dtownLA.com Launch Party featuring the Taste of DtownLA -DtownLA

dtownLA.com Launch Party
featuring the Taste of DtownLA

The Taste of Dtown is a culinary festival with the finest restaurants in Downtown LA. On July 31st, 2009, have a fancy feast with renown downtown restaurants Magnolia, Provecho, Remedy, Maria’s Italian Kitchen, Urth Caffe, The Daily Grill, Takami, Rock’n fish, and Wokcano.

We will also be celebrating the launch of dtownLA.com!

Held in the historic Brunswick studio, a 7,000 sq foot loft complex, guests will be treated to a buffet of world cuisine–contemporary American, Italian, Mexican, Chinese and Japanese.

PRESALE TICKETS–BUY EARLY AND SAVE

date of event: July 31, 2009 843 S Los Angeles St, LA, Ca 90014 6-930pm: Food Tasting ($30 presale, $40 @ the door) (all ages)

silent auction benefitting the Midnight Mission 1030pm-2am: dtownLA Launch Party!!, ($30 presale, $40 @ the door) (21+)–alcohol included sponsored by Coca-Cola, Rain Vodka, Peroni, Pom Wonderful, Smart Water, Cocaine Energy Drink & Honest Tea

Presale tickets are sold out but a limited number of tickets will be available at the door for $40

A limited number of tickets to the dtownLA Launch Party ($30 including sponsored alcohol & beverages) are still available.

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PARTICIPANTS

	THE DAILY GRILL The Daily Grill is known for its delicious American cuisine and casual environment. It all began in Beverly Hills with the Grill on the Alley and blossomed into a restaurant chain with locations all over California.The concept pays homage to the big city grills of the past. The environment is familiar, established and very straight forward.
	MAGNOLIA Hollywood-based Magnolia has finally made its to the hip and trendy south park district of downtown Los Angeles. Tucked away next to the History Pantry Restaurant, the decor of the restaurant mimics a lofty and comfortable living room. Executive Chef Richard Crespin, formerly of Gordon Ramsay and Jean Georges, creates a contemporary American cuisine with European influence. Everything on the menu is fresh, succulent, delicious and moderately priced.
	MARIA’S ITALIAN KITCHEN Madelyn Alfano brings the best of her family’s traditional Italian recipes to the heart of Downtown LA. Located conveniently on 5th and Flower, Maria’s Italian Kitchen features some of the best home-cooked Italian cuisine at reasonable prices. The Romano cheese is grated fresh every day and the marinara is made from scratch. Pizza and pastries are baked fresh every day. Their classic spaghetti and meatballs are prepared with fresh noodles and two gigantic hearty meatballs.
	PROVECHO Gabriel Morales brings Provecho downtown’s finest Modern Mexican restaurant which recently opened in December 2008. The environment is not your typical Mexican restaurant, but it is lavish and filled with luxury. Provecho has 80 to 90 varieties of tequila. Corzo happens to be our favorite. The table décor is simple and artsy—Woven chairs will comfort you as you sip on Strawberry Mojitos.
	REMEDY Remedy offers an abridged menu of contemporary American light fare along with a selection of dishes from neighboring Provecho such as American Kobe Style dry aged Sliders served with truffle fries and BBQ pulled pork taquitos. Chef Gabriel Morales definitely takes bar food to the next level.
	ROCK’N FISH When you are craving the laid back vibe of Manhattan Beach, Rockin Fish is definitely the place. Located in the center of LA Live, the restaurant is home to hip party-goers, working professionals and concert-goers. Long art deco chandeliers hang from the wooden-plank-lined ceilings and create the sense of being on a nautical voyage. The restaurant experience is reminiscent of dining on an authentic yacht on an expedition to the best deep sea fishing excursions.
	TAKAMI 21 floors above Downtown LA’s Financial District, floats one of the most unique restaurant concepts Southern California has ever experienced. Takami Sushi & Robata Restaurant serves the highest quality sushi, robabt and Japanese influenced entrees. Tantalize your senses with their unique and freshly prepared signature cocktails. Takami boasts unparalleled views of the LA area with outdoor patio dining, the first in a Downtown high rise restaurant.
	URTH CAFFE The Urth Caffé is an organic coffee company that exclusively carries its own brand of premium, fresh roasted whole bean organic coffee, and hand selected fine teas sold under strict quality and ethical standards. Urth Caffé organic coffees and fine teas can be discovered online, via mail order, in fine restaurants and Urth Caffé locations in Los Angeles.
	WOKCANO When you yearn for a taste of Hollywood but don’t want to make the drive, head over to the downtown Wokcano. Located on the edge of the financial district, the restaurant caters to hipsters, fashionistas and good-looking suits. The food is served in large portions and meant to share. If you crave asian food, this is the place. Feast on the freshest Chinese, Japanese and Korean dishes.
	Gram and Papas Gram and Papas came to life in September 2008 and quickly became an important lunch destination in LA’s fashion district. Their philosophy is simple: Use carefully sourced and fresh ingredients to create simple food that tastes and feels good. With a rich and diverse resume of the countries foremost restaurants including: Todd English’s Olives and Fiamma (NYC) and Table 8, Dakota and Palihouse (LA), the team at Gram and Papas implements their experience and attention to detail to a high-end fresh quick service concept and outstanding catering operation.

SPONSORS

	YELP Yelp was founded in 2004 to help people connect with and talk about great local businesses As of May 2009, more than 21 million people visited Yelp in the past 30 days Yelpers have written over 6 million local reviews. In addition to reviews, Yelp is a destination to find events, special offers, lists and talk with other yelpers
	DTOWNLA.COM DtownLA.com is the only fashion and lifestyle publication catering to Downtown residents. Restaurants are profiled with articles and beautiful images of food and interiors. Fashion editorials and celebrities are shot Downtown in lofts, restaurants, abandoned buildings and city streets. DtownLA.com accentuates the lifestyle of the Downtown demographic by flaunting high fashion, showcasing swanky night spots and capturing the essence of self-expression
	Rain Vodka – 7 times distilled Rain Organics Vodka is handmade from scratch in small batches at Buffalo Trace Distillery. Every step in making Rain is designed for enjoying the ultimate vodka taste experience. Rain Organics Vodka is distilled exclusively from 100-percent organic white corn, creating a superior taste profile. The vodka undergoes an extensive 20-day production technique that includes cold-water sweet mash fermentation, seven distinct distillations and a polishing stage that adds pure limestone.
	Coca-Cola: Coca-Cola is the most popular and biggest-selling soft drink in history, as well as the best-known product in the world. Created in Atlanta, Georgia, by Dr. John S. Pemberton, Coca-Cola was first offered as a fountain beverage by mixing Coca-Cola syrup with carbonated water. Coca-Cola was introduced in 1886, patented in 1887, registered as a trademark in 1893 and by 1895 it was being sold in every state and territory in the United States
	Peroni Nastro Azzurro: Introduced in the 1960s, Peroni Nastro Azzurro is one of the best known Peroni brands and is the leading premium beer in Italy. The light European lager is produced using only the highest quality natural ingredients grown in Italy. Peroni Nastro Azzurro stands out for its clear-cut, clean taste and clarity, achieved through an exclusive brewing process ensuring a fresh and natural quality.
	Les Anges Societe Les Anges de la Société, Inc. is a full-service event production company specializing in custom design services for corporate promotion/branding, charity galas and private celebrations. LAS’s mission is to provide distinct, innovative events that offer clients and their guests, a five star experience from conception to excecution. Principals, Anne Marie Coronel and Antoinette C. Wicks-Watson, bring expertise and a boutique sensibility to event production and design. Ultimately providing a higher attention to detail and a more personal approach to their clients. By combining luxury with simplicity, juxtaposing vintage quality with modern touches, Les Anges de la Société, Inc. creates a new aesthetic for entertaining in Los Angeles. Bonne fête!
	POM Wonderful POM Wonderful grows, hand-picks and juices our own pomegranates to make POM Wonderful 100% Pomegranate Juice with the unique guarantee that it comes from only one source – our California-grown Wonderful variety of pomegranate. POM Wonderful 100% Pomegranate Juice’s unique blend of polyphenol antioxidants and superior authentic taste lends itself perfectly to healthy dishes and delicious cocktail recipes.
	Névé (pronounced ney-vey) has found a way to develop ice into something gourmet. I wish we could say that this application of gourmet ice is something new and never seen before. On the contrary it harkens back to a day when ice was delivered fresh daily. When attention to detail was paid, not only the quality of the water being used, but also to the temperature at which your ice is frozen. A time when only the best in artisan products were applied to proper beverages.
	The Westin Bonaventure Elegantly presiding over the City of Angels, The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites provides the ultimate urban oasis in the heart of the business district. An international symbol that has come to represent the beauty and sophistication of the city itself, this famous Westin Los Angeles hotel is one of the most photographed destinations in the world. Discover LA’s largest convention hotel – widely regarded as a “City-within-a City” – sure to surpass all expectations. A landmark attraction in its own right, this unique name in downtown Los Angeles hotels beckons you with an exceptional setting.

Law Enforcement Security Consultants We provide the foremost in off-duty law enforcement, retired law enforcement, law enforcement trained expert witnesses, law enforcement trained private investigators, police bodyguards, private protection & security services available today. Whether your concerns are your organization, your company, yourself, your family or your event. Our circle of Protection and Investigative Specialists are the most highly trained professionals and dependable Private Agents available from Hollywood to Hong Kong on land, sea & air. All of our personnel have honorable backgrounds in law-enforcement, state law enforcement, federal law enforcement & military. We provide you with the ultimate in security and confidentiality you demand; thereby, creating the “peace of mind” you deserve.

Alternative has been challenging the concepts of fashion since 1995, when Founder and Designer Greg Alterman set out to create the perfect t-shirt – one designed for fashion, made for comfort, and tailored for fit. Since then, Alternative has elevated the tee from casual basic to fashion-forward staple, simultaneously broadening its horizons to include loungewear, accessories, and two new labels: eco-friendly Alternative Earth and chic, sophisticated Alternative Orange Label. We are a lifestyle apparel brand that exists to inspire authenticity and comfort. Our mission is about more than just designing clothes that look and feel great: we want for our unique community of wearers and supporters to feel comfortable in their own skin. True comfort naturally opens the mind, laying the groundwork to inspire others and make a difference with how you live.

THE LOCATION – BRUNSWICK STUDIO

Located in the heart of the fashion district, the Brunswick studio was once home to Brunswick Balk-Collender Co., makers of bowling alley’s, pool tables & phonographs. Thousands of bowling alleys were manufactured here and it is home to one of the most unique functioning freight elevators in the world. Recently renovated, the 7000 sq foot loft features modern and old-world architecture. 843 S Los Angeles St 2nd floor LA, Ca 90014 entrance through alley on the corner of 9th and Los Angeles GIVING BACK A silent auction will be held during the food tasting event benefitting the Midnight Mission. Hotel stays, dinners with celebrities and a variety of products will be auctioned off. The Midnight Mission Statement of Purpose

To offer a bridge to self-sufficiency for homeless people through counseling, education, training and job placement.
To make available the necessities of life to homeless people: food, shelter, clothing, personal hygiene needs, and medical care.
To offer the 12-step approach to recovery.
To serve homeless people with empathy and respect, without sermonizing.
To provide for the homeless as an independent social service agency.

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micah says:

July 8, 2009 at 1:42 pm

Hi lets work together someday if David isnt available!
http://www.micahsmithphotography.com

alla says:

July 9, 2009 at 10:24 pm

are the presale tickets mailed if purchased online?

davlee says:

July 10, 2009 at 2:50 am

tickets are available at will call when you purchase them

July 11, 2009 at 3:19 am

til July 20th

koreangodfather says:

July 22, 2009 at 9:24 pm

looks and sounds phenom!!!

Melanie says:

July 25, 2009 at 5:13 pm

Sounds like an amazing event! I wish the tickets weren’t all sold out. If you ever decide to take this show around town (say to Pico-Union) to highlight community-based restaurants there, please let us know. You could also do something like this at Mercado La Paloma (www.mercadolapaloma.com). Just thoughts…

teresa says:

July 27, 2009 at 12:47 am

i need ONE more ticket. is it really all completely sold out?

Tina says:

July 28, 2009 at 7:23 pm

Since the tickets are sold out, can we still get them at the door?

jeff says:

July 28, 2009 at 10:20 pm

I need one ticket. can I still get it at the door??

Jenny says:

July 29, 2009 at 1:51 am

Is there a dress code?

Robert says:

July 29, 2009 at 6:41 am

I purchased tickets on line through Paypal. I haven’t received or heard anything. Is there a number or contact to find out where my tickets are? I certainly was charged for them.

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July 29, 2009 at 9:35 pm

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July 30, 2009 at 12:09 am

chic

July 30, 2009 at 12:10 am

tickets will be available at will call when you arrive to the event

July 30, 2009 at 12:18 am

tickets will be available at will call when you get to the event