The still-beating heart of L.A. history
Hector Tobar reminds everyone that El Pueblo is much more than a cute tourist trap.
LA Times – Mar 19
Ludobites Headed to Gram & Papa's
Expect crowds in the Fashion District as Chef Ludo Lefebvre brings his pop-up eatery to Gram & Papa's from April 8 through May 28 for dinner service.
LAist – Mar 17
Broad Chooses Grand Ave?
Martha Welborne of the Grand Avenue Authority says the deal is done, but the Broad Foundation remains tight-lipped.
archpaper.com – Mar 16

140 character observations from blogdowntown staff.

EF » Runners w/numbers are racing 'round town Saturday-some in costume. It's the Great Urban Race. (Someone just sped by in a cape). #dtla
about 19 hours AGO
ER » Filming for 'Kate & Heathcliff' will involve talent walking a tightrope between the two buildings at Fig Plaza tomorrow.
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RA » Love Zankou Chicken? Vote for #DTLA and convince Zankou to open in our neighborhood! http://www.zankouchicken.com/index.php?section=poll
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ER » Tom LaBonge promises that the city's St. Patrick's day parade will return in 2011. This year's was cut due to the budget.
3 days AGO

$Patina Group's Market Cafe Just a Piece of AT\u0026T Center Operations$

LA_LIVE » In the mood for lounging by the pool? Come check out ION the Rooftop Lounge at the JW Marriott @LA_LIVE http://tiny.cc/LALJWM
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standarddtla » The wackiest showcase of LA's 'best kept secret' 1st Sunday of the month STANDARD TUNINGS @standardDTLA @downtown_la http://bit.ly/4fy60I
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standarddtla » I love it when those pose lady like poolside @standardmiami #miami #DTLA http://twitpic.com/1a18s3 I'm Just Sayin...
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standarddtla » We are almost at 1000 followers HELP us get there @standardDTLA ask your friends to follow!! Pool party tweet-fun coming this season!~~~
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standarddtla » Poolside lounging? Get a haircut? Lunch on the Patio? Surfing the web in The Lobby? Rooftop Swim? @standardDTLA http://twitpic.com/19si1p
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cb1gallery » I posted 8 photos on Facebook in the album "Axis Mundi Opening Reception" http://bit.ly/bg5oGk
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