HILL is DTLA’s leader in live performance art, presenting formally trained theater, dance and musical performances, including those in the visual arts as well as presenting DTLA’s master chefs.

SOUTH PARK is no doubt the new Entertainment capital of the world with tours & expos, national sporting events, award ceremonies, comedy shows, restaurants, and a discotheque, almost completely surrounded by world class hotels.

The Absolute Most:

OUE-SKYSPACE Think: California’s Tallest Observation Deck, Private Events, 5Star Restaurants, 71 Stories, Skyslide.

The Most:

WALT DISNEY CONCERT HALL Think: LA PHIL, 2018 Centennial Season, World Reknown Composers, Beethovan, Mickey

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Sure, the FINANCIAL DISTRICT sounds like it’s ALL WORK and no play, but with historic landmarks, sky tops with full bars, thrill rides, & award winning happy hours, prepare yourself for the pressures of excitement.

With its independence, CHINATOWN has strengthened its romantic and familiar relationship with Downtown, demonstrating it is as gentle as it is honest with its gifts for DTLA.

Order in the courts, dine in or take out...Not just for law making anymore, the COURTS DISTRICT of DTLA offers a gambit of public art, a 360 degree observation deck, legendary eateries and historical landmarks.

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WILSHIRE GRAND Staples Center/LA LIVE Think: Sushi with a view, Think: Sports Area, Live Poolside Bar, Rooftop Concerts, Movie Theater, Restaurants, Bowling Alley, XGames, Hotel Rooms, Palm Trees.

4 Star Hotels, Rooftop Spas.

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CHINATOWN CENTRAL PLAZA Jazz Club, Dim Sum, Hanfu, Peking Duck, Chinese New Year’s, Culture Festivals.

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LOS ANGELES CONVENTION CENTER Think: Expos, Network, AirPort, Media Pass.

LA LIBRARY Think: Tranquility, Historic Building, Field Trip, Courtyard Dining, Millions of Text, Research, Illuminati.

GIN LIN WAY Think: Red Lanterns, Neon, Vintage Chinese Architecture, Jazz Clubs1938.

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UNION STATION Think: Subway, Maps, Train Station.

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CITY HALL Think: City Council, Committee Meetings, City Planning, Ceremonies, Observation Deck, The Mayor Beacon, Projected Light Displays.

The Almost:

MUSIC CENTER’S Grand MakeOver Think: $30 million in renovations over the next two years.

OCEANWIDE PLAZA Think: Panoramic Views, New Skyline, Sky Pools, Dogparks, Exquisite Dining, Boutique Hotel, Cabanas, STALLED PROJECT

110/105/10/5 FWY Intersection Think: Car Radio, Traffic, MapQuest, Windshield, Congestion, RIDESHARE, Bumpers, CHP, Road rage.

Year of the RAT Think: New Beginnings, Wisdom, Intellegence Determination, Inventiveness, intensity. and a new year of cultural festivities.

Polyphonoptic Tower Think: Kinetic Sculpture, Music, Lights, Synchronization, Water, Flood, Faulty to Fixed.

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HILL GRILL WOODEN SPOON FLEMINGS STEAK HOUSE

PUBLIC SCHOOL SHEKARCHI FAITH & FLOWER

PHO 87 ONIBORU SPRING STREET BBQ

CIENTO LINDO KAPOORS AKBAR IMPERIAL WESTERN

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arts district

LITTLE TOKYO is the heart of the largest Japanese-American population in America. With over 3500 welcoming residents, and hundreds of shops Little Tokyo sees its fair share of tourism in DTLA.

ARTS DISTRICT is DTLA’s perfect mix of fine art galleries, creative loft style living, organic eating, and BEER, hosting the most eclectic mix of indie artisan showcases and micro-brewing companies in all of Los Angeles.

The Absolute Most:

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OLD JAPANESE UNION CHURCH Think: 1922, East Coast Players, LAArtCore, World Class Theater, 30+ Years.

The Most:

JAPANESE AMERICAN NATIONAL MUSEUM Think: Tradition, Exhibits, WW2, Sculpture, History, Extraordinary Origami.

The Almost:

The Metro Regional Connector Think: All of Downtown’s Districts Connected allowing passengers to transfer to Blue, Expo, Red and Purple Lines, bypassing Union Station.

top food picks PRIME PIZZA SAKE DOJO REDBIRD

historic core

the skidz

fashion district

The HISTORIC CORE is revitalized with new bike lanes, parklettes, community gardens, outdoor concerts, artisan pop-ups, and 2 of the most highly anticipated self-guided art tours in the country.

Where SKID ROW meets the INDUSTRIAL WAREHOUSE DISTRICT, with community leaders and entrepreneurs willing to solve the problems of an area known for having the argest homeless population in the country.

The FASHION DISTRICT is a stitched oasis where fashion designers, wholesalers, market weeks, retailed fashion wares, accessories, textiles, and shoppers collide.

The Absolute Most:

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HAUSER & WIRTH Think: Globe Mills Complex, Art World, Manuela Restaurant, Art Exhibits, Installations.

FIESTA BROADWAY Think: Outdoor concert, Viva! Vendors. Live Performances, Food Trucks, Crepes, Huge Crowds.

The Most:

The Most:

TheROW Think: 1.3 million Sqft,.

Multi-Use Complex, Residents, Shopping, Restaurants, Local Entertainment, Creative Office Spaces.

CALIFORNIA MARKET CTR Think: Designers. ShowCase, Market Week, Fashion, Accessories, Textiles, Fashion Run Way.

The Most:

ANGEL CITY BREWERY DOWNTOWN ARTWALK Think: IPA, Beer Tasting, Think: Creativity, NightThe Most: Local Entertainment, time Celebration, Galler- LAMP/Union Rescue MisKaraoke, Comedy Night, ies, Artists, Entertainment, sion/SkidRow New Mini-Festivals, Indie Street Vendors, Housing Trust Art Shows.

Interactive Exhibits, Bar Think: Non Profit, Giving, Crawl.

Public Service, Fundraising, Art Events.

The Almost: Institute of The Almost: Contemporary Art BRINGING BACK The Almost: Think: Museum, BROADWAY GLADY’S PARK 12,700Sqft., Industrial Think: Street Car, Historic Think: Concerts, Town Building, 32-Year-Old Art Theater, Wedding BouHall Meetings, Sports Institution. Architecture tiques, Parklettes, Court, Soup Lines, by wHY, Public ProgramNight On Broadway Community. ming, Retail Stores.

BIGGER! BETTER! Wall Florist Market Think: Coral Forest, Farmer’s Market, Grilled Food, Aqua Frescas, Wholesale Flowers.

Saturdays.

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CLAYTON’S HOCK + HOOF MRS. FISH

top food picks SKID ROW COFFEE COMFORT LA YXTE CAFE

SANTEE ALLEY Think: Bargains, SwapMeet, Bizarre, Street Dogs, Wigs, Wholesale Purses, Immitation Perfume.

The Almost:

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CINCO DE MAYO WITH LUCHA VAVOOM at the mayan Lucha VaVoom’s “Cinco de Mayan” returns Friday, May 3, Saturday, May 4, and Sunday, May 5 to The Mayan Theater in downtown Los Angeles in celebration of Cinco De Mayo all weekend long.

At Lucha VaVOOM, they like a little sexo with their violencia. In between matches, the finest handpicked burlesque acts from around the world wow the crowds with their unique striptease skills, including raucous aerial acts, daredevil roller-skate girls, and Guinness-World-Record-holding hula-hoop hotties.

This year’s three-night nonstop party will feature a huge helping of lucha libre-style wrestling straight from Mexico City, Tijuana, Guadalajara, and Juarez (think WWE with more action!); high-octane performances from world-renowned talent (literally, world-record holders featured in this year’s lineup); plus, plenty of tamales and tequila, minis, Aztec dancers, aerialists, hula hoops, lowriders, comedy (straight from Comedy Central and Netflix), live music, folkloricos from Grandeza Mexicana Folk Ballet, mariachis music from Mariachi Alma y Corazon, cumbia, free photo booth, and more.

The lineup for this year’s Cinco De Mayan shows features: professional lucha libre wrestling matches (between Templario, making his LVV debut, giant superstar luchador Diamante Azul, the irrepressible dynamic duo of Matt Classic and Matt Classic, Jr., Magno “The Man Mountain” Rudo, Dirty Sanchez, and Crazy Chickens), high-octane performances (from the

divine Russian-born, L.A.-based alternative model and burlesque performer MOSH (hailed as “one of the world’s leading alternative and fetish models” by Model Mayhem), Natasha Estrada (former “Miss Viva Las Vegas” from Michelle L’amour’s Pretty Funny comedy and burlesque striptease production), and Marawa The Amazing (the world conquering hoola hoop master and owner of 12 world records)).

Plus, stand up comedy duo The Sklar Brothers will host Friday’s show alongside Jeff Davis (hosting all three nights), delivering insanely off-the-cuff commentary.

For 15 years, Lucha VaVOOM has been delivering arguably the most electrifying shows on earth with a mind-blowing mix of Mexican masked wrestling, burlesque and comedy. Founded in Los Angeles in 2002 by Rita D’Albert and Liz Fairbairn, Lucha VaVOOM Doors for this 21+ event open at 7:00pm on Friday/ Saturday (with the show starting right at 8:00pm) and on Sunday doors open at 6:00pm (with the show starting right at 7:00pm).

Attendees to the Friday/Saturday shows can stay and dance all night at The Mayan after the show. Special all access tickets are on sale now at $48.50. For tickets and more info, visit LuchaVaVOOM.com.

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