{"id":21162,"date":"2015-10-26T06:00:15","date_gmt":"2015-10-26T13:00:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.afterhoursagency.com\/wgc\/?p=21162"},"modified":"2020-05-27T09:35:32","modified_gmt":"2020-05-27T16:35:32","slug":"gabys-guide-downtown-la","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.afterhoursagency.com\/wgc\/gabys-guide-downtown-la\/","title":{"rendered":"Gaby’s Guide to Downtown LA"},"content":{"rendered":"

You guys know I love food. It\u2019s my favorite pastime, my passion and my obsession. <\/span>The Downtown LA scene is blowing up these days – and up until recently I haven’t had 2 seconds to put together to get myself down there and explore! Well guess what – it finally happened.<\/span><\/h2>\n

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I got down to business and spent a few days exploring the best places to eat, places to grab a drink and can\u2019t miss sights. So without further ado\u2026 bring on the pasta, pizza, tacos and cookies!! Gaby’s Guide to Downtown LA starts now! <\/span><\/p>\n

1. Flower Market<\/b> – hands down a trip to DTLA is not complete without a stroll through the flower market. While there\u2019s nothing edible here, it\u2019s basically a little slice of heaven with fresh blooms no matter which way you look! Go early, grab a few bunches and then make your home even more beautiful!<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Grand Central<\/a><\/b> – where do I even start? Grand central is home to some of my favorite quick bites. Madcapra is my current favorite as they are churning out the most epic falafel salads or wraps anywhere in LA! You can also hit up eggslut for breakfast and get the most delicious egg sandwich of your life. Belcampo is the perfect place to grab some meat that you can cook up for dinner! It\u2019s your one stop shop for a great meal that\u2019s also totally reasonably priced!! Word on the street is that an entire Pasta bar is heading their way in the very near future. And once that happens, I\u2019ll officially be moving in. I mean pasta is basically the key to happiness, am I right? BTW – if you love pasta as much as me\u2026 be sure to check out http:\/\/passionforpasta.com\/<\/span><\/a> for some major pasta inspiration!<\/span><\/p>\n

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3. Ledlow<\/a><\/b> – known for its brunch scene and the Monday night fried chicken situation. It\u2019s one of my favorite places to have a leisurely breakfast in the morning, crank out some emails and then start the day! Whatever you do – promise me you\u2019ll try the avocado toast. GAME CHANGER!<\/span><\/p>\n

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4. Bottega Louie<\/a><\/b> – While we all know Bottega Louie is home to an actual restaurant, I never make it past the pastries! They, hands down, have the most epic chocolate chip cookies in all of LA. There\u2019s no question about it – they even top my homemade cookies. I\u2019m hooked. They also have a macaroon case to end all macaroon cases. Every single color and flavor is available and always be sure to taste test the mac of the month. This month\u2026. Pumpkin!! If you\u2019re lucky enough to make it past the pastries – the Tagliatelle Bolognese is basically what dreams are made of. I\u2019m living life to the fullest guys, so we might as well go for it! Pasta, cookies and macaroons – ummm done. <\/span><\/p>\n

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5. B.S. Taqueria<\/a><\/b> – can we talk about the chips and guacamole please? OMG. to die for. That\u2019s all you need to know. kthanksbye.<\/span><\/p>\n

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6. Verve Coffee<\/a><\/b> – home of my favorite coffee beans on the planet. They make a mean mocha and have a great community working area where you can set up shop for the day and remain caffeinated ALL DAY LONG. <\/span><\/p>\n

7. The Springs<\/a><\/b> – If I\u2019m looking for a little pick me up, I head to The Springs for a little kombucha and a tumeric shot. It\u2019s also a great place to chill in-between meals with one of their super fresh smoothies! <\/span><\/p>\n

8. Bestia<\/a> <\/b>– we all know that I\u2019m a lover of all things pasta and pizza. And here\u2019s the end all, be all of both in Los Angeles. Bestia is not only my favorite restaurant in all of LA, but it\u2019s also the best pasta and pizza I\u2019ve ever had outside of Italy. It can\u2019t be beat but I\u2019m willing to try any other restaurants that think they are up to the challenge! And that\u2019s coming from a professional pasta eater – you guys know that\u2019s all I ate from age 1-15. Pasta. Pasta. More pasta.<\/span><\/p>\n

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9. Indie Brewing<\/a><\/b> – DTLA is having a moment when it comes to beer. There are epic breweries popping up all over the place but after MUCH careful taste testing, Indie takes the cake. They are putting out brews that can be purchased all over LA, but since the brewery is right over the bridge from Bestia, it absolutely deserves a spot in Gaby\u2019s Guide to DTLA. Next time you see their gorgeous label, grab a bottle, or two, or three. You won\u2019t be disappointed.<\/span><\/p>\n

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10. Broken Spanish<\/a><\/b> – Goat Cheese Tamales. Enough said. <\/span><\/p>\n

11. Guerilla Tacos<\/b> – It\u2019s not a true guide to DTLA without some kind of tacos am I right? Guerilla changes their menu on the daily but no matter what you order, I can assure you that the tacos will change your life. NO JOKE!! <\/span><\/p>\n

12. Baco Mercat<\/a><\/b> – Have you guys heard of a baco? It\u2019s a delicious little sandwich that gets pretty jazzy at Baco Mercat. Imagine soft shell crab sammies, oxtail has with cheddar tater tots, pork belly avocado and turkey\u2026 I mean the list goes on. It\u2019s lunch or dinner and it\u2019s not to be missed. <\/span><\/p>\n

13. The Pie Hole<\/a><\/b> – who wouldn’t want to visit a restaurant dedicated entirely to pie??!? Okay, there\u2019s coffee too\u2026 but it\u2019s the perfect place to get through that afternoon slump and have a little pick me up before the end of the day! I can\u2019t pick a favorite – that would be like asking me to pick my favorite child (even though I don\u2019t have any yet) but I can promise you that they will make your heart sing. <\/span><\/p>\n

There you have it!! My all time favorite places downtown so you can eat your way through the neighborhood and LIVE! Downtown LA is officially yours for the tasting! <\/span><\/p>\n

** This post is brought to you by Passion for Pasta<\/span><\/a>. All content, ideas, and words are my own. Thanks for supporting the sponsors that allow me to create new and special content like this for What\u2019s Gaby Cooking**<\/span><\/h6>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

You guys know I love food. It\u2019s my favorite pastime, my passion and my obsession. The Downtown LA scene is blowing up these days – and up until recently I haven’t had 2 seconds to put together to get myself down there and explore! Well guess what – it finally happened. I got down to […]<\/p>\n

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