Quick Bite of Downtown Los Angeles

Although Los Angeles is criticized for its lack of an urban center, Downtown is a booming oasis where cultures and tastes collide to form a representative mirror of this eclectic, widespread city. Those searching for a worldly bite can bask in the area’s diverse demeanor. Here are five Downtown Los Angeles restaurants to satiate your multi-cultural taste-buds.

Bottega Louie

Inside the Brockman Building, on the corner of 7th and Grand, lies the marvel that has brought a face to fine dining in downtown Los Angeles: Bottega Louie. The Italian eatery is revered for its swanky, spacious interior and delectable, reasonably priced dishes. With fresh, thin-crusted pizzas that boast lengthy diameters and crispy Portobello fries that glisten with aioli, Bottega Louie tastes as good as its grandeur interior looks. Top off your meal with their iconic kaleidoscopic array of macarons: violet buttercream, Earl Grey infused milk chocolate ganache and Tahitian vanilla infused white chocolate to name a few.

Más Malo

Más Malo is a two-story haven where sumptuous Chicano delicacies are born. Vaulted ceilings, marble floors, hanging wicker chairs and an adobe-style fireplace make this upscale Mexican restaurant feel grandiose. The chewy chips are a bold, but necessary starter if you can control yourself from overdosing on their addictive taste. Come wielding your most ferocious appetite, so you can handle the decadent beef-and-pickle taco or savory al pastor--tender pork bathed in barbecue sauce and pineapple. Más Malo we want you bad.

Nabeeya

Tucked into a corner of the Fashion District hides the truest hole-in-the-wall in all of Los Angeles. Nabeeya is a family-run Japanese sushi bar that feeds the many workers of the area and only the most in-the-know foodies. The sashimi bowl is a feast for the eyes and the stomach--soft sushi rice decorated with a mix of majestically colored fish. Sprinkled sesame seeds create a delicate crunch as the thinly-sliced maguro melts in your mouth. The sushi rolls are full and delicious--expect the freshest ingredients with any item on the menu. Plus, you start your meal with a free bowl of miso soup.

Wurstküche

Wurstküche is an exotic watering hole in the Arts District of Downtown Los Angeles. It’s home to an impressive and eclectic sausage menu, with audacious franks (Rattlesnake & Rabbit with Jalapeño Peppers) to excite the most venturous eaters and classic dogs (Louisiana Hot Link) for a safe, tantalizing bite. Aside from mastering the art of grilled sausages, Wurstküche’s thick, golden Belgian fries are alarmingly good. Choose from ten different homemade dipping sauces to dress the potato strips in a glorious coat--chipotle aioli and bleu cheese walnut & bacon are a divine duo. Twenty-four Belgian and German beers on tap make this hip, lively sausage bar a dog-lover’s paradise.

Cole’s

A dip into Cole’s is a dip into the textured, flavorful history of Los Angeles dining, or the American cuisine as a whole. Claiming to be the original creators of the French Dip Sandwich--at the expense of a heated rivalry with Philippe The Original--Cole’s has become a historic landmark in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles. Open since 1908, this dimly lit eatery is reminiscent of Hollywood’s Golden Era, with professional mixologists who artfully pour refined, powerful cocktails behind the bar. But squeeze into a cozy booth to experience Cole’s beloved French Dip. Choose either pork, pastrami, beef, turkey or lamb to fill the insides of the soft bread and soak in all the flavor of the au jus. Pair your sandwich with a side of Mac n’ 2 Cheeses for an American meal at its finest.

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