Enjoy Elegant Outdoor Dining in Downtown Los Angeles

Summer weather beckons with sunny days and starry nights! Your favorite Downtown Los Angeles restaurants near Circa are answering the call, expanding their patio seating, adding street side tables, and even commandeering alleys and parking lots, so you can enjoy elegant outdoor dining. Did you know there’s a new “European Corner” at 6th & Los Angeles Streets? Mignon has teamed up with their neighbors L’APPART restaurant and Cento Pasta Bar to bring you more outdoor seating and more culinary choices!

From luxury hotel rooftops with breathtaking views, to charming garden patios, and lively street side seating, there’s a table waiting for you! Check their websites for hours, reservations and takeout/delivery options.

Mignon outdoor dining near Circa apartments in Downtown Los Angeles

Mignon 128 E. 6th St. Los Angeles, CA 90014

Mignon is teaming up with L’APPART restaurant to bring you more outdoor seating and more culinary choices. You can enjoy alfresco dining in front of either restaurant and receive both menus. They are also collaborating with Cento Pasta Bar, who is back in action across the street at JJ’s. True to its name (mignon roughly translates to “small and cute” in French), Mignon specializes in small production, offering natural wines from all over the globe with an emphasis on the Old World. They also serve seasonal, rustic French cuisine, including a three-course pre-fixe option, small plates, and fine artisanal cheeses and charcuterie. The space is also a retail shop, so make sure you grab some bottles for your home cellar.

L'APPART by AIR FOOD outdoor dining near Circa apartments in Downtown Los Angeles

L’APPART by AIR FOOD 130 E 6th St. Los Angeles, CA 90014

L’APPART by AIR FOOD will make you feel that you flew straight to Paris where you’ll enjoy an exclusive French culinary experience. Created by two passionate visionaries, Marc and Thierry, L’APPART by AIR FOOD takes your tastebuds through a miraculous journey from traditional French cuisine to French & World Fusion from Europe, Middle East, Africa, and North America.

Cento Pasta Bar outdoor dining near Circa apartments in Downtown Los Angeles

Cento Pasta Bar @JJ’s Sandwich Shop 119 E 6th St. Los Angeles, CA 90014

Mignon Wine Bar becomes this handmade pasta bar at lunchtime several days a week. You can buy takeout pastas from Cento, walk across the street to Mignon, purchase a glass or bottle of wine, and enjoy your food al fresco. In 2015, long-time friends Avner Levi and Santos Uy opened Cento Pasta Bar as a lunch residency at Santos’ downtown wine bar, Mignon. Cento is inspired by Avner’s desire to share his experiences with the people around him through cooking. At Cento, Avner is responsible for all facets of the kitchen, including menu design and development, bringing his philosophy of thoughtful, seasonal ingredients to every dish with an element of fun.

Strada Eateria & Bar outdoor dining near Circa apartments in Downtown Los Angeles

Strada Eateria & Bar 825 W 9th St, Los Angeles, CA 90015

A new spot in Downtown LA near Staples Center, Strada Eateria & Bar presents world flavors made with local ingredients.. The eclectic menu includes ceviche, lobster ravioli, and an ahi tuna steak burger, along with a full bar. Strada is now offering al fresco dining with sidewalk seating on W. 9th St. Complimentary parking. Reservations are recommended.

Faith & Flower outdoor dining near Circa apartments in Downtown Los Angeles

Faith & Flower 705 W 9th St. Los Angeles, CA 90015

Faith & Flower is open for patio dining. Located in the Watermarke Tower in DTLA’s South Park district, the name Faith & Flower pays homage to the two major Renaissance periods  – the 1920s and modern day – that have fundamentally shaped the Downtown Los Angeles community. “Flower” refers to the street on which the restaurant lies today, and “Faith” for the street’s alleged name during the early 1920s. Inspired by a global influence of flavors and techniques, complemented by the use of a wood-fired oven and pristine raw bar, the menu redefines Californian rustic cuisine. Reservations are highly recommended. Takeout and delivery are also available. 

Bestis outdoor dining near Circa apartments in Downtown Los Angeles

Bestia 2121 E 7th Pl. Los Angeles, CA 90021

Arts District darling Bestia is now accepting reservations for outdoor dining. Their menu is also available for takeout. Owned and operated by husband and wife Ori Menashe and Genevieve Gergis, the menu features a generous selection of authentic Italian stalwarts such as antipasti, pizzas, pasta, secondi (fish, lamb, steak), finished off with dolci (mascarpone rice pudding, crème fraîche panna cotta, and bar au chocolat bittersweet chocolate budino tart). Buon appetito! 

Redbird outdoor dining near Circa apartments in Downtown Los Angeles

Redbird 114 E 2nd St. Los Angeles, CA 90012

Redbird is open with three different outdoor dining options! In addition to the Redbird Courtyard, they’ve created two new open air dining rooms: the Redbird Garden and the Lounge on the Vibiana Courtyard. Redbird is carved into one of the city’s most historic architectural gems – the former rectory building of Vibiana, cathedral-turned-event-venue. Chef Neal Fraser and Amy Knoll Fraser feature Modern American cuisine that is refined yet approachable and highlights the multi-cultural influences of Fraser’s native city – Los Angeles. 

Perch outdoor dining near Circa apartments in Downtown Los Angeles

Perch 448 S Hill St. Los Angeles, CA 90013

Perch Los Angeles is a French inspired rooftop bistro that offers unobstructed views of Downtown Los Angeles that will make you feel as if you’re floating over the skyline. Their 15th floor outdoor patios and 16th floor rooftop are now open for outdoor dining. The elevated spaces offer outdoor fireplaces, rooftop fire pits, indoor and outdoor dining experiences, and lounge seating to experience the city skyline views. Perch executive Chef Gerardo Benitez has created a playful menu inspired by French culinary classics utilizing the freshest of seasonal ingredients. Pick up and delivery is also available. 

Broken Shaker outdoor dining near Circa apartments in Downtown Los Angeles

Broken Shaker Freehand Hotel 416 W 8th St. Los Angeles, CA 90014 

An oasis in the heart of Downtown LA, Broken Shaker, located on the Freehand Hotel rooftop pool deck, offers an eclectic menu of handcrafted cocktails and small bites. A James Beard Award finalist and winner of Tales of the Cocktail’s Best American Hotel Bar award, Broken Shaker serves up delicious cocktails, infused with homemade elixirs and exotic ingredients, bringing the flavors of the beach to the center of the city.

Rossoblu outdoor dining near Circa apartments in Downtown Los Angeles

Rossoblu City Market South 1124 San Julian St. Los Angeles, CA 90015

Rossoblu tells the story of the two places Chef Steve Samson considers home – Los Angeles and Bologna, Italy. The restaurant is an homage to Samson’s heritiage, inspired by childhood memories spent in Bologna and its surrounding region, Emilia Romagna. Rossoblu features handmade pastas, fresh produce, and an extensive in-house butchery and salumi program. The wine list offers unique Italian and Californian varietals. At its core, Rossoblu is a true family-owned and operated restaurant, with Steve’s wife Dina helming the operations and long time friend and partner Hans Luttmann leading a team that has become family. Rossoblu is open for al fresco dining, takeout and delivery.

Veranda Al Fresco outdoor dining near Circa apartments in Downtown Los Angeles

Veranda Al Fresco Hotel Figueroa 939 S Figueroa St. Los Angeles, CA 90015

Chef Adrian Garcia is serving up an authentic Mexico City-inspired menu, befitting the tropical vibe at Veranda Al Fresco, DTLA’s urban oasis at Hotel Figueroa. Savor a tasty, simple street taco menu paired with a great selection of cocktails. Veranda Al Fresco is open Wednesday to Sunday 12pm-7pm. Salud y buen provecho!

Manuela outdoor dining near Circa apartments in Downtown Los Angeles

Manuela 907 E 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90013

Manuela is excited to welcome guests back to dine in their spacious outdoor patio. Located in the DTLA Arts District, Manuela unites chef, farmer and artist to create an authentic and original dining experience. Under the direction of Executive Chef Kris Tominaga, the menu celebrates seasonal ingredients sourced from the best farms and producers in Southern California. Serving a wide range of vegetables, grains, fish, and game, Manuela also features an exemplary bar program, which serves classic cocktails using house-made bitters and tonics. Local beers are on tap, while the carefully selected wine list is designed to pair with the smoke and acid at the heart of Manuela’s menu. 

Photo credits:

Photo #1: Rossoblu

Photo #2: Mignon

Photo #3: L’APPART by AIR FOOD

Photo #4: Cento Pasta Bar

Photo #5: Strada Eateria & Bar 

Photo #6: Faith & Flower

Photo #7: Bestia

Photo #8: Reedbird

Photo #9: Perch

Photo #10: Broker Shaker

Photo #11: Rossoblu

Photo #12: Veranda Al Fresco

Photo #13: Manuela 

Motor Up the Coast for Al Fresco Dining by the Sea

What could be more exhilarating on a hot summer day than driving up Pacific Coast Highway to enjoy cocktails and dinner at sunset. Or lingering over a Mimosa-fueled brunch while watching seagulls play above the waves! Great news – your favorite beachfront restaurants are open for patio dining! All along our beautiful shoreline, you’ll find some amazing destinations – from historic icons and legendary cafes, to elegant restaurants with stellar menus and views to match. It’s time to motor up the coast for al fresco dining by the sea! Check their websites for takeout, curbside pick up and delivery options as well.

Geoffrey’s Malibu 27400 Pacific Coast Hwy. Malibu, CA 90265

Renowned for its legendary ocean views and celebrity cache, Geoffrey’s originally opened as Holiday House hotel in 1948, attracting stars like Frank Sinatra, Shirley MacLaine, Lana Turner, Marilyn Monroe, and John F. Kennedy. 35 years later, in 1983, Holiday House ended its glorious run when Harvey Baskin, a financier and nature lover, purchased the property and created Geoffrey’s Malibu. Baskin redesigned the space so that every table in the house had a panoramic view of the ocean. Today, Geoffrey’s continues to be a magnet for Hollywood luminaries, world travelers, and locals alike.

Nobu Malibu 22706 CA-1 Malibu, CA 90265

Nobu restaurants are the creation of Nobuyuki “Nobu” Matsuhisa, a Japanese celebrity chef and restaurateur known for his fusion cuisine blending traditional Japanese dishes with Peruvian ingredients. After emigrating to the U.S. from Japan in the late 1970s, Nobu built a high-end sushi empire that now encompasses more than three dozen restaurants across the globe, from Malibu to Manila, Beijing to Budapest.

Duke’s Malibu 21150 CA-1 Malibu, CA 90265

Surfing meets Hollywood by the sea! Surfing legend Duke Kahanamoku taught surfing in Malibu and spent time in the area where he was a lifeguard, competing in water sports and appearing in over 28 Hollywood movies. Duke’s Malibu honors Duke, but also pays tribute to the early days of surfing in Malibu. Adding to the lore, Kathy Kohner Zuckerman, the inspiration for the Gidget novel, movie and TV series that sparked the California surfing craze, works at Duke’s Malibu as the Ambassador of Aloha. 

Gladstones Restaurant 17300 CA-1 Pacific Palisades, CA 90272

Founded in 1972, Gladstones restaurant has been a symbol of Los Angeles and the Southern California lifestyle for nearly half a century. Owned by former Los Angeles Mayor Richard J. Riordan, this classic establishment has stood the test of time, outlived trends, and set the bar for quality and warmth. Located at the historic intersection of PCH and Sunset Blvd, Gladstones offers the freshest seafood, classic cocktails, and timeless California sunsets. Sunday brunch at Gladstones is legendary. Get there early – tables fill up fast.

Maestro’s Ocean Club 18412 Pacific Coast Hwy. Malibu, CA 90265

Maestro’s Ocean Club offers commanding beachfront views and an impressive menu, including a fresh seafood tower and sushi selection developed exclusively for Mastro’s Steakhouse by Chef Angel Carbajal of Nick-San Cabo San Lucas, along with steaks, chops and an array of fish dishes. Consistently hailed by diners and critics alike as one of the top 10 steakhouse in the U.S., Mastro`s Restaurants is a collection of sophisticated, classic steakhouses and sumptuous fish houses. Mastro’s has a strict upscale dress code, so if you plan to go to the beach before dinner, make sure you bring a change of attire.

Moonshadows 20356 Pacific Coast Hwy. Malibu, CA 90265

From a midday brunch to supper at sunset, Moonshadows is the ultimate oceanfront dining experience, located right on the Malibu beach. The friendly staff serves a mouthwatering mix of seafood and signature dishes with Asian fusion, Italian and American influences. For a pre-dinner drink or a nightcap, stop by the Blue Lounge Bar on the patio. Reservations are recommended, especially for sunset dining.

Paradise Cove Beach Cafe 28128 Pacific Coast Hwy. Malibu, CA 90265

Enjoy the iconic Southern California experience at the quintessential beach restaurant. Paradise Cove Beach Cafe is nestled right on the sand in Paradise Cove, in the heart of Malibu. Smell the fresh sea air and gaze at the beautiful blue Pacific Ocean with a cocktail in hand. Indulge in a wide selection of breakfast, lunch, and dinner items. Walk along the beach and look at the homes of movie and rock stars, billionaires, and Wall Street magnates. Kick back and experience the magic of Paradise.

Malibu Farm Restaurant & Cafe 23000 Pacific Coast Hwy. Malibu, CA 90265

Malibu Farm Restaurant is a full-service eatery with bar and specialty cocktails, located at the start of the Malibu pier. The Malibu Farm Cafe is a counter-service cafe, located at the end of the pier, over the Pacific Ocean. Both restaurant and cafe are open for outdoor dining. Malibu Farm was founded by Helene Henderson, who began her career doing cooking classes and farm dinners out of her home and in her backyard. Although Malibu Farms has expanded to locations beyond Southern California, they still regard themselves as a locally-owned small business, offering abundant fresh produce, free range chickens, and sustainable seafood, and natural ingredients.

Photo credits:

Photo #1: Paradise Cove Beach Cafe

Photo #2: Geoffrey’s Malibu

Photo #3: Nobu Malibu

Photo #4: Duke’s Malibu

Photo #5: Gladstones Restaurant

Photo #6: Maestro’s Ocean Club

Photo #7: Moonshadows

Photo #8: Paradise Cove Beach Cafe

Photo #9: Malibu Farm Restaurant

Cocktails To Go: Your Favorite DTLA Bars Offer Take Out & Delivery

Now you can support your favorite LA bars while getting your buzz on, all from the comfort of home. Some of the best boîtes in town are offering specially-crafted, pre-batched cocktails for pickup and delivery. Pair your libations with delicious dishes, from burgers to tasty small plates and full menu choices. Some establishments even stock meal kits and pantry items. Check their websites for pick up and delivery details.

Broken Spanish 1050 S Flower St. Los Angeles, CA 90015 

Mix it up. Broken Spanish is now offering their Mix Kit, which includes one bottle of Tequila or Mezcal, one quart of Broken Spanish’s signature margarita mix, and all of the fixings for $49. Broken Spanish presents a distinct culinary perspective expressed in bold yet refined flavors, demonstrating elements of long-established traditions, finished with modern appeal. The bar offers an aromatic selection of tequilas, mezcals, and intriguing craft cocktails.

Barcito 403 W 12th St. Los Angeles, CA 90015

Barcito is pouring batch cocktails, available for pickup and delivery daily from 3pm to 8pm. Order from their delicious snack-inspired menu and choose 16 ounce or 32 ounce batched cocktail options. Barcito is an entrepreneur-owned and operated Argentine-style cafe and cocktail bar turned bodega, selling natural wine, craft beer, deli sandwiches, coffee, provisions, and more. Barcito is currently open for takeout/delivery, offering full menu, pantry goods, natural wine, and craft beer.

Here and Now Cocktail Bar 300 S Santa Fe Ave. Suite N Los Angeles, CA 90013 

Here and Now is offering food, cocktails, beer and wine pickup through their online shop, and delivery through their partners at Caviar and Postmates. Whiskey flights are also available to order online or pick up in person. Named one of America’s best bars by Esquire magazine in 2019, Here and Now is located at the south end of the Arts District’s One Santa Fe building.

Manuela 907 E 3rd St. Los Angeles, CA 90013

Arts District icon Manuela is offering five pre-batched versions of their craft cocktails to enjoy at home. They’re available with delivery orders, which can be placed through Postmates, DoorDash, and Caviar. Try their Old Fashioned with Evan Williams bourbon and bitters, or get adventurous with the Nightshade, featuring Milagro Blanco tequila, yellow bell pepper, heat, and lemon. 

Flask & Field Row DTLA 767 S Alameda St. Ste 180 Los Angeles, CA 90021

Order a wine or cocktail gift set from DTLA’s super cool cocktail shop, Flask & Field. A modern destination for the discovery of wine, spirits, art and design, Flask & Field also offers a selection of quality goods for house, home and adventure. The eclectic establishment was founded by entertainment attorney Miriam Yoo, who was driven by her lifelong passion for wine, hospitality and design to create a new kind of shop that would address a range of lifestyle needs. Place your order online and pick-up safely or have it delivered. Walk-ups are welcome too! 

Arts District Brewing Co. 828 Traction Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90013

Arts District Brewing is open for Burgers & Booze To-Go. Choose from their curated craft beer list, which is updated on a regular basis. The hearty food menu offers a beer-appropriate selection of wings, burgers, fries, salads, fried calamari, fish tacos, and nachos. Order ahead before coming on down.

First Draft Taproom & Kitchen 1230 S Olive St. Los Angeles, CA 90015

Get your cocktails to go at First Draft Taproom & Kitchen, a unique tasting experience in South Park. They offer a huge variety of craft beer, wine, cider, and kombucha, and the taps are ever-rotating to bring you a wide selection of craft and small-batch libations from across the country. The kitchen serves delectable plates and shareable items that pair with the beverage offerings, such as popcorn cauliflower, crispy brussels sprouts, mac & cheese, burgers, sandwiches & panini, salads, sweets, and more.

Mignon 128 E. 6th St. Los Angeles, CA 90014

Mignon is offering wine and food for take out. True to its name (mignon roughly translates to “small and cute” in French), Mignon specializes in small production, offering natural wines from all over the globe with an emphasis on the Old World. They also serve seasonal, rustic French cuisine, including a three-course pre-fixe option, small plates, and fine artisanal cheeses and charcuterie. The space is also a retail shop, so make sure you grab some bottles for your home cellar.

The Mermaid 428 E 2nd St. Los Angeles, CA 90012

The Mermaid is offering cocktail and food to go. The Mermaid is a cozy little bar in the hear of Little Tokyo, with mermaids! Swim in for refreshing tropical cocktails, savory bar snacks, and good times to enjoy in the comfort of your own home! To go menu HERE

Bar Amá 118 W 4th St. Los Angeles, CA 90013

Bar Amá offers no-contact pickup through their online Amá To Go & General Store. The store stocks your favorite dishes, meal kits, pantry items, wine, beer and cocktails. Merchandise by chef Josef Centeno’s Prospect Pine and the Baco and Amá cookbooks are available for purchase as well.  Bar Amá will tickle your tummy with Tex Mex specialities like fideo and borracho beans with cilantro and pork belly. The bar offers a great selection of tequilas and mezcals, along with absinthe, whiskey, gin, beer, wine, and more. Food and drink items are available for pick up only. Delivery is available through Caviar and Grubhub.

Photo credits:

Photo #1: First Draft Taproom & Kitchen

Photo #2: Broken Spanish

Photo #3: Barcito

Photo #4: Here and Now Cocktail Bar

Photo #5: Manuela

Photo #6: Flask & Field 

Photo #7: Arts District Brewing Co.

Photo #8: First Draft Taproom & Kitchen

Photo #9: The Mermaid

Photo #10: Bar Amá 

Stock Up For Summer Reading at DTLA Bookstores

Here’s a great opportunity to get a head start on your summer reading. DTLA bookstores are offering curbside pick up and online shopping. Check their websites for details, including in-store openings. Our city is a bibliophile’s paradise – from local treasures like The Last Bookstore to collectible destinations, and quirky specialty shops. You can also support our local bookstores by signing up for their newsletters, organizing online book clubs, and buying gift cards for friends and family.  Looking for some inspiration, here’s Bill Gates’ summer reading list. Get ready to untether from your digital devices, stretch out on your favorite chaise lounge, and crack open a good book.

The Last Book Store 453 S Spring St, Los Angeles, CA 90013

A true DTLA treasure, The Last Bookstore is California’s largest used and new book and record store, housed in a stunning 22,000 square-foot space in the Spring Arts Tower. According to owner Josh Spencer, the name was chosen with irony, but seems more appropriate with each passing day, as physical bookstores die out like dinosaurs from the meteoric impact of Amazon and e-books. In addition to over 250,000 new and used books on two floors, including the Arts & Rare Book Annex, you’ll also find tens of thousands of vinyl records and graphic novels. Curbside service is limited to bundle customers. If you’re looking for a specific title, please order from the online web store and your books will be shipped right to your door.

Now Serving Far East Plaza 727 N. Broadway #133 Los Angeles, CA 90012

Founded by Ken Concepcion, former chef de cuisine at Wolfgang Puck’s CUT, and his wife Michelle Mungcal, Now Serving carries a melange of new and used cookbooks, including out of print editions. The cookbooks are organized in geographical departments such as the Americas, Asia, the Middle East, Mediterranean, and Europe, and categories like pastries and baking, beverages, general food writing, and reference books. You can order online from their website.

Hennessey + Ingalls Bookstore 300 S. Santa Fe Ave. Suite M Los Angeles, CA 90013

Since its founding in 1963, Hennessey + Ingalls has grown to become the largest art, architecture and design bookstore in the Western United States. A landmark in the visual arts community, Hennessey + Ingalls counts many of the country’s leading architectural firms as clients, along with museums, collectors, art galleries, students, interior designers, graphic design firms, and schools. Even if you’re not an industry professional, it’s fun to browse the store’s in-depth selection of books, including art, art history, architecture, photography, interior design, graphic design, and landscaping. Hours for contactless curbside (parking lot) pick-up are 10 am – 5 pm Monday through Friday.

Artbook @Hauser & Wirth LA 917 E 3rd St. Los Angeles, CA 90013

Artbook @Hauser & Wirth is an arts and culture bookstore located inside the Hauser Wirth & Schimmel gallery in the DTLA Arts District. The bookstore offers a wide range of topics including art, photography, architecture & design, film, music, fashion and more. Hauser & Wirth opened its Los Angeles location in 2016 in a former flour mill. In addition to supporting and collaborating with many local and international cultural organizations, nonprofits, and universities, the Los Angeles gallery fosters public dialogue with the arts through a range of activities that engage the city’s diverse population. Artbook @Hauser & Wirth is temporarily closed, but you can shop online.

The Library Store 630 W 5th St, Los Angeles, CA 90071

The Library Store is operated by the Library Foundation of Los Angeles, which provides critical support to the Los Angeles Public Library resulting in free programs, resources, and services available to the millions of adults, children, and youth in Los Angeles. Through fundraising, advocacy, and innovative programs, the Library Foundation strengthens the Los Angeles Public Library and promotes greater awareness of its valuable resources. Shop the carefully curated collection of books, tees, totes, stationery and much more. All sales benefit the Los Angeles Public Library. While the physical store remains closed, the online store is open. They are processing orders once a week, and shipping out on Fridays.

Kinokuniya 123 Astronaut E S Onizuka Street #205, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Founded in 1927 in Tokyo, the Books Kinokuniya chain spans 68 locations in Japan and 28 stores overseas, including the popular location Little Tokyo’s Weller Court. Kinokuniya offers an extensive selection of manga, graphic novels, art and design books, cookbooks, travel books, and children’s books. If you’d like to order books or make inquiries while the store is temporarily closed, please use the contact form and follow the accompanying instructions.

Photo credits:

Photo #1: The Last Bookstore

Photo #2: The Last Bookstore

Photo #3: Now Serving

Photo #4: Hennessey + Ingalls Bookstore

Photo #5: Image courtesy of Hennessey + Ingalls Bookstore

Photo #6: Image courtesy of Hauser Wirth Schimmel

Photo #7: Kinokuniya USA

DTLA Breakfast Spots Open for Pick Up & Delivery

Take a break for breakfast! Your favorite DTLA cafes and coffee spots are now open for pick up and delivery! Celebrate the weekend with scrumptious Belgian waffles smothered in fresh fruit, order up some wholesome baked goods to accompany your morning coffee, or indulge in a platter of eggs and tater tots with all the toppings! By supporting local restaurants, you’re helping to keep our amazing DTLA restaurant community alive and thriving. Check online for delivery and pick up details. Bon Appetit!

Poppy + Rose 765 Wall St. Los Angeles, CA 90014

Featured on LA Weekly’s Best of L.A. Food & Drink, Poppy + Rose is inspired by the country kitchens we all know and love. A collaboration between Diana Yin and Chef Michael Reed, the restaurant serves classic American diner fare prepared with honest ingredients. Their signature Fried Chicken & Waffles are made with free-range Mary’s chicken and a Belgian-style waffle. Biscuits are baked from scratch every morning with real butter, and fries are hand cut from fresh Kennebec potatoes. Order ahead for curbside pick up.

ediBOL 300 S Santa Fe Ave. Ste. Q, Los Angeles, CA 90013

ediBOL is a fun eatery in the DTLA Arts District offering artisan BOLs – handcrafted foods & flavors in a bowl. ediBOL is now offering meal kits so you can prepare their classics and create some tasty new bowls at home! Brunch bols feature French toast custard, roasted garlic & herb pork hash,  chicken & waffles, and baked eggs with chorizo and tomatillo crema. Other menu items include lemon ricotta fritters, warm golden oats, and Stumptown coffee. Order ahead for pick up.

L.A. Cafe 639 S Spring St, Los Angeles, CA 90014

Located in the Spring Towers Lofts, L.A. Cafe is open 7 days a week for delivery, takeout and curbside pick up. They make all their food fresh daily from scratch using the best ingredients such as local eggs & produce, and garden fresh herbs. Breakfast menu includes Belgian waffles, chicken & waffles, breakfast tacos & tortillas, and tater tots with all the toppings. Vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options are available as well.

Birdies 314 W Olympic Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90015

Birdies LA is a fresh new casual dining restaurant with its flagship location in Downtown Los Angeles. The concept is simple: Fresh, fun, all natural food, served fast. Artisanal donuts are made hourly, and their free-range fried chicken will be a treat you can expect on a simple menu of Americana classics reimagined with a modern twist. Birdies also features an ever changing offering of rotating specials, Intelligentsia coffee creations, and an in-house brewed Birdies brand coffee. Available for takeout and no contact delivery.

Paris Baguette 404 W 8th St, Los Angeles, CA 90014

Paris Baguette is an international, premium bakery-café specializing in yummy assortments of breads, pastries and cakes baked daily. Their mission is to bring happiness to everyone by adapting to people’s ever-expanding palates with decadent, unique and sophisticated baked goods. They serve a variety of treats ranging from coffee, tea, smoothies, and frappes, to appetizing snacks, delicious cakes for all occasions, and chef-inspired sandwiches and salads. Order through Doordash or Postmates.

Photo credits:

Photo #1: Paris Baguette

Photo #2: Poppy + Rose

Photo #3: ediBOL

Photo #4: L.A. Cafe

Photo #5: Birdies

Photo #6: Paris Baguette

Spice Up Your Night With Virtual Events

Enjoy a taste of tiki, go hog wild at Hogwarts, or experience a magical candlelight concert – all from the comfort of home. Virtual experiences are bigger than ever, and the choices are almost limitless! Everything from online cocktail classes and craft fairs, to amusement park rides – and even a haunted house – are right at your fingertips – literally! Just grab your favorite digital device, pour yourself a nice beverage, curl up on your comfy couch, and get ready to spice up your night with virtual events.

Natural History Museum First Fridays Connected

First Fridays is connecting NHM and L.A. to you live, directly into your home. Dive into timely discussions and rock out to music right in your living room. Grab your own cocktail, put on your best home attire, turn up the volume, and get ready for an amazing Friday. This event is free, but reservations are required. End times may vary. One reservation per household/device. Zoom and YouTube Live links will be emailed to you when you register.

Renegade Craft Virtual Fair

Every Friday & Saturday in May For two hours each day at the Renegade Craft Virtual Fair, dive into artists’ portals and connect with creatives from all over the world. Look forward to behind the scenes demos, studio and home tours, Q+A’s, fireside chats, tutorials, meditations, performances, how-to’s, DJ sets, and much more! Renegade Craft is a curated marketplace of makers, designers, doers, and dreamers. Established in Chicago in 2003 and growing through steady, organic support, Renegade has become the broadest reaching craft showcase in the world, hosting over 3,000 artists at 20 events in 10 cities, and attracting over 300,000 attendees annually.

Los Angeles Beer Festival Digital Edition

May 9 Los Angeles Beer Festival is going digital this year as they bring the beer straight to you while you stream the tastings with different breweries, guests, games, and band performances. A case of 10 special release beers and brewery swag can be picked up at select locations. The case features beers from 10 different local and regional breweries. A video link will be sent to all guests and on Saturday May 9th at 7pm, so you can enjoy the guided tastings of each beer from their distinct brewmaster or ambassador in the comfort of your own living room. There will also be band performances and interactive games. Cheers!

Candlelight Concerts

May 10 This candlelit evening, let the elegant strokes of piano keys take you on a journey through time, from Beethoven to Gershwin. You’ll transition from the worlds of Classical to Popular as soloist Serene expertly carries the music from her piano to your living room, all while bathed in the gentle glow of candlelight. This special edition will be hosted by a Master of Ceremonies, who will accompany you this magical evening, informing you about the music in question and providing you with information about the composer. A concert pianist of unique talent, Serene has followed anything but the conventional path to the forefront of her field. Her repertoire is vast, displaying her love of composers from Bach to Ligeti to Stravinsky.

Virtual Tiki Cocktail Seminar from the Acey Deucey Club

May 15 & 22 Enjoy a taste of tiki from the comfort of your home. The Acey Deucey Club invites you to join a virtual cocktail making seminar. Meet two characters from this pop-up submarine-themed tiki bar. This virtual event will deliver a tiki cocktail kit to your home with all of the ingredients needed for double servings of two cocktail creations. Not a pro bartender? Don’t stress. Live assistance from the Engineers, the resident cocktail experts, will guide you through crafting two cocktails that will get you in the tiki spirit.

Virtual Comedy Tour

Various Dates Meld your love of couch surfing with stand-up comedy. Professional comedians from all over the country share a barrel of laughs with you during this comedy-necessary time. Spice up your routine with jokes and escape from the abnormal norm.

Experience Your Favorite Amusement Park Rides

Virtual experiences are bigger than ever – and now that includes amusement park rides. During their visits, park-goers have spread their experiences on YouTube by filming the rides as they go on them. From Disney World‘s “Frozen Ever After” to Universal’s “Harry Potter & The Forbidden Journey,” and Disneyland’s “Pirates of the Caribbean Ride,” and “Indiana Jones Thrill Ride,” viewers at home now get to witness the narrative rides as though they’re actually there.

Winchester Mystery House Horror Tour

The Winchester Mystery House® is an architectural wonder and historic landmark in San Jose, California that was once the personal residence of Sarah Lockwood Pardee Winchester, the widow of William Wirt Winchester and heiress to a large portion of the Winchester® Repeating Arms fortune. What started as an eight-room farmhouse can only be described as the world’s longest home renovation, prompting speculation that Sarah was haunted by the ghosts of those felled by the “Gun that Won the West.” The Winchester Mystery House is offering guests unprecedented access to the world’s most bizarre mansion with an all-new Winchester Mystery House Immersive 360° Tour. This virtual experience allows guests to independently roam each level of the mansion, while exploring many rooms previously inaccessible on standard Estate tours.

Photo credits:

Photo #1: Universal Studios Hollywood

Photo #2: Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

Photo #3: Renegade Craft Virtual Fair

Photo #4: Los Angeles Beer Festival

Photo #5: Candlelight Concert

Photo #6: Acey Deucey Club

Photo #7: Virtual Comedy Tour

Photo #8: Universal Studios Hollywood

Photo #9: Winchester House

Take a Virtual Tour of UNESCO World Heritage Sites

What do Stonehenge, the Taj Mahal, Château de Versailles, and Machu Picchu all have in common? These breathtaking monuments have all been designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites. UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, selects World Heritage Sites based on cultural, historical, scientific, or other form of significance judged to be important for the collective and preservative interests of humanity. Today there are 869 cultural World Heritage Sites around the world.

Now you can visit some of the most popular UNESCO World Heritage Sites with virtual tours from Google Earth, Google Arts and Culture, and other digital platforms – all from the comfort of home! To access your virtual tour, tap or click on each monument’s name which appears in bold below.

Taj Mahal

The Taj Mahal is an immense mausoleum of white marble, built in Agra between 1631 and 1648 by order of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favorite wife. The Taj Mahal is the jewel of Muslim art in India and is considered to be the greatest architectural achievement in the whole range of Indo-Islamic architecture.

Great Sphinx of Giza, Egypt

The Great Sphinx of Giza, commonly referred to as the Sphinx, is a limestone statue of a reclining or couchant sphinx (a mythical creature with a lion’s body and a human head) that stands on the Giza Plateau on the west bank of the Nile in Giza, Egypt. The face of the Sphinx is generally believed to represent the face of the Pharaoh Khafra.

The Pyramids of Giza, Egypt

In ancient times, the Great Pyramid of Giza was considered to be one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Today it is the last standing wonder of the ancient world, as the other five were destroyed by fire or earthquakes. The capital of the Old Kingdom of Egypt is known for its extraordinary funerary monuments, including rock tombs, ornate mastabas, temples and pyramids.

Château de Versailles

Listed for the past 30 years as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Palace of Versailles constitutes one of the finest achievements of French art of the 17th century. The former hunting lodge of Louis XIII was transformed and extended by his son Louis XIV who installed here the Court and the government of France in 1682. Up until the French Revolution, a line of kings succeeded each other, each taking his turn to embellish the Palace, The Hall of Mirrors, the King’s Grand Apartments, and the gardens. The Palace of Versailles is one of the most visited cultural sites in the world today.

Stonehenge 

Take an interactive tour of Stonehenge with 360 degree views from inside the monument, courtesy of English Heritage. Located in south Wiltshire, Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites are home to some of the most famous megaliths in the world. The significance of these prehistoric monuments is still being explored and understood. English Heritage cares for over 400 historic buildings, monuments and sites, from world-famous prehistoric sites and grand medieval castles to Roman forts and a Cold War bunker. 

Machu Picchu, Peru

Machu Picchu is a 15th-century Inca citadel in the Eastern Cordillera of southern Peru perched on a 7,970 ft mountain ridge. It is located in the Cusco Region, Urubamba Province, Machupicchu District, above the Sacred Valley, 50 miles northwest of Cuzco. The Urubamba River flows past it, cutting through the Cordillera and creating a canyon with a tropical mountain climate.

Archaeological Areas of Pompeii, 79 CE, Italy

The impressive remains of the towns of Pompei and Herculaneum and their associated villas, buried by the eruption of Vesuvius in AD 79, provide a complete and vivid picture of society and daily life at a specific moment in the past that is without parallel anywhere in the world.

Angkor Wat, 12th century CE, Siem Reap, Cambodia

Angkor Wat is a temple complex in Cambodia and the largest religious monument in the world. It was built by the Khmer King Suryavarman in the early 12th century in Yaśodharapura, the capital of the Khmer Empire, as his state temple and eventual mausoleum. The temple is at the pinnacle of the high classical style of Khmer architecture, and has become a symbol of Cambodia, appearing on its national flag and is the country’s prime attraction for visitors.

Basílica de la Sagrada Família, Barcelona, Spain

The Basílica Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Família is a large Roman Catholic church designed by Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí that has become the symbol of Barcelona, Spain. Although incomplete, the church is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and in November 2010 Pope Benedict XVI consecrated and proclaimed it a minor basilica. Construction of Sagrada Família had commenced in 1882 and Gaudí became involved in 1883, taking over the project and transforming it with his architectural and engineering style, combining Gothic and curvilinear Art Nouveau forms. Gaudí devoted his last years to the project.

The Great Wall of China

The China Guide is offering armchair travelers the chance to take a virtual hike on the Great Wall of China. As China’s most famous attraction, the Great Wall of China is an essential stop on all China tours. Commonly considered a wonder of the world, the Great Wall boasts a history of over 2,000 years and stretches more than 3,000 miles across several provinces of northern China, making it one of the most impressive ancient structures on the planet.

Photo credits:

Photo #1: English Heritage

Photo #2: Google Arts and Culture

Photo #3: Google Earth

Photo #4: Google Maps

Photo #5: Château de Versailles

Photo #6: English Heritage

Photo #7: Google Arts and Culture

Photo #8: Google Arts and Culture

Photo #9: Google Earth

Photo #10: Basilicadela Sagrada Familia

Photo #11: The China Guide

Expand Your Horizons with Online Classes from the Masters

What do MIT, MoMA and Martin Scorsese all have in common? Top universities, cultural institutions, and world-renowned experts in their field are offering online classes that you can access from the comfort of home. Digital platforms like MasterClass, Coursera and edX offer a vast range of courses from business to law, science, arts & entertainment, technology, humanities, and more. Some institutions and apps offer degrees and certifications, and many are free. Whether you’re working from home or just spending more time in, now’s the perfect opportunity to expand your horizons and learn online with the masters.

Free Online Classes from MoMA

Immerse yourself in ideas and see your world in new ways through art. In MoMA’s free Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) on Coursera, you will hear directly from artists and designers, look closely at works in our collection and exhibitions, and join a community of learners unlike any other. Enroll any time and complete the course at your own pace. Click the course below or visit coursera.org/moma to enroll. Online course learners can take the full online course and access all content for free, or they can choose to pay for a certificate of course completion, issued by Coursera. 

Coursera

Coursera is an online learning platform founded in 2012 by Stanford professors Andrew Ng and Daphne Koller that offers massive open online courses (MOOC), specializations, and degrees. Every course on Coursera is taught by top instructors from world-class universities and companies, so you can learn something new anytime, anywhere. Hundreds of free courses give you access to on-demand video lectures, homework exercises, and community discussion forums. Paid courses provide additional quizzes and projects as well as a shareable Course Certificate upon completion. Coursera collaborates with 190 leading universities and companies including CalArts, Canegie Mellon University, Duke University, Georgia Tech, Stanford University, IBM, Amazon, Google, Johns Hopkins, and more.

Class Central

Class Central is a search engine and reviews site for free online courses popularly known as MOOCs or Massive Open Online Courses. Discover thousands of free online courses from top universities around the world, including the eight Ivy League schools – Brown, Harvard, Cornell, Princeton, Dartmouth, Yale, the Columbia universities, and the University of Pennsylvania. HERE are 450 Ivy League Courses you can take online right now for free.

MasterClass

MasterClass is an online education platform where students can access tutorials and lectures pre-recorded by 80 + renowned experts in their respective fields. Categories include business, politics & society, science, design & photography, arts & entertainment, culinary arts, sports & games, and more. Instructors are a veritable who’s who of some today’s greatest luminaries such as Annie Leibovitz, Martin Scorsese, Neil DeGrasse Tyson, Malcolm Gladwell, Anna Wintour, Bill Gates, Gordon Ramsey, Kelly Wearstler, Frank Gehry, Carlos Santana, and Serena Williams, to name a few. MasterClass currently has a special offer – buy one annual MasterClass and share one free. Classes are available anywhere, anytime on all your devices.

Free Online Courses from edX

Free online courses from edX is a non-profit created by founding partners Harvard and MIT, bringing the best of higher education to students around the world. EdX offers MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) and interactive online classes in subjects including law, history, science, engineering, business, social sciences, computer science, public health, and artificial intelligence (AI). 

Duolingo

Learn a new language for free with Duolingo. You can learn online or with their easy-to-use app. The bite-size lessons feel more like a game than a textbook, and that’s by design: Learning is easier when you’re having fun. But Duolingo isn’t just a game. It’s based on a methodology proven to foster long-term retention and a curriculum aligned to an international standard. Lessons focus on a real-life goal – for instance, ordering at a restaurant, going to the bank, home life, or travel. Learners develop the vocabulary and grammar needed to achieve that goal through varied practice in reading, writing, listening, and speaking.

Grasshopper

Grasshopper is a free iOS and Android app that teaches you how to code through JavaScript puzzles that you have to solve in order to progress. Move through progressively challenging levels as you develop your abilities and graduate with fundamental programming skills for your next step as a coder. Grasshopper was created by a team of passionate coders from Google’s workshop for experimental products, Area 120. Coding is becoming an essential skill and Grasshopper makes it possible for everyone to learn, even when life gets busy. 

TED Talks

Discover 3300+ talks to stir your curiosity. TED is a nonprofit devoted to spreading ideas, usually in the form of short, powerful talks (18 minutes or less). TED began in 1984 as a conference where Technology, Entertainment and Design converged, and today covers almost all topics – from science to business to global issues – in more than 100 languages. Meanwhile, independently run TEDx events help share ideas in communities around the world.

Photo credits:

Photo #1: edX

Photo #2: MoMA

Photo #3: Coursera

Photo #4: ClassCentral

Photo #5: MasterClass

Photo #6: edX

Photo #7: Duolingo

Photo #8: Grasshopper

Photo #9: TED Talks

Earth Day Turns 50: Celebrate With Virtual Tours & Live Streaming

On April 22, 1970, 20 million Americans made their voices heard for a healthy, sustainable world and the modern environmental movement was born. Celebrate by communing with nature online. Some of the most beautiful gardens and parks are offering virtual tours and live streaming, including Huntington Botanical Gardens, Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve, and Theodore Payne Foundation. Google Earth has breathtaking virtual tours of 31 National Parks in the U.S. You can even watch live animal cams and get a glimpse of Aurora Borealis Northern Lights, all from the comfort of home.

Huntington Botanical Gardens Virtual Tours 

Locate and learn about thousands of flowers, plants, and trees in over 120 acres of stunning gardens with The Huntington Botanical Gardens virtual tours. Explore the Rose Garden, Chinese Garden, Camellia Collections, Japanese Garden, Conservatory, Dinosaur Plants, Mediterranean Plants, and Children’s Tour. Each tour is chock full of gorgeous photos, detailed docent narratives, maps and site plans.

Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve Live Stream

Each spring, the Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve comes alive with the seasonal surprises of the Mojave Desert Grassland habitat. The wildflower season generally lasts from as early as mid-February through May, with a variety of wildflowers creating a mosaic of color that changes daily. Encompassing more than 1,700 acres, poppy blooms carpet the property’s undulating hills, and the reserve has captured its peak via live camera so you can enjoy the flower show at home! 

Theodore Payne Foundation Native Plant Online Garden Tour

Theodore Payne Foundation’s Native Plant Garden Tour is a two-day festival featuring tours of some of the most beautiful gardens in the greater Los Angeles area. This year the festival has gone digital! Through videos and photography, the foundation has captured the season in all its glory and uploaded the content for everyone to enjoy. Virtually visit 42 gardens, including strolls through the landscapes of private homes in Santa Monica, Del Rey, Long Beach and more.

Watch Cute Animal Cams

You don’t have to travel very far to enjoy the benefits of some animal observation. Watch giant pandas, bears, puppies, otters, jellyfish, giraffes, and other critters frolicking on animal cams from major zoos and wildlife parks. Check out these 10 live cams.

View the Aurora Borealis Northern Lights

Welcome to nature’s most amazing light show. Located at the Churchill Northern Studies Center in Churchill, Manitoba, this live cam is located directly underneath the aurora oval – one of the best places on earth to watch the aurora borealis, the spectacular atmospheric phenomenon better known as the Northern Lights. Late winter and early spring are the best times for the aurora, so be sure to stop in now.

Photo credits: 

Photo #1: National Zoo, Washington DC

Photo #2: Huntington Botanical Gardens

Photo #3: Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve (Courtesy of California State Parks, 2019)

Photo #4: Theodore Payne Foundation

Photo #5: Seattle Aquarium

Photo #6: Churchill Northern Studies Center

Major Arts Organizations Offer Live Streaming & Access to Digital Archives

The Culture Beat goes on! Major arts organizations, including LA Phil, LA Opera, The Met, Hammer Museum, and The Broad, are offering free live streaming and access to their digital archives! Ordinarily, you might have to pay a hefty fee for some of these services, but in the spirit of healing through art, these institutions are throwing open their virtual doors and sharing their treasures with the world. In these unprecedented times, please consider making a donation to your favorite arts organization to keep our culture beat alive and thriving!

LA Opera@Home

Opera is bigger than just a stage – that’s why LA Opera is bringing it directly into your home. Enjoy all kinds of opera from the comfort of your couch, regardless of your previous experience or knowledge of opera. Whether it’s live Living Room Recitals, broadcasts of old performances, or how-to’s with some of your favorite artists, there are a ton of ways you can #LAOAtHome.

LA Phil At Home With Gustavo

Gustavo Dudamel has partnered with KUSC in Los Angeles and KDFC in San Francisco on a new radio show that he’s recording in his home. Tune in Tuesday-Friday at 6pm and Sunday at 7pm to hear Gustavo Dudamel’s broadcast on KUSC and KDFC, both on the air and online. You can also explore LA Phil’s archives online including videos, music, podcasts, interviews, and more.

Berlin Philharmonie Digital Concert Hall

The Berlin Philharmonie is closed for now, so they will come to you. The Digital Concert Hall is now free for everyone. Redeem the voucher code BERLINPHIL and receive free access to all concerts and films. The Philharmonie Berlin has been the musical heart of Berlin since 1963. Located at the periphery of West Berlin when it opened, it became part of the new urban center after the fall of the Berlin Wall. The distinctive tent-like shape and eye-catching bright yellow color makes it one of the city’s most beloved landmarks. The unusual architecture and innovative concert hall design initially ignited controversy, but it now serves as a model for concert halls all over the world.

The Metropolitan Opera Nightly Opera Stream

During this extraordinary time, the Met hopes to brighten the lives of their audience members even while their stage is dark. The Metropolitan Opera is offering free Nightly Opera Streams on their website – performances that show off opera at its most thrilling, thought-provoking, and uplifting. Each day, a different encore presentation from the company’s Live in HD series is available for free streaming, with each performance available for a period of 23 hours, from 7:30 p.m. EDT until 6:30 p.m. the following day. The schedule will include outstanding complete performances from the past 14 years of cinema transmissions, starring all of opera’s greatest singers.

Geffen Stayhouse

Geffen Stayhouse, presented by the Geffen Playhouse, is sharing exclusive, original content every Wednesday from some of their wonderful Geffen alumns and favorite theater artists. You can also watch full-length productions of Geffen Playhouse shows on BroadwayHD, including Long Day’s Journey Into Night, featuring Alfred Molina and Jane Kaczmarek; Thom Pain, featuring Rainn Wilson (The Office); and Benjamin Scheuer’s The Lion. And as a special treat, Benjamin is presenting an exclusive performance of “Weather the Storm” from The Lion all the way from Wales, UK, where he’s hunkering down with his family.

Hammer Museum Watch & Listen

Art has the power to transport us and to give insight into pressing cultural, political, and social questions. The Hammer’s lectures, symposia, film series, readings, and performances aim to spark meaningful encounters with art and ideas. Many of these programs were recorded and you’ll find selected highlights on their website. Find more on their YouTube channel. You can also watch interviews with Hammer artists.

The Broad From Home

While The Broad may be temporarily closed, they’re still committed to inspiring and fostering an appreciation of contemporary art. Through their new digital initiatives, they are offering ways to experience #TheBroadFromHome. Find inspiration through music, videos, poetry, and conversations (from a distance!). Check out the Infinite Drone Series, a new, contemplative way of experiencing The Broad’s most popular artwork, Yayoi Kusama’s Infinity Mirrored Room—The Souls of Millions of Light Years Away

GRAMMY Museum at Home

The GRAMMY Museum Exhibits at Home and Programs at Home allow you to access exhibits and watch conversations with musicians and industry professionals from their archives. The GRAMMY Museum seeks to educate and inspire all Museum visitors and members as to the enduring qualities and cultural significance of all genres of music.

LACO at Home

Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra’s LACO AT HOME allows people everywhere to engage and listen to spellbinding performances with “America’s finest chamber orchestra” — no subscription, sign-up, or payment required. We may not be able to gather together to share music in person, but current circumstances will not prevent LACO from providing you with exquisite, enduring, personal musical experiences. LACO is happy to announce that their musicians have generously volunteered to share a wide variety of audio and video options during this time. All broadcasts can be live-streamed and streamed on-demand.

Photo credits: 

Photo #1: LA Phil

Photo #2: LA Opera

Photo #3: LA Phil

Photo #4: Berlin Philharmonie

Photo #5: The Metropolitan Opera

Photo #6: Geffen Playhouse

Photo #7: Hammer Museum

Photo #8: The Broad

Photo #9: GRAMMY Museum

Photo #10: LACO