Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Grand Central Market: Shopping in Downtown LA

March 26, 2013 by  
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Grand Central Market is the perfect place to experience the flavor of Los Angeles in an open air environment with a kaleidoscope of wares. It’s been a fixture since 1917, with fresh fruits, veggies, meat, poultry and fish sold…

Mignon: A Superb Wine Bar

March 19, 2013 by  
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On the lookout for a great place to chill with a glass of wine and something tasty? Head to Mignon, a trendy little spot that specializes in small-production, artisan wines from around the world alongside seasonal, rustic…

East West Players: A Tremendous Troupe

November 6, 2012 by  
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Established in 1965, the East West Players draw on the unique cultural makeup of Los Angeles to become one of the most feted Asian-American theater groups in the country. The company has staged over 100 productions that cast new…

Are you a wine connoisseur that loves art?

October 16, 2012 by  
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If you are, then there is a place right in the neighborhood for you! 3Twenty Wine Lounge is located just a few minutes from Park La Brea. This is a great place to go to get lunch, dinner, do…

Mark Taper Forum: The Stage Of The Future

August 7, 2012 by  
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Located in the Los Angeles Music Center, the Mark Taper Forum is a construction known as a “thrust stage,” where three sides of the performance area are surrounded by the audience, with the only exit to the backstage at…

L.A. Philharmonic: Wall Of Sound

July 3, 2012 by  
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One of the most forward-minded orchestras in the United States, the L.A. Philharmonic has been bringing spectacular performances to the City of Angels since 1919. Founded single-handedly by copper baron William Andrews Clark Jr, the Philharmonic grew rapidly as…

Q Pop Shop and Mini Gallery: Pop Art and Design

May 2, 2012 by  
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Cute, funky, and punky are the operative words used to describe Q Pop Shop and Mini Gallery in L.A.'s historic Little Tokyo. If you adore the bright, colorful, oddball spirit of Japanese pop art and design, you’ll love their…

Alana’s Coffee Roasters

April 17, 2012 by  
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Follow your nose to Alana’s Coffee Roasters. When you smell that sublime, smoky aroma that makes you swoon, you’re definitely at the place where those delectable berries are roasting in preparation for a spectacular cup of coffee. “Awesome, the…

The Last Bookstore: Made to Last

March 7, 2012 by  
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The name Last Bookstore was intended to be ironic, portending a time when bookstores, due to the advent of the online marketplace, go extinct. But book lovers love to congregate amid stacks of bound paper imprinted with all manner…

CoffeeBar

February 7, 2012 by  
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L.A. coffee lovers unite: at the CoffeeBar, where you’re assured a carefully brewed cup. Located downtown in the old banking district, it’s a great place to relax with a great cup of coffee and a pastry or sandwich. Try…

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