Tag Archive: dtla lunch

DTLA: Soleto Now Open

Recently I was invited to check out the newly opened Italian restaurant Soleto in Downtown Los Angeles. In the former Zucca space, they have retained the pizza oven but done away with the… Continue reading

DTLA: Dinner at Industriel

I tried the new Industriel restaurant in Downtown Los Angeles a few weeks ago. Located on the corner of 6th and Grand, the well-designed restaurant did have a bit of a swiggly feel… Continue reading

DTLA: Baco, Always a Lunch Favorite

Since it opened, Baco Mercat became an instant lunch favorite in DTLA. Although I I have a very special fondness for brunch and dinner as well. And not because I can have a… Continue reading

Checking Out the New Chef at Lazy Ox Canteen

I used to go to Lazy Ox Canteen all the time but ever since Baco opened, I had been concentrating more on Baco where Chef Josef Centeno now runs his own restaurant. Lazy… Continue reading

DTLA: Curry at Fat Spoon

When Fat Spoon first opened, I was like a kid in the candy store getting all the add-ons (see sides). Recently I went back and though it was just before the foie gras… Continue reading

The New Mo-Chica in Downtown

  Mo-Chica from Chef Ricardo Zarate opened yesterday in Downtown Los Angeles. The Peruvian restaurant moved from its previous digs by USC to the new “Restaurant Row” on 7th Street. It’s exciting they’re… Continue reading

Little Tokyo: Lunch at Sushi Gen

Ever since I first went to Sushi-Gen back in 2010, I have counted it as one of my favorite sushi places. I’ve been meaning to check out their lunch specials as it’s the… Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz Transmission LA: AV Club at the Geffen Contemporary at MOCA

    The Mercedes-Benz Transmission LA: AV Club curated by Mike D (of Beasties Boys fame) opened last Friday at the Geffen Contemporary at MOCA in Downtown Los Angeles. The 3-week exhibition in… Continue reading

DTLA: Blue Cow Kitchen

  She woke up abruptly. Her agent was speaking to her. “Casa darling, it’s time for a new role.” “But all I know is playing the Latin lady…” “I know Casa, but this… Continue reading

DTLA: Il Mare Now Open

Downtown has a new Italian restaurant. Il Mare quietly opened in South Park earlier this year much to the relief of pasta-starved crowd in the surrounding area. I had noticed it was being… Continue reading