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Food/Nightlife

Mas Malo Lauren Mattia

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.


852 S. Broadway Eric Richardson

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.


Must_0160 Ed Fuentes

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.


Rendering of Hooters Rendering via Loopnet

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 Eric Richardson

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.


Banquette Eric Richardson

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.


Two Bits Market

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.


DSC_7994 Pamela Rouse

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 Claytons pub Carmen

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.


Daily Dose

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.


Cabbage Patch

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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