If youāre suffering from battle fatigue or just want to find great places for retreat, DTLA has got a medal for you. Hereās a list of 10 Great Places worthy of commendation this Memorial Day Weekend.
New Cocktail Bar at Hatch Yakitori + Bar
Dive head first into Hatch Yakitori + Bar at The Bloc this Memorial Day Weekend. Let Downtown Weekly be the first to tell you there is much honor in celebrating the fallen with their explosive new list of handcrafted cocktails, meticulously curated Sake List, select premium Japanese Whisky, and eclectic Japanese Beers. Downtown Weekly recommends the Matcha Highball made with Iwai Whisky, coconut lemongrass nigori, lemon juice, house-made honey syrup and matcha powder. If that doesnāt get your flag waving, Hatch has Sake equally approachable for any Sake connoisseur available on draft or carafe including Bushido: Way of the Warrior, paying homage to the code of honor and morals developed by the Japanese samurai that stresses loyalty, self-discipline, and bravery. 700 S. Flower St., LA, CA 90017. www.HatchYakitori.com
Fresh Oysters at Rappahannock Oyster Bar
Thereās 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.
Aka…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 āsoldierā 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. Www.rappbardtla.com
RuPaulās 2019 Drag Con
March down the run way again this year with RuPaulās Drag Con held all Memorial Day Weekend at the LA Convention Center. Special guests including the General of Drag, RuPaul, perform tactical operations, placing land mines of lashes, wigs, fishnets, sequence and high heel platforms inviting DTLA to get down and dirty in the trenches with a list of weekend performances, panel discussions, exhibits and over the top female impersonations and exhibitionists. LA Convention Center 1201 S. Figueroa, LA CA 90015. www.rupaulsdragcon.com
Chayil Maison – House Of Excellence
Liberate your inner diva at Chayil Maison on 7th and Olive. This DTLA spa favorite specializes in nails, waxing, UV and spray tanning, hair and eyelashes. Highly decorated, Chayil Maisonās relaxing salon and spa orders you surrender from the hectic hustle and bustle of Downtown to a calming field of color and beauty. Whether youāre taking shelter in the neutral zone of professionalism or crossing the barricades into the fiery nightlife party scene, you’ll gladly retreat to raise a glass in victory to Chayil Maison thanks to their tremendous talents in the field of nail artistry. 512 W. 7th, LA, CA 90014.
Mimosa Mondayās at District 7
If it seems like the fighting never ends, donāt be alarmed, just enjoy the long three day weekend of food, entertainment and drinks DTLA has to offer and know, District 7 on 7th and Grand has got the perfect Memorial Day celebration planned with a parade of endless mimosas, hot food and dj sets. In fact, each holiday that lands on a Monday can now be spent at District 7 as part of the Alumni Group’s ongoing mimosa Monday series. 555 W. 7th, LA, CA 90014. @district7dtla
Grapes of Wrath at Wine Times DTLA
Experience DTLA’s premier wine tasting experience with a reserve flight of wines from the Boisset Collection, including Raymond Vineyards, JCB Winery, DeLoach Winery, and Buena Vista Winery. Light bites to accompany the wines will be provided. Surrender to the vine. Wine is the transformative elixir that transports us into another dimension of passion, why fight when you can have grapes.? Wine Times DTLA is Friday, May 24th at 6:30 PM, with the tasting experience commencing promptly at 7:00 PM. Early bird and punctual guests will be rewarded with a special taste and the opportunity to receive a surprise gift. RSVP for event location and more info to events@dtla-weekly.com
La Junta 2019 Summer Kickoff Brunch at Fields LA
The long awaited return of La Junta Sound System is finally here. Sunday May 26th, the Latin rhythm makers will get their first chance to host their long time popular tribal dance party at the Fields LA just outside of Bank of America Stadium. The event will feature Sunday BRUNCH, tropical MUSIC, an UNLIMITED mimosa station and THREE full bars from 11 to 5pm. SABROSURA! Summer is here! 3939 S. Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90037. www.lajuntala.com
Track em’ down with Fit Pals
Donāt desert your pets this weekend! Let your pet out for a walk with Fit Pals Los Angeles and you can follow him along the streets of the city with GPS Tracking. Fit Pals takes a personal and holistic approach to pet care giving DTLA pets the mentally stimulating exercise and loving care they need by seasoned animal professionals. No more PTSD worrying about what’s going on with your pets while you’re out fighting your own battlesā¦they offer real time reports and a chance for your pet to mix and mingle with friends and look and feel its best. @fitpalslosangles
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