Fall in Love with DTLA - 10 GREAT PLACES for Valentine's Day Romance

Love. Beauty & Romance…From the first kiss to the Honeymoon, here are 10 Great Dates Guaranteed to make you Fall in love with DTLA

One. Great Conversation at Civil Coffee

Intellectuals know being able to hold a conversation is the foundation of any good relationship.

Brothers Alex and Alan Morales have dedicated their lives to hospitality, and the science behind presenting great cups of Java. In just a few short months, Civil Coffee has become a DTLA community oasis known for making new friendships while sipping first-rate Coffee, Matchas, and Teas. Within this airy cafe, there’s plenty of room to work, have meetings, or just sip coffee while getting to know someone in the lounge.

For sapiosexuals looking to brew true romance, Civil Coffee on 8th and Los Angeles in the Fashion District is the best place to get things percolating.

Two. Dinner and a Movie at The BLOC

So you’ve decided to get to know someone and you’re looking for less obvious ways to find out what the two of you have in common. What better way to gauge your compatibility than having to pick one motion picture from the long list of great movies showing at Alamo Drafthouse?

From action to adventure, romance to thrillers, Alamo is a comfy hideaway now offering menu items from Hatch Yakitori Bar.

Located on the ground level of The Bloc Shopping Center in the Finance District, Hatch is a wellknown go-to for capturing hearts on a skewer. Chicken Heart Skewers, Salmon Furikaki, and signature 12 Inch Bone Marrows at Hatch coupled with the excitement of watching a new release lay the foundation for solid relationships based on fine dining, cocktails, and bottomless popcorn.

This Valentine’s Day, Hatch Yakitori invites lovers to get flirty with their EGGSRATED prix-fixe dinner menu for 2 which includes their greatest hits with an option to indulge in a lovely sake pairing.

Three. Shop Little Tokyo Ootoro and Weller’s Court (Little Tokyo Street Fair)

Couples from around the world flock to Little Tokyo for its nightlife, entertainment, authentic Japanese restaurants, and gift shops.

Boasting the largest Japanese-American population in North America, J-Town is an epicenter of Japanese culture still paying homage to the firstgeneration Issei who traveled the Pacific Seas to make a better life for themselves here in Downtown LA. For the second-generation Nissei, Little Tokyo is at the crossroads of Japanese traditions both new and old.

For lovers of Japanese cuisine, Ootoro

Sushi and Sashimi Restaurant located on the corner of 2nd and San Pedro is a premier destination.

Best friends and lifelong Sushi Chefs Kun-Wu San and Okabe San head the establishment, both putting their hearts into meticulously preparing Ootoro’s dishes with utmost precision. Every delicious sliver gains their undivided attention and the greatest attention to the slightest detail.

This Valentine's Day, when couples purchase 2 Omakase style dinners they get a Limited Release Bottle of Kubota Seppou Junmai Diaginjo Sake for only $60.

Present the gift of Ootoro before or after a shopping spree at nearby Weller’s Court (Little Tokyo Street Fair) to engage in one of DTLAs most delicious love rituals. Shopping combined with great eats.

Four. Healthy Activities to Build Stamina at Naturewell and Sauna Lab

Healthy relationships flourish when they are built on sound minds and bodies. To maintain that healthy balance, the body needs a bit more than just human touch. Relationships take energy sometimes to deal with life’s hurdles.

It’s a good thing

Naturewell in the Historic Core offers a full menu of healthy juices, smoothies, and açaí bowls. A day beginning with an Avocado Smoothie blended with fresh cut Avocado, Lion’s Maine, Coconut, Dates, Spinach, Chlorophyll, Almond Butter, and Banana provides couples with all the nighttime stamina they’ll ever need.

To heat things up a bit further, The Sauna Lab located in South Park offers couples 45 minutes of infrared pleasure.

Studies show infrared saunas Reduce Stress, Repair Muscle Damage, Improve Heart Health, Increase Metabolism, Burn Fat, Improve Sleep, Reverse Aging, and Boost Immune Support.

Say goodbye to toxic relationships, Sauna Lab booths are great for detoxifying the body and their state-of-the-art design has enough space to comfortably fit the hottest couples.

Five. Variety is the Spice of Life at Native Son

With Over 35 Craft Beers on Tap and over 25 Specialty Cans & Bottles, Native Son Bar in the Jewelry District is one of the best “get to know you” establishments DTLA has ever seen.

From crystal clear IPAs to the thickest of Stouts, forget about your date. Visit Native Son to get to know each and every one of their thirst-quenching beers.

Native Son also allows craft beer lovers to cheat a little with California’s newest craze; Wine Based Cocktails & Spritzes.

May we suggest the Part-Time Lover prepared with Mommenpop Orange, Cocchi Americano, Aperitif, Sparkling Wine, Lemon, and Mint? Okay, we will.

Native Son Executive Chef Alec Guerrero, a Le Cordon Bleu alumni presents further distractions each Tuesday with their Chicken and Beef Tacos accompanied by El Dojo Mexicano Lager. Hoppy yet?

Six. Dating on a Budget Tulsi Eatery

Cupid’s arrow strikes at the heart when it comes to the love DTLA shows Tulsi Indian Eatery. This first-of-its-kind plantbased Indian Restaurant, located on Main and 4th in the Old Bank District, explorers exotic cuisines brought to us from all the regions of India.

Each visit is a new page of discovery introducing DTLA to rare culinary sensations that make the heart grow founder for plant-based options meant to satisfy the vegetarian palette.

With spicy-sweet savory dishes and flavored Lassi mostly under $10, this Valentine’s Day’s best value by far is Tulsi Eatery’s Brunch of Love. It’s a Couples Combo for $39 perfect dining in or Netflix and Chill. Cupid approves.