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ON THE COVER page 10 BY MAXIM SHAPOVALOV arthur chipman: PHOTO LOCATION: the broad museum, bunker hill, DTLA Square One: Our Warmest Welcome......................................................4 New DTLA Map Inside...............................................................................6 GET2DTLA: Event Stamps of the week...................................................7 To Be Or Not To Be? Theater Guide........................................................8 Downtown Appetite: Taix French Celebrates 90 Years.........................9 DTLA International: World of Fashion: Arthur Chipman.....................10 Doing the Most: Tourist Guide...............................................................14 eat. drink. dance. sleep BAR REVIEW..............................................16

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DOWNTOWN WEEKLY LA editor and chief KERI FREEMAN entertainment DONOVAN FREEMAN this week in sports CHRISTOPHER FLOCH special assignment MILCAH HALILI SEAN TURTLE MACKENZIE HORRAS BRIANNE KLIPP RYAN KAZEMAINI & JODY MILLER movie buff FREDERICK MINTCHELL fashion court HENRY DUARTE NIKO BROWN social media ART HUNTER ROME BELL comics GREG GOULD NISHANT SALDANHA ERIC ROSNER design and layout KERI FREEMAN CANDACE CUNARD

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appiness lies in the joy of achievement and the thrill of creative effort. -Franklin D. Roosevelt

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TLA resident Jason Trevor Miller aka Redux Saints was trying to figure a way to expand his electronic music label Krafted Underground in the Los Angeles area and came up with the idea to create a compilation comprised of local producers while leveraging their existing fan bases. Now, after months of development and planning, Deep Tech Los Angeles (DTLA) is ready to launch. But it’s not another compilation of strangers.

What makes this collective different was Miller’s decision to host multiple listening sessions where each producer could critique one another’s music. Together, forever cased inside their limitless talents, within our flourishing electronic music scene, they are rightfully being praised as part of the metamorphism that is taking place in downtown Los Angeles from its underdeveloped urban landscape to its thriving metropolis. Past experiences, like these while attending the Toolroom Academy programme in the UK, where he became its first US graduate, would find Miller behind the scenes of video and listening sessions before. This time he would take a more active role as producer creating and scheduling the compilation to be released on October 20th of this year. With the Deep Tech Los Angeles Vol. 1 release party scheduled in Hollywood on October 8th, Miller’s goal is to create a sustained brand for events and future compilations. He is already planning Volume 2’s compilation for release in February prior to Miami Music Week. Miller’s new collective of underground house producers from Los Angeles, all striving to build a grassroots movement of music and events is rapidly evolving presenting us all with exclusive, new and original material. Released on Krafted Underground, DTLA Vol1 features JJ Flores, Mr. Bootsauce, Lok N Key, Redux Saints, Shanto, Contessa, Andy Slate, P-LASK alongside newcomers 28mm and Thomas Garcia. For more information visit www. deeptechla.com

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8. To be or not to be? DTLA THEATER GUIDE Oct 5th - Oct 11th 2017 by keri freeman & niko brown

ahmanson theater bob baker’s 24 street theater marionette theater As one of the nation’s most influential nonprofit theatre companies, the Ahmanson proudly continues their 50-year tradition of using the art of theatre to broaden horizons and illuminate new perspectives. On Stage Now: BRIGHT STAR From Grammy®, Emmy® and Academy Award®-winning Steve Martin and Grammy Award-winning Edie Brickell this new Broadway musical is inspired by a real event, telling a sweeping tale of love and redemption set against the rich backdrop of the American South in the 1920s and ‘40s. Show runs October 11th through November 19th. 135 N Grand Ave, LA, CA 90012. (213) 628-2772.

Baker died 2014 but he left behind a lifetime worth of smiles and memories, 1,000’s of enchanting, hand-crafted puppets, the beautiful Cultural-Historical landmark. On Stage Now: “HALLOWE’EN SPOOKTACULAR” a delightful, family-friendly, hour long musical revue, set to haunting and jazzy holiday-themed tunes celebrating nearly every decade with refreshments after the show in Baker’s charmingly thrilling historical Party Room. 1345 W 1st Street, Los Angeles, CA 90026. (213) 250-9995.

latino american theater center

east west players

Established in 1965, East West Players has been hailed as the nation’s leading Asian American theater troupe for our award-winning productions that blend Eastern and Western movement, costumes, language, and music. EWP has premiered more than 100 plays and musicals about the Asian Pacific American experience and has held more than 1,000 readings and workshops. East West Players will be presenting their 52nd Anniversary Season, THE COMPANY WE KEEP, taking place from Fall 2017 through Summer 2018, featuring The Robey Theatre Company, Japanese American Cultural & Community Center (JACCC), and the Los Angeles LGBT Center, including two world premieres, an acclaimed revival, and the LA premiere of an award-winning Broadway musical.120 Judge John Aiso St, Los Angeles, CA 90012.

la opera

Since 1948 The LA Opera has maintained a talented roster of resident artists, young singers who perform regularly in main stage productions as well as the company’s community programs under the personal supervision of Peter Hemmings, Plácido Domingo, Kent Nagano, and current Music Director James Conlon. On Stage Now: LA Opera is preparing for their 2017/2018 season, and while season tickets and chances to engage with community workshops (including this weeks joy, LA Opera’s award-winning Opera for Educators series which explores opera from an interdisciplinary point of view. Learn all about the stars and artists of the opera world, as well as the production and business of opera. Enjoy recitals and rehearsals, and receive special opera news updates. 135 N Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90012.

This arts organization built in 1928 as a Carriage House, once home to the working horses of the grand Victorian homes in this neighborhood. On Stage Now: Two political prisoners are allowed to interact with one another for one hour a week — but must remain in their chairs and never stand. As they entertain each other with stories of Don Quixote and Sancho Panza, we witness the power of theater to transport them, and us, into the realm of the imagination, even as we remain bound to our seats. September 9th through Oct 16th. 1117 West 24th Street LA, CA 90007. 213 -745-6516.

Bright star now showing at the ahmanson theater

mark taper forum

Under the leadership of Artistic Director Michael Ritchie, this theatre creates an extraordinary connection between artists and audiences that only starts on the stage, reflecting the community it serves as one of the nation’s most influential nonprofit theatre companies for over 50-years. Coming Soon: The Mark Taper Forum is preparing to present HEAD OF PASSES with an astonishing, deeply moving new drama about family, acceptance, and the power of faith from MacArthur “Genius Award”-winning playwright Tarell Alvin McCraney (The Brother/Sister Plays), featuring Tony Award® winner Phylicia Rashad Show runs from September 13th to October 22nd. 135 N Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012. (213) 628-2772.

For over 29 years the Latino American Theater has provided a world-class arts center for those pursuing artistic excellence. Still excited about the renaming of one of five theaters in honor of award-winning Mexican American actress and community activist Lupe Ontiveros, who was a founding member of the company, it looks like LATC is preparing for their fall season, with little on the calendar besides their popular Art Walk pop up, held every 2nd Thursday of the month. Indie artists, guest djs, and a full bar offered by the theater house in the main lobby make for a memorable Art Walk adventure every time. 514 S Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA 90013.

redcat

Through performances, exhibitions, screenings, and literary events, REDCAT introduces diverse audiences, students and artists to the most influential developments in the arts from around the world, and gives artists in this region the creative support they need to achieve national and international stature. On stage now: Angel City Jazz Festival arrives at REDCAT with a double bill: Adam Rudolph’s Moving Pictures heralding a new and vital direction in the evolution of American music and Go: Organic Orchestra, featuring Bennie Maupin, is a 21st-century vision of a “future orchestra.” brought to DTLA by artistic director Adam Rudolph. October 7th. 631 W. 2nd Street, LA, CA 90012.

DTLA APPETITE: Taix French Restaurant by Keri Freeman

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TAIX FRENCH RESTAURANT CELEBRATES 90TH

ANNIVERSARY WITH 90 CENT CHICKEN DECADENCE to serve short ribs in 1980. I call it ‘imperceptible change,’ where even the most frequent patron wouldn’t notice a difference, but the change is in there just enough to keep them coming back for more.”

This is what neighborhoods are made of:

he Taix Family, pronounced “tex” are third and fourth generations sheepherders and bakers from the “Hautes-Alpes” in southeastern France who immigrated to Los Angeles around 1870. In 1912 Marius Taix Sr. built a hotel called the Champ d’Or in downtown Los Angeles’ French Quarter, located kind of where the new Metro Gold Line turns off towards East LA, and just north of the Downtown’s Arts District. Later, son Marius Taix Jr. opened Taix’ first French restaurant inside the Champ d’Or serving chicken dinners for 50 cents at long “family-style” tables with select diners choosing private booth service for an extra quarter. What a deal!

In 1962, Taix moved to Echo Park, and was owned and operated by Raymond and Pierre Taix,

sons of Marius Taix Jr., remaining true to its French roots while experimenting from time to time with continental-themed menus. Passed down again in the 1980s to Michael Taix, son of Raymond, who began contributing to the management of the restaurant, and through time, became the owner-operator. Continental was good, but Michael Taix wouldn’t have it. He ended up bringing Taix back to its original French roots, most recently, teaming up with French Chef Laurent Quenioux, aka “LQ,” founder of 7th Street Bistro, and a great influence on the L.A. French scene in the 1980s. Together they fine-tuned dishes making micro-improvements and kept up the family tradition staying loyal to the novel food, unique service, and affordable prices that have made Taix Restaurant a Los Angeles institution. “People say they don’t want change, but deep down inside they always appreciate something new that’s still presented in an old school manner,” said Michael Taix. “Of late, I’ve worked hard to bring back traditional, old country French cuisine--lots of classic game fare such as beef tongue, oxtail, and lamb shanks. In fact, we were one of the first in town

And we do come back for more, as loyal customers who relish in tradition, as a new hipster crowd that won’t miss the 5 p.m happy hour, as generation Xers who stay for the late-night menu, or those who have served as staff members, some of which have worked at Taix for over 50 years.

Better than anything we’ve seen thus far, Taix has decided to share the celebration on Sunday, October 8th, from 4 p.m .to 8 p.m., with customers, old and new, with 90-cent “Taix” Roast Chicken Dinner Specials. The menu for the evening’s anniversary hours will be limited to 90-cent dishes, including soup de jour, salad and the “Taix” Roast Chicken with au jus—a classic French country chicken dinner introduced by Marius Taix Jr. in 1927. There’s also a full-service bar available; reservations will not be accepted and diners will be seated on a first come, first serve basis. Taix Restaurant is located at 1911 W. Sunset Blvd, LA CA 90026.TAIXFRENCH.COM

aix French Restaurant, the oldest family owned and operated French country restaurant in Los Angeles.

10. DTLA INTERNATIONAL: ARTHUR CHIIPMAN - WORLD OF FASHION BY KERI FREEMAN

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DTLA International WORLD OF FASHION

TLA has a lot to look forward to thanks to international marketing guru turned executive producer of LA Fashion Week, Arthur Chipman. After just a few years, Chipman has managed to rise above any major difficulties, filling the void that was left from less organized versions, turning LA Fashion Week towards a more consistent conversation within the fashion industry’s largest networking event, as it was originally meant to be.

hile attempts by other organizations to reorganize LA Fashion Week under one brand had led to LA having less than a desirable reputation, ultimately it would be Chipman who would lead the new discovery and tie the world together under a solid brand with the biggest names in the fashion industry. Those of whom would only relate to a high level of integrity now find themselves involved in a much more reputable event that Los Angeles can fall back on, with even Mayor Garcetti giving Chipman his stamp of approval. LA Fashion Week is no longer a crazy mix of anyone or anything, but a structured time coexisting with Market Week, when LA host the most retail buyers, media, and key decision makers who descend on our city experiencing the newest collections, designs, and trends. This is no party, although opening and after parties abound, instead, in this more mature version, brands both old and new are put in front of the eyes of the elites who have the most influence in the industry. LA Fashion Week is now the most intense promotional driver and a huge opportunity to share our fashion design talents with the world.

PHOTO BY MAXIM SHAPOVALOV His British accent still intact and with a million dollar smile that compliments any of the designer wares that must fill his closet space, Arthur Chipman has almost single-handedly, not withholding the members of his team, reestablished a new respect for Los Angeles Fashion Week which is proven time and time again by a multitude of high powered brands, numerous crowds who attend, hundreds of amazing talents, countless PR agents, multiple photographers, dozens of famous celebrities and hordes of media allies who faithfully flock to his production each season.

Arthur Chipman: International man of mystery. Born in the Caribbean, later moving to Britain, Arthur is a man of Commonwealth citizenship. This year he will be showcasing over 20 established brands that capture the meaning of innovation, creativity and offer us all a chance to witness the industries true diversity. His list of curated designers, they too being international travelers, carry with them the seeds of our existence bringing to Los Angeles something exciting, unique and noteworthy that Arthur promises we won’t see anywhere else.

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Downtown’s Hotel Alexandria is now transformed into a fashion wonderland with interior design, makeup stands, vanity mirrors, full bars, runways, styled seating, DJs, photo backdrops, and hundreds of attendees all looking their absolute best. Not only will this season’s LA Fashion Week host fashion, but performance art and art installations as well, thanks to artists like Radka Salcmannova, Rolland Berry, and Bryan Yazzi. Be on the lookout for “I would put these brands up against any- their creations as they embellish and embrace one in Paris or from any other city. We are the interior of the classic hotel once again a very excited most in knowing attendees are luxury commodity built at the beginning 20th going to get a taste of something they’ve century in what is undoubtedly still the heart of downtown Los Angeles. never been exposed to before.”

rom Downtown’s George Stiller and his amazing embellished knit wares to the incredible Tommy Amiyo whose fashion brand focuses on creating wearable experimental objects, all the designers in Arthur’s production bring to LA Fashion Week something no less than phenomenal. Arthur Chipman says he has no problem relaying their message with complete and utter confidence,

LA FASHION WEEK SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Wednesday October 4th 7:00pm – OPENING MEDIA RECEPTION 9:00pm – NOE BERNACELLI Thursday, October 5th 6:00pm – PATINYA 7:00pm – MILIN 8:00pm – ASV (ASAVA) 9:00pm – ISSUE THAILAND

Friday, October 6th 7:00pm – GEORGE STYLER Arthur says he chose to take over the entire 8:00pm – RINDA SALMUN And how do these designers come up with Hotel Alexandria using the two main balltheir wondrous creations? Well, that’s the 9:00pm – JEFFRY TAN thing about fashion and why their brilliance is rooms for runway shows and the remodeled 10:00pm – SAV LAVIN so celebrated and their presence revered in Mezzanine because he felt the venue to be a our lives. Their dedication to their craft and beautiful hidden gem after reading about it in Saturday, October 7th the sacrifices they make to ensure we all look Vogue Magazine. 7:00pm – RADKA SALCMANNOVA fabulous for any occasion continues to drive LA Fashion Week attendance is by invitation 8:00pm – BISHME the industry and give us all something to talk only now within the Hotel Alexandria known 9:00pm – LELA ELOSHI about. And how do they reach Chipman? With for its grandeur as well as its ghost tales. How- 10:00pm – MARY ME JIMMY PAUL drive, talent, persistence, support from those ever, these ghosts better dress nice or else in the industry, welcomed solicitations and with they won’t get in. Sunday, October 8th a little luck. And for LA Fashion Week most of DTLA Weekly is proud to present in con6:00pm – NORDIC ANGELS these amazing creatives have spent the better junction with LA Fashion Week, Arthur Chip7:00pm – BYO (TOMMY AMBIYO) part of the year designing only to wow specta- man’s curated list of designers and fashion 8:00pm – LOTUZ JAKARTA tors on the runway in under 20 minutes or less. show schedule being held October 4th - 8th at Yet, with great sacrifice comes great reward. the historic and fully renovated Hotel AlexanFor more information visit www.lafw.net dria in Downtown Los Angeles.

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doing the most>> downtown los angeles civic district

bunker hill

south park

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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.

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.

The Absolute Most:

The Absolute Most: MUSIC CENTER Think: Walt Disney Concert Hall, LA Philharmonic, LA Opera, Center Theater Group Dorothy Chandler Pavillion, Ticket Booth.

The Most:

Staples Center/LA LIVE Think: Sports Area, Live Concerts, Movie Theater, Bowling Alley, XGames, 4 Star Hotels, Rooftop Spas.

The Most:

GRAND PARK Think: Lunch Time Food Trucks, Dia Los Muertos, We Are Los Angeles, Family Reunion, Light Up the Holidays. 4th of July.

Los Angeles Convention Center Think: Expos, Network, AirPort, Media Pass.

The Almost:

METROPOLIS Think: Panoramic Views, New Skyline, Sky Pools, Dogparks, Exquisite Dining, Boutique Hotel, Cabanas.

The Utmost:

Music Center’s Grand MakeOver Think: $30 million in renovations over the next two years.

The Almost:

SKYSPACE Think: Full bar, 70 stories up, Breathtaking Views, Magic Carpet Ride, Glass Slide.

The Most:

WILSHIRE GRAND Think: Sushi with a view, Poolside Bar, Rooftop Restaurants, Hotel Rooms, Palm Trees.

The Almost:

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

The Utmost:

MOCA CONTEMPORARY Think: Art of Our Time, Exhibits, Collections, Programs.

REGAL CINEMAS Think: Block Buster Movies, Film Screenings, $8 Dollar Tuesdays, Pop Corn, RedVines, and now...Beer!!!

THE BLOC Think: International Brands, Shopping Mecca, Outdoor Terrace, Art Installations and Live Performances.

top food picks

AU LAC NOE 71 ABOVE

EL COMPADRE TOMS URBAN KATSUYA

BOTTEGA LOUIE MIRO TOM GEORGE

CHINATOWN CENTRAL PLAZA Jazz Club, Dim Sum, Hanfu, Peking Duck, Culture Festivals.

The Most:

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

The Almost:

Year of the Dog Think: Loyalty. Careful Observation. Plenty of new restaurants, art shows, and a new year of cultural festivities.

UNION STATION Think: Subway, Maps, Train Station.

The Most:

CITY HALL Think: Observation Deck, Farmer’s Market, Outdoor Concerts, Local Government.

The Almost:

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

The Utmost:

OLVERA STREET Think: Birth Place of Los Angeles, Mexican Marketplace, Authentic food, Aztec Dancers, Mariachis, Catholic Church.

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CHUNG KING ROAD Think: Art Openings, Art Galleries, Antiques, Curio Shops, Live Performances.

PHO 87 LASA SEA FRESH

CIENTO LINDO TRAXX NICKS CAFE

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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 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 2nd largest 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:

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.

The Utmost:

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

The Most:

ANGEL CITY BREWERY Think: IPA, Beer Tasting, Local Entertainment, Karaoke, Comedy Night, New Mini-Festivals, Indie Art Shows.

The Almost:

Institute of Contemporary Art Think: Museum, 12,700Sqft., Industrial Building, 32-Year-Old Art Institution. Architecture by wHY, Public Programming, Retail Stores.

The Utmost:

historic core

NIGHT ON BROADWAY Think: Outdoor concert, 12 Historic Theaters, Live Performances, Food Trucks, Crepes, Huge Crowds.

The Most:

the skidz

SMORGASBURG Think: Alameda Marketplace, 10,000 Visitors, Indie Artisan, Sunday, Food, Music, Vintage, Wellness, Donuts.

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

The Most:

DOWNTOWN ARTWALK Think: Creativity, Nighttime Celebration, Gallery, Artists, Crepes, Local Entertainment, Food Trucks on 7th, Street Vendors, Interactive Exhibits, Bar Crawl.

LAMP/Union Rescue Mission/SkidRow Housing Trust Think: Non Profit, Giving, Public Service, Fundraising, Art Events.

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

The Almost:

Renovation of the Old Cecil Hotel Think: Nightstalker, Shining, American Horror Story, Hospice, Haunted.

TheROW Think: 1.3 million Sqft,. Multi-Use Complex, Residents, Shopping, Restaurants, Local Entertainment, Creative Office Spaces.

The Utmost:

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

The Utmost:

JZenshuji a Sōtō Zen Temple Think: Shakyamuni Buddha, Community Garden, Meditation.

ARTISTS & FLEAS Think: Unique, Fashion, Art and Craft Show, Vintage, Food Trucks, Saturdays.

GRAND CENTRAL MARKET Think: Food Mart, Oyster Bar, Cafes, Spices, Historic, Produce, Traditional Foods, Variety, Landmark.

GLADY’S PARK Think: Concerts, Town Hall Meetings, Sports Court, Soup Lines, Community.

THE COOPER BUILDING Think: Historic Landmark, Huge Shopping Bags, Full Fashion, Designers, Showcase, Sample Sale, Men’s Suits.

top food picks

KAGAYA SUSHI GEN OYSTARS

BESTIA ZINK CAFE THE ALLEY

LE PETITE PARIS LITTLE DAMAGE

CREPES SANS FRONTIERES

THE ESCONDITE YXTE COCINA COMFORT LA

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Eastside Italian Deli (1929) 1013 Alpine Street LA, 90012 (213) 250-2464 #eastsidedeli $$

Misturo Cafe (1935) 117 Japanese Village, 90012 (213) 613-1028 #misturocafe $$

La Luz del Dia (1959) 1 Olvera Street LA, 90012 (213) 628-7495 #olverastreet $$

Clifton’s Cafeteria (1935) 648 S Broadway, LA, 90014 (213) 627-1673 #cliftonsla $$

Juice Crafters 702 S Spring St, LA 90014 (213) 689-4555 # $$

Pitchoun 545 S Olive St, LA 90013 (213) 689-3240 # $$

El Paso Inn (1930) 11 Olvera Street LA, 90012 (915) 772-4264 #elpasoinla $$

Casa La Golondrina (1930) 17 Olvera Street LA, 90012 (213) 628-4349 #lagolondrina $$$

Otomisan (1956) 2506 1/2 E 1st St., LA, 90033 (323) 526-1150 #otomisan $$$

Original Tommy’s (1946) 2575 Beverly Blvd, LA, 90057 (213) 389-9060 #originaltommys $

Green Grotto 541 S Spring St #133, 90013 (213) 265-7409 # $$

Little Damage Soft Serve 700 S Spring St, CA 90014 (213) 628-3443 # $$

Philippe Original (1908) 1001 N Alameda St., 90012 (213) 628-3781 #philippetheog $$

San Antonio Winery (1917) 737 Lamar Ave, LA 90031 (213) 382-8449 #santantoniowinery $$$

Cielito Lindo (1938) 1 Olvera Street LA, 90012 (213) 687-4391 #cielitolindola $

Lanza Bros Market (1926) 337 E 1st Street LA, 90012 (213) 626-9132 #suehirocafe $$

Urth Cafe 451 S Hewitt St,LA 90013 (213) 628-3781 # $$

Zinc Cafe 580 Mateo St, LA 90013 (323) 825-5381 #zinccafeandmarke

HMS Bounty (1935) 3357 Wilshire Blvd LA, 90010 (213) 385-7275 #hmsbounty $$

Langer’s Deli (1947) 704 S Alvarado St., LA 90057 (213) 483-8050 #langersdeli $$

Original Pantry (1924) 2575 Beverly Blvd, LA, 90057 (213) 972-9279 #the_orignial_pantry $$

Pacific Dining Car (1920) 1310 W 6th Street, LA, 90017 (213) 483-6000 #pacificdiningcar $$$

The Alley (2007) 1820 Industrial #260, 90021 (213) 935-8189 # $$

Wild Living Food (2017) 760 S Main St, LA, CA 90014 #wildlivingfood $$$

Monty Bar (2011) 1222 W. 7th St. LA 90017 (213) 228-6000 #themontybar

Tony’s Saloon (2009) 2017 E. 7th St., LA, 90021 (213) 622-5523 #tonyssaloon $

Wendall’s Bar (2013) 656 S. Main St., LA, 90014 (213) 709-6156 #wendalldtla $

Bernedettes 1013 Alpine Street LA, 90012 (213) 250-2464 #eastsidedeli $$

5 Star Bar 267 S Main St, LA, 90012 (213) 625-1037 #5starbar $

Down N Out Bar (1996) 501 S Spring St, LA 90013 (213) 221-7595 #dnobar

DRINK

Hank’s Bar (1954) 840 S Grand Ave, LA 90017 $ (213) 623-7718 #hanksbardtla $

Cana Rum Bar (2010) 714 W. Olympic Bl., LA 90015 (213) 745-7092 #canarumbarla $$

General Lees (1890) 475 Gin LIng Way, LA 90012 (213) 625-7500 #generaleesla $

Lexington Bar (2014) King Eddy Saloon (1933) 129 E 3rd St, LA, CA 90013 131 E. 5th Street, LA, 90013 (213) 629-2023 (213) 291-5723 $ #kingeddysaloon $

Eighty Two (2014) 707 E 4th Pl, LA, CA 90013 (213) 626-8200 #eightytwola $$

Golden Gopher (1905) 114 W. 8th Street, LA, 90014 (213) 614-8001 #goldengopherla $

Love Song (2014) 446 S. Main St., LA 90013 (323) 284-5728 #thelovesongbar $$

Shoo Shoo Baby (2017) 717 W 7th St. LA, CA 90017 (213) 688-7755 #shooshoobaby $$$

eat.drink.

<<ratings>>

breweries>>

service decor

taste parking

Angel City Brewery (2013) 216 Alameda, LA, 90012 (213) 622-1261 #angelcitybeer $$

Arts District Brewing (2015) 828 Traction Ave, LA 90012 (213) 519-5887 #artsdistrictbrewing $$

Karl Strauss (2017) 600 Wilshire Bl., LA 90017 (213) 228-2739 #karlstraussbeer $$

community

3rd Generation (2015) 808 W. 7th St., LA 90013 (213) 627-8166 #3rdgenerationbar $$

Birds & Bees (2017) 207 S. Broadway, LA, 90012 (213) 537-0510 #birdsandbeesla $$

Church & State (2013) 1850 Industrial St, LA 90012 (213) 405-1434 #churchandstatebistro $$$

El Compadre (2014) 1248 S. Figueroa LA 90014 (213) 749-0025 #elcompadredtla $$

71 Above (2016) 633 W. 5th, LA 90013 (213) 712-2683 #71abovebar

$$$

Blu Jam (2017) 541 S. Spring St., LA 90013 (323) 951-9191 #hmsbounty $$

Coles (1908) 118 E. 6th St., LA 90014 (213) 622-4090 #colesdtla $$

Emerson Royce Bar (2015) 1936 E. 7th St, LA 90021 (213) 784-9006 #theemersonla $$$

Boomtown Brewery (2015) 700 Jackson St., LA 90012 (213) 709-6156 #boomtownbrewery $$

Mikkeller (2017) 330 W. Olympic Bl., LA 90015 (213) 596-9005 #mikkellerbeer $$

Artisan House (2011) 614 S. Main St., LA 90013 (213) 622-6333 #artisanhousela $$

BoardRoom (2017) 135 N Grand Ave, LA 90012 213-972-8556 #boardroom_la $$

Crepes Sans Frontieres (2013) 541 S. Spring St., LA 90013 (213) 623-3606 #crepessansfrontieres $$

Figat7th 735 S Figueroa St #133 (213) 239-5654 # $$$

Iron Triangle (2016) 1581 Industrial St., LA 90021 (323) 364-4415 #irontrianglebrewing_dtla $$

Mumford Brewery (2015) 416 Boyd St., LA, 90013 www.mumfordbrewing.com #mumfordbrewing

Barcito (2015) 403 W. 12th St., LA 90014 (213) 415-1821 #barcitola $$

Bottega Louie (2009) 700 S. Grand Ave, LA 90014 (213) 802-1470 #bottegalouie $$$

District 711 S Hope St, LA 90015 (213) 612-3185 #

Escondite (1964) 410 Boyd St., LA 90013 (213) 626-1800 #theescondite

Beelman’s Pub (2014) 600 S Spring St, LA 90014 (213) 622-1022 #beelmansdtla $$

Broken Spanish 1050 S Flower St, LA 90015 (213) 749-1460 #brokenspanishla $$$

Don Chente (2015) 1248 S. Figueroa St., 90015 (213) 814-4865 #donchentedtla $$

Ham & Eggs Tavern (2013) 433 W. 8th St, LA, 90014 (213) 891-6939 #gohameggs $$

Bestia (2010) 2121 E 7th Pl, LA 90021 (213) 514-5724 #bestiadtla $$$

BS Taqueria (2015) 514 W. 7th St., LA 90014 (213) 680-2600 #bstaqueria

Eat. Drink Americano (2012) 923 3rd St., LA 90012 (213) 620-0781 #eatdrinkamericano $$

Far Bar (2005) 347 E. 1st St., LA 90012 (213) 617-9990 #farbar_la $$

Brack Shop Tavern (2016) 525 W. 7th St., LA 90014 (213) 232-8657 #brackshoptavern $$

Cerveteca DTLA (2014) 923 E. 3rd St., LA 90012 (213) 805-5862 #cervetecadtla

El Cholo (2010) 1037 S Flower St, LA 90015 (213) 746-7750 #elcholola $$

Kai Japanese Roots (2017) 542 S Broadway, LA 90013 (213) 232-4900 #kaijapaneseroots $$

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<<historic theaters>> $$

Belasco Theater (1926) 1050 S. Hill St., LA 90015 (213) 746-5670 #belascola $$

The Orpheum (1926) 842 S. Broadway, LA 90014 (877) 677-4386 #theorpheumtheater $$

The Globe (1913) 740 S Broadway, LA, 90014 (213) 489-1667 #globetheatrela $$

The Regent Theater (1914) 448 S. Main LA 90014 (323) 284-5727 #regenttheaterla $$

The Mayan (1927) 1038 S. Hill St., LA 90015 (213) 746-4287 #themayan $$

Theater at the ACE (1927) 929 S. Broadway, LA 90014 (213) 709-6156 #theater_acedtla $$

eat.drink. 17 The Yard House 17 Olvera Street LA, 90012 (213) 628-4349 #lagolondrina $$$

Mas Malo (2011) 515 W 7th St, LA 90014 (213) 985-4332 #masmalodtla $$

Stocking Frame 911 Hill St, Los Angeles, CA 90015 (213) 488-0373 #stockingframe $$

LA Biergarten (2015) 750 S. Broadway LA 90014 213-628-3737 #labiergarten $$

Yxta Cocina (2009) 601 S Central Ave, LA 90021 (213) 622-5540 #yxta_cocinamexicana $$

Miro 888 Wilshire Blvd, LA, 90017 (915) 772-4264 #mirodtla $$

Perch (2011) 448 S Hill St., L A 90013 (213) 802-1770 #perchlosangeles $$$

Rock and Reillys 615 S Flower St, LA 90017 (213) 537-0554 #rocknreillys $$

Little Bear (2012) 523 W. 7th St., LA 90021 (213) 622-8100 #littlebearla $$$

Le Petit Paris (2015) 418 S Spring St, LA 90013 (213) 217-4445 #lepetitparis_la $$$

Pez Cantina (2014) 401 S Grand Ave LA (213) 258-2280 #pezcantina

Library Bar (2007) 707 S Grand Ave LA 90017 (213) 614-0053 #librarybarla $$

Redwood Bar (1999) 316 W. 2nd St., LA 90012 (213) 680-2600 #redwoodbar $

Spitz (2011) 316 W. 2nd St., LA 90012 (213) 680-2600 #spitzpics $$

Preux & Proper (2014) 840 S Spring St, LA 90014 (213) 896-0090 #preuxandproper $$

Little Sister (2015) 523 W 7th St, LA 90017 (213) 628-3146 #littlesisterdtla $$

Wolf & Crane (2013) 366 E 2nd St, LA, CA 90012 (213) 935-8249 #wolfandcranebar $$

Spring Restaurant (2016) 257 S Spring St, LA 90012 (213) 372-5189 #springlosangeles $$$

Little Jewel (2014) 207 Ord St, L A 90012 (213) 620-0461 #littlejewel_la

Mezcalero DTLA (2017) 510 S. Broadway, LA 90013 (213) 628-3337 #mezcalerodtla $$

Vespaio (2015) 225 S. Grand Ave. LA 90012 (213) 221-7244 #vespaiodtla $$$

Villainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tavern (2010) 1356 Palmetto St, LA, 90013 (213) 613-0766 #villainstavern $$

Tom George (2017) 707 S Grand Ave LA 90017 (424) 362-6263 #tomgeorgerestaurant $$$

Red Bird (2014) 114 E 2nd St, LA 90012 (213) 788-1191 #redbirdla $$$

Wurstkuche (2008) 800 E. 3rd Street, LA 90013 (213) 687-4444 #wurstkuche $$

Westbound DTLA 300 S Santa Fe Ave 90013 (213) 262-9291 # $$$

Prank (2017) 1100 S Hope St, LA 90015 (213) 493-4786 #prankbar $$

Otium (2015) 222 S Hope St, LA 90012 (213) 935-8500 #otiumla $$$

drink.dance. Blue Jâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (2016) 333 S Alameda St LA 90013 (213) 988-7326 #bluejlounge $$

Conga Room (2008) 800 W. Olympic Bl, LA 90015 (213) 745-0162 #congaroom $$

Elevate Lounge (2007) 811 Wilshire Blvd, LA 90014 (213) 623-7100 #elevatelounge $$

The Lash (2013) 117 Winston Ave, LA 90013 (213) 687-7723 #thelashsocial $

Continental Club (2014) 116 W 4th St., LA 90013 (213) 620-0279 #continentalclub

Exchange LA (2010) 618 S. Spring St., LA, 90013 (213) 627-8070 #exchangela $$

La Cita Bar 336 S. Hill St., LA 90013 (213) 687-7111 #lacitabar

The Reserve (2015) 650 S. Spring St., 90014 (213) 327-0057 #thereserve $$

Grand Star Jazz (1946) 943 N Broadway (213) 626-2285 #grandstarjazzclub

Las Perlas (2010) 107 E. 6th, LA 90013 (213) 988-8355 #lasperlasla

$$$

Resident DTLA (2015) 428 S Hewitt St., LA 90013 www.residentdtla.com #residentdtla $$

Club Soho (2013) 333 S. Boylston St, LA 90017 (213) 989-7979 #clubsohola $$

eat. drink. (dance). sleep. Bar & Kitchen (2014) @O Hotel 819 S. Flower St. LA 90017 (213) 784-3048 #barandkitchen

Brasserie Sheraton Hotel 711 S. Hope St. LA 90017 (213) 488-3500 #sheratonladt

Multiply Bar (2016) Kawada Hotel 416 S. Spring St, LA 90013 (213) 988-0826 #multiply.la

gLance Lobby Bar (2010) JW Marriott 900 W Olympic Bl. LA 90015 (213) 765-8600 #jalalive

Galaxy Bar (1923) Millennium Biltmore 506 S. Grand Ave., LA 90071 (213) 624-1011 #biltmorehotel

Invention Bar (2013) Athletic Club 431 W. 7th St., LA 90014 (213) 625-2211 #laac

Nixon Lounge (2014) Luxe City Center Hotel 800 W. Olympic Bl, LA 90015 (213)745-0162 #luxecitycenter

Rooftop & Spin (2012) Standard Hotel 555 S Flower St., LA 90017 (213) 439-3065 #spinstandardla

WGP4 (2010) Ritz Carlton 900 W. Olympic Bl. LA 90015 (213) 743-8800 #ritzcarltonla

Bona Vista Lounge (1976) Bonaventure Hotel 336 S. Hill St., LA 90013 (213) 687-7111 #westinbonaventure

Los Angeles Hotel (2017) 333 S Figueroa St, LA 90071 (213) 617-1133 #thelahotel

NOE (2011) Omni Hotel 251 S Olive St, LA 90012 (213) 617-3300 #omnihotel

Tuck Hotel 820 S Spring St, LA 90014 (213) 947-3815 #

Hotel Figueroa (1976) 939 S Figueroa St, LA 90015 (213) 627-8971 #

18 Social & Metropolis Indigo Hotel 899 Francisco St, LA 90017 (213) 232-8800 #-

Bona Vista Lounge (1976) Bonaventure Hotel 336 S. Hill St., LA 90013 (213) 687-7111 #westinbonaventure

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MODERN DAY PRE-HISTORIA>> MUSEUM GUIDE The Broad Museum

National History Museum (NHM)

California Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA)

African American Firefighter museum Fire Station #30

Japanese American National Museum (JANM)

El Pueblo de Los Angeles

Founded by philanthropists Eli and Edythe Broad opened in 2015, the museum is home to the 2,000 works of art in the Broad collection, which is among the most prominent holdings of postwar and contemporary art worldwide, launching an active program of rotating temporary exhibitions and innovative audience engagement, welcoming 180,000 visitors to date. 221 S. Grand Ave. LA, CA 90012.

Established in 1979, MOCA is an artist-founded museum dedicated to collecting and exhibiting contemporary art. With one of the most compelling collections of contemporary art in the world, comprising roughly 7000 objects, created after 1940, preserving the works for future generations. 250 South Grand Ave LA, CA 90012.

The Japanese American National Museum is the first and largest museum in the United States dedicated to sharing the experience of Japanese American ancestry. The JANM showcases the amazing works of famed and contemporary Japanese artists, historical exhibitions, and host cultural events. 100 N Central Ave, LA, CA 90012.

African American History Museum Designed by African American architects, Jack Haywood and the late Vince Proby, the CAHM was opened to the public during the Olympic Games of July 1984, housing artifacts that “allow us to trace the African American experience from the western shores of Africa to the fields of the South,” and later migrations. 600 State Dr. Exposition Park. LA, CA 90037.

Chinese American Museum (CAM)

Symbolically housed in the oldest and last surviving structure of LA, the Garnier Building, once known as the unofficial “city hall” built in 1890, CAM holds the last missing pieces of DTLA’s original Chinatown. After restoration on December 18, 2003, CAM opened, linking the past to a future for Chinese Americans spanning over 150 years. 425 N Los Angeles St, LA, CA 90012.

You want to go back? You can go all the way back to Prehistoric Pangaea at the National History Museum. With over 300 real fossils, 20 complete dinosaurs and ancient sea creatures that may or may not still exist beneath the deep, the Age of the Dinosaur is brought into existence as well as the extraordinary journey of prehistoric man. 900 Exposition Blvd, LA, CA 90007.

AAFM is DTLA saying “thanks” for the first 100 years of service by African American Firefighters from 1897 to 1997. Valued testimony from actual Firefighters of yesteryear, like Sam Haskins, who was listed as the first Los Angeles Fireman of African decent in 1892, was also killed while responding to a fire in 1895. 1401 S Central Ave, LA, CA 90021. The origin of LA, founded by 11 African American Spanish speaking families, (pobladores) accompanied by the Spanish military and Catholic church in 1787. Since it has become DTLA’s favorite Mexican marketplace, and cultural gathering center hosting Olvera Street, Pico House, first churches and other historic sites. 125 Paseo De La Plaza, LA, CA 90012.

Italian American Museum of Los Angeles

Museum of Los Angeles is to foster understanding of Southern California’s diverse heritage through research, historic preservation, exhibitions and educational programs that examine the history and contributions of Italian Americans and Italians in Los Angeles and the United States. 644 North Main St, LA, CA 90012.

Southwest Museum of the American Indian

Located in the Mt. Washington area of Los Angeles, just a few miles north of Downtown, this collection deals mainly with Native Americans, including exhibits dedicated to the American Indians of the Great Plains, California, and the Northwest Coast. 234 Museum Drive, LA, CA 90065.

Korean American Museum (KAM)

Animal Museum (NMAS)

Sports Museum

Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)

Located just a few miles west of the epicenter of DTLA, KAM interprets and preserves the history, culture, and achievements of Korean Americans dating back to the 1880s, examining and discussing current issues, and exploring innovative ways to communicate the Korean American experience fostering the advancement of Korean American culture. 3727 W 6th St #519, LA, CA 90020. The Sports Museum features rare items and exhibits from every sport but focuses mainly on baseball, beginning with its humble origins over 145 years ago. It includes old bats, gloves, uniform, balls and equipment and is home to the most complete collection of baseball technology in the world. 1900 S Main St, LA CA 90015.

Located inside a 3-story brick warehouse built in 1909, NMAS aka the Animal Museum is the first museum of its kind dedicated to enriching the lives of animals and people through exploration of our shared experience, promoting respect for life and compassionate ethics in advancing healthy, meaningful interconnections with the animal world. 421 Colyton St. LA, CA 90013.

Since its inception in 1965, LACMA has been devoted to collecting works of art that span both history and geography. LACMA is the largest art museum in the western US, with a collection that includes nearly 130,000 objects dating from antiquity to the present. 5905 Wilshire Blvd, LA, CA 90036.

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