DTLA has come a LONG way since my FIDM days. When I was in school, we had Subway across the street and Starbucks down the way. Now there are tons of options just blocks away. Here's a few spots you should check out.
1. Midori Matcha
123 Astronaut Ellison Onizuka St. #101-C, Los Angeles, CA
Matcha pastries exclusively for Midori Matcha by Pitchoun Bakery.
“EXPERIENCE ORGANIC JAPANESE CEREMONIAL GRADE MATCHA & DESSERTS”
Midori Matcha started with cold brew matcha and has now branched out to a brick & mortar that features premium matcha drinks. You can get anything from the classic matcha latte to iced matcha mimosas. Don't forget to try some of the delicious matcha themed pastries made by Pitchoun exclusivey for Midori Matcha.
2. Pitchoun Bakery
545 S Olive St, Los Angeles, CA 90013
“PITCHOUN
(pronounced: “PITCH-OON”):
French affectionate term meaning “Kiddo” - from the old dialect in Provence and in the Southwest of France.”
Made popular for their delicious French pastries, including the strawberry tart pictured above, Pitchoun features delicious French eat as well. My absolute favorite was the Croque Monsieur, traditional French cooked ham, gruyère, bechamel sauce, butter, sandwich bread topped with a runny egg.
Pitchoun features fast casual dining with house made from scratch recipes. A perfcect lunch spot across from Pershing Square.
3. Gresescent
850 S Olive St, Los Angeles, CA 90014
“GRESESCENT
WHAT DOES IT MEAN?
(gres-uh-suh-nt) adj. Delightfully thick, creamy and vanishingly dense; the magic of ice cream”
Gresescent just opened its first brick & mortar store and it's really worth the visit. At this point, it's hard to have not seen their beautiful ice cream bouquets all over social media. For $9, you get to pick 5 flavors and they turn your choices into a beautiful bouquet. Their artisanal flavors are unique and delicious. My favorites were the Sea Salt Chocolate Ganache and the Grilled Pineapple & Bourbon Caramel.
Let me know if you get a chance to check these out!
.jenny.