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6 IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: EXPO RECAP

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WELLNESS, HOSPITALITY AND COFFEE EXPOS

HIT BIG at the LA CONVENTION CENTER

hen Clarion UX announced they would bring The three day expo, loaded with eye-catching promo the Western Foodservice & Hospitality Expo displays, keynote speakers, food and beverage tastings, to the LA Convention Center, DTLA knew right and introductions; Downtown Weekly made some new disaway we were in for a special kind of treat. coveries and quite possibly some life long friends. Three expos in one; Wellness, Hospitality and Coffee all Left - Right - BarMobile, Pez Cantina, Follow Your Heart, Casa De Mundo, Casa Luigi, ALC Foods, 40 Below Joe, Juicy Dumplings, Donald Burns, Chijera, SmartFruit fit snug within South Hall of the Convention Center - all for EDK Tech, StateFarm, Lease Negotiations, Dolishus Donuts, LA Chefs the benefit enhancing the hospitality industry, especially BarGuacamole, Pickled Planet, Sheild of Glory+ Display, Dania's Secret Spread, Downtown’s, now that it’s finally in full bloom. Manufacturer's Bank

“Make New Friends and Keep The Old, One is Silver and the other is....”

Make New Friends: Expo Recap By Keri Freeman

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“Make New Friends and Keep The Old, One is Silver and the other is....”

his year’s Western Foodservice & Hospitality Expo came with more than a few surprises. Ideas DTLA may have never thought of were on full display. Mixed within numerous booths of innovations, state of the art technology, and knowledgeable guests, were food products the likes event attendees had never known.

A LA Carte Specialty Foods “Let your imagination run wild.” Said Karl. Karl was always ready with the right answer! He had “Paid the cost to bring the sauce.” And had sauces available as well.

owntown Weekly LA spoke to Karl Turner, owner of A La Carte Specialty Foods (ALC Foods) about his organic line of sea foods. Our line of questioning took longer than most, however, as our questions were purposely meant for stalling, inviting answers that took long enough for us to fill up on his never endWe kept Karl’s attention as we waited for ing samples of fried oysters. the next batch ... seemed we had more questions.

“What are those?” We asked.

But it was plain to see. Karl’s assistants What type of Oysters are were setting out dozens of samples; they? We asked. Homestyle Breaded Oysters direct from the fryer, each bursting with flavor with “These are Boudreaux’s Gourevery bite. met, Gigas Oysters, farmed These golden brown sea heroes rescue chefs across the country from raised using rope mariculture whatever time it takes to shuck, mix flour in the blue crystal waters off bats, and combine the perfect seasoning. the coast of the China Sea.” Since they are pre-breaded, par-cooked and flash frozen, a restaurant can quickly Karl told us. prepare them from the freezer to the plate That was a lot of information to take in in 3 minutes. but we needed to know. We needed more Best yet, these juicy aphrodisiacs time to understand. were spiced right, from New Orleans, stored here in Vernon and sold by the case to local chefs everyday. “So, what’s the best way to Attendees came by and took samserve these delicious sea ples as they walked on. Some talking to tourist?” We asked, while Karl’s assistants, some placing orders.

sampling the next batch.

“We’ve seen restaurants serve them very similar to the way they serve Buffalo Wings, fried with a variety of sauces. Drizzle them with Thai Sweet Chile Sauce, Buffalo or Ginger Sesame Sauce. They are also served baked. Other than an appetizer, they go well topped on a salad with honey mustard vinaigrette. Po’Boy sandwiches sprinkled with blue cheese and bacon brings the experience to a whole other level.” It felt like it was starting to get obvious, we were timing each

question around the arrival of another batch, but Karl’s team didn’t mind. Over the course of the three day event, his company must have given away thousands of delicious bites and they welcomed us to more. We eventually filled up, but as the days went by we researched ALC Foods on www.alcfood.com only to find the combined stories behind, not only oysters, but shrimp bites and shrimp poppers. Stories that just kept getting better and better. We’ve got plans to feature articles on any company in DTLA serving these products. If that’s your eatery, feel free to reach out. Investigative reporting never tasted so good. @alcfood

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: THE BARTHOLOMEW METHOD

DTLA WELCOME TO WELLNESS

hen celebrity body therapist Sean Bartholomew isn’t with his wife Heather and their two children in Twin Peaks, California, he is using heat and stones to heal bodies at ROW DTLA.

Changing the world, one body at a time

Change Your Life! Sue Nardone came to Sean seizing and barely able to walk or sit for long periods of time. Doctors had prescribed steroids, injections, and magnesium, to no avail or relief. After the “Seven Series” (a program of seven 60-90 minute personalized sessions) of The Bartholomew Method, Sue was not only walking, she was back to work teaching Physical Education and vacationing with her husband Lou.

ean started his holistic bodywork practice after graduating from the Institute of Psycho Structural Balancing. He then worked at five-star establishments Lake Arrowhead Resort and Spa and Malibu Beach Inn, and also DTLA’s The Springs in the Arts District, before opening up his own practice. Now Sean can be found at The Bartholomew Method at ROW DTLA. Clients can sign up for a single session through the website or concierge, but rarely does anyone come only once. For most, getting on Sean’s table is a life-changing experience.

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Focus on flushing toxicity from your body!

Scientist Recently Discovered A New Organ in the Body?

“We burn the candle at both ends... our body can become blocked,” says Sean, “Our blocks are stuck energy where we have trauma and over-taxation. What happens then? An abundant amount of lactic and uric acid is formed in the major meridians, blocking your lymphatic system from working correctly and flushing toxins out of your body. That abundance of lactic and uric acid is where conditions like lymphatic pooling, muscle pain, and even TMD jaw pain arise.”

Sean’s work is based on anatomy and physiology, and reaches a deeper level of healing than most people know exists. The Bartholomew Method assists the interstitium, a body-wide network found underneath the skin filled with fluids and supported by strong, flexible, collagen protein which helps the lymphatic system. It runs along the same pathway as the body’s major meridians. Both of these body systems were legitimized and scientifically proven to be official body organs in 2018. Sean’s work facilitates the processing of these important systems.

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CELEBRITY HOLISTIC BODY COACH INSIDE THE ROW Changing Traffic Sean expertly moves his highly heated stones over the body with aromatherapeutic essential oils to release toxic buildup deep within the body. He uses this technique in tandem with custom herbal heat packs filled with a proprietary blend of herbs, and hot stone reflexology. Clients can also request a number of add-ons: lymphatic

detox and drainage, which improves the body’s immune and waste processing systems; hot stone reflexology, which includes a manipulation of points on the feet, hands and head; and/or cerebral spinal therapy, which addresses the head, spinal column, and sacrum in order to release compression; and TMJ jaw relief, which targets jaw pain, clicking and popping, and prevents grinding and clenching.

“I want to change traffic,” says Sean, when asked about his overall vision for his practice. In a world where hurt people hurt people, as they say, Sean’s mission is to heal those hurt people. “I’ve committed my life to this work, The Bartholomew Method is a result-oriented lifestyle program.” And he helps his clients attain their goals and get the results they seek.

Sean Bartholomew is a MASTER PRACTITIONER It’s no exaggeration to say that Sean is passionate about his clients and their results. “I have a cancer patient who had her lymph nodes taken out from her arm on her right side. She’s been coming to me every week for the last 10 years. In fact, these herbal heat packs were made for her,” says Sean, pointing to the packs sold at the studio.”

Each One Teach One Additionally, he’s looking to teach The Bartholomew Method to others in his Master Practitioner workshops, to shift the paradigm of holistic healthcare. Sean has set up shop in a beautiful new space at ROW DTLA, and is seeing new and returning clients. Book your appointment in advance, as his weekly schedule fills up quickly. Sean is truly out to change the world -- one body at a time. The grand opening celebration is set for Saturday, September 14th, from 3-5pm. The Bartholomew Method is located inside TheROW at 1318 E. 7th St Suite #114, Los Angeles, CA 90021. @thebartholomewmethod

“I had to find a way to flush her lymphatic system, and she’s been clear ever since... because the Method works.”

Getting on Sean’s table is prefaced by a focused discussion about health goals. “Although a basic massage is great for relaxation, The Bartholomew Method holistic body therapy is designed to get results specifically for what you’ve got going on in your body.”

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TO BE OR NOT TO BE?

DTLA THEATER GUIDE

LIGIA LEWIS: WATER WILL (IN MELODY) - COMING SOON TO REDCAT

24TH STREET THEATER

1117 West 24th Street, LA, CA 90007 Coming soon... 24th Street Theater is now preparing for 2019/2020 production season

DOROTHY CHANDLER PAVILION 135 N. Grand Ave, LA, CA 90012 COMING SOON... COMING SOON... GATO” “LA “EL BOHEME” MAY - MAY2 19 SEP 14 4- OCT

EAST WEST PLAYERS

120 Judge John Aiso LA, CA 90012 East West Players is now preparing for 2019/2020 production season

LOS ANGELES THEATER CENTER

514 S. Spring Street, LA, CA 90013 Coming Soon... Los Angeles Theater Center is now preparing for 2019/2020 production season

BOB BAKER’S MARIONETTE THEATER 1345 West 1st, Highland Park, LA, CA 90026 Bob Baker’s Marionette is now preparing for 2019/2020 production season

LA PHIL

111 S. Grand Ave, LA, CA 90012 COMING SOON.. “TCHAIKOVSKY” (HOLLYWOOD BOWL)

AHMANSON THEATER

135 N. Grand Ave, LA, CA 90012 COMING ON STAGESOON... NOW... “HAPPY DAYS” “LATIN HISTORY FOR MORONS” MAY 15 JUNE 30 SEPT 5 - OCT 20

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514 S. Spring Street, LA, CA 90013 Coming Soon... Robey Theater is now preparing for 2019/2020 production season

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4th annual beard battle to the arts District

eard Battle LA 4th annual beard and mustache competition will benefit the LA FOOD BANK and will take place at Resident LA in the Historic Arts District of Los Angeles.

very year the event presents a different theme for our competition. In past years, they brought us Mad Maxx, All Out 80s and a Freakshow theme. This year the theme is “90’s”, which is well suited for a beard and mustache competition, and promises to inspire some amazing and awesome facial hair to come to the show. The competition will be open to any entrant and is expected to draw 100 competitors, and an audience of 400 people. For the past couple of years, the event has sold out with a line out front of people hoping to get in. Turning away about 150 people every year simply because the venue cannot hold the extra bodies, this year the Resident in the Arts District takes on the task to accommodate.

MEET YOUR COMPETITION 10 main categories will be featured at the event, including Natural Mustache, Styled Mustache, Partial Beard, Partial Beard Freestyle, Full Beard Styled Stache, Business Beard 4” & under, Full Beard 8” & under, Full Beard 8” & over, Full Beard Freestyle, and a Whiskerina Category for the ladies. The Whiskerina category is an arts & crafts category where the women get to create their own facial hair out of anything their minds can dream up! The Resident is located at 428 S. Hewitt Street, LA, CA 91102. Doors open at 1pm. Tickets are available at beardbattlela.com @tgacla

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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.

warehouse fashion district district

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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GRAND CENTRAL MARKET THINK: Historic Landmark Viva! Vendors, Live Performances, Food Trucks, Crepes, Huge Crowds

THE ROW THINK: 1.3M sq ft, MultiUse Complex, Shopping, Retail Shops, Restaurants, Concerts, Creative Office Space

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