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Downtown's All A-Twitter

By Eric Richardson
Published: Tuesday, March 31, 2009, at 09:41PM

Twitter

Downtown's an early adopter when it comes to new technology, so it should come as little surprise that there's no shortage of neighborhood businesses making use of mini-messaging system Twitter.

Whether you're looking for a bite to eat or in search of information to plan a night out, there's a Downtown business offering up 140-character tidbits hoping to pull you their direction.

Looking for somewhere to refresh yourself? Maybe you want to stop for a coffee at @lot44coffee or a fresh brew at @siptea. You could always grab something @martycafe, in the Hotel Cecil.

If you're looking for something more substantial, perhaps you want to grab a bite at @LawrysCarveryLA or @JLoungeLA. They aren't even open yet, but you can already follow @TraderVics and @BottegaLouie.

Those looking to shop can find art and architecture supplies via @rawmaterials, or grab some reading material a few doors down at @MetropolisBooks. In South Park and in the market for furniture? Check out @MaderaHome.

Even aside from the restaurants, L.A. Live's doing more than its share of tweeting. One can find general info at @LA_LIVE, or find venue specific tidbits via @NokiaTheatreLA or @ClubNokia. @TheGRAMMYMuseum has all the info on the museum's special programs.

Those in for the arts can find out about plays via Alexandria residents @CoA_Theater. Art Walk info can be found via @DowntownArtWalk, while @PGLA will keep you up to speed on installations from Phantom Galleries. A bit to the north there's @BreweryArtWalk, coming up April 18 - 19. Looking for the details on Downtown's favorite summer concert series? Check @GrndPerfrmances.

Looking to stay up on the goings on in one of Downtown's landmarks? Follow @BiltmoreLA for info on the 1922 hotel. More modern, but also a hotel is @thebonaventure (and they've been using twitter to give away free stays).

In the market for a place to live? @ConcertoLA says their sales center opens tomorrow.

It's evening and you're in the mood for... well, just about anything? As of May 1, you can give a shout to @PirateCourier and they'll bring a delivery your way.

Downtown Center BID will give you news and promotions via @downtown_la, while @LTSC offers happenings from Little Tokyo. Angelenic may be in dormancy as a website, but Rich is still offering up Downtown observations at @angelenic.

And, of course, how could we not end this sort of a list by reminding you to give a follow to @blogdowntown?

Who'd we miss? I'm sure there are other Downtown businesses out there twittering away. Let us know in the comments.

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Calvin Fleming writes:

You missed me - @calvinfleming -- and -- @thebonaventure.. I won an overnight hotel stay there via their weekly Twitter contest :)

# on Mar.31.2009 AT 10:08 PM
2
Eric Richardson writes:

Calvin: Thanks for the catch on the Bonaventure. Added.

# on Mar.31.2009 AT 10:52 PM
3
ginny writes:

Shamelessly plugging myself. I Twitter about stuff seen on the street, the baby, and transit meetings! Our neighborhood is full of Twitter-ers.

# on Apr.01.2009 AT 09:42 AM
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SinoSoul writes:

extremely helpful. now I just hope I can win a room @ the Bonaventure. Thanks!

# on Apr.01.2009 AT 10:29 AM
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liza simone writes:

Edgar Varela Fine Arts is on Twitter. @EVFA

# on Apr.01.2009 AT 01:02 PM
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Eric Richardson writes:

I don't feel bad for missing them, since Jon appears to have just set up the account today, but @ardascafe is now on twitter.

@710ESPN also twitters, and they're a legit Downtown business now that they're in their new studios.

# on Apr.02.2009 AT 04:25 PM
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Oscar writes:

Hey! I live here too, (6th& Spring) add me to your twitter account and keep in touch! I am an indi producer and director and love to socialize and party, I regularly visit all the joits in the area. Let's be friends and party together! (I'm straight) @oscaravalos

# on Apr.02.2009 AT 06:15 PM
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John writes:

I work at The Los Angeles Athletic Club, and started to twitter my work day at The Club. You can follow my day at @laac

# on Apr.06.2009 AT 09:01 AM
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jon t writes:

Thanks for putting us up here Eric. I looked into twitter after your article here... great way for us to communicate with downtowners!

# on Apr.06.2009 AT 04:11 PM
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Kim writes:

@fidm is on twitter.

# on Apr.27.2009 AT 06:06 PM
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Jaime Turrey writes:

Recently launched a Twitter feed for The Village Kitchen--a cafe and culinary training program for homeless women--with daily specials, staff profiles, and more at @villagekitchen.

Also have an upcoming Dodger cupcake giveaway (we just won the Downtown Daily News' award for best cupcake) exclusively through Twitter. Would love to be added to your list.

Thanks!

# on Jul.21.2009 AT 09:06 PM
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Eric Richardson writes:

Thanks Jaime. I guess it's time to start the imposing task of putting together our next list. I know there are a lot now.

# on Jul.21.2009 AT 09:43 PM
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Tammy Billings writes:

@LA_LIVE has daily announcements of what's happening, promotes specials at the restaurants, reminds you of Downtown Discount Days and does NOT bombard you with tweets. We try to post only useful information and sometimes celebrity sightings! Follow us.

# on Jul.22.2009 AT 08:39 AM
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Ed Fuentes writes:

ahem . . .@viewfromaloft

# on Jul.22.2009 AT 09:06 AM

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