Guidebook for Los Angeles
Food Scene
Cognoscenti Coffee
6114 Washington BlvdCute coffee shop just down the street from the loft
Nice vegetarian restaurant in the art district area of downtown. Ask for a seat in their beautiful olive-tree garden. Good place for brunch
85 locals recommend
Zinc Cafe & Market and Bar
580 Mateo StreetNice vegetarian restaurant in the art district area of downtown. Ask for a seat in their beautiful olive-tree garden. Good place for brunch
This is home of the “baco,” the signature flatbread sandwich that was developed by chef Josef Centeno. The original baco was the crispy pork belly and beef carnitas with caraway pepper. Since then, the baco bread has taken centerstage and works as a vessel for all things delicious: pork, beef, poultry, seafood, and veggies. Located in the historic Old Bank district of downtown, Caco Mercat is consistently
125 locals recommend
Bäco Mercat
408 S Main StThis is home of the “baco,” the signature flatbread sandwich that was developed by chef Josef Centeno. The original baco was the crispy pork belly and beef carnitas with caraway pepper. Since then, the baco bread has taken centerstage and works as a vessel for all things delicious: pork, beef, poultry, seafood, and veggies. Located in the historic Old Bank district of downtown, Caco Mercat is consistently
Trendy Italian restaurant from an acclaimed husband/wife team with highlighted creative seasonal fare. Located in an industrial building in the arts district of downtown, Bestia serves experimenta
322 locals recommend
Bestia
2121 E 7th PlTrendy Italian restaurant from an acclaimed husband/wife team with highlighted creative seasonal fare. Located in an industrial building in the arts district of downtown, Bestia serves experimenta
Sophisticated and modern Mexican dishes & coctails offered in a sleek modern space with rustic details.
44 locals recommend
Broken Spanish
1050 Flower StSophisticated and modern Mexican dishes & coctails offered in a sleek modern space with rustic details.
Cool italiant restaurant in an industrial space with many Bolognese-inspired dishes, including handmade pastas and italian wine.
10 locals recommend
Rossoblu
1124 San Julian StCool italiant restaurant in an industrial space with many Bolognese-inspired dishes, including handmade pastas and italian wine.
A fancy restaurant inside the very opulent Nomad Hotel. It’s a bit on the expensive side, but the food is quite fantastic and the decor is really beautiful...and it’s just down the street from the loft. A really perfect dinner spot for birthdays or aniversaries or any other special occasions.
27 locals recommend
The NoMad Hotel
649 S Olive StA fancy restaurant inside the very opulent Nomad Hotel. It’s a bit on the expensive side, but the food is quite fantastic and the decor is really beautiful...and it’s just down the street from the loft. A really perfect dinner spot for birthdays or aniversaries or any other special occasions.
Grand Central Market
317 S Broadwaylots of interesting vendors and food
Drinks & Nightlife
Cool & moody speakeasy bar hidden inside Cole's Bar & Restaurant. Best drinks in LA
109 locals recommend
The Varnish
118 E 6th StCool & moody speakeasy bar hidden inside Cole's Bar & Restaurant. Best drinks in LA
Seven Bar Lounge
515 W 7th St
Upstairs at Ace Hotel
929 S Broadwaystylish rooftop bar with good view of downtown
Curio Los Angeles
125 W 5th StCool lobby, good place for happy hours
Arts & Culture
The Theatre at Ace Hotel
929 S Broadwayincredible historic theater from the 20's
The Broad
221 S Grand Avecool museum
Walt Disney Concert Hall
111 S Grand Avea major gallery complex that really changed the art district area of downtown
122 locals recommend
Hauser & Wirth
901 E 3rd Sta major gallery complex that really changed the art district area of downtown