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Welcome to THE NEW DOWNTOWN
UNION STATION’S MASTER PLAN
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owntown isn’t changing, DOWNTOWN HAS CHANGED. The last 20 years has seen a rejuvenation of Downtown Los Angeles that only few could have openly predicted. Gone is the reputation of being a no-man’s land, barren and devoid of fun. The New Downtown not only offers dozens of exciting tourist attractions, but hundreds of delicious eateries, vicious happy hours, vibrant nightclubs and an amazing array of Performance Theater. This year, outdoor concerts, contemporary museums, fine art galleries, national grocery chains, Metro Bike Exchange, parklettes, festivals, and 10 million visitors, all lend a hand to support Downtown’s 12 billion dollar a year tourism industry. And it’s still growing! Here is a travel guide to help you walk, ride, or bike through it.
LA CONVENTION center: ANIME EXPO 2016
“We wanna make Union Station attractive to Angelenos.” -Ken Pratt, Union Station
Much fanfare has been made about Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (Metro) future plans for the development of Union Station—the largest railroad passenger terminal in the Western United States. Metro’s Transforming Los Angeles Union Station Summary Report states a multimillion-dollar effort is underway to execute a “master planning process aimed at upgrading and enhancing Union Station, elevating it to world-class status.” In addition to these improvements, newer restaurant additions will also be made available on the premises said, Ken Pratt, Union Station Leasing & Property Management. Union Station’s website further hints at potential plans to incorporate interactive art into the transportation hub.
Music to your ears: PARTYING IN DTLA’S HISTORIC THEATERS
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artying in Downtown is not about drinking, eating
and dancing in just any old building...Partying in Downtown is about drinking, eating and dancing in THE OLDEST of buildings. For DTLA, that would mean a dynamic list of fully wonderfully restored historic theaters, once famous for vaudeville, and silent movies.
party at the belasco theater
Music to your ears: partying in dtla’s historic theaters Belasco Theater
hangs from the center of the Aztec calendar, giving the perfect illusion of partying The Belasco Theater was named after the in a Mayan jungle with ancient temples. theatrical producer, impresario, director The Mayan Theater had been operating as and playwright David Belasco, designed a movie house until 1990, but reopened by architects Morgan, Walls & Clements. in our time becoming Downtown’s most Morgan, Walls & Clements shared their exotic nighttime event venues. This season enthusiasm of Spanish-revival and pre-Co- The Mayan will host the return of the ever lumbian revival styles with the people of so lovable raunchiness of Lucha Vavoom, Downtown. When the Belasco opened in Crown of the Empire, Nov 3rd and Pretty 1926, its most noticeable features were its Reckless, Dec 06th. 1038 S. Hill Street. intricate detailed Churrigueresque, Spanish Renaissance, Moorish, and Gothic design as well as its magnificent dome ceiling. Closed in 1952, it’s now, alive again, resurrected into one of Downtown’s grandest nightclubs and special events theaters, featuring a main theatre, ballroom, basement lounge, and two restaurant bars. Scheduled to perform; Temper Trap, Oct 18th, Andra Day, Nov 3rd, and The Dirt Rich, Dec 15th. 1050 S. Hill Street.
Globe Theater Architects Morgan, Walls & Clemens with help from Alfred Rosenheim, also designed the Globe Theater. The Globe Theater, then called the Morosco Theatre, opened in 1913. Since, it’s been a bustling retail hub, available for movie showings, and the home of Downtown’s ill-fated Club 740. Upon opening it was prized for its glamorous ticket booth, roomy-comfortable chairs with wide arm rests, and a theater arrangement that allowed more than usual space between the rows of seats. Reopened in 2015, the theater now serves as a multipurpose space for music, theatrical events and films, hosting the nation’s top talents inside of stage and nightclub performances. This season the Globe Theater host recurring performances by Tease If You Please, and Two Chains on Oct 1st. 744 S. Broadway.
Mayan Theater Opened in 1927, The Mayan is another great theater designed by architects Morgan, Walls & Clements. The Mayan’s memorable features were its major works by artist Francisco Cornejo. Cornejo became famous for the stylized pre-Columbian patterns and figures, that still to this day, adorn the Mayan Theater. The Mayan Theater, as a film theater of the 1920s, set the example for the signature revival-style theater. The excessive ornate lobby of the Mayan is called the Hall of Feathered Serpents and an auditorium chandelier
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Orpheum Theater Opened in 1926, The Orpheum Theater was designed by architect G. Albert Lansburgh. The Orpheum Theater is immortalized by its eclectic French Beaux Arts facade, flat roof, grand entrances and staircases, arched windows and pediment doors; poised in perfect, and adorned by the subtle polychromic sculptures, murals, mosaics, and other artwork. It’s in great shape and today, the home of concerts, film shoots and occasional film screenings. Invoking the powers of vaudeville with acts involving classical dancers, comedians, trained animals, magicians, female and male impersonators, acrobats, and scenes from plays, The Orpheum theater became a film projectors dream, offering silent and sound films to the new age. It was a popular venue for burlesque as well and jazz legends Ella Fitzgerald and Duke Ellington. In the 1960s the theatre held Rock N’ Roll concerts featuring Little Richard, Aretha Franklin and Little Stevie Wonder. Today the Orpheum continues in its tradition of honoring the worlds most talented, hosting Ani Difranco October 4th, Anderson, Rabin and Wakeman, Nov 22nd and Lewis Black, Dec 10th. 827 S. Broadway.
dtla-weekly.com United Artists Theater Architects C. Howard Crane and Walker and Eisen designed The United Artists Theater and it soon became the center of gravity for film theater goers. Opened in 1927, the Gothic European Styled castle boasted a lobby of black and gold, accented by red and buffed marble, and the walls carried large mirrors set in frames of antique gold. Every seat in the enormous auditorium was identical with deep cushioned chairs specially designed with state of the art air inflated backs of the time. The theater’s elaborate lighting system, also known to be far superior than the others, illuminated the dome in the center of the ceiling, covered with silver-backed, rough faced mirrored discs and over 3500 glass pendants from which enormous sunburst spread out in all directions. Today, the renovated theatre is known as the Ace Hotel. Coming this season to the Ace Hotel, Evil Dead the Concert Oct 25th, and The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou, Nov 25th. 933 S. Broadway.
Los Angeles Theater One of Downtown’s great movie palaces, the Los Angeles Theater was designed by architect S. Charles Lee and constructed in 1931. French Baroque inspires it with a façade that raises five stories. Its most notable features include the majestic lobby mirrors, fluted columns, sparkling chandeliers, finely detailed plaster ornaments, and a sunburst motif alluding to France’s “Sun King,” Louis XIV. A grand central staircase leads to a crystal fountain and sixteen private compartments, each finished in marble. The theater is closed except for film shoots, tours and special events including Night On Broadway, Downtown’s most grand free self guided walking tour. 615 S. Broadway.
Regent Theater Opened originally as the National Theater in 1911, by 1917 it was the Regent. After decades as a grindhouse and adult movie venue, the theater was closed in 2000. Known for its sloped floor, proscenium archway and gothic-inspired ceiling, The Regent was restored in 2012. Today, the Regent Theater host concerts, themed dance nights, theater performances, movie screenings, and special events including special performances held during Downtown Art Walk. 448 S Main Street.
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owntown LA is fast becoming one of the most
diverse tourist hubs in the World. With sports arenas, massive concerts, shopping malls, sublevel bars and rooftop restaurants, offering breathtaking views, grand markets, art tours and museums, expos, and an ever growing presence of performance theater, tourists can plan to do the ABOSOLUTE MOST IN DTLA.
skyslide at the oue buidling : photo by hanfu
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bunker hill 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.
The Absolute Most:
Music Center Think: Walt Disney Concert Hall, LA Philharmonic, Dorothy Chandler Pavillion, Ticket Booth.
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Grand Park Think: Lunch Time Food Trucks, Dia Los Muertos, We Are Los Angeles, Family Reunion, Light Up the Holidays.
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Music Center’s Grand MakeOver Think: $30 million in renovations over the next two years.
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MOCA Contemporary Think: Art of Our Time, Exhibits, Collections, Programs, Free Every Thursday.
top food picks kendell’s brasserie nick + stephs au lac
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Financial china district town
entertainment in dtla 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.
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Staples Center/LA LIVE Think: Sports Area, Live Concerts, Movie Theater, Bowling Alley, XGames, 4 Star Hotels, Rooftop Spas.
The Most:
Los Angeles Convention Center Expos, Network, AirPort, Media Pass.
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within 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:
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SkySpace Think: Full bar, 70 stories up, Breathtaking Views, Magic Carpet Ride, Glass Slide.
Chinatown Central Plaza Jazz Club, Dim Sum, Hanfu, Peking Duck, Culture Festivals.
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Gin Lin Way Think: Red Lanterns, Neon, Vintage Chinese Architecture, 1938.
Los Angeles Public Library Think: Volumes, Free Masonry, Slow Escalators, Interactive Exhibits, Computer Rentals, Librarians.
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courts district
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Year of the Rooster Think: Good Health. 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.
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Polyphonoptic Tower Think: Kinetic Sculpture, Music, Lights, Synchronization, Water, Flood, Faulty.
Metropolis Think: Panoramic Views, New Skyline, Sky Pools, Dogparks, Exquisite Dining, Boutique Hotel, Cabanas.
110/105/10/5 FWY Intersection Think: Car Radio, Traffic, MapQuest, Windshield, Congestion, Bumpers, CHP, Road rage.
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Downtown Dance and Movement Think:Dance Recitals, Star Studded Dance Rehearsals, Musical Performance Showcases.
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TheBlocc Think: International Brands, Shopping Mecca, Outdoor Terrace, Art Installations and Live Performances.
Chung King Road Think: Art Openings, Art Galleries, Antiques, Curio Shops, Live Performances.
Olvera Street Think: Birth Place of Los Angeles, Mexican Marketplace, Authentic food, Aztec Dancers, Mariachis, Catholic Church.
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fleming’s steak house el compadre original pantry
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golden dragon LASA Sea Fresh Restaurant
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ciento lindo original philippe’s traxx
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1O GREAT PLACES: To eat organic in dtla
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rganic. Locally-sourced. Farmto-table. These catch phrases long since became staples of the American food vocabulary. Some naysayers may roll their eyes at the images such words evoke and ask if you’ve seen the Portlandia pilot, but for those of us who know and taste the difference, these things matter. Be you an herbivore or an omnivore, DTLA has something for everyone. photo courtesty: artisan house: 6th and main
1O GREAT PLACES: To eat organic in dtla Artisan House: HISTORIC CORE CREPES SANS FRONTIERES: This restaurant, bar and market on 6th and HISTORIC CORE Main combines the sophistication of fine dining with the simplicity of fine ingredients. Everything is sourced in California, with produce from the farmer’s market and reputable purveyors for meat and poultry. “I love to be a four season chef,” says Executive Chef Karo Patpatyan, who is himself locally raised. He embraces the seasonal brevity of each item and incorporates it throughout the menu while he can. Right now, try the heirloom tomatoes with burrata and a prosciutto crisp that melts in your mouth, or the ahi poke with avocado. 600 S. Main Street.
WHOLE FOODS MARKET: FINANCIAL DISTRICT Downtown is staying alive thanks in part to the organic varieties of Whole Foods Market. Whole Foods, a pioneer in sustainability grocery stores, features organic produce, a juice bar, cruelty free meats, eggs and poultry, and expanded vegan options in all departments. Whole Foods is a one-stop shop with fresh, frozen or prepared organic foods and more than 1,000 handpicked wines. Whole Foods Market is a welcome addition, giving DTLA healthy options within a store designed to provide the best quality ingredients and foods available for all shoppers. 788 S Grand Avenue.
Au Lac: BUNKER HILL Tucked into a nondescript shopping plaza on Bunker Hill, this Vietnamese vegan transplant from Orange County is perfect for organic diners and raw-food fanatics. Executive Chef Ito is a huge proponent of living foods, and the restaurant is exceptionally passionate about their mission of promoting health in addition to a memorable gastronomic experience. The salt and peppered yam “shrimp” is a highlight, and no-meat versions of staples like pho are sure to satisfy. 710 W 1st Street.
Belcampo Meat Co: HISTORIC CORE At the bustling Grand Central Market, a blazing neon sign directs you to glorious, organic, meaty heaven. Grass-fed, free range animal proteins abound, all sourced in Northern California where they are slaughtered and processed humanely. Take a stroll past their butcher counter and pick something up for home, or order one of their famous Fastburgers to eat on a bar stool adjacent. However, be forewarned that only the meat and lettuce are organic right now, though according to staff they’re working to certify the rest of the stand.
Crepes San Frontieres is all about healthy and tasty real quality French fare and wine. Selected for their wide variety of crepes and paninis, they even have gluten free option crepes made from organic 100% buckwheat called “galettes”. Crepes Sans Frontieres prides themselves on serving real high quality French cuisine, with over 13 years of experience, creating a casual environment for the “most comfortable French experience around”. Bring your family for brunch or come with friends for French wine, cider, beer and champagne during their riveting happy hour! 541 South Spring Street.
DTLA-WEEKLY.COM Om Nom Organics: SOUTH PARK Though not a restaurant, Om Nom is a solid grab-and-go for the busy, health-conscious eater. Pre-made salads and wraps (including some menu items from Cafe Gratitude), house-made juices, smoothies and cleanses, plus sweets and snacks are all available at 215 W 9th Street.
Peddler’s Creamery: HISTORIC CORE Organic ice cream churned by bike, you say? Why not! Seriously, why not. Because someone or something has to churn it, so you might as well hop on and burn off the calories you’re about to lick. Located on 5th and Main, Peddler’s does a great job combining the no-brainer of fun and ice cream in one… peddling. They have dairy and vegan options, as well as sorbets, all made daily. The unbelievably creamy dairy is provided by Straus Family, a sustainable creamery that recycles its cows’ methane to power the farm equipment. Peddler’s also has a portable bike that shows up on Pershing and Hill Street. 458 S Main Street.
Shojin: little tokyo crepes sans frontieres @ spring arcade
The Daily Dose: ARTS DISTRICT This breakfast and lunch destination in an alley off Industrial and Mill is a daily deal. The breakfast is affordable and awesome, and they make some pretty mean sandwiches to boot. Owner Sarkis Vartanian’s deep personal connection to the food revolution is a major inspiration for the cafe. “Every little step counts,” he insists. “And by supporting local farmers and organic methods, and getting rid of all GMO crap out of our diet, we will not not only help and support the local economy and conserve the environment, we may very well save mankind.” Preach, brother. Preach. 1820 Industrial Street.
Classic Japanese meets vegan in Little Tokyo. An intimate dining room, the food is beautifully presented, service impeccable and you’ll be stunned the sushi has no actual fish in it. Sure to be a memorable dining experience regardless of the occasion, and not just because of their mastery of macrobiotics. 333 Alameda Street #310.
Cafe Gratitude: ARTS DISTRICT Well known around LA, this all-vegan upscale chain is a hopping hub in the Arts District at the behemoth that is One Santa Fe. Sure, you might feel a little funny ordering a dish that insists you make an “I” statement to get it but, gimmicks aside, the food is good. And no, the question of the day your server asks you is not mandatory to answer. Though, who doesn’t want to solve world peace over brunch.
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Little tokyo
arts Historic the skids district core
Little Tokyo is the heart of the larg- Arts District is DTLA’s perfect mix The Historic Core is revitalized with est Japanese-American population in of fine art galleries, creative loft new bike lanes, parklettes, commuAmerica. With over 3500 welcoming style living, organic eating, and BEER, nity gardens, outdoor concerts, residents, and hundreds of shops hosting the most eclectic mix of indie artisan pop-ups, and 2 of the most Little Tokyo sees its fair share of artisan showcases and micro-brewing highly anticipated self-guided art tourism in dtla. tours in the country. companies in all of los Angeles.
The Absolute Most:
Old Japanese Union Church Think: 1922, East Coast Players, LAArtCore, World Class Theater, 30+ Years.
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The Absolute Most:
Hauser Wirth & Schimmel Think: Globe Mills Complex, Art World, Manuela Restaurant, Art Exhibits, Installations.
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Night On Broadway Think: Outdoor concert, 12 Historic Theaters, live performances, food trucks, crepes, huge crowds.
The Most:
Japanese American National Museum Think: Tradition, Exhibits, WW2, Sculpture, History, Extraordinary Origami.
Angel City Brewery Think: IPA, Beer Tasting, Local Entertainment, Karaoke, Comedy Night, Mini- Festivals, Indie Art Shows.
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Institute of Contemporary Art Think: Museum, 12,700-Sqft., Industrial Building, 32-Year-Old Art Institution. Architecture by wHY, Public Programming, Retail Stores.
Renovation of the Old Cecil Hotel Think: Nightstalker, Shinning, American Horror Story, Hospice, Haunted.
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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.
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Downtown Art Walk Think: Creativity, Nighttime Celebration, Gallery, Artists, Crepes, Local Entertainment, Food Trucks, Street Vendors, Interactive Exhibits, Bar Crawl.
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where skid row meets the industrial The Fashion District is a stitched wharehouse district, with community oasis where fashion designers, leaders and entrepreneurs willing to wholesalers, market weeks, retailed solve the problems of an area known fashion wares, accessories, textiles, for having the 2nd largest homeless and shoppers collide. population in the country.
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Smorgasburg Think: Alameda Marketplace, 10,000 Visitors, Indie Artisan, Sunday, Food, Music, Vintage, Wellness, Donuts.
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LAMP/Union Rescue Mission/ SkidRow Housing Trust Think: Non Profit, Giving, Public Service, Fundraising, Art Events.
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Think: 1.3 million Sqft,. Multi-Use Complex, Residents, Shopping, Restaurants, Local Entertainment, Creative Office Spaces.
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JZenshuji a Sōtō Zen Temple Think: Shakyamuni Buddha, community garden, meditation.
Artists and Fleas Think: Unique, Fashion, Art and Craft Show, Vintage, Food Trucks, Saturdays.
ShopWalk Think: Spring Arcade Building, Crepes, Bottomless Mimosas, Discounts, Acoustic Sets, Fashion, Design.
Glady’s Park Think: Concerts, Town Hall Meetings, Sports Court, Soup Lines, Community.
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Kagaya Sushi Gen oystars
bestia urth cafe Wurstkuche
artisan house tabachines mexican cuisine crepes sans frontieres
Fashion district
the escondite comfort la The Nickel diner
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California Mart Think: Designers. ShowCase, Market Week, Fashion, Accessories, Textiles, Fashion Run Way.
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Santee Alley Think: Bargains, SwapMeet, Bizarre, Street Dogs, Wigs, Wholesale Purses, Immitation Perfume.
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BIGGER! BETTER! Wall Florist Market Think: Coral Forest, Farmer’s Market, Grilled Food, Aqua Frescas, Wholesale Flowers. Saturdays.
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The Cooper Building Think: Historic Landmark, Huge Shopping Bags, Full Fashion, Designers, Showcase, Sample Sale, Men’s Suits.
top food picks
Localita & The Badasserie papi’s pizzeria The alley dog
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the modern day pre-hysteria of downtown museums
FREE
Japanese American National Museum (JANM) The Japanese American National Museum is the first and largest museum in the United
Every 3rd thursday
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 Avenue, LA, CA 90012.
always FREE
African American History Museum Designed by African American architects, Jack Haywood and the late Vince Proby, the
adults $3.00
always FREE
California African History Museum was opened to the public during the Olympic Games of July 1984. Today, CAMM houses artifacts that “allow us to trace the African American experience from the western shores of Africa to the rural fields of the southern United States,” and later migrations. 600 State Drive, Exposition Park. LA, CA 90037.
Chinese American Museum (CAM) Symbolically housed in the oldest and last surviving structure of Los Angeles, the Gar-
nier Building, once known as the unofficial “city hall” built in 1890, CAM holds the last missing pieces of Downtown’s original Chinatown. After restoration of the dilapidated Garnier Building, on December 18, 2003, the 7,200 square foot CAM opened linking the past to a future for Chinese Americans that began over 150 years ago. 425 N Los Angeles Street, LA, CA 90012.
Korean American Museum “Koreatown” is located just a few miles west of the epicenter of Downtown. The first Koreans began coming to the Americas in the 1880s. The Korean American Museum interprets and preserves their history, culture, and achievements; examining and discussing current issues, exploring innovative ways to communicate the Korean American experience fostering and hoping to advance Korean American culture. 3727 W 6th St #519, LA, CA 90020.
FREE
National History Museum (NHM) You want to go back? You can go all the way back to Prehistoric Pangaea at the Na-
always FREE
Southwest Museum of the American Indian Located in the Mt. Washington area of Los Angeles, just a few miles north of Down-
always FREE
African American Firefighter museum Fire Station #30 Opened on December 13, 1997, AAFM is Downtown saying “thanks” for the first 100
always FREE
ElIn the Pueblo de Los Angeles case of El Pueblo de Los Ángeles Historical Monument, one is surrounded by
adults
Sports Museum The Sports Museum features rare items and exhibits from every sport but focuses
First tuesdays
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tional 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 back into existence as well as the extraordinary journey of prehistoric man into what he has become today. 900 Exposition Blvd, LA, CA 90007.
town, 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.
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.
history with every step. El Pueblo is the oldest section of Los Angeles, founded by 11 families, accompanied by the Spanish military and the Catholic Church to establish a settlement in what was then Alta California, now home to the oldest standing buildings in Los Angeles, and Downtown’s favorite Mexican Marketplace, Olvera Street.
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 Street, LA CA 90015.
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Chu’s Kitchen 111 W 9th Street LA, CA 90015 Langer’s Delicatessen 704 S Alvarado Street LA, CA 90057 Eastside Market & Italian Deli 1013 Alpine Street LA, CA 90012 El Paseo Inn 11 Olvera Street LA, CA 900121 Farmer Boys 726 S Alameda Street LA, CA 90021 HMS Bounty 3357 Wilshire Blvd LA, CA 90010 Mitsuru Cafe 117 Japanese Village Plaza Mall LA, CA 90012 La Golondrina Cafe 17 Olvera Street LA, CA 90012 La Luz del Dia 1 Olvera Street LA, CA 90012 La Golondrina Cafe 17 Olvera Street LA, CA 90012 Nickel Diner 524 S Main Street LA, CA 90013 TheSultan 311 W 6th Street LA, CA 90014 Omasa 100 Japanese Village Plaza Mall LA, CA 90012
Otomisan 2506 1/2 E 1st Street LA, CA 90033 Original Pantry Cafe 877 S Figueroa Street LA, CA 90017 Original Tommy’s 2575 Beverly Blvd LA, CA 90057 Pacific Dining Car 1310 W 6th Street LA, CA 90017 Philippe The Original 1001 N Alameda Street LA, CA 90012 Suehiro Cafe 337 E 1st Street LA, CA 90012 Taylor’s Steak House 3361 West 8th Street LA, CA 90005 Yang Chow 819 N Broadway LA, CA 90012
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The Association 110 E 6th Street LA, CA 90014 Back Door Pub 813 S Flower Street LA, CA 90017 Bona Vista Lounge 404 S Figueroa Street LA, CA 90071 BoomTown Brewery 700 Jackson Street LA, CA 90012 Cana Rum Bar 714 W Olympic Blvd LA, CA 90015
Club Soho 333 S Boylston Street LA, CA 90017 Courage & Craft 317 S Broadway LA, CA 90013 Eat Drink Americano 923 E 3rd Street LA, CA 90013 Eighty Two 707 E 4th Place LA, CA 90013 gLAnce Lobby Bar 900 W Olympic Blvd LA, CA 90015 General Lee’s 475 Gin Ling Way LA, CA 90012 Golden Gopher 417 W 8th Street LA, CA 90014 Hank’s Bar 838 S Grand Ave LA, CA 90017 King Eddy Saloon 131 E 5th Street LA, CA 90013 Le Pour Haus Wine Bar 1820 Industrial Street LA, CA 90021 Monty’s 1222 W 7th Street LA, CA 90017 Pattern Bar 100 W 9th Street LA, CA 90015 Tony’s Saloon 2017 E 7th Street LA, CA 90021 Wendall 656 S Main Street LA, CA 90014
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The Belasco Theater 1050 S Hill Street LA, CA 90015 Blue Whale 123 Astronaut ES Onizuka LA, CA 90012 Continental Club 116 W 4th Street LA, CA 90013 The Crossing 200 S Hill Street LA, CA 90012 Elevate Lounge 811 Wilshire Blvd LA, CA 90017 Exchange LA 618 S Spring Street LA, CA 90014 GrandStar Jazz Club 943 N Broadway LA, CA 90012 Jaliscos Bar 245 S Main Street LA, CA 90012 La Cita Bar 336 S Hill Street LA, CA 90013 The Lash 117 Winston Street LA, CA 90013 The Mayan 1038 S Hill Street LA, CA 90015 Precinct DTLA 357 S Broadway LA, CA 90013 RedLine 131 E 6th Street LA, CA 90014
Redwood Bar & Grill 316 W 2nd Street LA, CA 90012 The Reserve 650 S Spring Street LA, CA 90014
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71 Above 633 W 5th Street LA, CA 90071 Artisan House 614 S Main Street LA, CA 90013 Arts District Brewery 828 Traction Ave LA, CA 90012 Barcita 403 W 12th Street LA, CA 90015 Barrel Down 525 W 7th Street LA, CA 90014 Big Wangs 801 South Grand Ave LA, CA 90017 Bottle Rock 1050 S Flower Street LA, CA 90015 Bonaventure Brewing Co 404 S Figueroa Street LA, CA, 90071 Border Grill DTLA 445 South Figueroa Street LA, CA 90071 Broken Spanish 1050 S Figueroa Street LA, CA 90017 BS Taqueria 514 W 7th Street LA, CA 90014
GET 2 DOWNTOWN - restaurant bars - nightclubs - live entertainment - lodging Café Pinot 700 W 5th Street LA, CA 90071 Casa Nostra Ristorante 825 W 9th Street LA, CA 90017 Casey’s Bar & Grill 613 S Grand Ave. LA, CA 90017 Cerveteca DTLA 923 E 3rd St Ste 109 LA, 90013 Chaya 525 S. Flower Street LA, CA 90071 Church & State 1850 Industrial Street LA, CA 90021 City Tavern DTLA 735 S Figueroa Street LA, CA 90017 Cole’s 118 E 6th Street Los Angeles, CA 90014 Courtyard Los Angeles @ L.A. Live 901 W Olympic Blvd. LA, CA 90015 Crepes Sans Frontieres 541 S. Spring Strreet LA, CA 90013 Dublan’s Pub 815 W 7th Street LA, CA 90017 Eat Drink Americano 923 E 3rd Street LA, CA 90012 El Compadre 1248 S Figueroa Street #101, LA, CA 90015 Escondite 410 Boyd Street LA, CA 90013 Everson Royce Bar 1936 E 7th Street LA, CA 90021 Flemings 800 West Olympic Blvd LA, CA 90015 Far Bar 347 E 1st Street LA, CA 90012 Ford’s Filling Station @L.A. LIVE 900 W Olympic Blvd. LA, CA 90015 garcons de cafe 541 S Spring Street LA, CA 90013
Ham and Eggs Tavern 433 W 8th Street LA, CA 90014 Hooters 1248 S Figueroa Street LA, CA 90015 Hop Louie 950 Mei Ling Way Rd. LA, CA 90012 Hyde Lounge 1111 S Figueroa Street LA, CA 90015 Katsuya 800 W Olympic Blvd. LA, CA 90015 Las Perlas 107 E 6th Street LA, CA 90013 Library Bar 630 W. 6th Street LA, CA 90017 Little Bear 1855 Industrial Street LA, CA 90021 LearnAboutWine: 530 Molino Street #218 LA, CA 90013 Los Angeles Biergarten 750 S Broadway Ave LA, CA 90014 Lucky Strike 800 W 7th Street LA, CA 90017 Mas Malo 515 W. 7th Street LA, CA 90014 Melody Lounge 939 N Hill Street LA, CA 90012 Michael J’s 643 N Spring Street LA, CA 90012 Midtones 943 N Broadway LA, CA 90012 Mignon Wine Bar 128 E 6th Street LA, CA 90014 Nest at WP24 900 W Olympic Ave. LA, CA 90015 Nirvana Bar & Grill 314 E 1st Street LA, CA 90012 Pattern Bar 100 W 9th Street LA, CA 90015 Perch 448 S Hill Street LA, CA 90013
Pez Cantina 401 S Grand Ave LA, CA 90071 Pitchoun Bakery 545 S Olive Street LA, CA 90013 Red Bird 114 East Second Street LA, CA 90012 Riordan’s Tavern 875 S Figueroa Street LA, CA 90017 Rock N’ Fish 800 W Olympic Blvd A-160, LA, CA 90015 Simbal Restaurant 319 E 2nd St Ste 202 LA, CA 90012 Spitz 371 E 2nd Street LA, CA 90012 Subway 370 E 2nd Street LA, CA 90012 Spring Street Bar 626 S Spring Street LA, CA 90014 Taste FIGat7th 735 S Figueroa Street LA, CA 90017 Takami Sushi Lounge 811 Wilshire Blvd. LA, CA 90017 Tapachines 517 S Spring Street LA, CA 90013 Tom’s Urban 1011 S Figueroa Street LA, CA 90015 Traxx@Union Station 800 N Alameda St LA, CA 90012 Triple 8 800 W. Olympic Blvd. LA, CA 90015 Vespaio 225 S. Grand Ave. LA, CA 90012 Villains Tavern 1356 Palmetto Street LA, CA 90013 Yard House 800 W Olympic Blvd. LA, CA 90015 Yxta Cocina Mexicana 601 S. Central Ave. LA, CA 90021 The Springs 608 Mateo Street LA CA 90021
Uname Burgers 738 E 3rd Street LA, CA 90013 Wokano 800 W 7th Street LA, CA 90017 Wurstküche 800 E 3rd Street LA, CA 90013 Zinc Market Place 580 Mateo Street LA, CA 90013
EAT.DRINK. DANCE. Boca @Conga Room 800 West Olympic Blvd. LA, CA 90015 Clifton’s Cafeteria 648 S Broadway Street LA, CA 90014 The Edison 108 W 2nd Street LA, CA 90012 The Falls 626 S Spring Street LA, CA 90014 Five Star Bar 267 S Main Street LA, CA 90012 Monty Bar 1222 W 7th Street LA, CA 90017 Mrs. Fish 448 S Hill Street LA, CA 90013 The Regent Theater 448 S Main Street LA, CA 90013 Salvage Bar & Lounge 717 W 7th Street LA, CA 90017 UrbanX Tavern 1248 S Figueroa Street LA, CA 90015 The Vault Night Club & Lounge 801 S Hill Street LA, CA 90014 Wolf & Crane 366 E 2nd Street LA, CA 90012
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Ace Hotel 929 S Broadway LA, CA 90015 Bar and Kitchen @O Hotel 819 S. Flower Street LA, CA 90017 Bugis Street @ Millennium Biltmore 506 S Grand Ave. LA, CA 90071 Brasserie @ The Sheraton Hotel 711 S Hope St, LA, CA 90017 Invention Bar @LA Athletic Club 431 W 7th Street LA, CA 90014 Kawada Hotel 200 S Hill Street LA, CA 90012 Luxe City Center Hotel 1020 S Figueroa Street LA, CA 90015 Mixing Room @JW Marriott 900 W Olympic Blvd. LA, CA 90015 NOE Restaurant @Omni Hotel 251 S. Olive Street LA, CA 90012 The Standard Hotel 550 S Flower Street LA, CA 90071 Suede Bar & Lounge @ Bonoaventure Hotel 404 S Figueroa Street LA, CA 90071 The Ritz-Carlton Spa 900 W Olympic Blvd. LA, CA 90015 Missing Something?
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staying alive: relax to the max in dtla
RELAX TO THE MAX IN DTLA
BONAVENTURE
SPA PALACE
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In-Room Spa Treatments at the Westin Bonaventure take the stress away from traveling, even if it means having to travel just outside of your room. Their Signature Treatments include SWEDchoice AMENITIES: ISH or DEEP TISSUE, Built in 1912, Los and they also offer Angeles Athletic Club has been a dependable herbal foot care, aromatherapy, Fresh Face leader in hospitality, providing an experience Massages, reflexology, relax or restore masfree from tension and anxiety, incased in the sage, REIKI and POLARITY. More for your wonders of Historic face; Dr. Schrammek’s Beaux Arts architecture. This year will see Green Peel-Deep Peeling Treatment and a the grand opening of non-surgical face lift, two new fully renovat(not that you need it). ed spas at the LAAC; 404 S Figueroa Street. the men’s space completed last spring and the woman’s spa to be completed by the winter. LAAC offers, choice AMENITIES: two full service spas, The team at Desuar steam rooms, workout Spa is dedicated to gym facilities, YOGA, your Zen. Desuar Spa PILATTES, a swimming offers quiet, expert pool, classic barbermassage therapy with shop and salon, library, all natural essential hotel stay and a drink, oils, imported skin care or two, to unwind, inlines, reflexology, and side another one of this aromatherapy on the decades new additions, rooftop of the Historic the Invention Lounge. Chester Williams Build431 W 7th Street. ing. 215 W 5th Street.
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COUPLE’s ESCAPE, Jimjilbang, body exfoliation, and the Palace Signature Ritual are just some of the specialties offered at Spa Palace. At the Palace, acupressure, deep tissue, reflexology, aromatherapy, are all provided under a 20,000+sqft., space of luxurious relaxation. Seaweed body wraps are offered as well as the GOLD ROOM which promotes energy and anti-aging, the HIMALAYAN SALT ROOM lined with pure Himalayan blocks of salt, the ICE ROOM for cooling down heated muscle, the ELVAN STONE ROOM offering healing properties for the skin, kidneys and liver, and the LOESS SOIL ROOM providing a unique meditative environment, all purposely available to relieve YOUR stress. 620 S Union Ave.
RITZ CARLTON
ROOFTOP spa/helipad yoga
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The Ritz Carlton’s Garden to Glamorous spa program features treatment ingredients harvested from their own rooftop garden. They have got nine treatment rooms that evoke classic Hollywood glamour, and a FULL LIST of hydrating organic skin treatments made from nature, including basil and watermelon seed oil exfoliation, creamy primrose and melon mask, and a Persimmon cantaloupe moisturizer and body polish. They also host Los DTLA’s only helipad yoga on the 55th floor, 650 feet above the ground. 900 W Olympic Blvd.
SPAAHBULOUS choice AMENITIES: Reflexology, foot massage, is the solution to all that ails you, naturally improving the circulation and calming your entire body. Your feet support you all day; you should take care of them and give them a rest and
dtla-weekly.com at Spaahbulous they know feet. Besides, you need to be unstressed. There Foot Massage will give you an awesome and relaxing experience you won’t ever forget. 668 N Spring Street. Suite 223.
GRAND PARK choice AMENITIES: Wide-open spaces, GRASS, water fountains, park benches, picnic areas, and a very popular WADEABLE MEMBRANE POOL for the kiddies, are a more valuable find in the big City. Add Grand Park’s intimate cultural scheduled events and performances and you have the perfect relaxing get away inside of DTLA’s bustling environment. Also offered at Grand Park... Yoga, and this season, the Music Center’s N.Y.E.L.A., presents, Make Your Mark in the Park - The Big Draw LA allowing you to feel the calming joy of artistic creation. All art materials are provided free of charge. 200 N Grand Avenue.
#winetimesdtla: top 7 dtla rooftop REstaurant bars
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71 Above It won’t be long before the Wilshire Grand Center on 7th and Figueroa is completed, taking the title of “tallest building on the West Coast” from the US Bank Tower constructed in the 1980s. Acquired by the Singapore property group Overseas Union Enterprise Ltd (OUE) in 2013, for the time being, OUE’s 72-floor office building located nearly 1,000 feet above Downtown reigns supreme for having the bar at the highest altitude in DTLA. 633 W 5th Street.
LA Prime @Westin Bonaventure The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites has got to be one of the most adored landmarks in all of Los Angeles. Built in 1974, the 35-story hotel features award-winning restaurant restaurant/bar on the 35th floor with a relaxed atmosphere and refined service. “LA Prime is known for its innovative and edgy cuisine and provides the ultimate in dining. Executive Chef Andreas Nieto has created a masterful menu utilizing only fresh ingredients in combination with an artist eye to please your palate. As you dine a million lights will stretch out at your feet or wink at you from the sky as you sit back, relax and enjoy all that downtown Los Angeles has to offer.” 404 S Figueroa Street, 90071.
The Standard At the Standard Rooftop bar you may find it harder to look up than plain looking around thanks to the sunbathers and heated pool party participants that offer some breathtaking views. The Standard is a virtual epicenter of youthful travelers mostly under 35, who don’t yet suffer from the effects of age, including gravity, wrinkles, balding or shyness. The crowd is wet and wild, and the drinks are plenty with
specialty cocktails, dance floor, outdoor fireplace, waterbed lounging pods, and a classic German Biergarten with sculptured topiary unicorns leading the way. 550 S. Flower Street.
Takami Sushi The Financial District has no shortage of skyscrapers. If you really want to have a blast, consider taking the elevator 21 floors up to one of Downtown’s most unique restaurant concepts. Serving the highest quality sushi, robata, and Japanese-influenced entrees, Takami Sushi and Robata’s uncompromising good service, coupled with atmosphere, and tastefully done cuisine is hard to top. 811 Wilshire Blvd, 90071.
club Elevate Don’t try to speak when you’re partying at Club Elevate. Words will do you no justice. Just allow its splendor to overwhelm you and communicate with your ability to have fun. Elevate is not just a dance club with an amazing lounge. It’s a chance to experience the freedom of altitude inside an Ultra-Lounge where indoor and outdoor become one. It’s a 21-story penthouse, that bathes you in the outside air and shelters you inside enormous, neighboring, architectural structures, leaving
DTLA-WEEKLY.COM you with a feeling of omnipresence, knowing that whatever your private experience with Club Elevate may be, it will be kept secret by the surrounding buildings and by the night. 811 Wilshire Blvd, 90071.
Perch Undoubtedly one of Downtown’s most romantic restaurant locations, think bird’s nest with live jazz and French cuisine on a roof top deck that offers unobstructed views of Downtown Los Angeles. Is it the nest or LOVE that makes you feel you are floating high above the City? Perch with its beautiful antique inspired furniture, plush lounge couches and incredibly detailed woodwork, quite enjoyable. The inside dining area is virtually surrounded by outdoor patio seating areas with ornate fireplaces and incredible romantic views of the Downtown L.A. 448 S Hill Street, 90013.
Ritz Carlton The Ritz-Carlton Residences at LA Live has dramatically reshaped the city’s skyline. The Residences, is all glass starting on the 27th floor all the way up to the 52nd floor, with sweeping views at every turn and it stands boldly as an icon above the City. 900 W Olympic Blvd, 90015.
monuments in time: bunker Hill by stephen siciliano
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ravel writer Charles Keeler wrote of downtown circa 1900, “...the charm of Los Angeles lies in its combination of hills and level reaches, of massive business blocks and, but a few squares removed, residences set in the midst of gardens where tropical plants and brilliant flowers thrive. The beautiful Sierra Madre mountains form an ever-present background for the city, blue and jagged in outline, with summits of snow during winter months.” Those residences and gardens were on Bunker Hill, the property of a 19th century Victorian aristocracy enriched by oil revenues and banking services they provided to capitalize them. In 1901, J.W. Eddy built the Angel’s flight funicular. By then, the neighborhood had lost its shimmer and apartment buildings rose up alongside the old Victorian mansions whose occupants headed into “suburbs” such as West Adams and Angeleno Heights. The Hill was viewed as an obstacle to traffic in and out of downtown from those same suburbs. City Engineer Henry Bab-
photo courtesy la public library: bunker hill 1898 cock noted that, “architecturally [Bunker Hill] has not kept pace with the modernly growing parts of the city.” By the 1930s, Bunker Hill was a renters district. An amalgam of apartment buildings, boarding houses and cheap hotels sheltering a working class that labored in the businesses below in downtown proper. In his novel “Ask the Dust,” author John Fante’s alter ego, Arturo Bandini, returns home to Bunker Hill, “past the soot-covered frame buildings along that dark street, sand and oil and grease choking the futile palm trees standing like dying prisoners, chained to a little plot of
ground with black pavement hiding their feet. Dust and old buildings and old people sitting at windows, old people tottering out of doors, old people moving painfully along the dark street.” The neighborhood’s steady decline finally resulted in a leveling of the hill to make way for the corporate towers and institutional buildings we see there today, including one of Downtown Los Angeles’ most eloquent visiting hubs featuring outdoor and grand stage performances, exquisite dining, contemporary museums, and Grand Park, Downtown’s ultimate family adventure and special events park.
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t’s Official, Art Theme Park’s, Art Appetite Taste of Art Walk is the #1 flavored attraction held during the Downtown Los Angeles Art Walk.
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very SECOND THURSDAY in the Historic Core, the Downtown Art Walk offers a variety of artistic, interactive, experiences coupled with the same variety of exotic food choices, served to the masses by a long list of gourmet mobile food trucks who have promoted and enhanced the Downtown Los Angeles Art Walk event for the past 7 years. Art Appetite is the 5th successful charitable event produced by Art Theme Park in the last 3 years. Past events include; Art Walk for a Cause, Eye of the Hurricane, Art Walk Mecca, Art Walk at Batchelder’s, Noah’s Art and Alien Invasion. “There are no starving artists at our camp” Seeking to for fill their hunger and restroom options during Downtown Art Walk, visitors may travel north or south to find Art Theme Parks from the corners of 3rd to 9th streets. Art Theme Parks work in conjunction with the City of Los Angeles in support of local artists dedicated to raising money for charity during the Downtown Art Walk event. #artappetitela