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Pirates, Jazz and a Bunch of Artsy Crap: Downtown Los Angeles is Awesome
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- August 26, 2008
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Though previously dismissed as a cultural sink and waste of time, in the past 5 years, downtown Los Angeles has begun to flourish once again. With an influx of artsy young professionals has come cafes, restaurants, fun bars and an overall aura of cool. Check it out.
Redwood Bar & Grill
316 W 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Though it’s lovingly referred to as “that pirate bar downtown” by those who arrrr in the know, Redwood Bar & Grill doesn’t dwell on the nautical knots and sailboat paintings that decorate the wood-paneling. Instead, the hipster help is busy serving up cheap drinks, comfort food and the occasional dance party to loft-dwelling drinkers tired of being marooned in Silverlake.
Though it’s lovingly referred to as “that pirate bar downtown” by those who arrrr in the know, Redwood Bar & Grill doesn’t dwell on the nautical knots and sailboat paintings that decorate the wood-paneling. Instead, the hipster help is busy serving up cheap drinks, comfort food and the occasional dance party to loft-dwelling drinkers tired of being marooned in Silverlake.
Pirates!
Redwood Bar & Grill
Museum of Contemporary Art
250 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012
No no, that totally is art. Can’t you tell?
No no, that totally is art. Can’t you tell?
Zencu Sushi & Grill
319 E 2nd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
What Zencu sushi, tucked away in the Japanese Village in Little Tokyo, lacks in fanciness and atmosphere (hey, I LIKE the hip-hop and classic rock that they blare), it makes up for in total cheapness. Japanese beer on tap for $2.50? Tempura Green Tea Ice Cream? Hell yes.
What Zencu sushi, tucked away in the Japanese Village in Little Tokyo, lacks in fanciness and atmosphere (hey, I LIKE the hip-hop and classic rock that they blare), it makes up for in total cheapness. Japanese beer on tap for $2.50? Tempura Green Tea Ice Cream? Hell yes.
Downtown L.A.
No longer a complete waste of time!
Orpheum Theatre
842 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90014
The historical Orpheum Theatre first opened its doors in February 1926 and was provided a stage for classic acts like Judy Garland (performing as Francis Gumm), Jack Benny and Ella Fitzgerald.
In 1989, the theatre underwent an extensive renovation to restore it to its original splendor. Now you can spend an evening there and see anything from a classic film screening to a contemporary (and hilarious!) show with Flight of the Conchords.
The historical Orpheum Theatre first opened its doors in February 1926 and was provided a stage for classic acts like Judy Garland (performing as Francis Gumm), Jack Benny and Ella Fitzgerald.
In 1989, the theatre underwent an extensive renovation to restore it to its original splendor. Now you can spend an evening there and see anything from a classic film screening to a contemporary (and hilarious!) show with Flight of the Conchords.
The Orpheum
The Orpheum in its heyday.
WTF does “heyday” mean, anyway?
L. A. Fashion District
110 East 9th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90079
This place really needs its own guide to do it justice. For now, it will have to suffice to say: bring tons of cash and clear out some space in your closet.
This place really needs its own guide to do it justice. For now, it will have to suffice to say: bring tons of cash and clear out some space in your closet.
Daikokuya
327 E 1st St Los Angeles, CA 90012
Ramen is delicious — I even like the kind that comes in the little packets for $.12, but at an authentic place like Daikokuya, it is way more delicious. I especially like the cold noodle salad (but they only have it in the summer).
Yummy Ramen at Daikokuya
Detour Festival
The L.A. Weekly hosts a yearly (hopefully) music festival that winds through the streets surrounding City Hall. In 2007, bands like Justice, Bloc Party and Turbonegro rocked downtown. Oh yeah, and booze.
Little Pedro
901 E 1st Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
The sign still says Little Pedro’s outside, but if you can find your way to this bar just east of Little Tokyo, inside you’ll be treated to the sexy gothic decadence of a Bordello . It always amazes me how these places seem to come out of nowhere. 3 months ago, this place didn’t exist and now it is the place to be. There’s live music (rock, ska, jazz, et cetera) or a DJ on the weekends and the scantily clad bartenders pour a stiff drink. The crowd ranges from rockabilly dance fiends to downtown hipsters.
The only drawback of this terminally cool place is that there is almost always a cover and once you’ve gone all the way over there, you’ll pay it. Maybe the best things in life are free, but the best bars in L.A. aren’t. I guess.
The sign still says Little Pedro’s outside, but if you can find your way to this bar just east of Little Tokyo, inside you’ll be treated to the sexy gothic decadence of a Bordello . It always amazes me how these places seem to come out of nowhere. 3 months ago, this place didn’t exist and now it is the place to be. There’s live music (rock, ska, jazz, et cetera) or a DJ on the weekends and the scantily clad bartenders pour a stiff drink. The crowd ranges from rockabilly dance fiends to downtown hipsters.
The only drawback of this terminally cool place is that there is almost always a cover and once you’ve gone all the way over there, you’ll pay it. Maybe the best things in life are free, but the best bars in L.A. aren’t. I guess.
Bordello
Museum of Neon Art
501 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015
Ooh! Bright lights and pretension combined!
Ooh! Bright lights and pretension combined!
Museum of Neon Art, El Gordo
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I like everything about downtown save its horrendous parking and the bums that invariably accost me and nobody else in my group. Nice guide.
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