L.A. Arts District insider’s guide
Get there: Mostmajor airlines fly nonstop to Los Angeles (LAX) from Denver International Airport (DEN), starting at $222 round-trip. Stay: 328 E. First St., 213-617-2000, miyakoinn.com. Inn in Little Tokyo, next to the Arts District. Rooms from $119.
929 S. Broadway, 213-6233233, acehotel.com/losangeles. The historic United Artists building was reborn as a style-conscious downtown boutique in January. Rooms from $199. Shopping: 820 E. Third St., 213-537-0751, poketo.com. Stationery, wallets, accessories.
255 S. Santa Fe Ave., No. 101, 213-928-0997, hammerandspear.com. Curios and vintage home furnishings.
806 E. Third St., 213-613-9626, apolisglobal.com/common-gallery. A worldly men’s shop brings together fashion, exhibitions and film screenings. Dine/Drink: 1300 Factory Pl., No. 101, 213-9966000, thefactorykitchen.com. An open kitchen sends out freshly made pasta in this casual but smart trattoria. Main dishes from $19.
800 E. Third St., 213687-4444, wurstkuche.com. A young gastropub with eclectic sausages and drinks. Mango jalapeño wurst $6.50; crocodile and pork andouille $8.
2121 E. Seventh Place, 213-5145724, bestiala.com. This seasonal eatery with a wood oven is onmany hipsters’ and gourmets’ lists. Main dishes from $15.
216 S. Alameda St., 213-622-1261, angelcitybrewery.com. A flight of five beers $8.
582 Mateo St., 213-621-4194, handsomecoffee.com. Espresso from $3; no sugar available— on purpose.
1820 Industrial St., No. 104, 213-281-9300, dailydoseinc.com. Coffee from $3; blended juices $6.50. More info: discoverlosangeles.com