Downtown's All A-Twitter
DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES — 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 on March 31, 2009, at 10:08PM – #1
You missed me - @calvinfleming -- and -- @thebonaventure.. I won an overnight hotel stay there via their weekly Twitter contest :)
Eric Richardson (@blogdowntown) on March 31, 2009, at 10:52PM – #2
Calvin: Thanks for the catch on the Bonaventure. Added.
ginny on April 01, 2009, at 09:42AM – #3
Shamelessly plugging myself. I Twitter about stuff seen on the street, the baby, and transit meetings! Our neighborhood is full of Twitter-ers.
SinoSoul on April 01, 2009, at 10:29AM – #4
extremely helpful. now I just hope I can win a room @ the Bonaventure. Thanks!
liza simone on April 01, 2009, at 01:02PM – #5
Edgar Varela Fine Arts is on Twitter. @EVFA
Eric Richardson (@blogdowntown) on April 02, 2009, at 04:25PM – #6
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.
Oscar on April 02, 2009, at 06:15PM – #7
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
John on April 06, 2009, at 09:01AM – #8
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
jon t on April 06, 2009, at 04:11PM – #9
Thanks for putting us up here Eric. I looked into twitter after your article here... great way for us to communicate with downtowners!
Kim on April 27, 2009, at 06:06PM – #10
@fidm is on twitter.
Jaime Turrey on July 21, 2009, at 09:06PM – #11
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!
Eric Richardson (@blogdowntown) on July 21, 2009, at 09:43PM – #12
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.
Tammy Billings on July 22, 2009, at 08:39AM – #13
@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.
Ed Fuentes on July 22, 2009, at 09:06AM – #14
ahem . . .@viewfromaloft