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6 DTLA MAKEOVER: NAIL SALONS by Colleen Glennon
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As businesses reopen under California’s new Covid-19 color-coded plan, Los Angeles hair salons and barber shops have opened their doors. Nail salons, however, are ordered to remain shut. Six months into the pandemic,
Los Angeles makes its second attempt at reopening businesses under California’s new Covid-19 color-coded plan. Barber shops, hair salons, as well as a variety of other businesses are allowed to conduct business indoors up to a 25% capacity. Excluded from this list are nail salons who must continue to operate outside. That isn’t so easy for salons located in the heart of downtown Los Angeles. Due to a rise in homelessness, lack of space, and record-breaking heat waves, operating outside is nearly impossible, leaving many nail salons completely shut down since the middle of March. Governor Newsom has been candid about his concern for nail salons being high-risk businesses. He has cited nail salons being the source for California’s initial Covid-19 outbreak and health officials have likened the risk of nail salons to that of gyms. Yet no specific information has been released to prove nail salons are high risk, leaving salon owners and customers alike frustrated and confused. This frustration has grown as California salon owners watch nearly every other state in the U.S. allow their nail salons to open.
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Nancy Nguyen, owner of Polished Salon, EARLY September hair salons and barlike many others have been vocal about bershops were given notice they could their growing frustrations. reopen immediately at 25% occupancy for indoor services as long as they have infec“I don’t get it,” she says. “To tion control safeguards in place and comwatch the media and hope to ply with the County’s Health Officer Order hear news of any type of (HOO) Reopening Protocols for Hair Salons opening would be hopeful but and Barbershops, which require physical the city and county couldn’t distancing and face coverings for both emreally give any information ployees and customers. As permitted by on when. Now as they finally the state, hair salons and barbershops are reopen hair salons (and) bar- encouraged to maintain as many operaber shops at 25% but not oth- tions outdoors as possible. CONT on page 14
er beauty businesses. …it’s just crazy.”
GOOD NEWS FOR HAIR SALONS LOS ANGELES COUNTY ANNOUNCED THEY WERE MOVING FORWARD WITH NEW PLANS FOR REOPENING HAIR SALONS BUT NOT NAIL SALONS
shown here: Neihule Salons
10 GREAT HEALTH CONSCIOUS MEALS by Keri Freeman
10 GREAT
HEALTH CONSCIOUS MEALS FOR DTLA KAPOORS AKBAR True to traditional Indian cuisine, each dish is enhanced with the Spice of Life... or should we say “THE Spices of Life”, inviting all to discover the Seven Wonders of Kapoor’s Akbar.
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As did the ancient peoples of Asia, Chef Avinash Kapoor knows that every spice on Earth has a purpose in our life and when used correctly possesses their own unique healing powers. Be it the turmeric which heals inflammation, the cooling effects of coriander and cumin, cayenne that raises one’s heart rate or Himalayan pink salt, known to help the digestive system, come delight in food made with the finest spices money can buy. Kapoor’s DTLA takeout or patio dining experience may include garlic naan paired with a sectioned dish of colorful chutneys; coconut, mint and vegetable-pickle. Katchumbar mixed with a special blend of spices, onion, cucumbers and chopped tomatoes or grilled Brussels sprouts come rich with vitamins and minerals. Kapoor’s selection of Lassis, a traditional yogurt drink with enough pro-biotics, will keep the promise of a healthy intestinal tract.
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emember that time Downtown Weekly featured 10 Great Places for Oysters? Well, Naysayers warned us the consumption of oysters in such a short period of time could be dangerous. However, we’re still here to tell you You can definitely trust the oysters we ate in Downtown LA. After consuming just over 100 oysters in just 10 days, we have to say, we FELT stronger, more energetic, and a whole lot more frisky...
Got Nitro?
Located just north of 8th on Broadway, Boketto Cold Brew is redefining boundaries with their innovative new coffee bar serving one special blend of cold brew coffee and a variety of cold brew artisan teas. This isn’t just an iced coffee. Coldbrew companies use a basic drip bean process of steeping coffee grounds in water at cool temperatures for 12 to 24 hours. Boketto takes this a “steep” further by charging their cold brew with nitrogen which gives the coffee a rich creamy head, similar to that of a draft beer while enhancing the flavor and the benefits.
RAppahannock TOP OF THE LIST OF 10 GREAT PLACES goes to THE RappBar inside the Row There’s an outdoor patio, and plenty of crustaceans and locally sourced fresh fish that outfit their signature dishes and studies show seafood is good for you. It provides protein, contains less fat than other animal protein sources and is generally low in cholesterol, which is important for your heart. Happy Heart Loves a Happy Hour. With Happy Hour every day from 4-6 pm, we recommend a formation of a dozen or so delicious oysters in all varieties, from sweet to briny paired with a sweet glass of Chardonnay. RAPPAHaNNOCK OYSTER BAR 777 S. N. Alameda, LA CA 90021. www.rappbardtla.com
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Convenient delivery services make getting the best cold brew in town brought directly to your home or office. Downtown LA can subscribe to Boketto Cold Brews and have 1.5 liter pouches of fresh cold brew delivered to our homes. But wait, thERe’s more! Boketto stocks their own special mix of bulk teas including Hibiscus blends that come with a full day’s worth of Vitamin C. BOKETTO COLD BREW 743 S. BROADWAY AVE, LA CA 90014 @bokettocoldbrew
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robeks dtla Robeks just feels right, doesn’t it? Happy Anniversary to Robeks DTLA as they Celebrate 1 Year OF BRINGING DOWNTOWN Fresh Juices and Smoothies at their Pico BLVD location. The national franchise offers “taste-good and good-for-you” smoothies, juices and bowls using only the highest quality fruits, fresh vegetables, super-foods and other all-natural ingredients. For our health, Robeks DTLA has introduced a new series of blended smoothies that are bolder and dreamier. Their new Berry Sumac, Bold & Gold, and Downtown Weekly favorite Avocado Dream smoothie will have you dreaming of sweet new ways to stay fit from the inside out. ROBEKS DTLA 419 W. Pico Blvd. LA, CA 90015 @robeksdtla
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Bring home the taste of the Caribbean with Island to Table Jamaican Patty’s.
Husband and wife team Miguel and Alafia have been sharing their patties with Downtown and we absolutely love them for it. Chicken, beef, veggie and VEGAN patties make it hard to say no when walking past their mobile kitchen, usually parked on 8th and Spring. So what does Downtown LA like in a Jamaican patty? Exactly what Island to Table Patty Hut has to offer; a warm, delicate flaky crust filled with the taste of paradise. @island2tablepattyhut
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10 GREAT PLACES By Keri Freeman
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localiTA dtla Once in a great while, in a galaxy closer than you think, a healthy and hearty, soul-satisfying vegan eatery churnS out some of the tastiest soups, salads, smoothies and sandwiches, this side of the Mississippi. Such is the case of Localitas on 8th and Los Angeles where every menu item now comes completely VEGAN by default. If you would like a menu item to be made with the animal protein or dairy cheese option, you can let them know, but you won’t miss any flavor ordering vegan as Localita has managed to mirror the taste of animal proteins with their deli selects, non-dairy spreads and cheese alternatives.
Truly fascinating.
We can use Localita’s Reuben Localita: Plant Based Badasseri Sandwich as a perfect example. (213) 623-3223 Its vegan slices have the same texture @LOCALItala and flavor as corned beef, and although there’s no mayo in the coleslaw you would never suspect it.
sky’s gourmet tacos Sky’s Gourmet Tacos is a Mexican Food Restaurant chain that serves “Mexican with a Splash of Soul”. Sky’s Gourmet Tacos boasts several locations in LA, with the chain’s flagship location on W. Pico Blvd., and marketplace in Marina Del Rey. However, Downtown had never been more excited than when we found out Sky’s Gourmet Tacos had plans to open their newest location at Grand Food Depot, a cloud kitchen close to Expo/ USC.
shiitake mushroom taco
Between the three locations, patrons openly enjoy a great variety of Mexican food items, deli foods, margaritas and wine deliveries, and of course,
Sky’s famous “shrimp tacos”.
For the vegan in you; the restaurant’s current menu offers tantalizing VEGAN selections, including shiitake mushroom tacos (shown here) drizzled with fresh salsa verde, onion and a delicate hint of citrus. Enjoy! @skystacos
WE DON'T ALWAYS LEAVE DTLA...by Diego De LA Parra
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we don’t always leave dtla... but when we do... crimes of passion opens at the museum of love In late 2019, Amy Sweetman, a professor who has taught Psychology, Neuroscience, and the Psychology of Sexuality for 25 years, conceived the Museum of Love. Located at 4320 Melrose Avenue.
nship. Upon arrival, each couple will receive a special memory book to record their unique experiences. In each section of the museum, individuals will be presented with activities that allow them to uncover new insights about one another. Their time with us will be enlightening and full of surprises. We believe the takeaways will be transformational, as couples will have new appreciation of the dynamic intricacies of one another.” There are nine different sections of the museum, involving loneliness, romance, intimacy and even storms. “Each room is filled with interactive activities to inspire you to connect in new ways” says Sweetman.
For example, the first room has a connective theme: one of its first tasks has the The museum has zero outside funds or partners presented with 8 houses, with grants, merely being a fun personal project each partner having to select the house developed for LA couples of all ages. The “It stumped me as to why Los Angeles had they think their counterpart would prefer. fees paid to attend the museum financially a Museum of Broken Relationships and After they disclose their selections, they maintain it. a Museum of Death, but not a Museum of will go around the corner to discover some Love. As far as I know, I do not think there insightful information related to their Two factors inspired Professor Sweetman has been a major museum exhibit that choice. to create the museum: the lack of time focuses solely on promoting human spent on educating people about relation- connection. I am hopeful that the conAnother room called the Romantic Forest ships, and her passion for museums. is spacious and is either very dark and nection exhibit will eventually travel throughout the United States at some of somewhat ominous or romantic depending “I have always felt confused as to why on one’s perspective. The room is split in the major science museums.” the research points over and over to half: one side has tasks about connecting the fact that what makes a good life is in reality while the other side has info and healthy connections with others, but a task pertaining to tragedy. yet we spend so little time in education on this research.” “It is symbolizing the fact that in the beginning, your relationship is full of roOne example of such a study would be mance, but this cannot last forever, you the Harvard Longitudinal on adult growth will eventually be forced to face the which discovered that people’s social reality of one another which will move connections are the best way to anticipate you to a new level or your relationship their mental and physical health along will end in tragedy.” with their life satisfaction. Other tasks will answer these questions: “Additionally, social connections play What would your partner save from a a role in our earning potential and our shipwreck? Would your partner choose ability to recover from major medical ketchup or mustard and why? How would interventions such as surgery or canyour partner view themselves in a playcer treatments. Yet unless students take What to Anticipate ground as a child? What memories of a course on relationships and sexualyour time together does your partner most The Museum of Love is not a traditionity, which are not mandatory at most cherish? Have you dreamed up with a coual one with artifacts. Rather, it involves educational institutions, they are not ple’s bucket list? Over 45 different activia Connection Adventure, an interactive likely to be exposed to this information ties await couples. CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 experience aimed for couples of all ages. or what types of behaviors maintain Sweetman describes it like this: healthy relationships.”
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BE OR DTLA Weekends Are So... TO NOT TO BE?
RELAX TO THE MAX GRAND PARK’s
New Virtual Health Kick Take it easy with Grand Park’s Easy Mornings offering family friendly ways to ease into the weekend
“We know the arts can be an important healing force to counter the difficulties of today’s unpredictable climate,” said Rachel S. Moore, president and CEO, The Music Center.
“We hope our online guests will find Grand Park’s Easy Mornings a way to not only enjoy the many things Grand Log in to watch Grand Park’s Easy Morn- Park has come to represent—well-being, ings, a new weekly digital experience that the arts, food, fun and connectivity—but begins with weekends of relaxing and fam- also learn how to bring the park’s valily-friendly activities. ues and benefits into their own neighborhood. Deepening relationships with self, community and green space. Conversations with the Community Each episode of Grand Park’s Easy Mornings aims to create a sense of social coDuring Grand Park’s Easy mornings the hesion through performances, arts-based community may join conversations with practice activities, park tours and comHead Wraps in the Park creator, Fatima munity partnerships. Dodson, and musician Kiazi Halpern who will perform and discuss the importance Evoking the serenity of a casual stroll of using civic areas as his stage. through the park, Grand Park’s Easy Mornings intends to show viewers ways Also on board, artistic director of Watts of how they can enjoy outdoor spaces in Village, Bruce Lemon will examine the intheir own neighborhood park. tersections among storytelling focusing on the power of community and resilience. The program was filmed on location in Grand Park. Musician/curator Slim Jeff (Jefferson Each episode of Grand Park’s Easy Morn- Kahlid) will discuss performing in civic ings will feature morning meditations spaces and workers from BrightView will with Grand Park yoga instructor Courtney tour the outdoor space and describe their Seiberling; coloring workshops with GURL work in sustaining the green areas of Museum Day® and nature photography Grand Park. tips from Las Fotos Project; food truck demos with participating food trucks from The free, one-hour program will stream on Grand Park’s Lunch à la Park program; Grand Park’s digital channels on Saturday and performances or conversations with mornings from 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. on different artists and community members, September 12, September 19, September ranging from landscape professionals to 26 and October 3, 2020. musicians, focusing on their relationships with Grand Park.
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6 FEET APART OR 6 FEET UNDER? Sat & Sun - Oct 3rd. HOURS VARY. Creep Show with featured artist Cassandra Carrillo, a new art collection, merchandise, Mirror City, and an Open Bar. Creep Show will also be streaming live. 653 S. Los Angeles st LA CA 90017 @rizocorpstudio
OUTSIDE CINEMA
SEPT 24th You’re in for a treat! Food Trucks and Restaurants team up at the concession stand for Outside Cinema. Creators invite all to pull up in their vehicles, watch a movie and catch a vibe. 1318 S Figueroa St. LA CA 90015 @outsidecinemas
FRESH JUICE, HOMEMADE SKIN CARE,
FLOWERS and more SUNDAYs - 9am - 3pm Historic downtown Farmers Market has steadily grown into a weekly staple for many residents. Brought to Downtown by the Southland Farmer’s Market Association, the weekly event brings fresh, organic, and affordable food to Downtown. 5th and Spring. www.sfma.net
NETFLIX &CHILLS MOVIE REVIEW BY Taylor Davidson
There are several elements that might go into a modern-day allegory in 2020, a sobering parable for post-COVID filmgoers: claustrophobia, paranoia, distrust in the ruling class. Applied with a bright and colorful palette of pastels, this recipe might result in 2010’s bizarrely prophetic Tangled, but on the other end of that spectrum, drenched in drab greys and ominous reds is Galder Gaztelu-Urrutia’s The Platform, one of Netflix’s most recently featured thrillers.
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Latino Theater
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THE PLATFORM Originally known as El Hoyo(or The Hole) in its native Spain, The Platformfollows Goreng, a man who agrees to a six-month stay in a “vertical self-management center,” a dystopian social experiment where levels stretch endlessly in both directions, in exchange for a diploma. However, unbeknownst to Goreng is the meal system in this barren hellscape: one single platform loaded with the height of fine dining at the top, which stops at each level for dinner to be served as it descends. Those who attempt to hoard food past their allotted interval will be punished with fatally low or high temperatures unless they drop it back into the hole. The consequences, as Goreng’s elderly roommate is so fond of saying, are obvio: those at the top feast, while those below are left with scraps, if anything, with some having to resort to unthinkable acts just to live to see another day.
Iván Massagué’s portrayal of Goreng is enough to carry the weight of the film, bearing the bright eyes and naïveté of someone who chooses a copy of Don Quixote as their one “desert island” item to accompany them into this literal hellhole, to say nothing of the dawning horror he experiences with each day spent there. The constantly impressive ensemble cast shifts around Massagué, as cellmates are rotated bi-monthly, however, it’s Zorion Eguileor’s performance as Goreng’s original living companion, Trimagasi, that steals each and every scene in which he appears. While initially serving as a clever vehicle through which exposition is meted out to Goreng, insisting on providing information only when he has received as much, he goes on to become a perfectly formed foil, gruff and rasping when he isn’t stuffing his face with 47 levels’ worth of leftovers. CONTINUED ON PAGE 14
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netflix & chills THE platform The shuffling of cellmates and levels makes for welcome changes of scenery, even if the scenery remains literally unchanged. One of the most fascinating elements of The Platform is its aesthetic; while the stark nature of the concrete prison is cold and clinical, it’s occasionally washed in the light of its ever-present alarms (green for when the platform is approaching from above, red for when it’s flying up from below), a stylistic choice that colors the ebb and flow of the plot. Meanwhile, each new level feels exactly that, brand new, replete with new positions for the actors and new camera angles. Because Goreng often wakes up on new levels with new partners, this makes it easier for the audience to keep track of where they are in the story, and where Goreng is in his sentence. Speaking of camera work, Jon D. Domínguez’s cinematography is superb, making a film with such horrifically ugly subject matter look no less than pristine. To attempt to put it delicately, all matters of bodily functions make their presence known in one way or another, so the fact that such a film can remain so gorgeously shot is a testament to Domínguez’s skills behind the lens. Of course, all of this might be rendered moot if it were not for the powerful message underscoring the film, thanks to scribes David Desola and Pedro Rivero, who had initially intended the tale for the stage. Thinly veiled as it may be, The Platform is grotesque in its bare-faced confrontation of the perils of class warfare.
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NAIL SALONS continued from page 6
Nail technicians in California need an extensive amount of sanitation training already, which adds to the confusion of why nail salons have been singled out for being high risk. In fact, technicians must log a total of 400 hours of training in health and safety, disinfection, and sanitation to achieve their nail technician license. “Our beauty industry has been targeted so unfairly. We are one of the safest industries because we have always worn face masks and gloves. Sanitizing is part of the beauty license. You had to have many hours at beauty school about safety and pass that part of the test to hold a license.”
When asked how she’s getting through this, Ms. Nguyen has been honest about how it has affected her spirits. “I have been depressed, stressed, financially concerned for all my techs livelihood and mine.” While Ms. Nguyen has reached out to Eric Garcetti over her concerns. Hopefully nail salons will join their counterparts and reopen their businesses in the next coming weeks. Until then DTLA can only hope salon owners do their best to hang in there.
crimes of passion: museum of love The museum does not stop with the Connection Adventure. Indeed, it will be taken down on September 20th and will not return until around mid-January of next year. The Crimes of Passion exhibition will replace it on September 25. “Crimes of Passion will be the antithesis of the Connection Adventure. I am very excited about it. It will be very, very dark and it is definitely not for everyone.”
In the dawn of the exhibit, partners will be set against each other in an array of activities which will involve them “hunting” one another. The adventure’s first Starving prisoners stomp all over the feast just to get a few scraps, often ignoring those stage will be extremely scary and dark who might implore them to ration out servings and will last 20-25 minutes. After this, so that everyone might survive, while those less partners will transfer to a room where ravenous may be destined to become the feast they will be handcuffed together to finish illustrative tasks paralleling wellthemselves. known crimes of passion. One involves The Platform is admittedly disturbing, yet putting adult diapers on an astronaut beautifully crafted and endlessly clever. mannequin, which is not easy at all. The The film’s exceedingly grim nature may call for tasks are genius and entertaining. Later, a particular headspace in which to enjoy it; the handcuffs will be removed, and the those feeling the effects of self-imposed lockguests will participate in other gory acdown may find that it hits a little too close to tivities relating to murder and darkness, home, but for those who are prepared, there with one re-imagining the “pin the tail are few selections more viscerally thrilling than on the donkey” game as “stab the heart The Platform. of the lover”.
The passion does not finish yet: there is also a drive-through Los Angeles Horror Story scavenger hunt sending people to well-known crime scenes in the city related to Crimes of Passion. While they travel to their destination, they will have a detailed story of the crime.
Once they make it, they will usually be given photos of the crime scene and will have to search for an object pertaining to the crime. The crime sights include the Toolbox, Richard Ramirez, Black Dahlia, and the Golden State Freeway murders. The hunt can last from 2.5 to 4 hours. It is best to schedule an early arrival to be able to spend more time at the museum, since the experience is limited to 2 hours some couples have even stayed in the building for 5 hours. If there is more attendance, the museum is open to expanding its hours of operation. TH E museum of love is located at 4320 MelROSE AVE LA CA 90029 www.losangeleslovemuseum.com
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limerick’s tavern
It’s Saint Patty’s Day, every day at Limericks on 6th and Flower. Thank your lucky shamrocks there’s an outdoor patio as well. Limerick’s Tavern earned its place as a neighborhood hot spot quickly thanks to their selections of whiskey, signature cocktails and an extensive list of gourmet tapas. Grilled chicken sandwiches, tacos, fish and chips, and the Limericks Burger topped with lettuce, tomatoes, thick juicy bacon, avocado, and ...but wait... we’re talking healthy right?
Well, in that case, let’s go with the Hummus and Veggie Dip. So warm. So right. ATTENTION: Limericks has just added a Downtown Weekly Kingdom menu item! It’s called Liquid Purp Cocktail! Tag a photo of you or a friend on IG drinking the “Liquid Purp” and you could win a Hummus Veggie Dip plate on us. limericks Tavern is located at 615 Flower Street, LA CA 90017 @limericks.dtla
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In the heart of Downtown on the busy main drag of West 7th embedded between a coffee shop and a jewelry maker is PeTITE Peso, serving good old traditional flavors while adding mild twists to traditional Filipino recipes. Customers often call ahead to order the French Dip, Chicken Adobo Sandwiches, and Machado Pot Pie, and while, traditionally Filipino cuisine uses meat such as pork, fish and chicken Peso sees new vigor in customers ordering the VEGAN options they offer as well.
The Pinakbet salad with pickled okra, family-style Munggo Bean and rice bowls are amongst the best of the chef’s selection. Stop by and support Petite Peso!!! They are great at spreading the love, health and culture of the Philippines through delicious food and a strong community! @petitepeso
la biergarten With an outside patio on 7th and Broadway, The Los Angeles Biergarten is ready to host beer drinkers who want to eat, sit back and unwind or get rowdy watching sports. Modeled after the Beer Halls in Germany, LA Biergarten offers 100 different beers on tap, over 40 bottled beer selections plus shots of hard liquor to help get you in the spirit. While the BBQ Wings, and specialty sandwiches on the menu make take your at-
tention away when you’re trying to watch your diet, their delicious healthier options will definitely keep you focused. These choices include New York Steak Salad, Veggie Pasta and a Chicken Caesar Salad with fresh crisp Romaine lettuce tossed with a creamy Caesar dressing, grated Parmesan cheese, croutons, and topped with a marinated grilled chicken breast - all healthy enough to provide your body the energy it needs to cheer on your favorite team. los angeles biergarten is located at 750 S. Broadway Ave, LA CA 90014 @labiergarten
