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6 10 DTLA PATRIOT: DARREN KEEFE by KELLIE ALDRICH
DTLA IS GOING TO MISS SEXY AMERICAN
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Carpenter DARReN KEEFE
Nothing on this planet is more attractive than a kind spirit with a positive attitude and a humble demeanor.
Lost, and Sons of Anarchy, but as with most young actors and creatives, he needed a way to survive between gigs. Building, designing and custom fabricating were the most natural solutions.
Add-in a killer, Tom Cruise-Top Gun smile, a hammer and a couple of power tools, a refreshing sense of humor and last but certainly not least, a heart of gold and you have the quintessential Sexy American Carpenter – Darren Keefe.
After a brief stint working out of his apartment, he set-up shop on the top floor of one of the famed industrial buildings in DTLA; he then began creating custom furniture and other pieces for a wide range of clientele. Naming this endeavor Drumcree, he has carried his Irish heritage with him everywhere he goes.
If he looks familiar, and he probably does, it’s either because you’ve seen him grace your television screen or perhaps you passed him on the sidewalk outside of Nick’s Cafe early one morning, Bacon Scramble and coffee in hand. Chances are, he gave you a big grin and nodded good morning. But what do we know about the man behind the smile? Who is he? What makes him tick and what’s his story? Downtown Weekly took one for the team and found out. Darren Keefe was born in Northern Ireland and comes from a family of craftsmen and builders. Spending time in both Ireland and the US during his youth, he was fortunate to learn from both sides of his family while developing his own craft. You could always find him hamming it up with his friends, making them laugh and keeping them entertained. He was and still is, a natural performer who loves the spotlight. He brought this talent with him when he moved to LA in 1998 to pursue acting. Getting right to work, he found roles on popular shows such as NCIS,
Drumcree is the name of the church in Northern Ireland where he was baptized and where much of his family history lies. Speaking of successes, he’s had more than a few. Starring in the recent reboot of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, Darren combined his passions of entertainment, hand-crafting, and giving back to others. Being a part of creating incredible homes for incredible people has been a cherished experience. He has since branched out with a new digital series, in the same vein as Extreme Makeover, called Go Green, where well-deserving people are given green solutions to issues in their homes or elsewhere in their lives. Do we see a pattern here? We think so. Unfortunately for all of us in Los Angeles, Darren no longer works out of the downtown workshop where he used to revel in the timeless sunsets and views of Dodger Stadium’s shining lights.
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Life has called him south and eastward to the good ole’ cobblestone streets of Charleston, South Carolina. Though we can be sad he is no longer in LA full-time, we can rejoice because he left to pursue and attain new heights in his career. Now working with a prominent builder in Charleston, he’s learning the delicate intricacies of restoring and updating historic homes, found in abundance in his new city. It only takes one glance at Darren’s portfolio to see he is a master craftsman, but he never takes that for granted. He is continuously working to increase his knowledge, gain new skills, and learn from those around him. “We all have days when you wake up and you doubt yourself. You don’t know exactly what your day is going to bring. I have found when I put kindness out into the universe…it ends up, in turn, making MY day. There is so much divisiveness in the world these days and I truly think the medicine for all of that is being kind to one another on a daily basis.” Darren lives these words almost religiously – spreading kindness, compassion and joy wherever he goes. Pop open your Instagram and watch him lift spirits by doing his “Dancing Carpenter” routine, every Monday, like clockwork. Tune-in to an episode of Go Green or a rerun of Extreme Makeover and see how he genuinely lights up when he’s able to provide something wonderful to a family or a person in need. @darrenkeefe
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DOWNTOWN APPETITE
THE FASHION BISTRO Nestled in the heart of Downtown, bakery fanatics and foodies alike will be thrilled to
find the
Fashion Bistro,
an impressive
eatery owned and run by the even more impressive
Severine Chriki
The friendly, personable, and incredibly tenacious owner Severine has made this bistro a favorite among Downtown cafes.
But it’s not just Severine’s personality that makes this cafe and bistro such a knockout. It’s the quality of food, attention to detail, and extraordinary baked goods that make the Fashion Bistro stand out. This bakery is filled with delicious homemade delights, with nearly every item baked in house. Fan-favorites include the classic chocolate chip cookie, Nutella brownies, or their signature pound cake. Lunch options are available, including homemade soup of the day, fresh salads, and breads from La Brea Bakery Bread. What’s even more impressive than the food is discovering that the talented Severine is completely self-taught. That’s right: this french baker learned how to cook and bake.
Of course, Severine says she hit a bit of a stay closed on the weekend. The passion learning curve as bakeries in France are for food had always been there and so Severine taught herself how to cook and much different from America. bake. “We don’t do pumpkin or tarts in france. But Severine’s favorite part about we don’t do tarts, we don’t do a lot of owning Fashion Bistro isn’t the food or the things like in here America.” the stable hours. Instead, it’s her customers. Seeing the same people in and out Yet even still, Severine mastered the every day, learning their names, hearlearning gap and now delivers classic American-style homemade treats that are ing about their lives, that’s what makes owning the Fashion Bistro so important to making waves in Downtown. Severine. Ironically, Severine recounts how owning a restaurant was just about the Severine waits for the day when Downtown will fill back up with busy last thing she would have imagined for herself. Growing up, she swore she would commuters and workers so she can renever step foot in the restaurant industry turn to making people happy with her food and baking. as she watched her mom, who worked in restaurants, struggle to find work-life Join the buzz and help support this lobalance. “She was a single mother and cal business. The Fashion Bistro happily she was working in the restaurant and serves from Monday through Friday from I would almost never see her,” Severine 9am to 3pm. Catering Available. says. The Fashion Bistro Then Severine moved to Los Angeles and 908 Santee Street. saw that she could operate her own busi- Los Angeles, CA 90013 ness, keep the hours of a stable 9-5 and @TheFASHIONBISTRO
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DTLA REAL ESTATE EMPIRE:
Llewellyn
something for everyone
of Trammell High Street Residential, the residential subsidiary l Real Estate Crow Company, along with its partner, Principa ent community Investors, unveils Llewellyn, a 318-unit apartm n, a thriving LA in the east Chinatown enclave of Mission Junctio neighborhood with an evolving local culture
Spanning a full city block at the corner of 1101 North Main & Llewellyn Streets, the new apartment community comprises of two-bedroom, one-bedroom, and studio apartments with enviable amenities.
A
re you like many other professionals, creatives or entrepreneurs who do the majority of your work from home? Llewellyn living is ideal for you. The community, which largely features two-bedroom floor plans, is perfect for renters who work remotely, giving them a private workspace within their very own homes.
Another ultra-unique feature of this building is the two-story, 1,700 square-foot co-lab workspace with breakout meeting rooms, available for use by all residents. Plus, if you are in the business of music or sound, or even if it’s just a hobby, Llewellyn offers a one-of-a-kind sound-proof “jam room” to make all your recording and podcast dreams come true. Biking and outdoor enthusiasts have direct access to the adjacent Los Angeles State Historic Park and LA River bike paths (which are great for walking and jogging).
Cyclists will also benefit from three bike-parking rooms, a master parking room with seating to relax or to put on cycling shoes, and a bike service room with a workbench, tire pump and bike parts vending machine – a super trendy but hard-to-find apartment community feature. Finally, Llewellyn will allow residents to check out Llewellyn-branded cruiser bikes as a courtesy amenity to explore the neighborhood. The new apartment community will also serve new families and the many folks who share the cost of rent with a roommate. Fifteen spacious ground-floor units are perfect for families, offering personal entrances and access to private outdoor patios with extensive landscaping to give the feel of having your own backyard. With an on-site children’s play area and several nearby parks, Llewellyn offers endless options for families with young ones. CONTINUED ON PAGE 11
DTLA REAL ESTATE EMPIRE: LLEWELLYN by DAN DEVON & KELLIE ALDRICH
MUSIC TO YOUR EARS GRAND PERFORMANCES NEW LOOK & NEW CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Longtime visual artist, DJ, promoter, and music producer
Azul Amaral
joins Grand Performances as creative director Boasting an impressive Now he brings his “What I wanted to do career that spans over impressive collection here,” Azul says, “is to twenty years, it seems of skills and authentic establish itself in a new there isn’t anything artistic vision to his way because Grand excluded from worknext adventure: Performances is not ing artist Azul Amaral’s necessarily a place. Grand wheelhouse. From having Grand Performances his photography pubPerformances. needs to exist in the mind. lished in publications And that’s something that The beloved summer like “Vice Magazine” or really fits into the future concert series that has “Wax Poetics Magazine”, with online performancbeen running for over 30 to bringing the communi- es and with expanding our years brought Azul in as ty together through years reach globally. “ creative director at the of DJing, to working as beginning of 2020. But the program Manager as the world reshapes at Grand Park, Azul has been a dediitself during Covid-19, Azul’s greatest cated, working artist in Los Angeles for question is: how does Grand Performancdecades. es exist now? CONTINUED ON PAGE 13
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Having a furry family member, you may be in the market for first-rate pet-friendly housing. Pet owners will also love Llewellyn’s groundfloor units with landscaped patio areas, which include gates, perfect not only for kids to play, but fur-babies as well. Your pet will be beyond pampered and well-cared for if you choose to use the building’s pet grooming room with its hydraulic-lift table, washbasin and blower dryer. And again, there is that giant 32-acre pet-friendly park directly across the way. Residents of Llewellyn will also enjoy an abundance of additional perks, nearly impossible to find in one building, including three landscaped courtyards; two rooftop decks with cabanas; mountain and cityscape views; heated pool and spa; an indoor-outdoor fitness center; and multiple indoor-outdoor entertaining spaces with flat screen TVs, barbecues, fire pits and ice makers. After overseeing the building’s planning and getting to know local business owners during its construction, Alex Valente, Senior VP of High Street Residential, anticipates Llewellyn will breathe new life into the Mission Junction community:
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“Llewellyn will fill a void in the market for those seeking a breathable alternative to downtown Los Angeles that provides access to both urban and outdoor pursuits. The community has a broad appeal, and we look forward to welcoming the first residents in the new year and helping them explore the vibrant Mission Junction neighborhood and the incredible local businesses that operate here.” Part of this broad appeal, as Valente points out, is the neighborhood itself. If you are a social butterfly or simply enjoy exploring the sights and sounds around you, the neighborhood of Mission Junction places Llewellyn residents within arm’s reach of some of the best that Los Angeles has to offer: modern dining at Majordomo, craft beer at Highland Park Brewery and the soon-to-open Homage Brewery, local wine at Angeleno Wine Company, award-winning coffee at Chimney, unique grocery finds at Lax-C, art exhibitions on Chung King Road, baseball games at Dodger Stadium and so much more. CONTINUED ON PAGE 14
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Owner & founder of Sakura Marketing
Andrea
Romero
talks love for la, how she got started, and how she left her fears behind to pursue her dreams.
“The opportunities are so endless with L.A.,” Los Angeles has always transfixed Sakura Marketing owner and founder Andrea Romero. From visiting in the summers, Andrea got a taste of L.A. early on and had always dreamt of immersing herself in the energy of the city.
“There’s always something happening, always something going on. And it was very open and versatile.”
So when an opportunity presented itself to pursue the California dream, Andrea moved to L.A. to pursue her passion of entertainment and fashion. Not knowing where exactly she fit in with those passions but knowing she wanted something in that realm, Andrea started taking any jobs aligned with those interests. “Whether it was small or unpaid (if it fit into my vision), I took and said ‘let’s see where it goes’.” Eventually, Andrea landed in the public relations and marketing agency The Ross Group, where she first learned the ins and outs of public relations, marketing and advertising. A perfect blend between her passion for entertainment and fashion. Andrea realized this was the fit she had been searching for.
NOW, Five years later, Andrea branches out to open her own venture, The Sakura Marketing Firm, and step into her new role of owner as The Ross Group.
Of course, starting a new business, there are always challenges and Andrea says working through fear has been one of the more rewarding challenges she has had to overcome. “I’ve learned how to manage it, but for the first seven months, I was like, should I have not quit? What am I doing? So learning how to deal with those mental challenges has been the biggest challenge and learning how to leave them behind has been the most rewarding.” As Andrea expands Sakura Marketing, she gets to focus on the work that really makes her happy. Among her favorite part of Sakura is welcoming new clients and understanding their different brands. “Unraveling what they are and all that they want to become and being able to personify what that means, that’s what really interests me.” continued on page 14
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DTLAWEEKLY.COM The idea is to completely rebrand into a digital space. “What I wanted to do here,” Azul says, “is to establish itself in a new way because Grand Performances is not necessarily a place. Grand Performances needs to exist in the mind. And that’s something that really fits into the future with online performances and with expanding our reach globally.” “Space can be taken away in a moment,” he continues. “We’re evolving with content that makes Grand Performances a perspective - not just a place.” In addition to reconstructing Grand Performances to be a virtual space, Azul plans to reconnect new and older audiences together through a series of productions. His time as Grand Park Programs Manager from 2016 to 2019 makes him an expert in just that.
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AZUL AMARAL CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13
“We’re still working on a lot of things trying to bring a new perspective, how to incorporate the past and history. Grand Performances has an amazing mission that is about celebrating diversity and global programming to Los Angeles and making sure it’s free and inspiring our community.” As Los Angeles adapts to Covid-19, we are also witnessing one of the most powerful social uprisings in the last century. As an afro latino creator himself, lifting up underrepresented voices is incredibly important to Azul. Fortunately Grand Performances shares his passion for promoting underrepresented voices and that belief is already a key part of the organization’s identity. “Look back thirty years,” he says. “It’s in our archives. It’s not just something we’re saying. It’s something we’ve been doing.” Amplifying these voices has been a big inspiration for the birth of Azul’s latest project: The Heritage Square Series. Unlike anything produced by Grand Perfor-
mances before, this series is a collection of artists who will showcase their music inside historic Victorian houses in Heritage Square. The concept is about hosting these artists in spaces where they typically would have never been allowed in at the time these houses were built. “The idea came to me in a dream,” Azul says. “It’s all about reclaiming space in a positive way. It’s about stepping back into power and stepping into these places and leveling up.” The series premiered in September with artists Grace Oh performing her vibrational healing sound bath, Low Leaf who is known for combining an array of genres by playing the harp, keys, singing, and producing beats and the soul/jazz choir The Voices of Creation. Check out the Heritage Square Series along with other performances for your viewing pleasure. @grandperfs
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ANDREA ROMERO: SAKURA MARKETING...CONTINUED Between launching her own firm and taking reigns of The Ross Group, Andrea’s busier than ever. That’s why it’s so necessary to regulate stress. “Selfcare is so important,” she says. Handling that stress with self-care and spirituality has been paramount to her success. But Andrea also stresses the importance of having a mentor. “My mentor is always my go-to. She has become a best friend, and a lot of my strength has come from her. Finding a mentor you can be honest with across the board is important.”
As for the next steps with Sakura, that future is incredibly bright. “I have big plans,” Andrea says. “I want Sakura to be the go-to firm across the board. We’ve mastered that in Downtown and I want to expand Sakura to a firm people work with across the nation and abroad. We have a few clients in Spain and New Zealand, and I want to hone in on that keep our boutique approach as we grow our company”. Keep an eye out for Andrea and Sakura Marketing as they take the rest of the world by storm. @sakuramarketing
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Mission Junction also maintains a long tradition of cultural diversity as the neighborhood transcended in the 1880s, with immigrants from Europe, Mexico, and China settling in the area after LA’s first transcontinental railroad station was “Over the last several years, this unique built. Llewellyn derives its name from corner of Chinatown has drawn in some Llewellyn Iron Works, a historic metalof LA’s best creators – from urban artworking facility that built the city’s first ists and craft producers to chefs, wineornamental lamp posts (called “Llewelmakers, and brewers. Llewellyn offers a lyns”) and provided the structural steel functional, amenity-rich home base for that built landmark Los Angeles buildings these individuals, while also inviting other including the ironwork inside the iconic bright minds to continue energizing the Bradbury Building. community.” Need we say more about this incredible The benefits you get from the location of new offering from High Street ResidenLlewellyn are unmatched in all of LA. Mis- tial? Truly having something for everyone, sion Junction is just removed downtown boasting unparalleled amenities, and a Los Angeles, but still a short walk, train, neighborhood history and community or car-ride away from almost anywhere that is second to none, do not hesitate to in the LA Metro area. It’s simply the best experience living at Llewellyn. of both worlds. Llewellyn is located two blocks from the Chinatown Metro Gold Pricing for studios starts at $2,125, Line Station and also houses on-site cov- one-bedrooms at $2,375 and two-bedered parking for residents and guests. It rooms at $3,250. @llewellyn_la is conveniently located to major freeways with the communities of Silver Lake and Pasadena each only 15 minutes away by car. Alex Valente, Senior VP of High Street Residential also knows that part of what sets Mission Junction apart and draws people in is the new creative class that has assembled in area:
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