Food/Nightlife
Mas Malo's Sleek Design and Mexican Comfort Food
By Lauren Mattia — January 10, 2011 — 25 Comments
Mas Malo, a take on Silverlake’s original Malo restaurant, opened on Friday to serve up Chef Robert Luna’s Mexican comfort food to Downtowners.
Lease Signed for Umami to Open on Broadway
By Eric Richardson — January 07, 2011 — 66 Comments
Umami burgers and Broadway revitalization came together today, as word leaked that the eatery intends to open Umamicatessen near 9th and Broadway.
Slow Road for The Must
By Eric Richardson — January 06, 2011 — 8 Comments
Six months after their bar unexpectedly closed, The Must owners Rachel Thomas and Coly Den Haan remain upbeat about their neighborhood and their reopening.
Medieval Outfits Meet Tight Orange Shorts
By David Markland — January 05, 2011 — 20 Comments
Themed eateries are in at the former Family Ford across from Staples Center, where Hooters and Knights Restaurant have signed leases to open restaurants.
Banquette Closure Leaves a Social Void
By Eric Richardson — January 05, 2011 — 9 Comments
This week's closure of the Old Bank District's Banquette Cafe is the end of an era for one of Downtown's most unique social spaces.
Pioneering Cafe Banquette Closes
By Eric Richardson — January 03, 2011 — 24 Comments
The Old Bank District's Banquette Cafe has closed after eight years as one of the social hubs of the Historic Core. We want to hear your patio memories.
By Eric Richardson — January 03, 2011 — 22 Comments
The shelves aren't entirely stocked yet, but the doors to Two Bits Market are open this week as the shop starts to serve up produce, wines and cheese.
Centeno Opening Bäco in the Old Bank District
By David Markland — December 28, 2010 — 75 Comments
Downtown staples The Last Bookstore and Banquette will soon be clearing out to make room for Bäco, a new restaurant from Lazy Ox co-owner and chef Josef Centeno.
Royal Clayton's Plans to Reopen on Spring
By David Markland — December 21, 2010 — 43 Comments
After five years in the Arts District, Royal Clayton's has closed, but the restaurant plans to reopen in the Historic Core during summer 2011.
By Jenni Simcoe — December 16, 2010 — 7 Comments
Tucked away in an Arts District alley, soon-to-open eatery Daily Dose puts the focus on the ingredients that go into its food.
By Jenni Simcoe — December 16, 2010 — 13 Comments
New 6th Street eatery is the third location for the ‘farm fresh fare’ chain based out of Beverly Hills.
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