TACOS IN HISTORIC PLACES - DALIA COCINA

Tacos in Historic Places

Taco Tuesdays at Dalia Cocina Mexicana

Situated at the base of the Higgins Building, connecting the Old Bank and Civic Districts, is one of Downtown’s most treasured Mexican food restaurants, Dalia Cocina Mexicana.

For some, Dalia has become that go-to spot ranked high on local delivery apps for consistency and overall quality.

For others, every day is a new opportunity to dine at this neighborhood favorite that serves breakfast all day and becomes more and more festive by night.

Dalia feeds all who have discovered their fresh, made-to-order menu during lunch rush, providing midday meals to familiar city officials and front-line workers from nearby civic office buildings. From the courthouse to the jailhouse, our city officials love ordering from Dalia.

By nightfall, Dalia provides a warm festive atmosphere for business meetings, sports fans, and families alike.

The aromas of Chilaquiles, Empanadas, plates of Carne Ranchero, and Salmon on Carrot Purée easily find their way to the second-floor area, perfect for hosting special or private events.

Get the day started or cap out the night; the beverage menu serves signature iced and hot coffees or foreign and domestic beers, individually or by the bucket.

Family-owned and operated, Dalia dishes are inspired by Grandmother Dalia. She would have been alive around the same time Irish-born Thomas Higgins commissioned Architects Haley and Martin to design and build this historic location. Copper mogul turned property manager in his heyday, “Tycoon Thomas” amassed a fortune.

In 1910 he turned the keys to his brand new lobby doors and let in waves of employees to man the offices within the massive 10-story, state of the art building that he claimed: “To be absolutely fire-and earthquake-proof.”

Higgins would not only provide his workers with a natural air cooling system but a first-of-its-kind steam turbine heating system hidden deep in the basement below. As Higgin’s empire and the town grew stronger, jazz echoed through the halls of the Higgins Building from the famous Harlem Alley below.

Over time, Higgins Building inhabitants would witness a decline of the area, the fading sounds of jazz as it drifted swiftly away from Downtown to South Central Ave, and the fading voice of Higgins, who died in 1920.

In 2007, time-traveling developer Andrew Meirien began restoring the basement at the Higgins Building, accentuating its historic fixtures and bringing in a few of his own. He brought back live jazz, swing, and burlesque inside his steampunk retro nightclub and named his club The

Edison, after lightbulbs in the roaring 20s that would never, ever fade.

Want to know what else never fades?

The long-lasting memory of Dalia's signature taco flight.

Each Taco Tuesday, Dalia offers their signature ala carte tacos with fish, carne asada, carnitas, and shrimp varieties for $3 each. The pork belly taco could possibly be the best tasting taco in history, with Dalia grilled shrimp taco with mango salsa coming in a close second. @daliacocinamexicana

Celebrating 10 Years of RuPaul’s DragCon at LA Convention Center

HOW TO AVOID BECOMING A VICTIM OF CRIME like a boss!

Presented by RuPaul and World of Wonder Productions, RuPaul’s DragCon LA brought charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talent to Downtown LA for the fiercest DragCon yet.

Completing the ribbon-cutting ceremony were the Queens of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars Season 7. RuPaul arrived and took to the Dj booth while the crowds enjoyed the official launch of House of Love cock and mocktails. World of Wonder co-founders Fenton Bailey & Randy Barbato were seen posing at the WOW booth.

Said World of Wonder co-founders Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato: “At this time (CONTINUED)

Do Not Leave Your Wingman While crime is up Downtown, it’s best to practice the buddy system, especially when you’re buying expensive items or going out on a night on the town.

There are all kinds of lions and tigers, oh my, who come to our neighborhood just to take advantage of you, in the places where you may least expect it.

The three-day RuPaul’s DragCon LA is the world’s largest all-ages and familyfriendly celebration of drag, featuring vendors, exhibitors, panel, and Q&A sessions hidden within a labyrinth of convention hall displays, including an entire recreation and immersive Golden Girls kitchen set, with legendary Queens dressed as Rose, Blanche, Dorothy and Sophia.

“The return of DragCon LA exceeded my wildest expectations. To our dazzling queens, our amazing vendors, and each and every one of our beautiful attendees, thank you for 3 dragalicious days of love, light and laughter. It takes a village, people!” said RuPaul.

in our herstory where we have spent so many months isolated from one another, we are especially delighted to bring our tribe together again to celebrate life and love at RuPaul’s DragCon LA 2022. Drag is the resistance!”

All weekend, visitors enjoyed Meet & Greets with their favorite Queens, fierce mainstage performances, exclusive panels and programming, and wig-snatching merch, Queens including Adore Delano, The Frock Destroyers, Juice Boxx, Tia Kofi, Alyssa Hunter, Maddy Morphosis, Kylie Sonique Love, and more working the runway in front of thousands of adoring fans. @rupaulsdragcon If you get too distracted or need eyes behind your head, it’s best to put two or three heads (or fists) together when dealing with potentially dangerous situations.

See a Crime? – Snitches get Riches

Yeah, we said it. And sure, maybe the criminals will get back out the day after next but that’s two solid days they won’t be around to terrorize the neighborhood.

If you see a crime, don’t be a hero! Videotape it. Call the police… many times there’s a reward for information leading to the capture of a criminal.