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225 S Grand Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 221-7244

The Walt Disney Concert Hall at 111 South Grand Avenue in Downtown of Los Angeles, California, is the fourth hall of the Los Angeles Music Center and was designed by Frank Gehry. It opened on October 24, 2003. Bounded by Hope Street, Grand Avenue, and 1st and 2nd Streets, it seats 2,265 people and serves, among other purposes, as the home of the Los Angeles Philharmonic orchestra and the Los Angeles Master Chorale. The hall is in a vineyard seating configuration, similar to the Berliner Philharmonie by Hans Scharoun.Lillian Disney made an initial gift of $50 million in 1987 to build a performance venue as a gift to the people of Los Angeles and a tribute to Walt Disney's devotion to the arts and to the city. The Frank Gehry-designed building opened on October 24, 2003. Both Gehry's architecture and the acoustics of the concert hall, designed by Yasuhisa Toyota, have been praised, in contrast to its predecessor, the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion.

The Dorothy Chandler Pavilion is one of the halls in the Los Angeles Music Center (which is one of the three largest performing arts centers in the United States). The Music Center's other halls include the Mark Taper Forum, Ahmanson Theatre, and Walt Disney Concert Hall.The Pavilion has 3,156 seats spread over four tiers, with chandeliers, wide curving stairways and rich décor. The auditorium's sections are the Orchestra (divided in Premiere Orchestra, Center Orchestra, Main Orchestra and Orchestra Ring), Circle (divided in Grand Circle and Founders Circle), Loge (divide in Front Loge and Rear Loge), as well as Balcony (divided in Front Balcony and Rear Balcony).HistoryConstruction started on March 9, 1962, and it was dedicated September 27, 1964. The Pavilion was named for Dorothy Buffum Chandler who “led (the) effort to build a suitable home for the Los Angeles Philharmonic and rejuvenate the performing arts in Los Angeles. The result was Mrs. Chandler’s crowning achievement, the Music Center of Los Angeles County. Her tenacious nine-year campaign on behalf of the Music Center produced more than $19 million in private donations” noted Albert Greenstein in 1999.In order to receive approval for construction from the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, Mrs. Chandler promised Kenneth Hahn that the building would be open free for the public for one day a year. The result was the Los Angeles County Holiday Celebration, a Christmas Eve tradition sponsored by the Board of Supervisors. The program is broadcast on KCET-TV and an edited version of the prior year's show is syndicated to public television stations via PBS.

Pershing Square is a public park in downtown Los Angeles, California, one square block in size, bounded by 5th Street to the north, 6th Street to the south, Hill Street to the east, and Olive Street to the west. It lies atop a large underground parking garage.History19th centuryIn the 1850s, the location was used as a camp by settlers from outside the Pueblo de Los Angeles, which lay to the northeast around the Our Lady Queen of the Angels' church, the Los Angeles Plaza, and present-day Olvera Street. Surveyors drew the site as 10 individual plots of land, but in practicality it was a single 5acre parcel. Canals distributing water from the Zanja Madre were adjacent. In 1866 the site was dedicated as a public square by Mayor Cristobal Aguilar; it was called La Plaza Abaja, or "The Lower Plaza." At some point the owner of a nearby beergarden, German immigrant George "Roundhouse" Lehman, planted small native Monterey cypress trees, fruit trees, and flowering shrubs in the park and maintained them until his death in 1882.In 1867, St. Vincent's College, present-day Loyola Marymount University, was situated across the street, and so the park informally became known as St. Vincent's Park. In 1870, it was officially named Los Angeles Park. In 1886 it was renamed 6th Street Park, and it redesigned with an "official park plan" by Frederick Eaton. In the early 1890s it was renamed Central Park. During this period a bandstand pavilion was added for concerts and orators. The plantings became sub-tropically lush, and the park became a shady oasis and an outdoor destination. In 1894 the park was used as the staging area for the annual crowning of the queen of 'La Fiesta de Los Angeles.

Clifton's Cafeteria, once part of a chain of eight Clifton's restaurants, is the oldest surviving cafeteria style eatery in Los Angeles. and the largest public cafeteria in the world. Founded in 1931 by Clifford Clinton, the name was created by combining "Clifford" and "Clinton" to produce "Clifton's". The design of the restaurants included exotic decor and facades that were "kitschy and theatrical".The second Clifton's facility opened in 1935 at 648 S Broadway. In 1939 its name was changed to 'Clifton's Brookdale', and as the sole survivor of the multiple branches over 79 years, it is now known as 'Clifton's Cafeteria' or simply as "Clifton's". It has remained in operation for 74 years. The restaurant chain was noted for each facility having its own theme, and for aiding those who could not afford to pay. This approach to business reflected the owner's Christian ethos—he never turned anyone away hungry and maintained a precedent set by the first restaurant on Olive Street, known as "Clifton's Golden Rule". In 1946, Clifford and his wife Nelda sold their cafeteria interests to their three younger Clinton children, and retired to devote their attentions to a Meals for Millions, a non-profit charitable organization he founded in the wake of World War II to distribute food to millions of starving and malnourished people throughout the world.Clifton's Brookdale was sold to nightclub operator Andrew Meieran on September 21, 2010. Meieran intended renovations to preserve its unique atmosphere, as well the restaurant's 1950-style recipes. In February 2012 Meieran said the remodeling was expected to continue for another 18 months. Clifton's Brookdale reopened October 1, 2015.

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Vibiana is a wedding, events and performing arts venue located in the Historic Core of Downtown Los Angeles owned and operated by Los Angeles restaurateurs Chef Neal Fraser, Amy Knoll Fraser, Bill Chait and their partners. Originally the City’s first Archdiocese Catholic cathedral, Vibiana has been beautifully transformed into a stunning full service event facility with a state of the art lighting and sound system, high quality, custom rental equipment, a seasoned and talented event management staff, and an extensive dining and craft libations program. With the Main Hall and Garden Courtyard, the versatility of Vibiana is endless, offering a beautiful customizable back drop for events of any style, including entertainment, corporate, non-profit, wedding, and performing arts.

The all-new OUE Skyspace LA is California’s tallest open-air observation deck and the premiere destination for panoramic, 360-degree views of Los Angeles. Individual adult admission is priced at $25, and can be purchased at https://www.skyspace-la.com/tickets/.

Mrs. Fish is an elite underground venue that brings together carefully curated live music, delicious bites, and mixologist inspired drinks to create an atmosphere that invites you to unwind and indulge. The basement of the historic Pershing Square Building has been crafted into a new hidden gem in Downtown Los Angeles. After passing through an unassuming pair of black double doors, you descend down an ornate iron staircase and are embraced by a 5,500 gallon chandelier brimming with sea life. The suspended aquarium illuminates the architecturally stunning space, submerging you into an edgy and glamorous world. It becomes immediately clear that this is not your average venue. Simultaneously spacious and intimate, the scene creates a perfect acoustic environment to indulge in eccentric yet balanced drinks paired with a decadent menu featuring caviar varietals. Mrs. Fish is destined to be the next downtown institution. We look forward to seeing you there! – The Mrs. Fish Team Add us on Snapchat: MrsFishLA

LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes, also called LA Plaza is a Mexican-American museum and cultural center in Los Angeles, California, USA that opened in April 2011.The museum is near Olvera Street in the Los Angeles Plaza Historic District, also called El Pueblo. It is next to La Iglesia de Nuestra Señora Reina de los Angeles, also called La Placita or Plaza Church.The museum contains interactive exhibits designed by experience design expert Tali Krakowsky. Its president is Gustavo Herrera. It is run by the Los Angeles County, along with Los Angeles County Museum of Art and others.HistoryConstructionCounty Supervisor Gloria Molina was called "one of the project's earliest supporters and, by all accounts, the person most responsible for bringing it to fruition" by the Los Angeles Times. Part of the cost was funded by Molina's county discretionary spending funds. The center is on, with a price tag of $54 million and an operating budget of $850,000. It was designed by Chu+Gooding Architects.The rehabilitation of the shell and core of the historic Plaza House and Vickrey-Brunswig Building was completed in December 2009. The LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes Foundation completed tenant improvements to the two buildings and relocated their administrative offices to the fifth floor of the Vickrey-Brunswig Building in October 2010.

This is a lovely 1927 Penthouse- it's 7,000 square feet of space ready to host your special event! Please contact us to take a private tour!

Engine Co. No. 28 answered its first emergency call on July 23, 1913. 75 years later, Engine Co. No. 28 reopened its doors as a full-service, upscale, and one of a kind downtown eatery. Enjoy an unmatched dining experience complete with mahogany bar, original brass fire pole, and even a ride to local theaters and entertainment venues aboard our little red fire shuttle. We even boast one of the best happy hours in downtown, available 7 days a week!

Update: We will be closed on Sundays for the summer. Join us for weekend champagne brunches starting Saturday, September 7th! ----- The centerpiece of Le Ka lies in our global inspired, California cuisine focused on fine artisanal and locally sourced ingredients. To complement the menu, our wine list boasts a broad range of approachable food-friendly selections from around the world. Our cocktail offerings apply the concepts of ingredient-driven mixology to classics and new standards alike – a reflection of the very spirit of Le Ka.

The Los Angeles Center For Digital Art is dedicated to the propagation of all forms of digital art, new media, digital video art, net art, digital sculpture, interactive multimedia, and the vast panorama of hybrid forms of art and technology that constitute our moment in culture. We are committed to supporting local, international, emerging and established artists through exposure in our gallery. We have an ongoing schedule of exhibits and competitions, produce editions of wide format archival prints, and collaborate in the production of digital artworks in our studio. As well we are involved with curating digital exhibits at institutions and festivals outside of the LACDA gallery schedule.

333 Live Description of Features - 55,000+ sq. ft. - 2 Floors - Multiple dance floors - Huge Outdoor Patio - Multiple Rooms with a Bar in Every Room -VIP Rooms with Balcony Seating - 400+ parking and free street parking - 2000+ Capacity For booking and info, please call or text (424) 266-1845

Otium is a contemporary restaurant that draws from the rich culinary heritage and experiences of Timothy Hollingsworth. It is designed to be a social restaurant with an open kitchen merging indoor and outdoor spaces. The restaurant’s name, Otium, has its roots in Latin, a word that is meant to emphasize a place where time can be spent on leisurely social activities. Otium strips away the rigid formalities of dining while focusing on the quality of food, warm service, and relaxed casual ambience, paralleling the true essence of its name. The restaurant draws inspiration from the 100-year-old olive trees planted in The Broad’s adjacent plaza by utilizing rustic cooking with wood fire and sustainable ingredients grown in the garden of the restaurant’s mezzanine. Gift Cards: Now available online and in the restaurant. Purchase Here: http://otiumla.com/gift-card/

Located in the spectacular Walt Disney Concert Hall in Downtown Los Angeles, our flagship restaurant Patina expresses the highest culinary ideals of Master Chef Joachim Splichal. This property pampers its guests with seasonal tasting menus, gourmet cheeses, caviar service, and an award-winning wine list. The recipient of a prestigious Michelin star, Patina's elegant al fresco dining, stylish late night cocktail bar and always-impeccable service, define luxury dining on the West Coast. Part of Patina Group.

Traditional coffee drinks from Espresso to Latte's, 100% Fruit smoothies with options for protein and creatine, Grab and go sandwich wraps, Grilled Panini's, Breakfast options, pastries, desserts from Bittersweet Treats and Danielle Keene of Top Chef Just Dessert.

Mario Del Pero and Ellen Chen, owners of the popular Mendocino Farms sandwich shops, are proud to announce the opening of their New American restaurant, Blue Cow kitchen and bar, in early February. Blue Cow is an upscale, full-service New-American restaurant serving innovative sandwiches, seasonal cocktails, craft beers, small plates and entrees that showcase local farming and artisan products, inspired by taking the approachable and giving it a modern interpretation. The Blue Cow will be led by Shane Pritchett formerly of Messhall Kitchen in Los Angeles, Emerils Delmonico, Emerils Restaurant in New Orleans as Executive Chef. In the Mendocino Farms culture, Chef Shane will be executing serious food, without taking himself too seriously. Examples of Chef Shane's dishes that represent this philosophy include Pink Eggs & Ham – beet marinated deviled eggs with Mendocino mustard, double smoked bacon & candied jalapenos, The Broccoli Falafel – house ground Broccoli, tzatziki, In addition to functioning as a traditional restaurant, Blue Cow will also serve as a workshop for the Mendocino Farms team. This veritable sandwich “think tank” will often invite guest chefs,to push the boundaries of creativity as sandwiches are given a fine-dining makeover. With Mendocino Farms, Mario and Ellen aim to elevate sandwiches from lunchtime standbys into thoughtful, modern, sustainable meals. With Blue Cow, they are creating a place to test the most progressive sandwich ideas, while also forging a New American restaurant that supports local farming without being just another ‘farm-to-table’ place. Sandwiches will be at the heart of the Blue Cow menu, so Mario asked his friend Jason Travi to collaborate with him to invent the Blue Cow version of the most popular sandwich in the country: the burger. Chef Shane signature burger for the restaurant after grinding and tasting over 30 different combinations with Mario and his father, a third-generation butcher. The result is a grass-fed, sustainable burger developed in conjunction with Rocker Brothers Meats, sourced from cattle in Sonoma County. Steve Livigni of Los Angeles’s La Descarga and Harvard & Stone—a friend of Del Pero has joined the team to develop a cocktail menu that represents Mendocino Farms’s ethos—moderns spins on classics with a seasonal influence. Guests can expect to see some of the most common, standby drinks, like “Jack & Coke,” reimagined. Livigni is also developing a selection of in-house sodas for his “soda jerk meets retro-bartender” menu.

Voted "best steakhouse" in downtown Los Angeles, Nick & Stef's serves superb dry-aged steaks, fresh seafood and delicious signature side dishes. The chic, contemporary setting includes a stunning outdoor terrace for al fresco dining and after-work cocktails. We also provide a convenient shuttle service to events at the Music Center and Staples Center. Part of Patina Group.

Twitter: @horsethiefbbq FB: www.facebook.com/horsethiefla Proprietors: Wade McElroy & Russell Malixi

Pez Cantina is the latest project by former Patina Executive Chef and co-founder of Milk Ice Cream Parlor, Bret Thompson. Located on Bunker Hill in Downtown Los Angeles, walking distance from Walt Disney Concert Hall and the forthcoming Broad Museum, Pez Cantina is a sustainable Coastal Mexican-style restaurant and bar serving the freshest sea-to-land dishes in an oasis-type atmosphere. Inspired by his travels to Loreto, a sleepy fishing town in Baja California, Mexico, and his marriage into a Mexican family, Bret and his Chef de Cuisine Jose Estrada captures the complexity and spirit of the food he has developed a strong love and passion for. Pez Cantina’s menu focuses on dishes from the many distinct regions of Mexico: from Baja, to Oaxaca, to the Yucatan Peninsula. Items like Chilaquiles with Chicharron, an array of salsa selections, fresh Ceviches and Cocteles, sizzling meat platters, and the crunchiest fish tacos please the senses. A fine-tuned selection of bright and eclectic cocktails, California-focused wine list and craft beers from California and Mexico, round out the Pez Cantina menu.

Kendall's Brasserie at The Los Angeles Music Center is a fine dining French Downtown LA restaurant featuring fine wines, cocktails and fresh oyster bar. Known as one of the most romantic restaurants in Los Angeles, Kendall's Brasserie is also one of the top banquet halls in Los Angeles, with event and wedding catering provided by The Patina Group.

Pinot Grill is an American Downtown LA restaurant with outdoor dining for lunch and pre-theatre dinner at the Los Angeles Music Center. This Music Center restaurant is considered one of the top places to eat in LA, and the menu at Pinot grill features salads, burgers, and flatbreads as well as impressive cocktail bar with a bustling happy hour. Pinot Grill also features private event catering and the best outdoor dining Downtown Los Angeles has to offer.

Chef Mark Peel opened his new concept in downtown Los Angeles’ historic Grand Central Market this March. “Bombo,” is a name inspired by the steel-jacketed steam kettles he uses to prepare the dishes. The restaurant will feature the same seasonal, flavor-packed food Chef Peel is known for in quickly prepared dishes focused on seafood entrees. Bombo will also sell fresh seafood curated by Peel in a modern-day fish market. By limiting the menu and concentrating on just a few broth-based entrees and sides, Chef Peel can deliver items like Seared Spanish Mackerel and Curried Shrimp in 3-4 minutes at a reasonable price. There will be meat and vegetable based items as well. "I want to eliminate the trappings of fine dining and get right to the food,” said Peel. “I’ve developed four different broth bases that complement the dishes and I'm very excited to introduce diners to these steam kettles.” Most of the cooking will be done for all to see in kettles on the counter, enhancing the diners’ experience by providing a bit of culinary theatre and moving the preparation and cooking out from behind the scenes.

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