Verve Coffee Roasters

Kuya Lord is the bustling Melrose eatery offering hearty Filipino comfort food like lechon kawali and pancit chami, perfect for sharing with friends.

Cozy, intimate wine bar and restaurant offering Portuguese cuisine with vegan and vegetarian options.

Wanderlust Creamery serves up a globetrotting array of unique, artisanal ice creams that delight with bold, flavorful twists inspired by global cultures.

Snug, colorful eatery crafting Latin American & global dishes with many vegetarian & vegan options.

A cozy counter-serve spot, celebrated for its delightful falafel and Mediterranean fare, perfect for a relaxed brunch after the farmers market.

This unassuming spot serves up generous portions of fresh Korean seafood BBQ, where the friendly staff cooks for you in a cozy atmosphere.

Nestled in a repurposed police garage, this MOCA outpost dazzles with cutting-edge contemporary art, including can't-miss exhibits like Olafur Eliasson's.

Airy eatery with sidewalk seats serving global bites & New American mains, including pizzas & bowls.

Luxe rooms in a sophisticated property with an upscale restaurant, squash courts & fitness classes. Set in a private athletic club dating to 1880, this polished, stalwart hotel is a mile from the Los Angeles Convention Center and 3 blocks from the 7th Street/Metro Center rail station. Refined rooms feature custom furnishings and original art, plus free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs. Themed suites add sophisticated sitting areas. Amenities include access to the club's expansive heated indoor pool, basketball and squash courts, and fitness classes. There's also an upscale restaurant with walnut-paneled walls and porcelain-tile floors, plus a cocktail bar with floor-to-ceiling windows, and a snack bar serving light bites.

Baba's Vegan Cafe is a vibrant hub of African Diasporic culture in LA, serving delicious vegan soul food and fostering a warm, welcoming community vibe.