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10 GREAT PLACES FOR OYSTERS IN THE DT

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isclaimer: Naysayers warned us the consumption of oysters in such a short period of time could be dangerous. However, we’re still here to tell you… You can definitely trust the oysters we ate in Downtown LA. After consuming just over 100 oysters in just 10 days, we have to say, we’re feeling stronger, more energetic, and a whole lot more frisky… Care to join us?

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Kasih means “love” and that’s such an appropriate title for this handcrafted restaurant/ bar with walls of glass, natural lighting, an open kitchen and some of the most welcoming staff you’ll find anywhere in downtown LA. The dishes at Kasih are as exotic as they are flavorable. With no two alike, each dish reaching far to outdo the next in style, presentation and taste. Indonesian vegetarian dishes are plenty, providing a healthy mix of fruits, legumes, roots and vegetables; all accentuated with the island’s blend of spices that push the limits of our personal spice

levels between each and every overzealous bite. Enjoying a cocktail menu filled with brightly-colored tropical potions and a dozen of Kasih’s Blue Diamond Oysters from Virginia, we began noticing other plates being served to the patrons all around us. Crispy Ayam Rujak (chicken wings), Iga Bakar (short ribs), Asinan Kelapa (Indonesian salad); all so loving. Oyster Lover’s Paradise Oyster lovers know, the true test of a good bed of oysters is how fast they disappear. If you find yourself uncontrollably woofing down these little

pearl makers you’ll know it’s true love, and the oysters at Kasih were happy to reciprocate. Kasih’s oysters came with two sides of dipping sauces – Red and a surprisingly enjoyable sweet green sauce that disappeared as fast as our oysters did. The love didn’t end there. Within moments we found ourselves engulfed in the unconditional love only Kasih’s Fried Yellow Tail Collar can bring. We fell hard, taking every bite to heart. Kasih 200 S Los Angeles Street Los Angeles, CA 90012

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Extra! Extra! Le Grand has something so special that no other restaurant in downtown can match. What started around 11am with a dozen oyster basil blossom mignonettes sent to us on a bed of ice, adorned with a giant clam shell, quickly led to the enchantment of a soft shelled crab sandwich resting on a black charcoal bun.

hen Downtown LA’s Top Mediterranean restaurant, Le Grand, opened Followed by Le Grand’s Branzino Provencale last Spring, we kind of knew chef and with spring vegetables and a dessert of Raspberry brother duo, Alex and Chris Manos’ elegant Med- Nutella brioche buns, we completed our encouniterranean inspired seafood focused dishes, set ter around 12:30pm. inside an historic building in the heart of DownWindow seating, specialty mimosas and excellent town, would be as unique as their adventurous service, Le Grand is nothing short of delightful. spirits. What we discovered there was more than just food. Le Grand’s menu proves to be trailblazing When they invited Downtown Weekly on the and iconic. day they debuted their new brunch program, we couldn’t help but share the news of our LE GRAND discovery. 707 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90017 @legrandrestaurant

LITTt LE JEWEL CHINATOWN

f you ever want to get away from the obnoxious noises of the big city and escape to the Bayou, smacking lips and Abita beer sips is what you’ll hear upon entering the Little Jewel located on Ord Street in Chinatown. Craw dad and catfish – husband and wife team are well known for their Cajun delights and make the cutest couple, as wife Eunah rings up the orders from one side of the deli/market and hubby Chef Marcus Christiania Beniger serves hearty portions of Louisiana favorites from the other. The whole place makes for a colorful collage of taste bud satisfaction for a steady crowd of new and returning customers..

For those of you who enjoy your oysters fried, “well, them two have got a wonderful surprise.”

The Oyster Po’boy! Not just one, but three varieties. All at 10 inches long, they fit five or six of what seem like gigantic oysters, laid back on imported fresh bread direct from Louisana. Thier traditional Fried Oyster Po’Boy comes fully dressed in shredded cabbage, tomatoes, pickles, onions, mayo, and hot sauce. Chef Beniger knows everything there is to know about a Po’boy and tells the tale of “the Peace Maker”. A Po’boy so delicious the wives of yesteryear, who grew tired of waiting for their rambunctious husbands to return home after a late night of drinking, put away their rolling pins, if their husbands brought home a “Peace Maker” Po’boy. Although, they may have even thought of bopping their inebriated husbands over the head with the 10 inch long sandwich, they couldn’t help but to forgive and forget. We won’t ever forget Little Jewel’s Po’boy either. Besides, it’s so big we’re still eating it. LITTLE JEWEL 207 Ord Street Los Angeles, CA 90012 @littlejewel_la

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oubt if you must, but nothing will ever break the bond we have with one of Downtown’s most favorite dining destinations. Faith and Flower’s ability to consistently deliver the finest service, most interesting cocktails and delectable gourmet entrées, within a safely lit, congenial atmosphere has more than earned our trust.

When we found out they had oysters served during brunch, we all set out to make the pilgrimage.

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F&F serves a healthy dozen of oysters with a Pink Peppercorn Mignonette and Yuzu Ponzu. They too, go down very fast and are chilled perfectly by a large bed of ice. Accompanied by Faith and Flower’s St. Germain Spritz, an intoxicating dose of St. Germain, Club Soda and Prosecco, this succulent experience and excellent service is one we religiously attend, again and again, as would any true believers. FAITH & FLOWER 705 W 9th Street Los Angeles, CA 90015 @faithandflower

f you ever need to get away from the unsavory noises of the big city All Imperial Western beers and escape to the Bayou, smacking lips and Abita Beer sips is what you’ll are made in-house and a self guided tour allows you to view hear upon entering the Little Jewel located on Ord Street and Spring Street the beer making process behind glass ridden hallways. in Chinatown. What happens when you reopen the doors of the long lost 80 year old annex on the westside entry way of Union Station? Imperial Western. That is what happens. Inside, you’ll find just as many culinary treasures as you will long lost antiques. All purposely added by Cedd Moses’ team of time traveling barextraordinares to Union Station’s allure as one of the city’s most adorned tourist attractions. Thanks to Imperial Western, it’s even easier to lose yourself the way architect son and dad team John and Donald Parkinson untended back in 1939. Old rail cars, classic art nouveau architecture, rose gardens, and now, Imperial Western’s micro brewery and gastropub menu program is what you’ll discover.

Order from the bar just below the venue’s giant antique clock replica, whose black iron hands span over 4ft across. Enjoy the happiest hour of your departure while relaxing inside any of Imperial Western’s comfy raised booths, and slurp oysters as you reminisce the 1930s. We most certainly did. If you plan your trip right, your oysters may arrive with a flight of beer – always right on schedule. IMPERIAL WESTERN 800 N Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA 90012 @imperialwestern

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istening to Christophe Happillon reminisce about his humble beginnings servicing private parties and local restaurants with his traveling 10 by 10 oyster shucking stations mirrors the story of the resurgence of DTLA itself.

Being one of the original shuckers Downtown has ever known into becoming one of the most notable, his cultivation aligns perfectly with the rejuvenation of Grand Central Market earning him the title of, The Oyster Man!

Entering Grand Central Market off Hill Street you’ll see The Oyster Gourmet kiosk. It’s hard to miss. Of the many vendor inhabitants, The Oyster Gourmet is by far the most original. A collaboration between Christophe and his design/partner, his Kiosk allows an efficient space just large enough for shucking, wine and beer pours, placing scallops and stacking tuna poke. OYSTER GOURMET 317 S Broadway Los Angeles, CA 90013 @theoystergourmet_dtla

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reux & Proper is probably the first fine dining establishment to introduce $1 oysters to the Fashion District and that suits Downtown just fine.

Every Monday from open to close, you can take advantage of P&P’s Southern Hospitality alongside a brave portion of freshly shucked oysters, laid down on a cool bed of ice. Only you won’t find any fancy pickled condiments or elaborate dressings for dipping these slippery sensations – only your choice of good old fashioned hot sauce made in house.

Be careful, these oysters will put a spell on you and have you making reservations to return all summer long, especially for “Sammy’s Cookout” every Thursday! With select bites from Executive Chef Sammy Monsour, a long list of Red and White wines and signature cocktails from beverage director Cassidy Wiggins, Preux & Proper will have you feeling’ the Downtown Juju. Preux & Proper 840 S Spring Street Los Angeles, CA 90014 @preuxandproper

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There’s an army of Chesapeake Bay fresh-farmed oysters being deployed and shipped overnight across the U.S., with hundreds of reinforcements making their way to the concrete docks of Rappahannock Oyster Bar each day at the Row. A.K.A…RappBar commands a variety of crustaceans and locally sourced fresh fish that outfit their signature dishes. With Happy Hour everyday from 4-6pm, we recommend a formation of a dozen or so delicious oysters in all varieties, from sweet to briny, along with Rapps’ Smoked Trout Deviled Eggs, sweet and spicy Buffalo “soldier” Shrimp, and Fresh Bay Scallops with yuzu, burnt orange, poppy seeds and tarragon, all paired with a sweet glass of Chardonnay. 777 S. N. Alameda, LA CA 90021. @rappbardtla

LE PETIT PARIS OLD BANK DISTRICT On a scale from one to Oyster, Le Petit

Paris oysters get an O, for just okay. Not because their $1 Oysters at Happy Hour don’t measure up, but because they just can’t compare to all the other delicious choices you’ll find on their Happy Hour Menu.

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rying to slow down while eating a tray of delicious oysters was almost an impossible task. Still enjoying our cocktails and other enjoyable items tremendously, we still managed to save the best for last! Since 1989, the Water Grill has been here to fulfill our deepest nautical fantasies. Mermaids and sailors are reminded of the fresh tang of the sea as soon as they arrive on the shores of the Millennium Biltmore Hotel that houses this urban seafood oasis.

Sunday thru Friday from 4:30-7pm, with $21 bottomless mimosas and menu items starting at just $5... A virtual sea bed of crustaceans of every kind line the restaurant’s center bar. Upon the ice, you will discover a fresh catch of just about everything that is delicious about the sea; clams, crabs, fish, lobsters and of course oysters. Sixteen different types from the eastern and pacific rim. The Water Grill does not discriminate and welcomes all types onto its shores. Known for its oyster sampler and iced shellfish platters – All hands on deck are encouraged to cast their nets and enjoy! WATER GRILL 544 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90071 @watergrill

as far as we’re concerned this is France. We can even dine on homemade Duck Foie Gras beneath the La Tour Eiffele. The location of Petit, within the architectural upper echelons of the Old Bank District, is as nostalgic a site as the Arc de Triomphe and the menu, as majestic as the Notre-Dame Cathedral. On this day in history our oysters will celebrate Bastille Day with Sea Bass Cerviche and Burgundy Escargot. LE PETIT PARIS 420 S Spring St 418, Los Angeles, CA 90013 @lepetitparis_la

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DTLAs most creative, inThe HISTORIC CORE is LITTLE TOKYO dustrial loft-style, escape revitalized with new bike has the largest Japanese to the ARTS DISTRICT for lanes, parklettes, commuAmerican population in America. The perfect mix a blend of tranquility, or- nity gardens, concerts and ganic eats, famed murals, tremendous nightclub/bar of residents, restaurants, fine art and BEER; hostscene of the Spring Street nightlife, cultural events, Strip, which also host the and hundreds of shops, Lit- ing the most concentrated tle Tokyo sees more than its region of micro breweries in most intoxicating self-guidall of LA. ed art tour in the country. fair share of tourism.

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The FASHION DISTRICT WAREHOUSE DISTRICT, is a stitched oasis of fabric historically known for and fashion shops, where wholesale, shipping, rail yards and exploding facto- designer wares and wholesalers, market weeks and ries; in modern times this district boast 50 blocks of fashion shows, tailor shops potential welcoming a new and accessories, textiles, mix of retail/office centers new eateries and hungry shoppers collide. and eclectic food sources.

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