Commentary: One of LA.'s most influential restaurants is reborn in downtown LA

The first reservation you need to make in 2026 isn't for the splashy L.A. version of an Italian restaurant from New York City ...
Los Angeles Times

Protest curfews wallop downtown restaurants: ‘Just stay open, make money where we can’

Some of L.A.’s most lauded and popular restaurants and bars are struggling to recoup business losses from curfews, protests and road closures. Some are pivoting business models and changing their ...
ABC7

Downtown LA restaurants hope reduced curfew restores business after protests

DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- On Monday night, the streets of Los Angeles were largely quiet. While many are relieved the nights of violent unrest have calmed down, there is a different impact now ...
Eater

Mayor Karen Bass Lifts Downtown LA Curfew, but Its Restaurants Are Struggling

Rebecca Roland is an editor of the Southern California/Southwest region, who covers the evolving landscape of LA’s food scene. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has lifted the curfew in Downtown Los ...
NBC Los Angeles

A new comeback kid? Business and community leaders hope to revive downtown Los Angeles

Los Angeles city and community leaders are pushing for an urgent recovery plan to bring businesses back and restore confidence in the downtown LA area. Downtown LA business owners gathered at Grand ...
Eater

Do Virtual Volcanos and Laser Beams Make Beef Tenderloin Taste Better?

If you buy something from a link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. Bill Esparza is a James Beard award-winning food journalist, author of LA Mexicano, and onscreen food ...
NBC Los Angeles

Downtown LA businesses miss out on customers due to city curfew

The mayhem in downtown Los Angeles had some businesses initially calling for a curfew, but for after-hours businesses, that means a major blow to their bottom line. Businesses are now adapting to the ...
ABC7

Cole's French Dip in downtown LA to close permanently after 117 years

DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Cole's French Dip in downtown Los Angeles will be closing permanently after 117 years in business. The restaurant will close its doors on August 3. There were last ditch ...