American
Bacon Wrapped Hotdogs, Los Angeles
Bacon wrapped hotdogs outside of Staples Center, DTLA. When you walk out of that arena, nothing smells better than a bacon wrapped hot dog. . . .
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Smorgasburg Los Angeles, Los Angeles
Lots and lots of food vendors Get crowded, but there is sufficient parking Try to go in the late afternoon, with the risk of vendors running out Finally got to try the Ramen Burger Belly & Snout had a
Chinese
Lee's Homestyle, Chinatown
Popup for Hainan Chicken Rice in Chinatown Small portions, I could finish 1.5, but I’m a big dude Got the fried egg, fried in chicken fat. Couldn’t tell the difference with or without chicken fat. But
Japanese
Daikokuya, Dtla
Daikokuya has the best ramen in Downtown Los Angeles. You’ll see crowds waiting for a table or a stool.
Italian
The Factory Kitchen, Dtla
One of the best Italian dining experiences I’ve had in LA Could best my argument that Shanghai has better Italian than LA Has a subdued, yet festive space mandilli di seta – handkerchief pasta, liguri
Fusion
Mendocino Farms, Los Angeles
great sandwiches, yet pricey sandwiches pretty good system in ordering get the Kurobuta Pork Belly Banh Mi sandwich I like the bread 15 locations. . .I still remember their first one in DTLA
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Latin
Ciudad, Dtla
Ciudad is a Latin restaurant located in downtown Los Angeles, which is part of the Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger food empire. Noted restaurateurs, television celebrities, and chefs, Ciudad offer
Italian
Risotto from Colori Kitchen, Downtown Los Angeles
What is lacks in spectacular opulence that Angeleno’s are used to, it makes up with solid Italian fare. You might pay more for the ambiance and food at Drago Centro, but at Colori Kitchen makes up wit
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Truck Norris, Downtown LA
If you are looking for food trucks, you can follow my twitter list of mobile foodhttp://twitter.com/ThirstyPig/mobilefood.
Mexican
Border Grill Truck, Downtown LA
This week I will be reviewing food trucks in and around LA. I will be looking at the Border Grill Truck, World Fare, the Flying Pig, Frysmith, and Lomo Arigato. Previously, I have tried the Grilled Ch
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Farmlab, Los Angeles
I was given the chance to attend a Public Salon speak at Farmlab, near downtown Los Angeles.
Cocktails
Edison The Radio Room, Downtown LA
Radio Room with the best bartenders in the country.
Italian
Bottega Louie, Downtown LA
Perhaps I should have made a few more visits to Bottega Louie, but with the suggestion of some friends, I knew I had to visit this place. The space occupies a prime 1st floor space on a corner in the
American
Mendocino Farms, Los Angeles
Ever since I had a taste of their sandwiches at the Project by Project Food & Wine eventhttp://blog.thethirstypig.com/2009/08/plate-by-plate-2009.html, I haven’t stopped thinking about their sandwiche
Korean
J J’s Sandwich Shop, Dtla
J J’s Sandwich Shop is the type of place where you could literally walk by or drive by without noticing it. Almost a cliche, the Korean owned sandwich shop, serves up sandwiches, chips, and sodas like
American
Big Wangs, Los Angeles
Big Wangs, with a funny name for a Sports Bar, is located in the heart of Downtown LA. I visited there with a friend, Mr. J, for a short happy hour and to just check out the place.
American
Mac & Cheeza, Downtown LA
I’ve been dying to try Mac & Cheeza ever since they had their soft opening during Downtown LA’s Artwalk in February. Stalkingly, I have passed by their little shop about 3 times in the last 30 days or
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American
Mac & Cheeza, Dtla
I’ve been dying to try Mac & Cheeza ever since they had their soft opening during Downtown LA’s Artwalk in February. Stalkingly, I have passed by their little shop about 3 times in the last 30 days or
American
Uncle John's Ham & Eggs, Los Angeles
I was browsing around different sites and I found one that talked about how Uncle John’s is one of the best breakfast finds in Los Angeles. Since I’m a big fan of breakfast and joints in Downtown LA,
American
Buttermilk Truck and Slice Truck, Los Angeles
On this nice day, we found ourselves heading to the LA Mart to look for the Buttermilk Truck. Luckily, Ms. C “willed” parking for us and we found a spot. . . two blocks away.
American
ESPN Zone, Downtown Los Angeles
The first time I went to an ESPN Zone was in Baltimore, when the first one opened over 12 years ago. I can’t believe it took that long for ESPN to open its first one in Los Angeles. I know there’s on
American
Blu La Cafe, Downtown Los Angeles
I found this place on a recommendation from a friend. We were looking for a non-Asian place to go. Then my buddy starts talking about a cafe, how cool it is, with artwork, and great burgers. All I hea
German
Wurstküche, Downtown La
I was recently back at Wurstküche again. Not much has changed since I first went there. But it did get more crowded and popular. This time, I will just post up some pictures.
Scottish
The Gorbals, Downtown Los Angeles
The Gorbals is new restaurant that opened in Downtown LA, late last year, in 2009. They are in an interesting space on the first floor of a converted loft apartment building.
Multi
Lazy Ox Canteen, Downtown Los Angeles
On the edge of J-Town, yet still part of Downtown exist a new must-and-check-out space, Lazy Ox Canteen.
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Scottish
The Gorbals, Los Angeles
Yelp Listinghttps://www.yelp.com/biz/the-gorbals-los-angeles
American
Royal Claytons English Pub, Downtown LA
Royal Claytons is an English Pub located in the new trendy industrial area of Downtown Los Angeles. They feature British food in a dark spacious bar. Royal Clayton’s English Pub, the full name, is an
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Peruvian
Mo-Chica, Los Angeles
Mo-Chica, DTLA (Closed) at Mo-Chica in Dtla.
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British
Royal Claytons, Downtown Los Angeles
Royal Claytons is an English Pub located in the new trendy industrial area of Downtown Los Angeles. They feature British food in a dark spacious bar. Royal Clayton’s English Pub, the full name, is an
American
Pantry, Downtown LA
The Pantry is one of Los Angeles’ oldest restaurants. I have been going to the Pantry since I used to go to USC. I am kinda sad that the Pantry Bakery closed, in favor of Riordan’s Steakhouse – owned
American
Cole's French Dip, Downtown LA
I was in downtown Los Angeles the other day for a seminar, and we decided to stop at Cole’s for lunch. In the heart of downtown, it is right next to one of the newest and hottest lounges – The Associa
American
Nickel Diner, Downtown LA
Nickel Diner opened on Main Street in Downtown Los Angeles last August. What used to be a hole-in-the-wall secret has now exploded with crowds and lines out the door since it was named Los Angeles Mag