Grand Central Market

// G&B coffee //

// Eggslut //

If you are ever in Downtown LA (or DTLA) as they call it here, then you should definitely stop by the historic Grand Central Market - preferably for breakfast. Gran Central Market is known as a downtown landmark since 1917. It brings together a great diversity of amazing (and delicious) food vendors all representative of LA culture.

I thought I would highlight two of these vendors; G&B coffee and Eggslut. I personally don't drink coffee so I can't really judge G&B's coffee. This being said, I have it on good authority that is it pretty incredible. The iced latte (more up my alley) was delicious with just the right amount of ice vs. coffee. Eggslut, was right up my alley and delivered above and beyond what I had imagined. We tried their iconic 'slut' which is actually a coddled egg on top of a smooth potato purée, poached in a glass jar and served with a demi baguette. Mix well the egg into the purée and dip the baguette - pure bliss. If you are looking for something a little heavier then I would heavily suggest the 'fairfax' which consists of the most amazing and perfectly scrambled eggs, chives, cheddar cheese, caramelised onions and sriracha mayo in a warm brioche bun.

There are loads of incredible vendors that I can't wait to check out.

Where
Grand Central Market
317 S. Broadway
Los Angeles 
CA 90013

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Walt Disney Concert Hall

If you are ever in Downtown LA, you should spend at least 30mins visiting and walking around the beautiful Walt Disney Concert Hall. You can have a tour (or a self-guided tour) of the concert hall - these are offered by the Music Centre on most days. 

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Downtown LA

When in LA don't forget to look up - it's where it il all happening. Remember, the amazing rooftop terrace at the Ace Hotel; it could have easily been missed.

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Rooftop swimming pool

Just like most things in LA, you could easily walk right by the amazing Ace hotel and not even know there is a stunning rooftop terrace with one of the most amazing views of downtown LA - 13-story high. Then again, that is probably what they want and is part of the thrill of finding the place.

The Ace hotel in downtown LA has the same vibe as the Ace hotel in London (at the heart of Shoreditch) but still very unique. Hidden in a corner there is a little lift that will take you all the way to the top of the building - and there, the perfect little hiding place for a drink, a quiet meeting, a quick bite to eat or a dip in the pool.

Not only is the view stunning, the people are kind, the decor is beautiful but the food is also very good. Don't go there for a big lunch but rather go there for a bite to eat to keep you going. I would recommend their flatbreads which I found both full of taste and filling enough.

The actual building itself is both impressive inside and out. It was originally built as the United Artists Building and later known as the Texaco Building. Apparently, it was the tallest building in the city for one year after its completion in 1927, and was the tallest privately owned structure in Los Angeles until 1956. 

Where
Ace Hotel in Downtown LA
929 South Broadway,
Los Angeles
CA 90015 

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