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08/24/2021

Kobe Bryant is forever embedded in Angelinos’ hearts and in countless murals expressing different personal sentiments in gold and purple 💜🏀💛 Daily Observer revisits the time when he became a Laker's fan while capturing 14 of the DTLA Kobe Murals. What's your Kobe story?

Since DTLA lost its local hero and Lakers icon, Kobe Bryant Murals have been coming and going all over Downtown

08/12/2021

The cover photo for The Doors' Morrison Hotel was shot in 1969 in South Park DTLA (by Henry Diltz Photography), and the sign is still there! Oh, and on the inside of the gatefold, you see the band—shot in the original Hard Rock Cafe—on Skidrow! You can't make this up. See more photos and read the story by Poul Lange/Daily Observer that came out today!

Daily Observer stumbles upon the most important Jim Morrison monument outside of Paris, France.

08/09/2021

If Fire Hydrants Could Talk 🤖 ⁠ Daily Observer gives voice to some of the underappreciated but heroic fire hydrants that serve and protect our neighborhoods. They have more personality than you might think.


https://www.dtlabook.com/art-culture/dtla-firehydrants

Fire hydrants are unsung heroes of the city. They serve and protect, but are sadly overlooked. Daily Observer gives voice to some of the hydrants in DTLA.

08/07/2021

Gary Christian, the columnist of UrbanWalker goes to Bunker Hill with his camera in hand. 👟 😎 📷 Here's his post-pandemic report 🌇 📝 on The Grand, Halo DTLA, The Broad, The Museum of Contemporary Art, LA Phil, Grand Performances, Otium, Pez Cantina, Trejo's Tacos, Danny Boy's Famous Original Pizza, Nick + Stef's Steakhouse, The Music Center: Performing Arts Center of Los Angeles
https://www.dtlabook.com/explore/urbanwalker-bunkerhill

Bunker Hill exhibits the newer, cleaner, vibrant version of DTLA that seems to be growing constantly. The abundance of sunny pedestrian plazas serves as a prime location for photographers like Gary Christian, the columnist of UrbanWalker.

08/06/2021

Daily Observer investigates what is going on in DTLA's vibrant piñata district.
https://www.dtlabook.com/art-culture/dailyobserver-pinatas

Daily Observer investigates what is going on in DTLA's vibrant piñata district.

08/05/2021

Who did this and why? A bunch of tiny dolls was getting married on a DTLA sidewalk. Daily Observer became the wedding photographer for a day.💒❤️📸
https://www.dtlabook.com/art-culture/dailyobserver-tiny-wedding

Who did this and why? A bunch of tiny dolls was getting married on a DTLA sidewalk. Intrigued, Daily Observer decided to become their wedding photographer for a day.

08/04/2021

T-Shirt shop that offers female empowerment messages you can wear—Daily Observer

Deep inside the Fashion District we find JD Fashion, a small shop that specializes in female-empowering designs.

08/03/2021

Magic hour in the Flower District. This is the time when mundane garbage heaps turns into Renaissance paintings, just like Rachel Ruysch’s. After the vendors have left, but before the cleaning crews have moved in to remove the detritus from a busy day, the streets are empty and the late afternoon sun throws long shadows between the market buildings. 🥀

Magic hour in the Flower District. This is the time when stinking garbage heaps turns into Renaissance paintings, just like Rachel Ruysch’s. After the vendors have left, but before the cleaning crews have moved in to remove the detritus from a busy day. The streets are empty and the late afternoon...

08/02/2021

Unsung Heroes: If Fire Hydrants Could Talk 🤖 ⁠Daily Observer gives voice to some of the underappreciated but heroic fire hydrants that serve and protect our neighborhoods. They have more personality than you might think.

Fire hydrants are unsung heroes of the city. They serve and protect, but are sadly overlooked. Daily Observer gives voice to some of the hydrants in DTLA.

07/30/2021

Are Unicorns real? 🦄✨In DTLA’s Toy District they definitely are. Join Daily Observer on this magic horse safari in one of Downtown’s lesser-known areas.

Are Unicorns real? In DTLA’s Toy District they definitely are. Daily Observer introduces you to 21 of them

07/29/2021

In Los Angeles, there are countless taquerias, but only a few Taco Houses. The intrigue around the delusive #2 brings the private investigator up in Daily Observer.🕵️‍♂️🌮📝

The World of Tacos has Many Mysteries. To Daily Observer the Unanswered Questions Surrounding Taco House #2 are Among the Most Intriguing.

07/28/2021

The Daily Observer is observing the rarely observed. Taking a close look at DTLA, the column explores the things that otherwise could fall through the cracks. The first story is about one of the majestic trees that grace our city. The Jacaranda is the purple prince of DTLA trees. This year’s blooming season is almost over, but the Daily Observer explains how you can grow your own personal Jacaranda and enjoy its beauty all year round. Right on your windowsill.

The Jacaranda is the purple prince of DTLA trees. This year’s blooming season is almost over, but Daily Observer explains how you can grow your own personal Jacaranda and enjoy its beauty all year round. Right on your windowsill.

07/24/2021

What's up with the 7th? Will the vibrance return? Gary Christian, our new columnist of "UrbanWalker," gives us his post-pandemic report 👟📝👣 https://www.dtlabook.com/explore/urbanwalker-7th

The pandemic shut down dozens of restaurants on 7th Street. So what's up with the 7th now? Will the vibrance return? UrbanWalker, Gary Christian, our new columnist, thinks so. He’s betting that it's going to come back stronger than ever.

07/16/2021

Sweetduet Diaries #5 🖐️ Michael Backlinder’s local hot spot, il caffè, offers great coffee, beer, wine + food trucks, and is thriving in DTLA, survived through the pandemic. Read how he did it + food truck lineup in the Q&A by Annie Woo of Sweetduet Chocolate

Michael Backlinder’s local hot spot, ilcaffè, offers great coffee and more.

07/11/2021

Leticia “Tiza” Maldonado, the neon artist who decorated our DTLA Book 2018 cover is having a solo show ‘Autonoetic’ at Bermudez Projects in Cypress Park. The trumpet piece is our fave ❤️🎺
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06/11/2021

Sweetduet Diary #4: POP DTLA, a Pop-Up Shop Showcasing DTLA Brands, is dedicated to improving the neighborhood.
✍️📸 Sweetduet Chocolate

Pop DTLA makers 🙌✨
Harry Mayesh After Hours
Venia Collection
The Electric Deli
LAURENCE BASSE
Claudia Oliviera
Victrola
REN Gallery
The Small Shop LA
saintramon.com
marinadelclay.com
pistilandsprig
marlonmarinero.com

PopDTLA, a Pop-Up Shop Showcasing DTLA Brands, is dedicated to improving the neighborhood

06/03/2021

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05/20/2021

Sweetduet Diaries #3 🤟 Here’s a lesson every solo entrepreneur should hear: Learn to let go and accept things not within your control. Check out a business diary of Annie Woo of Chocolate 📝 https://www.dtlabook.com/shop-play/sweetduet-bizlesson

05/09/2021

8 Last-Minute Mother’s Day Fragrant Gift Available at Macy’s DTLA Today! 🌸 🎁 🌸

Totally forgot, or change your mind, or gift to yourself? Macy’s DTLA offers same-day delivery and store pickup. Beautifully packaged, classic perfumes won’t go wrong and lasts long—an ultimate gift. Here are our top 8 picks for Mother’s Day last minutes fragrant gifts at Macy’s DTLA. One of them got a $100+ discount. Check it out!⁠⁠
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Macy's Dior Viktor&Rolf Carolina Herrera Giorgio Armani Michael Kors Dolce & Gabbana Issey Miyake Parfums Chloé

https://www.dtlabook.com/shop-play/mothers-day-gift-last-minute-2021

Macy’s DTLA offers same-day delivery and store pickup. Beautifully packaged, classic perfumes won’t go wrong and lasts long—an ultimate gift. Here are our top 8 picks for Mother’s Day last minutes fragrant gifts available at Macy’s DTLA.

05/02/2021

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From CBD gumdrops for stressed out urban moms to food sensitivity home test kit for health conscious moms—here’s some practical, stylish and useful (and some unusual) gift suggestions here. Check out our whole list at dtlabook.com. https://www.dtlabook.com/shop-play/mothers-day-gift-guide-2021

04/29/2021

15 Cool Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for Urban Moms | 2021 https://www.dtlabook.com/shop-play/mothers-day-gift-guide-2021

On this article cover: New Balance, Bandolier Bandolier Therabody Bluejay Electric Bicycles UrbanStems Lord Jones
In the article: Garmentory PurpleCarrot Everlywell Bathing Culture AmazonBook Mejuri LeCreuset L.L.Bean Fitbit

Stylish, practical, and eco-conscious—urban moms are tough to please. Here are our Mother's Day gift ideas for those hip urban moms, including electric bikes, sneakers, body oil, accessories, at-home-health-test kits, and plant-based food delivery subscriptions.

04/22/2021

Sweetduet Diaries #1: Svan Unlimited✨⁠
This January, in the midst of the pandemic, Lisa Svan opened her swanky new DTLA furniture store, Svan Unlimited, specializing in one-of-a-kind Scandinavian heritage pieces, on Broadway. 🛋🙌 Sweetduet Diaries' columnist, Annie Woo visited her store, and the two had an existential conversation about passion, business, and health.⁠
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"I was going through lymphoma with a 50/50 survival rate — sounds bad, but the reality is that you also get experiences that help you. All of a sudden, 90% of what I was doing is no longer in my interest," Lisa said. ⁠
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Read more on Sweetduet Diaries by on dtlabook.com

Lisa Svan opened her swanky new DTLA furniture store, specializing in one-of-a-kind vintage heritage pieces, on Broadway.

04/12/2021

New Column Alert 📣 “Sweetduet Diaries” by Annie Woo ✨ A chocolatier and multimedia artist Annie enjoys meeting artists and entrepreneurs in her local community and gifting them photoshoots as a way of showing support.

“Sweet Duet Diaries” is dtlabook.com's new regular column, featuring her journey, profiling DTLA’s amazing and unique businesses while seeking out professional opportunities through genuine personal connections. Read her debut piece below ⬇️
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Editor: Stephan Horbelt
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People and businesses mentioned in her debut piece:
Sweetduet Chocolate
Christopher James Talio
Zachary Miles Zaret
SVAN Unlimited
Damion Mikol Wagner
Ekeco Essentials
DTLA Farmers' Market
Glowing Juices/Vegan Market

https://www.dtlabook.com/shop-play/sweetduet-diaries-debut

Me and my camera explore DTLA’s businesses while seeking out shelf space for my own brand, Sweetduet Chocolates.