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Derek Van Oss

Fu-Ga Serves Up Hospitality, Japanese Style

By Alanna Lin — September 01, 2010 — 6 Comments

Little Tokyo's Fu-ga transformed a basement dive bar into a glimmering dining lounge, but what struck me most on a recent visit was the incredibly friendly staff.

Pamela Rouse

Banquette Continues to Find Its Place

By Pamela Rouse — August 30, 2010 — 5 Comments

Opening nearly six years ago, Banquette is an old-timer in a sea of new Downtown eateries. Recently returned manager Melina May-Kline believes the cafe still has its niche.

Chicken Sandwiches Moving Closer

By Eric Richardson — August 25, 2010 — 11 Comments

Chick-fil-A's new USC-adjacent store may not be quite close enough to be considered 'downtown,' but it is part of a new urban strategy by the chain.

Irish Pub Dublin's Opens This Week

By Ed Fuentes — August 23, 2010 — 20 Comments

Downtown gets its second Irish pub this week as Dublin's opens its doors in the Fine Arts Building on 7th between Figueroa and Flower.

Chipotle Coming to 7th and Grand

By Rich Alossi — August 21, 2010 — 13 Comments

Denver-based Chipotle Mexican Grill has signed at 7th and Grand, just one block away from competitor Qdoba. The eatery hopes to open in November.

Ed Fuentes

The Must Headed to 4th and Spring

By Ed Fuentes and Eric Richardson — August 20, 2010 — 43 Comments

The ink is just drying on a deal to bring The Must Wine Bar to 4th and Spring, one block up from the bar's old home.

Four Seasons of Tea in Little Tokyo

By Ed Fuentes — August 20, 2010 — 2 Comments

Ginnie Lu's new cafe in Little Tokyo has a whimsical menu for Downtown's crepe and tea lovers.

My Pub Crawl

By Michael F. Robleto — August 20, 2010 — 45 Comments

Working as an advertising executive, I’m what you might call a professional regular when it comes to bars. Here's where I go and the places I'm currently skipping.

Villains Tavern: Dave Whitton and the Bella Donna

Michael F. Robleto

Mix Master: Villains Tavern's Bella Donna

By Michael F. Robleto — August 13, 2010 — 9 Comments

Villains Tavern is one of the newest and hottest nightspots Downtown, thanks in part to part owner and cocktail designer Dave Whitton. He shares the secret to the Bella Donna.

Ed Fuentes

Weeneez now Stray Cat Café

By Ed Fuentes — August 11, 2010 — 39 Comments

The Stray Cat Café is set to make its entrance this evening in the former Weeneez space that is at the center of the controversial displacement of The Must.