Are you craving a Cassell’s Hamburger from the classic American diner/restaurant in the Normandie Hotel in Koreatown? Well, in a few weeks you won’t have to leave Downtown can enjoy Cassell’s classic food. According to Eater LA, Cassell’s is coming to DTLA. Cassell’s is taking over the former Pellicola Pizzaria in Hotel Bristol on 8th Street. Work is already underway transforming the space next to the Golden Gopher. You will Continue reading
What are you doing Sunday? Well, if you don’t have plans yet, you do now… and if you already have plans, you need to change them. Tirsa’s Mexican restaurant is hosting its first Dia De Tirsa’s Fiesta Brunch on Sunday, April 8th from 11am to 5pm. The special brunch menu will be served 11am to 3pm, and lunch will be served all day. Continue reading
After months of waiting… the Shake Shack is finally open in DTLA. (Okay, it officially opened a few weeks ago… I’ve been busy and have been neglecting my blogging duties.) My husband and I decided to check the place out on opening day. We were expecting crazy long lines, but lucked out. We only had to wait about 10 minutes to place our orders. Continue reading
Are you craving ice cream? Well, you need to head straight to Dolly Llama on Spring Street between 6th and 7th. It’s a hip little place that serves up much more than regular ice cream in a regular cone. Dolly Llama has introduced us to the Bubble Waffle, Hong Continue reading
Right now the King of the Chicken Sandwich in DTLA is Howlin’ Rays, but if you want one of Chef Johnny’s creations you have to wait in line, sometimes up to 3 hours. I don’t have time for that. If you are at an event inside Staples Center, you can get Chef Ludo Lefebvre’s chicken sandwich at Ludo Bird. It is amazing, but again you have to be INSIDE Staples Center to get one. Well, then we suggest you head over to Birdie’s. Chef Jason Harley serves up a chicken sandwich at rivals Howlin’ Rays and Ludo Birds. But wait… there’s a new chicken sandwich restaurant in DTLA. Continue reading
It looks like DTLA may be getting a Bossa Nova Brazilian restaurant. The Public Notice of Application to Sell Alcoholic Beverages is posted at 321 West Olympic Boulevard… and the applicant is Bossa Nova Inc. Our fingers are crossed! The restaurant will move into the ground level commercial space of the Olympic by Windsor apartment complex on the corner of Olive and Olympic. A Downtown L.A. Bossa Nova would be the restaurant’s fourth location. Continue reading
One of my favorite foods at Disneyland is the Dole Whip from the Juice Bar next to the Enchanted Tiki Room. Well, now I can get my Dole Whip fix without driving all the way to Anaheim thanks to Bella Frozen Yogurt on 5th Street (just west of Broadway) in DTLA. They serve frozen yogurt, custard and gelato, but the Dole Whip is my flavor. Continue reading
Are you looking for some place new to eat in DTLA? Well, you need to head to Inko Nito in the Arts District. The restaurant serves up “unconventional Japanese robatayaki.” I don’t really know what that means either. I can tell you they offer up some unique and delicious dishes. Before we talk about the food, let’s talk about the atmosphere. The restaurant is built around a grill in the center of the restaurant, with your choice of counter seating or traditional tables. The staff is super friendly and was happy to make suggestions from the menu. Continue reading
Are you familiar with a pupusa? It’s a traditional Salvadorian dish made of a thick corn tortilla stuffed with a savory filling. Well, if you have not had one, you don’t have to travel to El Salvadore to get one… just head to La Papusa restaurant. The family owned restaurant is located on Union Ave, just north of Washington Blvd. (Okay, relax… it’s on the west side of the 110 Freeway, but it’s not that far… and worth the trip.) Continue reading
Everyone loves peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, right? Well, that’s what the people behind the PBJ.LA stand in Grand Central Market are hoping. The sleek new counter opened a few months serving up the “Old School” sandwich made up of peanut butter with your choice of grape or strawberry jam, but they also have a menu full of other PB&J options. How about the “New School” which is made with almond butter, or the Continue reading
