Food Scene
They have the the classics (latte, capps and etc) & lots of creative concoctions you're guaranteed to love (blueberry matcha latte, dulce latte, etc)! Not to mention the yummy made in house pastries!
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Cafe Dulce
134 Japanese Village Plaza MallThey have the the classics (latte, capps and etc) & lots of creative concoctions you're guaranteed to love (blueberry matcha latte, dulce latte, etc)! Not to mention the yummy made in house pastries!
Although ramen seems to be the new 'it' food, udon is slowly creeping up and Monzo is THE place to eat it. They offer traditional & specialty versions of it -all super yummy! My rec: Uni Udon.
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Marugame Monzo
329 E 1st StAlthough ramen seems to be the new 'it' food, udon is slowly creeping up and Monzo is THE place to eat it. They offer traditional & specialty versions of it -all super yummy! My rec: Uni Udon.
#1 most rated business on Yelp; part bar, part cafe, part restaurant. This place is great for just about every food craving. I highly recommend any of their pizzas, portabella fries & macarons.
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Bottega Louie
700 S Grand Ave#1 most rated business on Yelp; part bar, part cafe, part restaurant. This place is great for just about every food craving. I highly recommend any of their pizzas, portabella fries & macarons.
Open & deliver 24hrs! (fee is only $3.25 :) Great variety of food, pastries, & beverages to satisfy those late night cravings. I order from here often & they're very consistent & quick!
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LA Cafe
639 S Spring StOpen & deliver 24hrs! (fee is only $3.25 :) Great variety of food, pastries, & beverages to satisfy those late night cravings. I order from here often & they're very consistent & quick!
I am a bit of a coffee snob and I truly believe 'Friends don't let friends drink Starbucks'. Why spend $5 on sugar & burnt coffee when you can take that $5 & come to Verve for an amazing cup!!
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Verve Coffee Roasters
833 S Spring StI am a bit of a coffee snob and I truly believe 'Friends don't let friends drink Starbucks'. Why spend $5 on sugar & burnt coffee when you can take that $5 & come to Verve for an amazing cup!!
Located next to The Broad, this is ideal for brunch before your visit to the museum or dinner after. Otium's menu is very creative and combines ingredients you'd never think to pair.
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Otium
222 S Hope StLocated next to The Broad, this is ideal for brunch before your visit to the museum or dinner after. Otium's menu is very creative and combines ingredients you'd never think to pair.
Having been born and lived in Japan, I am a real sushi snob. I will admit Sushi Gen is overly hyped but they have great quality fish and take pride in their products. I'd definitely recommend you try.
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Sushi Gen
422 E 2nd StHaving been born and lived in Japan, I am a real sushi snob. I will admit Sushi Gen is overly hyped but they have great quality fish and take pride in their products. I'd definitely recommend you try.
Arts & Culture
Great way to spend a couple of hours in LA. Gift shop has some unusual selections - this would be a good stop for gifts for those impossible to buy for friends.
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The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA
152 N Central AveGreat way to spend a couple of hours in LA. Gift shop has some unusual selections - this would be a good stop for gifts for those impossible to buy for friends.
Newest addition to DTLA's ever growing list of attractions. Features iconic works of art from the likes of Warhol, Basquiat, Koons. Free to the public: www.thebroad.org/visit/reserve-free-tickets
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The Broad
221 S Grand AveNewest addition to DTLA's ever growing list of attractions. Features iconic works of art from the likes of Warhol, Basquiat, Koons. Free to the public: www.thebroad.org/visit/reserve-free-tickets
The Staples Center is a must visit when in LA. Home to some of LA's biggest attractions: basketball & hockey games, concerts, & various shows. Parking is pricey in this area but plentiful. Bring cash!
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I-Center ye-Staples
1111 S Figueroa StThe Staples Center is a must visit when in LA. Home to some of LA's biggest attractions: basketball & hockey games, concerts, & various shows. Parking is pricey in this area but plentiful. Bring cash!
Every 2nd Thursday of the month, DTLA plays host to the famous Art Walk; walk around & see the art galleries, independent vendors, food trucks & other local flavors galore! http://downtownartwalk.org
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Art Walk DTLA
411 S Main StEvery 2nd Thursday of the month, DTLA plays host to the famous Art Walk; walk around & see the art galleries, independent vendors, food trucks & other local flavors galore! http://downtownartwalk.org
Drinks & Nightlife
This place is great for both casual & intimate settings; 4 levels, each unique in its own way. Ground level is the cafeteria & the other 3 levels are bars. I highly recommend eating before. ;)
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I-Pasifiki Seas e-Clifton's Cafeteria
648 S BroadwayThis place is great for both casual & intimate settings; 4 levels, each unique in its own way. Ground level is the cafeteria & the other 3 levels are bars. I highly recommend eating before. ;)
One of my favorite bars for so many reasons: great bartenders, friendly security, nice variety of beer, liquor & food (all reasonably priced). HH Mon-Fri 4 to 7. Outdoor seating & they play the games!
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Beelman's
600 S Spring StOne of my favorite bars for so many reasons: great bartenders, friendly security, nice variety of beer, liquor & food (all reasonably priced). HH Mon-Fri 4 to 7. Outdoor seating & they play the games!
One of LA's most popular breweries. ACB offers a great selection of rotating beers. Perfect for big groups; lots of upstairs & downstairs seating, games, & art to look at. But they don't have food.
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Angel City Brewery
216 S Alameda StOne of LA's most popular breweries. ACB offers a great selection of rotating beers. Perfect for big groups; lots of upstairs & downstairs seating, games, & art to look at. But they don't have food.
I love the HUGE selection of rotating beers they have, the small but a good variety in food and the atmosphere. This is THE bar to be at on Spring St.
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Spring Steet Bar
626 S Spring StI love the HUGE selection of rotating beers they have, the small but a good variety in food and the atmosphere. This is THE bar to be at on Spring St.
Everything Else
Part bookstore - part art gallery - part Disneyland for bookworms. This place is amazing! They buy & sell used/new books. The Labyrinth upstairs is a MUST see; definitely IG-photo worthy.
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The Last Bookstore
453 South Spring StreetPart bookstore - part art gallery - part Disneyland for bookworms. This place is amazing! They buy & sell used/new books. The Labyrinth upstairs is a MUST see; definitely IG-photo worthy.
The iconic Pershing Square that plays host to numerous events such as the epic Lightsaber Battle, Pillow Fight Day & the iceskating rink. http://www.laparks.org/pershingsquare/events.html
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Pershing Square
532 S Olive StThe iconic Pershing Square that plays host to numerous events such as the epic Lightsaber Battle, Pillow Fight Day & the iceskating rink. http://www.laparks.org/pershingsquare/events.html
This is one of DTLA's biggest hot spots; GCM is a mashup of a foodcourt, cafe, and market. I like to come here to get local fruits & veggies for the house and sometimes to grab a coffee.
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Imarike yeGrand Central
317 S BroadwayThis is one of DTLA's biggest hot spots; GCM is a mashup of a foodcourt, cafe, and market. I like to come here to get local fruits & veggies for the house and sometimes to grab a coffee.
These Escape games have been all the rage for the last year and DTLA is the latest on the list of cities with it. This is great for 2+ people.
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Escape Room LA - Online Games Only
120 E 8th StThese Escape games have been all the rage for the last year and DTLA is the latest on the list of cities with it. This is great for 2+ people.
Friends and family are always blown away by the spectacular view of DTLA, especially beautifully on a slightly overcast morning. Bar/Restaurant/Lounge on a rooftop with a beautiful view.
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Perch
448 S Hill StFriends and family are always blown away by the spectacular view of DTLA, especially beautifully on a slightly overcast morning. Bar/Restaurant/Lounge on a rooftop with a beautiful view.