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Provecho Eviction Case Moves Forward

By Eric Richardson — Wednesday — 9 Comments

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The revitalized Downtown appears set to suffer one of its first high-profile restaurant casualties, as landlord 800 Wilshire today was given the go-ahead for eviction proceedings against chef Gabriel Morales' Provecho.

The corporation that controls the Mexican restaurant and martini lounge Remedy, both of which opened in late 2008, filed for bankruptcy protection on February 8, claiming nearly $2 million in debts. — Continued Inside...


Patina Group's Market Cafe Just a Piece of AT&T Center Operations

By Eric Richardson — March 16, 2010 — 5 Comments

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|Photo Gallery| Not quite visible enough to be a destination, yet too fun to classify as a building cafeteria, Patina Restaurant Group's newest Market Cafe at the AT&T Center is an affordable eatery in a part of Downtown that's light on lunch options.

It's also just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the company's operations in the building, which take up 15,000 square feet and include the company's headquarters, catering kitchen, pastry kitchen and handling bookings for the two glass-walled floors at the top of the 32-story tower. — Continued Inside...


213's Doheny Set to Relaunch as Caña Rum Bar

By Eric Richardson — March 15, 2010
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213's Doheny Set to Relaunch as Caña Rum Bar

Your odds of getting in may vary as final tweaks take place, but 213's members-only Doheny is currently soft-open as the new Caña Rum Bar at the Doheny. Membership is still required, but dues have dropped to a much more affordable $20 and only one guest in the party needs to be a member.


Downtown Greens Up for St. Patrick's Day

By Eric Richardson — March 15, 2010

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Bag pipes and boxing are both on the menu for a pair of Wednesday St. Patrick's Day events at L.A. Live. The pair highlight a day that will see a host of Downtown restaurants and bars offering their own "green" events. — Continued Inside...


Ay Caramba to Close

By Ed Fuentes — March 09, 2010
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Ay Caramba to Close

After six years, Issac Ibarlucea is set to close Ay Caramba, the Arts District Mexican Cafe that has done double duty as a general store since February 2009. Ibarlucea cites a slowdown in business as the reason for the closure. The last day to dine will be Wednesday, March 17th, from 8am to 8pm.


Wolfgang Puck Opening WP24 at the Ritz

By Eric Richardson — March 02, 2010
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Wolfgang Puck Opening WP24 at the Ritz

One of Downtown's worst-kept secrets became official today, as Wolfgang Puck announced that he will be opening WP24 on the 24th floor of the Ritz-Carlton at L.A. Live. The restaurant will feature "feature refined Asian fare," and will open in April. The hotel opens March 15.


Spring Street Nightlife Staffs Up

By Eric Richardson — March 02, 2010
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Spring Street Nightlife Staffs Up

A pair of Craigslist postings indicate that residents on the 600-block of Spring street should start getting ready for more nightlife. Exchange L.A., a new club set to open in the historic Stock Exchange building that most recently held the short-lived Versus, is holding open interviews for a number of positions, while Barry Shy's 650 S. Spring is looking for...


Opening Near for 213's Las Perlas

By Eric Richardson — February 26, 2010
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Opening Near for 213's Las Perlas

An opening should come next week for 213 Ventures' new mezcal and tequila-themed Las Perlas. The bar, located across 6th street from Cole's, passed inspections last week and final interior work is underway. Inside, the space shares little with the other bars in the 213 empire, which includes Seven Grand, the Golden Gopher and the Broadway Bar. Interior designer...


Urban Noodle Fine-Tunes for Monday Opening

By Pamela Rouse — February 26, 2010
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Urban Noodle Fine-Tunes for Monday Opening

|Photo Gallery| Residents of the Old Bank District yesterday got their first taste of Urban Noodle, the new casual eatery taking over for Warung Cafe. Warung closed Christmas week, and a mysterious "What is Urban Noodle?" sign was hung on its door and posted on the new eatery's Facebook page. A short two months later, the restaurant opens its doors to the public on Monday...


'DANCEiSM Is Not a Rave'

By Shawn Shahani — February 26, 2010 — 12 Comments

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DANCEiSM isn't exactly a religion, but you wouldn't know it by the way that the Downtown-based event and artist collective has earned its followers.

While Downtown Los Angeles has been in the throes of a nightlife renaissance for some time, those neon-clad lost souls looking for dance music and not speakeasy lounges have found their way to DANCEiSM. To the skeptic, their hundreds-strong parties might appear to be a rave, but they insist that they aren't, going so far as to declare that “DANCEiSM [does not equal] RAVE” on all of their promotional work. — Continued Inside...