Category Archive: dtla lunch

DTLA: French Bakery Pitchoun is Now Open

Pitchoun Bakery in Downtown Los Angeles is now open. The French bakery is currently operating daytime hours and hopes to expand to dinner service soon. There is also a forthcoming wine bar inside… Continue reading

DTLA: Orleans and York is Now Open

  Orleans and York Deli has now opened its third location in Downtown Los Angeles. The DTLA spot on Spring Street is a great location being just around the corner from Grand Central… Continue reading

DTLA: Dinner at Ford’s Filling Station

  Ford’s Filling Station moved from Culver City to Downtown Los Angeles about a year ago. It is now located inside the JW Marriott at LA Live. Although it’s in the middle of… Continue reading

DTLA: “Rice Bowls” for Lunch at Orsa and Winston

  Orsa and Winston has started serving lunch in Downtown Los Angeles. I heard when I was in Florida on vacation and couldn’t wait to get back home. It was the perfect excuse… Continue reading

DTLA: Fried Chicken and Waffles at Mabel’s

Mabel’s has finally opened in Downtown Los Angeles. I’ve been waiting for it to open since I first heard about it in the fall of 2013. Every so often I would walk or drive… Continue reading

DTLA: Hanging Out Eating Tacos at Mercado Olympic and the Pinata District

  Every now and then I would drive past the Pinata District in Downtown Los Angeles never imagining the bounty of street food there. I knew about Mercado Olympic but hadn’t realized it… Continue reading

DTLA: Lunch at Soup Bazaar

  Soup Bazaar opened a few months ago in Downtown Los Angeles. It replaced a rotisserie chicken place I kept meaning to check out but never did. And for the same general reasons… Continue reading

DTLA: Ramen at Old School Orochon

  Old school ramenya, Orochon Ramen, is still plenty popular with long lines at night. It’s in the same plaza as Curry House, Mako Sushi, Tangerine, Yakitori Koshiji and the new location of Kokekokko. The anchor grocery… Continue reading

DTLA: Pasta at Maccheroni Republic

  Macherroni Republic gets warm support from the Downtown Los Angeles community. DTLA residents and office workers alike flock to this slightly hidden gem located across the street from Grand Central Market. I’ve… Continue reading

DTLA: Ramen and Chirashi at 3rd Generation Sake Bar

  Ramen is slowly taking over my life. My latest adventure was at 3rd Generation Sake Bar which opened about two months ago in Downtown Los Angeles. Their menu is fairly simple. Do you… Continue reading