Not currently logged in. [Login or Create an Account]

Stay Connected

Food/Nightlife

Courtesy of Badmaash

Indian gastropub now open for dinner in DTLA

By Hayley Fox — May 14, 2013 — 1 Comment

Run buy a father and son, Badmaash restaurant is now serving Indian street food in DTLA. Menu items include the Spicy Lamb Burger, Crispy Tamarind Glazed Pork Belly and Chicken Tikka Masala Poutine.

Photo courtesy Pazzo Gelato

Pazzo Gelato continues to head east with new DTLA location

By Hayley Fox — April 25, 2013 — 1 Comment

The gelato maker continues its expansion eastward, adding a Figat7th location to its chain of three stores that includes locations in Echo Park and Silver Lake.

Hayley Fox

Peddler's Creamery now open for business on Main Street

By Hayley Fox — April 22, 2013 — 1 Comment

Although Peddler's Creamery is now officially parked in DTLA, the bicycle-powered ice cream shop still highlights cycling in the store's design and logistics. The Main Street ice cream shop opened quietly last week.

Flickr via katypang

A frenzy of taco tasting peaks this weekend at Grand Park

By Hayley Fox — April 19, 2013

Angelenos know their tacos, and right now they're in the process of voting on the best ones in the city. The competition culminates on Saturday in DTLA's expansive Grand park, with taco trucks, DJs, a beer garden and live mural-painting.

Flickr via lookslikeamy

Chinatown 'Dim Sum Crawl' includes craft beer pairings

By Hayley Fox — April 16, 2013

This Thursday a tour of Dim Sum proportions will wind its way through Chinatown. A $60 ticket buys you snacks and brews at four restaurants — as well as a souvenir beer glass.

Hayley Fox/blogdowntown

Angel City launches food truck party; announces 'official' brewery opening date

By Hayley Fox — April 08, 2013 — 2 Comments

This DTLA brewery soft-opened in February with limited hours and select beers, and has slowly been adding special events and brew types to their repertoire. An art show and food truck party this month lead up to the brewery's "ribbon-cutting" in May.

Courtesy of Le Grand Fooding

Outdoor foodie picnic comes to MOCA in the form of Le Grand Fooding

By Hayley Fox — April 05, 2013

A two-night celebration of all things foodie, MOCA's Geffen Contemporary is hosting Le Grand Fooding Crush -- an outdoor eating fest featuring distinguished chefs from Paris and Los Angeles. Tickets start at $50 and climb upwards.

Flickr via fritish

Free grilled cheese sandwiches — and other gooey perks — of Grilled Cheese Month

By Hayley Fox — April 03, 2013 — 1 Comment

Not for the faint of heart or lactose intolerant, April is Grilled Cheese Month which includes the Grilled Cheese Invitational and 10,000 free sandwiches from Downtown sandwich shop The Melt.

courtesy of Mendocino Farms

Figat7th food court continues to grow with Mendocino Farms opening

By Hayley Fox — March 27, 2013

Mendocino Farms sandwich shop is the newest in a series of restaurants and eateries to open at the Figat7th shopping complex. Farms is slated to open next week and will be serving lunchtime staples including soups and salads.

Flickr via bittermelon

Rotating chef residency at DTLA eatery kicks off with a menu of LA-inspired food

By Hayley Fox — March 13, 2013 — 2 Comments

Umamicatessen is hosting a new, rotating chef's table that will feature different chefs over the next 10 weeks. The program begins Thursday with the punny menu, "Live and Dine in L.A.," and will continue for the next several Thursdays.

The Counter Custom Built Burgers

DTLA dining updates: Gluten-free burgers, French entrees and a new Fatburger

By Hayley Fox — March 05, 2013 — 3 Comments

Mignon wine bar has expanded their menu to include french entrees and appetizers, and The Counter has rolled out a gluten-free menu that includes milkshakes and beer. The hamburger chain Fatburger has just opened doors on Figueroa.

courtesy of Sprinkles Cupcakes

Sprinkles has the golden ticket for DTLA opening next week

By Hayley Fox — February 28, 2013 — 1 Comment

The Beverly Hills-born Sprinkles Cupcakes will be opening a new store in DTLA next week at the Figat7th retail development. As part of their opening day campaign, they will be baking surprises into select cupcakes.