Keri Freeman
- January 15, 2026
- 5 minutes Read
Lights, Camera, Connection: Date Night, Elevated as Robata JINYA Opens On Hollywood Blvd
There are dinner dates. And then there are experiences that feel like the start of something cinematic. On December 11 at 4 p.m., Robata JINYA rolls out the red carpet…
- January 5, 2026
- 5 minutes Read
The Warmth of Spain – Celebrity Chef Amar Santana Opens VACA DTLA at Beaudry
VACA DTLA is now open inviting all to experience a meticulously curated voyage through the heart of Spain. Officially anchored at the base of Downtown’s Beaudry luxury apartments, VACA DTLA…
- December 18, 2025
- 9 minutes Read
10 Great Downtown Restaurants That Feel More Like Home Away From Home
Holiday dining in Downtown Los Angeles can become more frantic than Santa’s busy workshop, with some restaurants feeling like just another part of the city’s cold constant hustle, yet the…
- November 27, 2025
- 3 minutes Read
RUMBLE IN THE BUNGLE! SunGraze Burger Crowned as Undisputed Champion of DTLA BURGER BATTLE 2025
The smoke has cleared, the grease has settled, and Downtown Los Angeles just witnessed the most explosive culinary showdown of the year! The 2nd annual DTLA Burger Battle reached a fever pitch,…
Lorenzo Dela Rama
- November 18, 2025
- 3 minutes Read
Yazawa Beverly Hills: Decade of Wagyu Perfection
The sound comes first—a soft hiss as marbled beef kisses the grill, followed by the perfume of rendered fat and charcoal heat. Inside Yazawa Beverly Hills, time feels deliberate, almost…
- October 23, 2025
- 3 minutes Read
Lazy Dog Steps Up to the Plate Honoring Veterans with Complimentary Fireside Favorites and S’more Sundaes
This fall, nothing feels more quintessentially All-American than watching the Los Angeles Dodgers win the World Series while enjoying the perfect stadium combo, a Dodger Dog and an ice-cold beer! Yet, for those of us unable…
- October 23, 2025
- 4 minutes Read
A New Era for The Hoxton as Mediterranean-Inspired Inanna Bar Takes Over the Rooftop
Seems the culinary landscape of Downtown Los Angeles is in constant motion. The Hoxton, which occupies downtown’s magnificent 1920s Beaux-Arts building, once the headquarters of the Los Angeles Railway, has…
- October 16, 2025
- 3 minutes Read
DTLA Luxury & Ambiance – Above & Beyond with Executive Chef Javi Lopez
Elevating the dining experience quite literally is 71 Above, nearly 1,000 feet above Los Angeles in the Financial District, which provides the city’s most accessible opportunity to experience the breathtaking views…
- October 14, 2025
- 5 minutes Read
Ships Ahoy! OFF THE HOOK Seafood Festival Returns to Santa Monica Pier
Well, it looks like the tide has finally turned for seafood lovers. The OFF THE HOOK Seafood Festival is set to return to the iconic Santa Monica Pier on Sunday,…
- October 7, 2025
- 3 minutes Read
A Taste of Mexico City with a Hollywood View: La Popular Arrives with Agave, Flavor and Attitude
The Mexico City–born concept from Grupo Carolo has officially arrived, delivering a dose of modern Mexican soul wrapped in California sunlight. The hum of Hollywood Boulevard fades as you step…
- October 4, 2025
- 4 minutes Read
LA Burger Battle Returns with Fresh New Ingredients Just in Time for DTLA Burger Week 2025
From the creators of DTLA Coffee Week, DTLA Pizza Week, and DTLA Vegan Weekend, comes the return of DTLA Burger Week, Downtown Weekly’s mouthwatering way to support local businesses in…
- September 28, 2025
- 5 minutes Read
Starbucks Puts 7 Locations to Sleep: Here Are Some Local Alternatives to Keep DTLA Awake
We hate to spill the beans, but…Starbucks is dimming the lights at dozens of California locations, seven of which are in DTLA. But the cup is half full, because this corporate…
