Baekjeong returns to LA’s Koreatown a year and a half after closing its location in Chapman Market After closing at Chapman Plaza in January 2024 renowned Korean barbecue chain Baekjeong will return to Los Angeles with a new flagship location opening on May 7 is just a few blocks away from its original home Open for more than a decade before its closure and relocation Baekjeong became wildly popular for its lively dining atmosphere where servers would drop off plates of thinly sliced brisket or boneless short rib to be cooked on hissing table grills Founded in the early 2000s in South Korea by television personality and former wrestler Kang Ho Dong the barbecue restaurant was brought to the U.S who opened its first stateside location in Los Angeles in 2012 The restaurant opened as Kang Ho Dong Baekjeong but eventually was renamed as just Baekjeong In the years since opening in Los Angeles’s Koreatown Baekjeong has expanded with locations across California in cities like San Jose and Torrance where Baekjeong is temporarily closed as it also moves into a new venue Baekjeong’s new location is a return to form for the barbecue restaurant serving the same degree of high-quality meats that garnered it a dedicated following like beef tartare with a bright orange egg yolk on top Most guests will likely opt for one of the combination meal sets which come with doenjang jjigae (soybean stew) or kimchi jjigae and a choice of rib-eye or non-marinated short rib; a pork combo comes with pork belly and marinated pork steak or spicy pork belly try Hodong’s Favorite Combo with thinly sliced brisket Individual meats are available to order on their own If going all out on barbecue isn’t in the cards try one of Baekjeong’s bowls topped with boneless short rib Baekjeong’s senior director of culinary operations will also introduce a new dry-aging program — the dry-aged meats on display in an all-glass butcher room find a tweaked menu at Baekjeong offering a la carte dishes and meal sets A marinated beef steak is served with gochujang butter while a fried pork cutlet comes with garlic fried rice and banchan Other options include brisket and kalguksu with knife-cut noodles and mocktails; cocktails will join the menu later The restaurant’s drinks menu will focus on highlighting Korean producers like Dokkaebier Sang Kim of South Korean design firm Sun Creative spearheaded the design for the 6,500-square-foot interior inspired by historic Korean architecture and the bustling night markets of Seoul while a mural reminiscent of South Korean tapestries stretches the length of the room Each table is equipped with a grill at the center and a chimney-shaped pipe to siphon off smoke Tucked in the back of the restaurant is a 26-person private dining room that will have a separate VIP entrance and open later While Koreatown has no shortage of incredible Korean barbecue Baekjeong occupied space in the scene that’s hard to fill Its meats could compete with the best restaurants around town while still maintaining a boisterous atmosphere that fit any sort of day or night the revival of Baekjeong is sure to be a hit among the late-night meat-seeking crowd first-timers who are looking for the best brisket in town At the intersection of 6th and Harvard Streets in Koreatown, wood framing has reached its peak for a mixed-use development from Jamison Services, Inc. The project at 549 S. Harvard Boulevard consists of a seven-story building that will feature 150 studio and two-bedroom apartments atop 12,900 square feet of ground-floor commercial space Parking for 192 vehicles will be provided in two basement levels The site was entitled for development using Transit Oriented Communities incentives to permit a larger structure than otherwise allowed by zoning rules. In exchange, 15 of the new apartments are to be set aside for rent as deed-restricted affordable housing at the extremely low-income level Next Architecture is designing the contemporary podium-type building which is to be clad cement plaster with metal accents Plans show a U-shaped footprint above the building's second floor Jamison is not the first development to pitch plans for the 6th and Harvard site. Prior to the pandemic, Urban Commons had proposed the construction of a 10-story hotel and condominium complex on the property an entitlement application for that project was withdrawn in January 2020 Jamison Services ranks among the largest commercial property owners in the City of Los Angeles, and recently completed the two-tower Opus apartments a short walk to the east at 3545 Wilshire Boulevard Twitter / Facebook / LinkedIn / Threads / Instagram / Bluesky Hopefully the Kings didn’t forget any of the essentials while packing for such a big trip “Pack your harmonicas,” the Kings’ X account posted following the team’s 6-2 win over the Oilers on Wednesday night at Crypto.com Arena That’s right, harmonicas. Just two games into the 2025 playoffs, the free-reed musical instrument has become the Kings’ unofficial postseason good luck charm — thanks to some memorable pregame performances of “The Star-Spangled Banner” played by a group representing the Koreatown Senior and Community Center. Kings The Kings hold a 2-0 lead over the Edmonton Oilers after Wednesday’s 6-2 victory at Crypto.com Arena and Andrei Kuzmenko 2025An earlier version of this story attributed quotes and information to public relations manager Gloria Y Board chair Yong Sin Shin provided the quotes and information to Kim Located about 2½ miles west of the Kings’ home arena the center offers 47 programs attended by about 1,500 people each week A harmonica class was introduced seven years ago several class members played the anthem to start a Los Angeles City Council meeting at City Hall we received a standing ovation from LA City Councilmembers and over 100 attendees which gave us great confidence,” Shin told The Times in an email Thursday In January, Shin said, the center was contacted by the Kings, who were making plans for their K-Town Night to be held March 23 when the team hosted the Boston Bruins. Kwanil Park, the center’s executive director, suggested that the harmonica group reprise its performance of “The Star-Spangled Banner” before the game. The Kings liked the idea, Shin said. So 13 women and one man from the harmonica class, dressed in traditional Korean hanbok, appeared at the game and played the anthem “to an overwhelmingly positive response.” Podcasts “Trot” is a Korean music genre that has been around for decades it has exploded in popularity in Southern California The harmonica class was invited back for Game 1 against the Oilers on Monday This time the group was composed entirely of women Members of the Koreatown Senior & Community Center’s weekly harmonica class perform the national anthem before the Kings’ playoff game against the Edmonton Oilers on Monday at Crypto.com Arena. (Koreatown Senior and Community Center) “It was a truly moving moment when the crowd sang the national anthem along with our harmonica performance,” Shin said After the Kings’ wild 6-5 win that night, the team’s X account posted a group of photos from the game with the caption, “The power of the harmonicas.” That led to Wednesday’s anthem performance by the harmonica group, this time wearing Kings jerseys. After the win, the team’s X account declared, “The HarmoniKings are 2-0.” The Kings have a small army of behind-the-scenes specialists that have played important roles in the team’s success The series moves to Edmonton for Game 3 on Friday and Game 4 on Sunday, but the Kings will be back home at some point this postseason — either for possible Games 5 and 7 against the Oilers or in the next round and possibly beyond. Does that mean that local hockey fans haven’t seen the last of the Koreatown senior center players as part of the pregame festivities? “We are currently discussing it with the L.A. Kings,” Shin said. Chuck Schilken is a sports reporter on the Fast Break team. He spent more than 18 years with the Los Angeles Times’ Sports Department in a variety of roles. Before joining The Times, he worked for more than a decade as a sports reporter and editor at newspapers in Virginia and Maryland. World & Nation California Dodgers Sports High School Sports Subscribe for unlimited access Site Map playing the harmonica is a reminder of their youth and their home -- whereas not playing the harmonica for decades reminds them of what they left behind to pursue something more Lee can look back on a life growing up in Seoul where she played the harmonica as a child in music class and worked at a local hospital for nearly 30 years before retiring That drew her to the Koreatown Senior and Community Center of Los Angeles The center offered Lee and many of her compatriots a chance to take classes and enjoy the life they worked so hard to create in which she and her classmates repeatedly practiced "The Star-Spangled Banner." "We have a weekly practice that's one or two hours," Lee said "We've done it almost every week and have played it so many times I can't count." With Los Angeles having the largest Korean community in the nation, the class was asked to perform at various events throughout the area. In January, the Los Angeles Kings reached out to the KSCC and invited the harmonica class to perform in March as part of the team's Korean heritage night The response they received was so strong that they were invited to perform the national anthem before Game 1 of the Kings' first-round Western Conference series against the Edmonton Oilers on April 21 Lee and 12 of her classmates donning hanbok -- which is traditional Korean clothing -- performed the national anthem and immediately went viral in a game the Kings won The performance was so popular that it led to the group being invited to perform at Game 2 but the Kings also won to take a 2-0 series lead They've turned into a sensation that has not only caught the attention of the hockey world and Southern California but it's even getting attention in South Korea The group will be back to perform the anthem for Game 5 on April 29 "I could have never imagined that this would happen," Lee said the KSCC's harmonica class went from only playing the national anthem in a classroom to performing in front of 18,000 fans on heritage night That was already the experience of a lifetime But to receive an invite to perform at a Stanley Cup playoff game And to have nearly everyone in the building sing with their performance with fans asking that they return for every home game It's the sort of encounter that goes well beyond hockey treading into a place that is deeper and more meaningful for Kwan-Il Park a retired political journalist in South Korea who is now the KSCC's executive director "There hasn't been that many chances where the Korean community and the mainstream community was able to come together in this way," Park said through Sandra Choi who serves as an interpreter and is also a volunteer at the KSCC "The key point in this is that the harmonica is not an expensive instrument It's $15 or $20 and it's an everyday instrument for everybody." Park said the fact that the class was able to perform the national anthem with an instrument that is so universal created a moment that saw them feel immersed in their culture while also paying homage to a place they've now called home for many years "We've always been perceived to be outsiders immigrants with cultural barriers and language barriers," Park said we were able to stand shoulder-to-shoulder as a Korean American and not just as an immigrant and to perform in front of 20,000 people I don't even know what the right word is for that." Park said Koreans first began immigrating to the U.S with many coming to cities along the Pacific Ocean there would be a second wave that contributed to the current landscape in which nearly 2 million Koreans live in the U.S with 17% of all people of Korean descent in America living there But what makes playing the national anthem on a harmonica so special It's because of how the instrument ties a life they once knew with the one they came to build for themselves and future generations KSCC chairperson Yong-Sin Shin said a certain generation of children growing up in South Korea were introduced to the harmonica in second grade as part of music class While those children had a chance to play for a few more years many of them stopped playing after immigrating to the U.S the harmonica connected them to those times Playing the harmonica has reconnected many of the Korean senior citizens with an activity that reminds them of childhood. Harry How/Getty ImagesChoi said that for many older Koreans playing the harmonica was a chance for them to relax which was something that often wasn't afforded to a group that spent many of their years working to take care of their families "We would find a harmonica in my house because my dad had one," Choi said it somehow rings a soul of my childhood as a Korean American it has kind of a tie to all of us with the tone and the songs that we play on it." Shin said the KSCC was founded with the intent that older generations of Koreans could find community while providing them classes to fulfill them in their later years the center has expanded its offerings to 47 classes every Monday through Friday Shin said the center attracts nearly 1,500 people per week Those classes range from developing skills that can be used in daily life to subjects that are meant as a hobby the KSCC offers multiple classes for those interested in improving their oral and written skills in English They also provide beginner- and intermediate-level classes for those who want to learn how to use a smartphone Yet the crown jewel of the KSCC curriculum Wednesday harmonica class that lasts for 50 minutes Shin said the harmonica class started in 2021 The class started off by practicing for weeks at a time before they felt comfortable performing in public Shin said the class would perform at events such as Mother's Day which is Korean Lunar New Year in February The profile of the class began to grow when the group was invited to perform at Los Angeles City Hall in 2023 "Our senior harmonica class performed in front of 100 people and everybody liked it," Shin said we continued to perform at our events at the senior center and they got better and better and we started to get more invitations to play the harmonica." even speaking outside of her role as an interpreter all get across when it comes to the performance of the harmonica class and the popularity it achieved in such a short window and she even showed me the clip because it was so viral," Choi said Download the ESPN app and enable Emily Kaplan's news alerts to receive push notifications for the latest updates first. 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For more information, click here Part of the reason for that surprise can be measured through social media It's not easy to find a video of the group's first performance for the Kings probably because it was a regular-season game when the anthem was televised nationally in North America anthem singers are no strangers to attention But when it's around a dozen Korean senior citizens performing -- with harmonicas Something that distinctive was bound to attract attention inside and outside the sport resulting in the group being invited back for Game 2 but this time instead of wearing traditional Korean clothing they were decked out in Kings jerseys -- while also having even more expectations now that the masses knew what was coming Their performances have led to people posting comments on social media that range from "Oilers comeback bid was cool but you ain't beating the Kings in the house that the Korean Harmonica Grannies built" to an Oilers fan asking "Does anyone in the Edmonton Korean Community play Harmonica "We were not nervous," Lee said of herself and her classmates "It was my first time going to the arena because of the performance We thought the performance was good and we just did a lot of preparing and practicing for the national anthem." Lee said she had never watched a Kings game but made a point to stay for Game 1 and immediately became a fan She said there were some members of the class who stayed and others who went home 🎶Harmonicas heard 'round the world 🎶📲 https://t.co/GBuBWqCo9w #GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/EobOzy8HKi Lee and Park said they have heard from family and friends in South Korea about how their performance has made headlines there but it adds to the visibility of Korean culture It's also coming at a time when more Korean food music and television hold a place in the mainstream K-beauty -- and now we have K-seniors," Lee said Rain giving way to foggy conditions overnight The Los Angeles Kings brought back the harmonica class from the Koreatown Senior and Community Center for a second performance of “The Star-Spangled Banner” before Game 2 of the first-round Stanley Cup playoff series against the Edmonton Oilers on April 23 Over a year of consistent practice and hard work only the best 14 or so qualified to play during the NHL playoffs This elite group didn’t feature burly defensemen or history-making scorers but rather a close-knit coterie of senior citizens Around 50 participants regularly attend harmonica classes at the Koreatown Senior and Community Center in Los Angeles, about a 10-minute drive west of Crypto.com Arena Since the program’s inception seven years ago members of the class have performed at Lunar New Year festivals Mother’s Day celebrations and even ahead of a Los Angeles City Council meeting the center’s harmonica players returned for the Kings’ playoff opener against the Edmonton Oilers on April 21 and became an internet sensation They’ve also become something of a good-luck charm with the Kings winning every game that has opened with one of their enlivened performances The center opened in 2013 and has become a valuable resource to elder Koreans in Los Angeles which is home to the largest Korean population in the country where volunteers help translate its contents for them It helped seniors sign up for food distribution programs early in the coronavirus pandemic It also offers 47 classes attended by some 1,500 participants so she sought out its Korean traditional dance classes Despite never learning an instrument before Lee took such a liking to the class that she practiced every day she said she felt so confident in her ability that public performances did not elicit nerves She is one of 14 members selected to perform during public appearances simple instrument,” Lee said of picking up the harmonica The Kings approached the center in January as the team made plans to host its K-Town Night suggested its harmonica group perform the U.S which the ensemble did ahead of a 7-2 home win against the Boston Bruins “On this night we were honoring Koreatown and they performed the Star Spangled Banner on harmonica,” the team said in a statement to The Washington Post our crowd started singing along word for word We felt it was a very unique outcome and something that was very engaging and could be something quite impactful for the playoffs The group returned ahead of Game 1 of the Kings’ playoff series against the Oilers performing “The Star-Spangled Banner” in traditional Korean clothing called hanbok and the harmonica players’ performance went viral The Kings defeated the Oilers in the series opener who had never attended a hockey game before this year “There’s a lot of people singing together,” said Lee transitioning between speaking English and using an interpreter The team invited the group back for Game 2 to reprise its performance Lee and her classmates returned donning Kings jerseys and were welcomed with cheers The harmonica group’s performances seem to have a talismanic quality The Kings are undefeated with a 19-9 margin of victory over three games at which the group has performed a retirement home in Alberta posted a TikTok video Friday showing a rival kazoo-playing group performing the Canadian national anthem the Kings lost their first game of the series Los Angeles suffered an overtime defeat Sunday and returned home Tuesday for Game 5 with the series tied 2-2 perhaps needing another harmonica serenade to reclaim their series advantage Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Would you like to receive our daily news? Signup today Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account or even Venice/Santa Monica probably come to mind first a neighborhood like Koreatown might not be on the top of it. Cole Gossett is here to remind us all that Koreatown is definitely worth the stop and proves that K-Town has some bangin' spots in his latest night mission for OJ Wheels 💻 Don't miss another headline from TransWorld SKATEboarding! Subscribe to our newsletter and stay connected. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more quality skate content Cole clocked into the evening shift for this edit He tears through the glowing streets of Koreatown’s bustling nightlife and finds more than a few hidden gems along way. It might just be a classic two-minute edit Cole’s eye for unique spots is on full display here and if you were unfamiliar with this hungry up-and-comer consider this your formal introduction. In fact, next time you're cruising around Downtown LA, maybe think about inching a little westward into K-Town. I'll certainly do the same. There’s clearly a whole world of potential waiting. Plus, when you're done, you can always hit one of Koreatown’s legendary Korean BBQ spots for some post-sesh grub. What else is there to say? Hit your local skateshop and go buy some OJs. Then get out there and get rad! That's that. By Brian BlakelyBrian Blakely is a Writer for TransWorld SKATEboarding Think of the DC area’s “Koreatown” and you might picture the veteran bulgogi houses of Annandale or the burgeoning scene in Centreville they make up one of the great Korean food destinations this side of Seoul or SoCal too: a constellation of strip-mall businesses along a stretch of Route 40 in Ellicott City a print-shop owner and well-connected local businessman says Koreans—some of whom had first made their living as shop owners in Baltimore—began moving to the Howard County town more than 25 years ago in search of better schools and affordable homes A Korean business district began to coalesce around a Lotte Plaza Korean supermarket and spread westward The neighborhood was recognized officially as Maryland’s Koreatown by governor Larry Hogan in 2021 fluorescent-lit mom-and-pop diners that serve burbling kimchi stews and rustic slices of housemade kimbap There are sleek barbecue halls that leave your shirt smelling like short-rib smoke for the rest of the night dimly lit Seoul-themed “pocha” bars—such as Micky’s Soju House (8540 Baltimore National Pike)—with K-pop on the stereo and pub food washed down with soju and ice-cold beer Here’s how to get the most out of Ellicott City’s Koreatown in one marathon day trip: has an additional snack specialty: jumeokbap rice balls rolled in nori and filled with what seems like the whole Korean pantry It’s time to get familiar with junghwa yori: Korean-Chinese food. Han Joong Kwan (9338 Baltimore National Pike) is one of the neighborhood stalwarts—the walls are pinned with children’s drawings and the welcome by your server will be friendly Its cooking is largely from the hybrid cuisine developed by ethnic Chinese living in Korea The heavy hitters are jajangmyeon (black-bean-sauce noodles) Order a combo and you can split any two of the three their fillings spiked with a burning-hot kimchi are another highlight from the exhaustive menu Owner Sean Kim’s slick bi-level galbi house, Chosun Hwaro (9446 Baltimore National Pike) is the strip’s preeminent Korean barbecue emporium with a walk-in fridge full of A5 Wagyu and Black Angus plus photos of minor celebrities adorning the walls of its spacious foyer Order one of the house combos and your server will immediately spark up the grill and begin laying down slices of short rib But take the time to savor the especially tasty banchan (side dishes) and the doenjang jjigae (soybean-paste stew) that comes with every combo For Koreans homesick for a certain kind of fare less commonly found in the US, there’s Siroo Juk Story (10176 Baltimore National Pike) tucked into the back corner of a strip mall on the western frontier of Koreatown The name comes from its two-barreled approach: First a specialist in festive rice cakes with another location in Annandale then tacked on a US franchise of Juk Story so you can find the hearty gruel topped with wild combinations including mushroom and perilla seed; bulgogi and octopus; or pollack and bean sprouts If you have any appetite left—or if this whole tour seems like a bit much and you have time for only one Korean meal in Ellicott City—visit Shin Chon (8801 Baltimore National Pike) which has occupied the same strip mall for more than 20 years The banchan here are numerous and wonderful The little plates might come bearing cabbage kimchi Barbecue is the most popular way to eat here—order samgyupsal (pork belly) and a server will sauté unsliced kimchi leaves to eat with it in a single juicy But the menu runs deep: Braised cod and monkfish stews sizzling meaty “casseroles,” and fried seafood pancakes are just as worthy of your attention This article appears in the March 2025 issue of Washingtonian Join us for our 59th Los Angeles Open Streets Event: CicLAvia—Koreatown meets Hollywood What: CicLAvia is a non-profit organization that has been opening streets throughout LA County since 2010 Come experience car-free open streets at our 59th event For general event information please email us or call 213.355.8500 For concerns regarding the Los Angeles street closure permit Council District 10 • Council District 13 Be sure to tag @BikeMetro and @CicLAvia on Facebook bikes are not required to participate in CicLAvia Anything that is people-powered is allowed be sure to call ahead and pay for your reservation in advance as rentals have been known to sell out on CicLAvia Sundays The CicLAvia route is accessible via many different forms of transportation Join us anywhere along the route or at a Hub and see where the day takes you CicLAvia welcomes everyone to our events and works to make each route accessible to all individuals CicLAvia utilizes the infrastructure of the city and county of Los Angeles so participants can enter or exit anywhere along the route When facilities are added to the route at Hubs (restrooms There are gradual inclines along each route and any portion deemed steep will have volunteers stationed to guide participants While steep and congested areas are usually mandatory dismount zones participants unable to dismount are not required to do so Read more about event Hubs, elevation, getting around during a CicLAvia event, and parking along the route The route contains gradual elevation change over the course of 4.75 miles with a gradual incline from Santa Monica Blvd Hub to Hollywood Hub. 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Hubs are resting and meeting points along the route Some hubs include additional programming and activities Participants with mobility limitations are welcome to use manual wheelchairs Pedicab stops are located at each Hub's info booth and will travel between Hubs Look for the pedicab stop sign at each Hub’s info booth Riders must be able to step into or transfer into the pedicab please make sure to read all posted parking restrictions Here are LADOT lots located near our route: and parking options for residents and employees of local businesses The route will be closed to vehicles from 7am to approximately 6pm on Sunday Some streets near event Hubs may close as early as 6am and streets will be fully open to cars by approximately 6pm No parking will be allowed on the route after 1:00am on Sunday Parking restrictions will be posted and towing will be enforced Additional street parking near the route may be restricted Please check posted parking restrictions in your neighborhood No vehicles are allowed on the route between 7am and approximately 6pm. There are crossing points at several intersections where vehicles can cross along the route. Crossings are indicated on the CicLAvia—Koreatown meets Hollywood route map Please be aware that all driveways on the route will be blocked and inaccessible beginning at 7am on Sunday If your vehicle is parked in your driveway and you need to use it after 7am on April 6 please park elsewhere as the vehicle will be inaccessible until approximately 6pm Vehicles will not be allowed to enter or exit the route during this time All buses along the CicLAvia route will be detoured: Metro Bus Detours DASH Bus Detours April 6 for posted signs outlining specific detours for your stop 101 FWY Southbound off-ramp at Vine St - Right-turn restriction only101 FWY Southbound off-ramp at Western Ave - Full closure101 FWY Northbound off-ramp and Santa Monica Blvd - Left-turn restriction only CicLAvia is one of the largest open streets events in the country—a free event streets are car-free for individuals and families to explore by foot and other forms of non-motorized transport Here are some tips for engaging thousands of potential new customers Business Opportunities at CicLAvia Oportunidades comerciales en CicLAvia CicLAvia 비즈니스 기회 Event Poster/Cartel del Evento/행사 포스터 Questions about what’s best for your business? Contact us at [email protected] or 213.355.8500 Is Your Business on or near the CicLAvia Route Encourage participants to stop by on the day of the event by offering a special discount to CicLAvia participants We’ll highlight your family-friendly business (such as restaurants etc.) for free on the CicLAvia website (pending internal approval) Cars can cross the route at selected major streets. Crossings are indicated on the CicLAvia—Koreatown meets Hollywood route map All other cross streets will be closed at the route Streets adjacent to the route will remain open to local access for residents and businesses No vehicles are allowed on the route between 7am and approximately 6pm. There are crossing points at several intersections where vehicles can cross along the route. Crossings are indicated on the CicLAvia—Koreatown meets Hollywood route map On April 6 from 7 AM to 6 PM (approximately) Some parts of these streets may close as early as 6 AM Street Closures at CicLAvia Cierres de calles en CicLAvia CicLAvia로 인한 도로 폐쇄 Vine and Hollywood Parking Lot #702 - 1625 N Vine St, Hollywood CA Click HERE to download the route map Haga clic AQUI para descargar el mapa de ruta 경로 지도를 다운로드하려면 여기를 클릭하세요 CicLAvia provides an opportunity to connect with Angelenos and communities throughout Los Angeles County in an entirely new way and enjoy the open streets on select Sundays CicLAvia works hard to provide a safe and secure environment for all participants By familiarizing yourself with the following information you can help make CicLAvia a great event for everyone As consideration for being allowed to participate in a CicLAvia all participants are deemed to have released from liability and waived any right to sue its organizers volunteers and agents from any and all claims illness (including death) or economic loss suffered as a result of participating in this CicLAvia each participant understands that there are risks such as physical and/or psychological injury These injuries or outcomes may arise from a participant’s or other’s actions or the condition of the location (s) or facility (ies) participants assume all known and unknown risks of participation in CicLAvia CicLAvia lasts from 9am–4pm* (*February and December routes end at 3pm due to Daylight Savings Time) Make sure you return to your point of origin or final destination by 4pm to avoid car traffic when the route reopens but any other form of non-motorized transportation is Be aware of how people around you are traveling—biking and volunteers will be at crossing intersections to monitor the flow of participant and car traffic Riders and pedestrians must stop at car and pedestrian intersections when told to do so stay within the speed of the flow of traffic when it is too congested to pass There are often mandatory dismount locations There will be signs at the dismount locations and volunteers instructing riders to dismount Our friends at REI have a comprehensive information and video page about biking with children Please take the time to review this information if you plan to enjoy CicLAvia with children CicLAvia is not an ideal place to teach a child While we encourage participants of all ages and skill levels we strongly suggest that children and all participants learn the basics of bike riding before participating in the event route We work closely with local authorities to provide as safe and secure an environment as possible We also partner with other local agencies that provide additional security elements along the route and at public transit locations The Los Angeles Police Department provides a strong security presence at CicLAvia there are emergency medical technicians stationed at each Hub and other response personnel is available along the route go to the nearest Hub to report it to a staff member If you notice any suspicious activity or a suspicious package immediately report it to the nearest staff member or uniformed officer Staff can be identified by the t-shirt that says STAFF on the back Volunteers can be identified by the t-shirt that says VOLUNTEER on the back Staff members and volunteers can assist you in finding the answers to questions and help find the right person to respond to emergencies This is often the fastest way to ensure police officers or emergency personnel respond to the situation rapidly and effectively Please note these are not official CicLAvia events please contact organizers for details and participate at your own risk Planning a feeder ride, walk, or run and want to add it to our site? Email us or share it on our Facebook event page CicLAvia will temporarily remove cars from certain streets in Hollywood and Koreatown and will open the street up to pedestrians Click HERE to watch a recording of our CicLAvia—Koreatown meets Hollywood Community Meeting and learn about street closures Haga clic AQUI para ver una grabación de nuestra reunión comunitaria de CicLAvia—Koreatown meets Hollywood y obtener información sobre cierres de calles Avoid sharp turns and high speed turns so your bike won’t slide out from under you Skidding is more likely when the road is wet Give yourself extra time and distance to stop remember your rims are wet so it takes a little longer for your brake pads to catch Be more cautious on (or avoid) surfaces that are extra slippery when wet Avoid riding through standing water or piles of wet leaves reflective clothing and use front and rear lights to help you see and be seen (even during the day) Thank you for your interest in volunteering there are many ways for CicLAvia fans to donate a few hours to the event With CicLAvia, you have the opportunity to invest in your community as well as diverse communities throughout Los Angeles. Because of the help of people like you, we see streets and neighborhoods transform with each event and CicLAvia season. Be sure to also sign up for our mailing list to stay up to date on future volunteer opportunities 2025 Events Volunteer Interest Form Adopt-An-Intersection Program we’ve added icons to each activity corresponding to the following themes: 🟫 = Kids & Family / Intergenerational Fun Hollywood Hub Reference address: 1630 Vine St, Los Angeles 90028 🔷 Metro Bike Share will have a Photobooth backdrop and spinning wheel with giveaways (while supplies last) 🟢 Bike Central LA, a local chapter of BikeLA, is working to make Los Angeles a safer place to bike by building a stronger and more connected city! They will share details on bike routes, the Access to Hollywood project and Council District 13 priorities 🏛️ LA Metro will have information and updates about the K Line Northern Extension project and its development 🏛️ Visit The Office of LAUSD Board Member Nick Melvoin for some unique branded giveaway items such as post it notes magnet clips and more (while supplies last) 🏛️ The office of Office of Congressmember Laura Friedman will be joining us to share information about their office 🏛️ Do you know who your County Supervisor is? Supervisor Lindsey Horvath is the LA County Supervisor for District 3 Her team will be at the event to provide information on available County resources 🏛️ Get to know your Assemblymember! The Office of Assemblymember Rick Chavez Zbur will be on site to provide constituent service brochures They will also be giving out kids coloring books (while supplies last) 🏛️ The office of Council District 13 will be joining us to share city resources 🔷 SELAH Neighborhood Homeless Coalition will be joining us to share information about ways that SELAH supports neighbors experiencing homelessness Visitors to their booth can also build a hygiene kit 🟫 The Center in Hollywood is hosting a letter writing campaign/pen-pal project for their unhoused neighbors. Visit their booth to get involved and to learn more about their upcoming fundraiser, "The Trail Home" 🟢 Did you know you can use your EBT card at Food Access LA Farmers Market’s? Visit the Food Access LA booth to get more information about using an EBT card at their markets They will also be handing out Food Access LA stickers 🎨 LA Phil will be providing details for the remaining Walt Disney Concert Hall season Hollywood Bowl 2025 season and The Ford 2025 seasons including brochures and plenty of information for their Spring and Summer concerts (while supplies last) 🔷 Pedal Movement will be providing FREE Bike Valet at the Hollywood Hub Hop off your bike and enjoy the event while they watch your bike 🏛️ The LADWP booth will share information about EV rebates 🔷 Thank you to Bici Libre for offering FREE Basic Bike Repair during the event! Join them for other free services at the Silver Lake Community Church on Saturdays and Hollywood Food Coalition on Wednesdays 🟢 Get a taste of Suntory ALL-FREE a light & crisp non-alcoholic sparkling malt and hops beverage that you can enjoy anywhere It is the only non-alcoholic beer-like taste beverage that boasts the triple-zero benefits of being 0.00% alcohol Come to their booth to enjoy ALL-FREE while relaxing in their cool down zone 🎨 Stop by the Hollywood Hub to enjoy unique performances and music from various artists presented by LA Country District 3 Supervisor Lindsay Horvath. Line up curated by Amoeba Hollywood + Dublab 9:00 am - GROOV3 10:00 am - Wadood 11:00 am - Mystical Joyride 12:00 pm - DJ Kerry 1:00 pm - Pearl & The Oysters 2:00 pm - Discotchari 3:00 pm - Photay & Celia Hollander 🟢 Check out the Hollywood Farmers’ Market at Selma and Ivar (open 8am-1pm) Grab lunch from a variety of prepared food vendors and stock up on delicious produce Valet your bike at the Hub so that you can step away from your bike without worrying while you shop and eat stop by the Market’s info booth at Selma/Ivar for a FREE limited edition CicLAvia button (while supplies last) Santa Monica Blvd Hub Reference address: 5601 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles 90038 🎨 Did you know Hollywood Fringe produces the Nation's largest Fringe Festival This is a unique festival where local Angelenos bring their theatrical performances to life during the month of June 🟫 Streets For All is a transportation revolution based in Los Angeles that thinks all forms of mobility matter Visit their booth to learn more about their work 🏛️ You could qualify for 20 FREE Rides a Month with Metro's Low Income Fare is Easy (LIFE) Program Qualifying LA County residents can enjoy 20 free rides every month on Metro or a discounted pass on another participating transit agency Stop by their booth to learn more and to see if you qualify 🏛️ Did you know that students at participating K-12 schools and Community Colleges can enjoy the freedom of going anywhere, anytime for FREE on Metro buses and trains? Visit the Go Pass Metro booth for more information 🏛️ The Department of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) will be sharing information on the role of their department and the importance of shopping safe local cannabis and the regulations governed by the City of LA The booth will also include DCR giveaways such as lanyards and canvas bags (while supplies last) 🏛️ The Office of Mayor Karen Bass will have a booth to share more information about their work The team will explore city resources and share their ideas for a stronger 🏛️ Enhance your civic engagement this month with the Los Angeles City Clerk They will be hosting a civic engagement and voter information table to share more about upcoming elections They can also help participants ensure they are registered to vote or help update their personal information 🏛️ Do you live in the Hollywood Studio district? Visit the Hollywood Studio District Neighborhood Council to learn more about the work they do and how you can get involved 🟢 Need a refresher? Stop by the GT’s Living Foods booth where they will be offering complimentary samples of Synergy Kombucha and Agua De Kefir 🔷 Thank you to The Bicycle Kitchen for offering FREE Basic Bike repair during the event 🟫 Santa Monica Blvd. Community Charter School: A Fenton Charter Public School will be joining us to share information about their school programs and enrollment information Visit them for kids' art and computer science activities 🟫 Take a break and relax in the shaded seating area brought to you by LAist 🟢 Bienestar will be offering free HIV testing for the community Bienestar operates community centers across Los Angeles County Western Hub Reference address: 204 S Western Ave, Los Angeles 90004 🟢 Swing by the Standso booth to learn more about their unique brand of footwear and apparel don’t forget to check out the special photo opportunity 🔷 CicLAvia has partnered with Unlimited Biking to provide on site bike rentals during the event with pick up and drop off at the Western Ave Hub! Check here to reserve a bike in advance for 2-hour, 4-hour, or entire day time slots A limited number of bikes will be available to rent at the event on a first come first served basis 🔷 Thank you to Godspeed Cyclery for offering FREE Basic Bike repair during the event 🟫 Share your thoughts on traffic safety with the Streets Are For Everyone team! They will be conducting traffic safety needs and also promoting their next Finish The Ride and Run Griffith Park event 🏛️ LA Waterkeeper will be sharing water conservation information 🟢 Join Climate Resolve + MoveLA and help shape a truly regional vision for the present and future generations of Los Angeles! Have your voice heard in the updating of our county's Sustainability Plan and other sustainable transportation efforts The team will be ready to answer your questions and provide valuable insights into cleaner commuting options 🏛️ If you are 25 or younger, the City of Los Angeles Youth Development Department has resources for you 🏛️ The LA County Department of Public Social Services, Toy Loan and Volunteer Services Section will be giving away small items to children in attendance (while supplies last) They will also be promoting their Toy Loan Program which loans out toys to children throughout LA County 🏛️ The Community Investment for Families Dept. (CIFD) will be providing FREE youth bicycle helmets for youth ages 5-17 years old (youth must be present They will also have complimentary bike wheel reflectors and bicycle/pedestrian safety reading material (while supplies last) 🟫 The L.A. Zoo will have an interactive and educational booth with different touchable objects related to a variety of animals to encourage participants of all ages to connect to nature and the world around us There will also be trivia games and prizes (while supplies last) 🏛️ Swing by the Metro booth to get updates on the D Line Subway Extension Project (Purple Line) The team will share information on construction updates and street closures as they relate to the project 🎨 Metro Sessions is celebrating 7 years of DJ livestreams at CicLAvia Reference address: 3225 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles 90010 🏛️ Visit the office of City Controller of Los Angeles, Kenneth Mejia to learn more about their upcoming projects and audits as it relates to transportation efforts 🟢 AARP California will have fun and FREE giveaways along with valuable information for people ages 50+ and their families (while supplies last) 🔷 Did you know Metro Bike Share is expanding its service areas? Visit BikeLA’s booth right next to the Metro Bike Share Booth at the Koreatown Hub for more details Find out everything you need to know about rules of the road and bicycle safety practices along with exciting news about the planned expansion of the Metro Bike Share System to in-fill the area between the Westside and Downtown/Central LA service areas 🏛️ The Public Counsel team will be joining us to provide an overview of Public Counsel's legal services They will be hosting an open house near the route and will invite folks to attend Their team will also have “Ask a Lawyer” sessions at 11:30am and 1:30pm for legal advice Public Counsel is perfectly positioned along the route at —come take a break 🟫 The Los Angeles Public Library (LAPL) is excited to share an array of FREE library resources information about their diverse programs and services and facilitate sign-ups for new library cards 🟫 The Koreatown Youth + Community Center (KYCC) Kids Town will engage community members and encourage them to sign up for childcare and multilingual (English/Spanish/Korean) immersion education 🏛️ Metro’s Vermont Transit Corridor Project aims to improve travel times and provide more reliable service along Metro’s most heavily traveled bus route Stop by the LA Metro booth to learn more about the Vermont Transit Corridor project 🔷 Thank you to Bike Oven for providing FREE Basic Bike Repair during the event 🔷 The Small Business Administration will provide vital disaster relief information to those impacted by the Eaton and Palisades wildfires 🏛️ LADOT will share information on mobility projects as well as information about how to access department services The team will be at CicLAvia to help seniors and students with applications for a reduced-fare TAP card and load free rides for low-income members who are signed up for the LIFE program Grab a bite from local food trucks such as: The Deli Doctor, KOGI BBQ, Wise BBQ Visit our interactive digital map for exact locations of activations and business specials along the route Kahee's Plants 127 S Western Ave A, Los Angeles, CA 90004 Creek Tea 547 S Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90020 Ubatuba Açaí 549 S Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90020 Jesse Boy Korean Fried Chicken (Hollywood) 6254 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90038 Gold Diggers Bar 5632 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90038 Offer a special or discount and be listed for free on our website and interactive digital map, subject to approval. To participate, email [email protected] or call 213.355.8500 by Wednesday Read more about the hubs, Metro, bike rentals, parking for the event, group meet Ups: walk/run clubs, feeder rides, bus detours, and help getting to an event These Metro B Line (Red) Stations are located less than 1 mile from the route: This Metro D Line (Purple) Station is located less than 0.1 miles from the route: Be sure to download the FREE Transit App to instantly see accurate next departure times track buses and trains near you on the map Use the trip planner to quickly compare trips - including options like bus and bike Get alerted about service disruptions and delays for your favorite lines and save frequently used locations for trip directions in a tap Plan ahead and visit ciclavia.org/rentals for more information about other bike rentals in Los Angeles County April 6for posted signs outlining specific detours for your stop Stotts Bicycles Feeder Ride Planning a feeder ride, walk, or run and want to add it to our site? Email us or tag us on socials The Korea Daily • LAist • Laemmle Theatres • Street Food Cinema • 88.5, The SoCal Sound Los Angeles Kings left wing Kevin Fiala celebrates his goal during the third period in Game 1 of an NHL hockey first-round playoff series against the Edmonton Oilers LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Kings have brought back the harmonica-playing senior citizens whose rendition of the U.S national anthem caused a sensation before their playoff opener The harmonica players became a viral sensation two days earlier when they played the anthem before Game 1 Fans in the Kings’ downtown arena loved the surprising performance and loudly sang along to the plaintive harmonica rendition which was viewed millions of times on social media After wearing traditional Korean garb for Game 1 the harmonica players sported black Kings jerseys for Game 2 They received huge cheers before and after their performance The Los Angeles area has the nation’s largest Korean American population by a significant margin The Koreatown neighborhood is only a few miles northwest of downtown LA Big-name newcomers might be expected to rattle Ann Arbor’s independent businesses whose owners have Korean roots local proprietors say there’s room for everyone and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" © 2025 Ann Arbor Observer. Michigan web development by Boxcar Studio Smoke from the roof of a 12-story building in Koreatown resulted in an extended duration operation as firefighters extinguished the fire and worked to clear the large building of smoke 2024 the Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 500 block of S Vermont Ave in Koreatown Firefighters arrived to find a 12-story office building The first arriving fire company gathered equipment and began ascending the interior stairwell Back up fire attack located a basement and found rubbish burning at the base of the elevator shaft the resulting smoke charged the large building The firefighters on the roof coordinated with firefighters on the ground to conduct a ventilation of the building for smoke removal The building did not have yet have a functioning HVAC system to assist in the process. An ongoing asbestos abatement project within the building required firefighters to undergo thorough decontamination procedures on scene after the operation and showering at the station before returning to service to reduce the risk of exposure to hazardous materials Firefighters performed a primary and secondary search of the building’s floors to ensure that no one was trapped inside operating under the command of Assistant Chief Paul Pham extinguished the fire in in 33 minutes with no injuries reported The cause of the fire is believed to sparks from equipment being used in the elevator which dropped down into rubbish in the basement Zhang’s inventive desserts are the centerpiece at Tu Cha, and have already garnered early attention from LA food creators white others take the form of a cube that would look at home in an art museum They are so detailed that a passerby may think that the shop is just selling produce The My Man Go looks like an unpeeled mango with an exterior color gradient from red to a soft green; the inside is filled with a slice of ripe The Citron is a whole lemon made out of chocolate filled with passionfruit cremeaux and lemon yuzu The Berry3 is a three-dimensional cube that looks like a space-age couch while the Dubai Matcha Dream Cake is heart-shaped and filled with matcha sponge And while LA has no shortage of boba or dessert shops Zhang’s unique sweets are sure to quickly leave a sweet mark on the city a popular Venice coffee truck finds a permanent home Mountain has temporarily relocated to the Brown Derby Plaza Fish With You’s signature dish is a whitefish stew cooked with tangy pickled cabbage and numbing Sichuan peppercorns The dish comes with a choice of basa fish or snakehead and sweet brown sugar glutinous rice cake for dessert Todrick Allens reports that Abbot Kinney coffee truck Niche is opening a permanent location in Marina Del Rey Arts District restaurant Yess is hosting a spring lamb and wine dinner on April 17. The one-night-only menu will offer lamb kushiyaki with sweet pepper, salt lamb rib, and roast lamb saddle, all paired with bottles from wine dealer Canta Club. Book reservations on Resy 715 Sushi is kicking off a new late-night sushi series that runs from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. After the usual evening omakase ends, the restaurant will turn up the tunes and break out the sake. Book a reservation on Tock are offering a special deal to early diners PRIVACY POLICY | PRIVACY SETTINGS | | ADVERTISE | ACCESSIBILITY Join us for the second CicLAvia Sunday of the 2025 season—and our 59th event since 2010! CicLAvia—Koreatown meets Hollywood is on Sunday We’ll celebrate over 4 miles of open streets connecting Hollywood Connecting these neighborhoods are Wilshire Blvd Each plays an important role in the expansive road system of Los Angeles Enjoy this edition of our Local Gems blog featuring a few of the MANY things to see and do along the route. Thanks to everybody who contributed their local gems. Remember, you can plan your day with the CicLAvia Interactive Digital Map Koreatown Gateway SignOlympic Blvd/Vermont Ave and Olympic Blvd/Western Ave As you make your way on Olympic Blvd you will see two gateway signs to signify that you’ve entered Koreatown Perched atop these structures is the mythical bird which in East Asian culture represents prosperity and happiness CicLAvia created a limited edition button of this gem available for purchase at the Koreatown Hub To elevate the Angeleno transit rider experience Metro Art commissions artworks from award winning artists make sure to check out the following stations for their site-specific artworks Here are a few of the many artworks at LA Metro stations along the route: Wilshire/Vermont Station3191 Wilshire Boulevard At Wilshire/Vermont station you will find artworks in the form of multiple columns with typographic design symbols by artist Bob Zoell The overall design of this station is unique due to it having to run both the Metro B Line towards North Hollywood and Metro D Line which goes further into Koreatown Power displays photographs on discarded 55-gallon oil drum lids as a reflection on the issues and growth of the American oil industry Wilshire/Western Station3775 Wilshire Boulevard At Wilshire/Western Station you will see artwork by Richard Wyatt titled, People Coming and People Going showing the diversity of the people of LA Hollywood/Vine Station6250 Hollywood Boulevard Throughout the LA Metro system you may notice that no two stations are the same when it comes to the artwork. Hollywood/Vine Station takes its influence from the Hollywood glitz and glamor with its palm tree columns and film reels attached to the ceiling. Hooray for Hollywood assists commuters and tourists in capturing the essence of Hollywood before setting foot on the street Photos courtesy of Metro Art (Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority) New LA Metro HR4000 Subway Heavy RailcarsOperating on the B (Red) and D (Purple) Lines Are you taking Metro to CicLAvia—Koreatown meets Hollywood? If you’re lucky, you might get to ride the new subway heavy rail train LA Metro released in December of 2024 This new train has many upgraded perks such as: better lighting Keep in mind that the new subway car only operates on Metro Lines B (Red) and D (Purple) Bullocks Wilshire Building / Southwestern Law School 3050 Wilshire Blvd One of the oldest Art-Deco architecture buildings in Los Angeles the Bullocks Wilshire Building is now owned and operated by Southwestern Law School After enduring many damages during the 1992 LA Riots Southwestern Law School purchased and restored much of the building preserving the aesthetics and design of the original Lakers Mural by @never1959682 S Vermont Ave Located just a block away from Wilshire Blvd and Vermont Ave is a Los Angeles Lakers mural by local artist, @never1959 This mural spotlights iconic duos once part of the Los Angeles Lakers including legends Kobe Bryant Consulate General of the Republic of Korea3243 Wilshire Blvd Los Angles is home to the largest Korean population in the United States the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea is conveniently located in the heart of Koreatown A Consulate office works to assist its citizens with visas Immanuel Presbyterian Church 3300 Wilshire Blvd The Immanuel Presbyterian Church reflects the French Gothic Revival style of architecture and was completed in 1929 this church has been used as a shooting location for multiple movies like: The Amazing Spider-Man (2012) Gaylord Apartments 3355 Wilshire Blvd This 13-story Italian Renaissance-style apartment building was once the home of actor John Barrymore (Drew Barrymore’s grandpa) and then-presidential candidate Richard Nixon Robert F. Kennedy (RFK) Inspiration Park 3384 Wilshire Blvd RFK Inspiration Park is a pocket park on the former site of the Ambassador Hotel At the entrance of the park you can read RFK quotes engraved onto plaques Brown Derby Dome 3377 Wilshire Blvd The dome can now be seen in the Brown Derby Plaza Peace Tree Mural by @obeygiant3515 Wilshire Blvd Eyes on the Line mural by @dface_official 3515 Wilshire Blvd Eyes on the Line by @dface_official is located nearby the Peace Tree mural and shows an image of a pair of bright eyes looking out to the bustling streets of Koreatown Wilshire Blvd Temple3663 Wilshire Blvd One of the many houses of worship located on the route is Wilshire Blvd Temple it is home to one of the largest Jewish congregations in Los Angeles Wallis Annenberg GenSpace3643 Wilshire Blvd Level 3 Neighboring the Wilshire Blvd Temple is the Wallis Annenberg GenSpace and learning for the older generations through programs in technology Utility Box Art by @mmmikkalous Multiple locations along Wilshire Blvd All along Wilshire Blvd. you will see utility boxes painted by @mmmikkalous you’ll see encouraging and welcoming phrases such as: “Welcome to Our Neighborhood” “Let’s Support Each Other" and “케이타운” (K-Town) LA Public Library (LAPL) Pio Pico - Koreatown Branch Future Park Site 694 S Oxford Ave LAPL’s Pio Pico - Koreatown Branch is getting a makeover They’re transforming the current parking lot into a brand new open-air park space with underground parking LAPL is proud to foster a place for Koreatown residents to learn The Wiltern3790 Wilshire Blvd Located on Wilshire and Western is a 12-story Art Deco emerald green building known as the Wiltern Theatre the iconic building got its name from the intersecting streets it resides on The Wiltern is one of the few remaining Art Deco-designed buildings in LA While it originally served as a place for vaudeville entertainment it is now a hot spot for concerts and live shows *FUN FACT* The original CicLAvia offices used to be located on the 7th and 10th floors from 2010 to 2015 MaDang Courtyard is a 3-story mall with many places to eat and entertainment It is considered a visual representation of Seoul thanks to the hustle and bustle of nightlife it fosters Mural by @heyjinie, @s_lxx_, and @yoiyoipipipang528 S Western Ave Alongside Gangnam Pocha is a mural which showcases famous South Korean athletes Kim Ye-ji (Shooting) California (Gaju) Market 450 S Western Ave #1 One of the more popular grocery stores located in Koreatown, California (Gaju) Market offers traditional Korean goods and hot/cold grab-and-go foods as well Serving the prominent Latino community in KTown as well this market offers a variety of Hispanic eats alongside Korean meals on their rooftop you can get sweeping views of the entire city and a sight of the Hollywood sign USPS - Nat King Cole Station265 S Western Ave on your left hand side you will see a USPS office dedicated to American singer Mural by @awonderfulmistake 165 S Western Ave In 2016 artist @awonderfulmistake painted his first large scale mural on the corner of 2nd St After many building repairs and touch ups to the mural his artwork stands tall and reflects the many cultures of Angelenos Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC)340 N Western Ave typically for what their purpose is made for CicLAvia has created a limited edition button of this gem available for purchase at the Western Ave Hub Pope.L Mural by @3bcollective 518 N Western Ave William Pope.L (Also known as Pope.L) was a visual artist known for his work in performance art and interventionist public art. After passing away in 2023, @3bcollective came together to celebrate his life with a large mural on the side of @thebrick_la Dodgers/Lakers Mural by @sinistermonopoly925 N Western Ave On top of Mederi Urgent Care is a mural of LA sports legends Freddie Freeman (LA Dodgers: 2022-Present) Hollywood Forever Cemetery 6000 Santa Monica Blvd Open from 8:30am - 4pm is a fully functioning cemetery where many famous actors and actresses are laid to rest. Some notable stars here are Mel Blanc, Johnny and Dee Dee Ramone, and Rudolph Valentino. Throughout the summer season you can enjoy live music and movies out on the lawn. During the fall, enjoy a spooky movie in the cemetery at a Cinespia event CicLAvia has created a limited edition button of this gem available for purchase at the Santa Monica Blvd Hub Mosaic Mural by Millard Sheets1500 Vine St On the corner of Sunset and Vine you will see an eye-catching Chase bank Architect Millard Sheets designed this mosaic and made sure to pay homage to many Hollywood stars such as: Charlie Chaplin Hollywood Farmers Market 1600 Ivar Ave Founded in 1991 and located on Ivar and Selma Ave is the Hollywood Farmers’ Market the Hollywood Farmers’ Market is a hotspot for fresh produce this market is a place for all to enjoy its 160+ vendors There will also be a bike valet at the Hollywood Hub for attendees who want to explore the market Ricardo Montalban Theatre1615 Vine St Ricardo Gonzalo Pedro Montalbán y Merino was a prominent Mexican and American film and television actor from the early 1940s to the early 2000s The Ricardo Montalban Theatre was established in 1999 to provide a place for Latino-focused productions including opportunities for aspiring Latino performers they are dedicated to uplifting the Latino community in the entertainment industry by providing educational and employment opportunities Hollywood and Vine IntersectionHollywood Blvd and Vine St One of the most recognized intersections in Los Angeles is Hollywood and Vine This intersection is considered to be the heart and soul of the early Hollywood industry *FUN FACT* The Hollywood and Vine intersection is one of the few pedestrian scramble crossings in Los Angeles making this intersection much safer for pedestrians and cyclists Taft Building 1680 Vine St On the corner of Hollywood and Vine you will see the Taft Building this building is the first high rise office building in all of Hollywood and was declared a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument in 1999 Hollywood Jazz mural by Richard Wyatt, Jr.Side of Capitol Records Bldg This mural near Hollywood and Vine shows many popular 20th century jazz musicians such as: Nat King Cole Hollywood Walk of Fame Along Hollywood Blvd and Vine St the Hollywood Walk of Fame is an iconic landmark for tourists and locals alike many entertainers consider this to be a significant career achievement CicLAvia has created a limited edition button of this gem available for purchase at the Hollywood Hub *FUN FACT* Muhammad Ali is the only star to not be on the ground but on the side of a building so that Capitol Records1750 Vine St Right above our Hollywood Hub is the Capitol Records building Described as the world’s first circular office building this record label has hosted recording sessions for many popular artists such as: Katy Perry City of Angels Mural by @tristaneaton1721 Vine St At the northern-most point of the route is the City of Angels mural by @tristaneaton There's so much history in this area so as you go about your day, be sure to take in all the beauty and unique sights each neighborhood has to offer. Post your favorite gem moments along the route and tag @ciclavia on socials We can't wait to see you all at CicLAvia—Koreatown meets Hollywood on April 6! Don’t forget to sign up for our mailing list so you don’t miss out on updates and information and to be the first to hear about future events These events are made possible by contributions from people like you. To support more open streets, consider making a tax-deductible donation here today Lasung Tofu & Pot Rice comes from the team behind Origin Barbecue the restaurant also specializes in soondubu — soft tofu stew The first part of the menu at Lasung is focused on soondubu made with broth that is simmered for 10 hours The options are similar to what would be found at soondubu specialists like Surawon or BCD Tofu House with proteins like beef and clam; prime beef short ribs; beef brisket; and ham and sausage Lasung’s signature soondubu comes with lobster and assorted seafood simmered in the rich orange-red broth Guests can choose their spice level for the soondubu Soondubu comes with a side of white rice or the option to upgrade to the Rainbow Powerhouse Lasung recommends pouring barley tea into the dredges of the rice to make nurungji (Korean scorched rice) The grains will continue to cook in the individual serving pot crisping up the rice and absorbing the earthy tea Lasung offers the pot rice topped with things like seasoned boneless short ribs Each comes in an individual pot to keep the rice warm while eating The sot bap starts at $19.99 for the grilled eggplant While bibimbap has proliferated throughout Koreatown with numerous restaurants serving a version of the rice dish topped with fried egg Lasung joins DamSot as one of the only options in the neighborhood for sot bap Make sure to order a kimchi or seafood pancake to round out the meal or spicy buckwheat noodles if looking for some heat to cut through the richness of other dishes On6thAvenue has rapidly grown in Koreatown opening four new restaurants between February 2024 and now with the arrival of Lasung Tofu & Pot Rice It seems like if it continues growing at this rate the hospitality group may soon rival H Mart in its number of dining destinations in the neighborhood Lasung Tofu & Pot Rice is located at 3060 W. Olympic Boulevard, Suite 150, Los Angeles, CA 90006 and is open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Reservations are available through Resy A mid-block site located just east of Vermont Avenue in Koreatown is poised for redevelopment with a multifamily residential development, per a recent application to the Los Angeles Department of City Planning. The proposed project from applicant Westmoreland Los Angeles calls for razing five existing homes to clear the way for the construction of a seven-story building featuring 55 studio and two-bedroom apartments atop semi-subterranean parking for 21 vehicles Requested entitlements include Transit Oriented Communities incentives to permit a larger structure than otherwise allowed by zoning rules six of the apartments would be set aside for rent by very low-income households JPark Architects is designing the project which is depicted in a rendering as a contemporary podium-type building Plans show the apartment complex would include a rooftop amenity deck The proposed development follows a string of similar mixed-use and multifamily residential developments recently built along nearby sites fronting 8th Street and Vermont Avenue Firefighters pulled a man out of a burning stairwell and rushed him to the hospital at a structure fire in Koreatown this morning. 2024 the Los Angeles City Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 400 block of S Gramercy Place in Koreatown Firefighters arrived to find a two-story building with moderate smoke showing from the first floor As crews initiated an offensive fire attack they spotted an adult male attempting to escape through a second-story window Crews on fire attack located the seat of the fire in a below ground utility room (not a full basement) and found an adult male patient collapsed on the stairwell They quickly pulled him out and firefighter/paramedics immediately provided advanced life-saving measures to the critically injured patient and rapidly transported him to the hospital for further care. working under the command of Battalion Chief Kenneth Cook extinguished the fire in 30 minutes with no injuries reported to LAFD personnel The fire was primarily contained to the utility room with smoke damage on the 1st and 2nd floors the building was in fact a two-story single family home converted into 20 units Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety "yellow-tagged" the structure due to the smoke/fire damage There are 20 families (unknown number of individuals) displaced at this time The American Red Cross is assisting with their immediate needs While multiple lithium-ion bicycle batteries were found to be charging in the room at the time of the fire LAFD Arson and Counter-Terrorism Section (ACTS) investigated and the cause was classified 'undetermined but not suspicious in nature One smoke alarm was heard sounding at the time of LAFD arrival but the status of alarms throughout the structure is not known at this time. one transported in critical condition and the remaining three were assessed on scene for smoke inhalation and all declined LAFD transport. New York-based Elorea just opened its first Los Angeles location If you buy something from an Eater link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics policy and more alongside a lineup of Korean-inspired perfumes Founded by Korean American couple Su min Park and Wonny Lee the name is a portmanteau of the word “elements” — natural elements feature strongly in the shop’s drink inspiration — and Korea Elorea’s first in-person store, located in New York City’s Nolita, opened in the summer of 2023. The shop’s arrival in Los Angeles comes as part of a wave of Korean coffee shops opening across the city: The trendy cafes Instagram-friendly interiors and signature cream-topped drinks people still line up down the block for Camel Coffee while Koreatown’s About Time rarely has an open seat is almost certain to become a new neighborhood hot spot At Elorea, Park and Lee blend the perfumery experience with a curated drink menu by Lee Calabia that’s inspired by their scents Elorea’s first perfume collection is based on the four elements of heaven a motif that is carried into the beverages The sweet Heaven tops matcha with jasmine cream while the refreshing Water is made with Jeju green tea and dark chocolate together before the entire drink is smoked with applewood imbuing it with a flavor reminiscent of a smoky campfire The Fire is based around a chai concentrate and orange oil are added; an added shot of espresso on top is optional Elorea offers espresso-based options like an Americano and mocha Koreatown’s Elorea is housed in an atrium-like space on the top floor of a tower right across the street from the busy Chapman Market emerging into a light-filled room with high ceilings and arched windows overlooking the neighborhood two low circular tables display glass bottles of perfumes as staff members explain scent profiles to visitors The cafe takes up an entire wall of the space with its long black stone coffee bar broken up only by veins of white running through it but the majority of seating is just outside on the rooftop deck A handful of couches and chairs are spread across the deck with a view of palm-tree-lined Koreatown streets and the hills of Griffith Park in the distance fans memorialize David Lynch at Bob’s Big Boy Yama Sushi Marketplace, the cult-favorite sushi and sashimi market, just opened its third outlet in Koreatown. The first Yama opened in the San Gabriel Valley in 1984, followed by a second location in West Los Angeles in 2022 Yama is best known for its affordable quick-service sushi and sashimi — the team constantly prepares and replenishes its rolls to guarantee that servings are fresh throughout the day The Koreatown location offers rolls with spicy tuna and avocado alongside other staples like nigiri Yama also sells sashimi-grade seafood like Scottish salmon Yama Koreatown is currently open for limited hours between 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day. The new location is set to host a grand opening on February 1 after which hours will be extended to 8 p.m SF Gate reports that in the wake of David Lynch’s passing on January 15, fans have flocked to Burbank diner Bob’s Big Boy to assemble a makeshift memorial for the beloved director who was known to come in for a chocolate milkshake and a coffee and cups of coffee have been among the items left to celebrate his life KCRW’s Evan Kleiman spoke to Dina Samson, the co-founder of Rossoblu, Superfine Playa, and Superfine Pizza, about the long-term impacts of the fires Samson talks about the thin margins restaurants run on what disaster relief resources are available and how the greater restaurant community is reacting Taiwanese tasting menu restaurant Kato is hosting restaurants from across the country at its Downtown LA location for a Lunar New Year dinner series. The first dinner, in collaboration with Chicago’s seminal Filipino restaurant Kasama, happened on January 20 and 21. Dinners with Brooklyn’s Sunken Harbor Club, Oakland’s Commis, and San Francisco’s Kiln are still coming. Reservations are available through OpenTable Night Off, a collaborative dinner series, will host a benefit for Altadena on January 26. LaSorted’s, Amboy, Guisado’s, Howlin’ Ray’s, and Yeastie Boys will be on deck to provide food, while Engkanto, Hurray’s Girl Beer, Le Chill, and Rancho West will sling drinks. Book tickets through Night Off En Español 한국어 LOS ANGELES – Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced an Inside Safe operation near the intersection of 7th St and Serrano Ave in partnership with Councilwoman Heather Hutt. Click here for photos and b-roll of today's operation More than 3,000 Angelenos have come inside thus far through Inside Safe and homelessness has decreased in Los Angeles for the first time in years. “Our Inside Safe team has brought thousands off the streets and into housing and we are not slowing down,” said Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass “Working in lockstep with our partners in the County as well as the service providers and Councilmembers across every district Inside Safe is saving lives each and every day “Our office is committed to housing our unhoused neighbors and making our community a safer place to live I applaud Mayor Bass’ tireless efforts to defeat our City’s homelessness crisis and look forward to continuing our efforts to find efficient housing and resources for the people of Council District 10 and across Los Angeles," said Councilwoman Heather Hutt (CD10) Since her first day in office when she declared an unprecedented emergency on the homelessness crisis Mayor Karen Bass has driven change in how we address homelessness with new initiatives to bring people living in encampments inside She has also worked to prevent people from losing their homes and to lock arms across all levels of government to move people inside and save lives and restore neighborhoods Key results from the 2024 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count: Homelessness in the City of Los Angeles is down for the first time in six years Unprecedented drop in street homelessness (10% decrease in the City of Los Angeles – the first double digit decrease in the last at least 9 years) A decrease in makeshift shelters (38% decrease in the City of Los Angeles) The number of people who moved into permanent housing is at an all time high Tent encampments have come down in every council district and thousands more Angelenos came inside than in 2022 thanks to action locking arms with the City Council The Mayor has worked to improve services provided for unhoused Angelenos coming inside and has also been vocal about the need to make homelessness programs more cost effective as this urgent work continues The Los Angeles City Council has rejected an appeal from a union-backed group which had sought to block the construction of a multifamily residential building just north of Wilshire Boulevard in Koreatown Last year, developer Hankey Capital secured city approvals for the construction of a new eight-story building at 638 S. Berendo Street The proposed development would contain 163 studio and one-bedroom apartments above parking for 103 vehicles most of which would serve users of an adjoining commercial building Project approvals included Transit Oriented Communities incentives, permitting a larger structure than local zoning rules would normally allow, in exchange for setting aside 18 of the apartments for rent as extremely low-income affordable housing for a period of 55 years The appeal, which comes from the Supporters Alliance for Environmental Responsibility (an affiliate of LIUNA), continued a despite last seen before the City Planning Commission in 2024 SAFER unsuccessfully argued that the City Council should grant its appeal and subject the project to further scrutiny under the California Environmental Quality Act The new proposal at 638 Berendo is the second since 2021, following an abandoned application initiated in 2022 which called for the construction of a 22-story tower with 343 apartments on the site Twitter / Facebook / LinkedIn / Threads / Instagram / Bluesky Viral Korean salt bread pop-up Out of Ordi is opening a permanent bakery in Koreatown where husband-and-wife team Gemma Lee and Luis Kim will offer their plush Salt bread was popularized in Korean bakery and cafes as savory The pop-up started at Lee and Kim’s home in June 2024; at first the pair didn’t have the money to open their own place so they operated out of their own kitchen prompting them to look into moving into its new location the duo will sell their best-selling eight pack with flavors like original They also plan to offer specials like yuzu alongside drinks and salt bread sandwiches Out of Ordi’s opening is currently slated for April 2025 and the dinner is priced at $115 per person While this may be the end of Golden State for now the restaurant is considering a move into the Culver City Cofax for lunch The freshman project from a new hospitality group includes a Korean barbecue house A trio of upscale restaurants is opening in Manhattan’s Koreatown in a tri-level 30,000 square-foot space once home to IchiUmi Japanese buffet and lounge. Stretching the block of 31st to 32nd Street between Madison and Fifth avenues, they include the now-open Howoo, a temple to Korean beef barbecue; Dubu Haus a housemade tofu restaurant opening mid-April; and Musaek a seafood and cocktail bar planned for May The project marks the first from the newly established Urimat Hospitality Group, a branch of KTM Group, which owns barbecue spot Nubiani, Soju Haus and naengmyeon made with lotus leaf noodles that are unusual for New York Howoo’s private rooms look down into Dubu Haus a 118-seat space outfitted with cream-colored chairs and dark wood tables The tofu will be produced with soybeans harvested at a Minnesota farm and pressing into blocks — from a window in the dining area though it’s planned to include assorted versions of soondooboo (seafood mushroom-perilla seed); dishes like fried tofu with radish and the popular Chinese mapo tofu; along with a wide selection of jeon (potato Customers will also be able to grab tofu and cooked dishes from the grab-and-go counter at the entrance a seafood and cocktail bar is planned for a May opening Eighty-five seats pull up around a horseshoe-shaped counter as well as sage green booths set against dark wood paneling Diners can order tapas-sized portions of different seafood like the binchotan charcoal-grilled cuttlefish Around 70 percent of the ingredients are from the coastline of the Korean peninsula including fluke from Jeju Island and abalone from Wandu Island Urimat (translated to “our taste”) is helmed by industry veterans has been running restaurants and facilitating Korean imports since immigrating to the U.S has managed Moon’s karaoke bars and lounges over the decades has experience as a manager at Izakaya Nomad and Osamil It’s a full-circle moment for him: His first general manager job was at IchiUmi Urimat’s trio of restaurants marks an evolution of Manhattan’s Korean dining scene that started with traditional casual restaurants from old-timers like Wonjo and Pocha32 that initially catered to Korean Americans tasting-menu Michelin-starred restaurants like Jungsik and Kochi that shattered cultural boundaries with regard to recipes and audiences New spots like Howoo highlight traditional Korean fare in upscale restaurants The three new restaurants from Urimat will focus on sourcing high-quality ingredients mostly from Korea; cooking typically outsourced tofu and mungbean jelly (muk) from scratch; and creating a sophisticated ambiance Caroline Shin is a food journalist from a working-class, food-centered immigrant family in Flushing, Queens. She brings those lived-in insights into her stories, extensively spotlighting immigrant-run restaurants in the diverse communities that make up NYC. Follow her on Instagram and Bluesky @CookingWGranny 3325 Wilshire Boulevard will add 236 units to one of the city’s densest neighborhoods Los Angeles-based developer Jamison Properties is expanding its portfolio of over 1,000 adaptive reuse units in Southern California with a 13-story office conversion according to a release shared with Multifamily Dive The 233,000-square-foot building at 3325 Wilshire Boulevard — formerly home to Los Angeles Pacific College among other tenants — is set to become a mixed-use property with 236 apartments and 15,000 square feet of retail on the ground floor in partnership with Los Angeles-based investor Arc Capital Partners The project is expected to be completed within 18 to 24 months Koreatown is one of Los Angeles’s densest neighborhoods with a population of 110,000 in 3 square miles “There simply is not enough housing in Los Angeles to meet the demand as new residents from other parts of LA see the value in living in a 24/7 live/work/play environment in the heart of the city,” Jamison CEO Jaime Lee said in the release most efficient way to bring more units to LA is through breathing new life into underutilized office buildings and turning them into beautiful Units will range from studios to one- and two-bedrooms with contemporary finishes and layouts designed to capture natural light Amenities will include over 450 underground parking spaces a game room and an outdoor deck and lounge area 3325 Wilshire Boulevard marks Jamison’s tenth adaptive reuse project in LA The developer has converted approximately 1.35 million square feet of commercial offices into over 1,200 units Jamison has developed 5,900 multifamily units in Los Angeles over the past 30 years Many of its projects are concentrated in Koreatown where the group of companies is based — including The Abbey Lee told the Los Angeles Times that she is frustrated with the lack of housing in the city “There is a desperate need for moderate-income housing.” Get the free daily newsletter read by industry experts Bozzuto and Cardinal Group highlighted the strategies that drive value during a recent webinar Subscribe to Multifamily Dive for top news The free newsletter covering the top industry headlines Already sandwiched between newer buildings, an early 20th century home in Koreatown is slated to make way for Executive Directive 1 affordable housing, per an application to the City of Los Angeles recently unearthed with ATC. calls for the construction of a seven-story building featuring 69 studio and one-bedroom apartments without parking Outside of a market-rate manager's unit, the apartments would be reserved for rent by low- and moderate-income residents making the project eligible for density bonus incentives to permit a larger building than otherwise allowed by zoning rules Kevin Tsai Architecture is designing the contemporary podium- type building, which is one of several ED1 projects the firm now has in the works with Shiao. The development site sits directly south of the Kara Apartments, a 114-unit mixed-income development recently completed by Jamison Services A number of similar projects have recently been developed along the 8th Street corridor to the north Looking for affordable housing? 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Los Angeles are endless—so we rounded up the very best for the next time you’re craving bulgogi 5 out of 5 starsRecommended Photograph: Courtesy Park's BBQWhat is it The city’s premier Korean BBQ gem and one that takes meat more seriously than most serving prime and American Wagyu beef in a sleek modern space that’s stood the test of time Why we love it: Angelenos may be divided on their favorite Korean BBQ but Park’s seems to be the one unifying constant That’s because it all comes down to quality: The meat here is premium so in addition to the requisite kimchi pancakes tofu stews and banchan galore you can find exquisite cuts of beef and pork which get grilled at your table—there’s even an entire section of the menu devoted to Wagyu order some of everything: There’s boneless Wagyu short rib beef tripe and nearly anything else you can imagine throwing onto the grill plus an array of banchan—and a full menu of entrées such as spicy black cod and requisites like expert kimchi pancakes intimate meal (no more than six people total) head to Park’s new sibling restaurant The Vermont Avenue newcomer specializes in a more pork-centric Korean barbecue experience—albeit with the same meat quality bounty of banchan and excellent prepared dishes as its older critically acclaimed sibling across the street. A post shared by 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝑺𝒐𝒐𝒘𝒐𝒏 𝑮𝒂𝒍𝒃𝒊 𝐊𝐁𝐁𝐐 (@soowon_galbi) Time Out tip: If you’re ordering à la carte or bulgogi-marinated short rib patties—romanized on the menu as “dduk galbi.” This dish isn’t available at most other Korean barbecue restaurants in Los Angeles. 5 out of 5 starsRecommendedPhotograph: Patricia Kelly Yeo for Time OutWhat is it A no-frills Koreatown restaurant known for its dak galbi—a bubbling Why we love it: Also known as Mapo Chicken (at least if you go by the signage outside) Mapo Galbi’s transliterated namesake has made this no-frills restaurant run by ajummas (a.k.a aunties) a back-pocket favorite among Angelenos for years—and it’s one of the best chicken dishes you’ll find in both Koreatown and L.A Meant to be eaten in groups of two or four this fiery red family-style dish chock full of meat perilla leaves and other vegetables can be spiced to your liking and modded out with cheese Make sure to save room for the fried rice at the end of the meal which your server will make with the last of the skillet’s leftovers There’s technically bulgogi and marinated pork belly on the menu but I’ve never seen anyone order it here—stick to the dak galbi. Time Out tip: Skip if you’re a solo diner There’s a two-order minimum for the galbi which translates to a portion that can easily feed three 5 out of 5 starsRecommendedPhotograph: Patricia Kelly Yeo for Time OutWhat is it pork-centric concept from the same team behind Park’s BBQ. Why we love it: This Vermont Avenue newcomer—which takes over the former Ong Ga Nae space—offers a more affordable pork-centric Korean barbecue experience with the same meat quality critically acclaimed sibling across the street Cheerful orange-and-white checkered tile tables serve as the backdrop for a reasonably priced à la carte menu that includes a phenomenal bowl of chilled spicy acorn noodles; delightfully chewy tteokbokki served with one or more barbecue orders; and a few cuts of beef including the same seasoned boneless short rib tongue and brisket available at Park’s Paired with supplemental myeonglan paste (pollack roe) or the classic trio of spicy soybean paste each lettuce or perilla-wrapped bite will transport you to Seoul Time Out tip: If you enjoy most types of Korean cold noodles the spicy acorn noodle dish here is a must-order. Opening hours: Mon–Thu 5–11pm; Fri 3–11pm; Sat 4 out of 5 starsRecommendedPhotograph: Patricia Kelly Yeo for Time OutWhat is it A sprawling Koreatown restaurant that offers sleek interiors and cuts of beef that are dry-aged in-house. Why we love it: Located inside MaDang Courtyard Jeong Yuk Jeom is one of my top choices for those in larger groups and conflicting dietary restrictions of L.A.’s Korean barbecue restaurants in terms of juiciness and flavor (Another bonus: Those who park in the on-site lot receive four hours’ free validation.) While the standard assortment of sides are good—not necessarily great—the exemplary “butcher’s pride” combos and show-stopping pressed beef tartare sushi make for an excellent high-end KBBQ experience A few compelling plant-based options cater to vegans and vegetarians including a stir-fried galbi platter that tastes almost exactly like the real thing While you can also order meat à la carte I recommend starting with Jeong Yuk Jeom’s signature family-style sets especially any of the ones that include dry-aged prime rib eye MaDang Courtyard is also home to an outpost of SomiSomi (famous for its fish-shaped waffle cones of soft-serve) and Sul & Beans which specializes in Korean-style shaved ice. A post shared by GENWA (@genwaofficial) A high-end Korean barbecue eatery with outposts in Beverly Hills Mid-Wilshire and Downtown L.A.—and my favorite KBBQ option outside of Koreatown. Genwa has set the bar high for special-occasion Korean barbecue The dizzying array of high-quality banchan—I’m talking around 20 different housemade sides compared to the handful available at lesser joints—makes every diner feel like royalty and the premium meat and seafood choice combos never disappoint on nights when money is no object While Genwa offers a few lunch specials in the $40 to $50 range it’s best to come here for dinner and order one of the set courses all of which come with one or more cooked items like japchae (stir-fried potato-based glass noodles) and you’re definitely paying a bit more for the ambience than you normally would. the dinner-only Beverly Hills location is the best-looking—so if you’re trying to impress someone on a night out CA 90036; Beverly Hills: 170 N La Cienega Blvd CA 90211; Downtown: 450 W Olympic Blvd Suite B/C Opening hours: Mid-Wilshire and Downtown: Mon–Fri noon–10pm Sun 12:30–9pm; Beverly Hills: Tue–Sun 5–10pm 4 out of 5 starsRecommendedPhotograph: Courtesy ABSteakWhat is it Celebrity chef Akira Back’s elevated Korean barbecue concept on the ground floor of the Beverly Center Why we love it: ABSteak offers a more refined take on Korean barbecue house cocktails and attentive service more akin to a classic American steakhouse but you’d be hard-pressed to find a more elegant Korean barbecue restaurant with the same level of all-around consistency and quality at ABSteak Think steamed egg soufflé topped with cheese and a tasty yukhea (beef tartare) prepared tableside and the splurge-worthy Fantastic 4—which combines A5 Wagyu caviar and truffle into a single decadent bite small selection of traditional soups and à la carte meat selections don’t disappoint even if you’re intimately familiar with L.A.’s Korean barbecue scene I enjoyed the snow flower kkotsal (boneless short rib) named for the cut’s snowflake-like marbling the restaurant offers a few styles of refreshing sorbet in traditional Korean flavors and a battered lightly fried honey rice cake with lemon cream cheese Time Out tip: If you’d like to try more than one or two cuts of meat some of them are also available by the half order—just ask your server. Opening hours: Tue–Thu 5:30–10pm; Fri 4 out of 5 starsRecommendedPhotograph: Patricia Kelly Yeo for Time OutWhat is it family-run Koreatown restaurant that specializes almost exclusively in duck Why we love it: There are only two barbecue restaurants in Koreatown that offer duck barbecue While I also love Dha Rae Oak—which also offers a smoked claypot duck along with roasted duck pork intestines and a few other dishes—the sliced duck at Sun Ha Jang offers an intriguing amount of purist appeal Aside from a rarely ordered clam and soybean stew each meal comes served with lightly seasoned chives I like to trick out my duck with the add-on garlic cloves which cook beautifully in the rendered duck fat that pools at the bottom of the grill After your party has finished all the meat an efficient server will use that same fat to crisp up the purple fried rice included at the end of every meal. Time Out tip: While the restaurant lists its closing hours at 9pm last call is at 8:30pm—which means that’s the latest you can arrive and get served Opening hours: Tue–Fri 4–9pm; Sat noon–1:30pm A post shared by Yangmani in Rowland Heights (@yangmani_rh) An underrated KBBQ restaurant with locations in Koreatown and Rowland Heights known for its gopchang Why we love it: Yangmani offers the usual tantalizing beef and pork selection but it specializes in fattier organ meats like beef intestines and tripe which crisp up wonderfully on a tabletop grill While gopchang barbecue is now widely available in Koreatown I’ve yet to find a better preparation of them than Yangmani Distinctive banchan like an Asian pear and red onion salad and steamed perilla leaves add a unique component at the Koreatown location as does a supplemental steamed egg soufflé topped with bright orange fish eggs the Rowland Heights location offers more familiar banchan.) To maximize the number of cuts you get to try I recommend ordering one of the combos—otherwise you’ll either have to be really hungry or come with a party larger than two or three to try more than a couple meats If you’re not the type to go for offal the Chef Cut Combo ($130 for two) includes galbi boneless short rib and dry-aged rib eye. Time Out tip: Note that Yangmani requires a minimum of two meat orders per table CA 90020; Rowland Heights: 1390 Fullerton Rd Opening hours: Koreatown: Mon–Thu 11:30am–11pm; Fri Sat 11:30am–midnight; Sun 11:30am–11pm; Rowland Heights: Mon–Thu 11:30am–10pm; Fri Sat 11:30am–11pm; Sun 11:30am–10pm 4 out of 5 starsRecommendedPhotograph: Courtesy Skoop MarketingWhat is it A pared-down homage to South Korea’s hanu beef that comes by way of Seoul. Why we love it: Despite the high price point and relatively minimalist meat and banchan offerings this South Korean import manages to deliver in terms of refinement and quality sourcing for a special occasion Unlike other KBBQ spots that put the diner in the driver’s seat galbi and brisket and ensuring each diner gets perfectly grilled bite-sized pieces of meat but walk-ins can sip on the soju cocktails at the bar on busier weekend evenings to make that extra time evaporate into thin air order Daedo Sikdang’s signature fried rice meant to be eaten after you finish grilling it’s a perfect penultimate course when topped with a fried egg before their refreshingly mild soft-serve ice cream for dessert. Time Out tip: To further supplement your meal I recommend ordering the yukjeon—a mixed beef-and-egg omelet—or the Asian pear-studded beef tartare The “exclusive” denjang porridge and cold noodle options will hit the spot if you’re craving rice porridge or noodles Opening hours: Mon–Thu 11am–3pm 5pm–midnight; Sat 11:30am–midnight; Sun 11am–3pm A post shared by Ahgassi Gopchang (@ahgassikbbq) A late-night Koreatown gopchang joint that’s gotten even busier since BTS BLACKPINK and other major K-pop stars patronized the restaurant. Why we love it: Unlike its nearby sibling restaurants Quarters and Origin this Sixth Street restaurant technically focuses on slightly more divisive offal cuts but the current menu still serves plenty of the usual selection of beef and pork.The actual front door is hidden inside a parking lot so if you’re coming in from the street you’ll need to walk down Harvard to actually enter the restaurant soju offerings and excellent sides—including thinly sliced sweet onions boiled yellow sweet potato and chive kimchi—translate into a lively the restaurant stays open until 1am on weekends so you can grab a meal here after most other Korean barbecue restaurants have closed. Time Out tip: End your meal with the mountain tripe fried rice—which you can also top with a “cheese mountain” for a few dollars more. Opening hours: Mon–Thu 11:30am–midnight; Fri 11:30am–1am; Sat 11am–1am; Sun 11am–midnight 4 out of 5 starsRecommendedPhotograph: Patricia Kelly Yeo for Time OutWhat is it An exceptional wet-aged pork specialist hidden away on the second floor of a Koreatown strip mall Why we love it: This fairly under-the-radar South Korean import took me by surprise with its high-quality shoulder and jowl and unique banchan offerings Every Sookdal outpost—there are other far-flung locations in Garden Grove and Las Vegas—adjusts the aging process for each batch to optimize the flavor and texture of the meat A little visual card at each table explains the different ways to enjoy each bite of meat from enjoying as is to adding wasabi and a pickled garlic leaf wrap A fusion-style risotto in cream sauce also stands out among the handful of cooked dishes Each combo includes your choice of stew and cheese which adds an extra dimension to each pork cut Various cuts of beef are also available (and included in every combo) but you’re really here for the immaculately prepared pork—and those who appreciate all things bacon won’t be disappointed. Time Out tip: Bring a few bucks in cash if you want to park in the on-site lot Opening hours: Mon–Fri 4:30pm–midnight; Sat 4 out of 5 starsRecommendedPhotograph: Patricia Kelly Yeo for Time OutWhat is it A homey all-you-can-eat strip mall joint in East Hollywood that delivers seriously great bang for your buck Why we love it: Located just north of Koreatown Choeng Wun has been around since 1985—and beloved for its affordability and quality for just as long The focal point of the no-frills dining room is the Sizzler-style green-tiled salad bar which includes an array of housemade banchan The cafeteria-style array of meats and cooked items includes miyeokguk—a mild comforting seaweed soup—and two kinds of sweet porridge which I like to use as a comforting dessert Prices start at $25 per head for three kinds of bulgogi and top out at $45 with discounts for children under 10 and weekday lunch I recommend going for the highest price tier friendly staff will be more than happy to show you how to best enjoy your meats from wrapping them in lettuce wraps to dabbing on a touch of soybean paste with slices of garlic and jalapeno. Time Out tip: Skip the ready-to-eat hot items like kimbap and tteokbokki if you’re ordering from the higher price tiers—these dishes will fill you up before you’ve even started grilling Opening hours: Mon–Thu 11:30am–10pm; Fri Sat 11:30am–11:30pm; Sun 11:30am–10pm A post shared by #dineLA (@dinela) Why we love it: The Corner Place lacks the lively more lively spots you’ll find in Koreatown but the excellent cold noodles and affordable relatively high-quality meat and seafood selection has kept this restaurant in business since 1982 The marinated galbi lacks the usual cloying sweetness and while you can order any of the cuts here and leave happy I would particularly recommend the beef tongue The six or so banchan dishes offered are simple but well-made fairly labor-intensive green onion salad that’s not available at every Korean barbecue joint these days plus complimentary barley tea (iced or hot All of this translates into the kind of old-school KBBQ joint ideal for more casual meals and those nights when you don’t want to make a huge fuss of going out. Time Out tip: There’s limited on-site parking—so bring cash if you don’t want to circle the block for a spot Address: 2819 James M Wood Blvd Los Angeles Opening hours: Mon–Sat 11am–10pm 4 out of 5 starsRecommendedPhotograph: Courtesy Joshua LurieWhat is it The best seafood barbecue restaurant in Koreatown seafood barbecue is a little more expensive and niche–and also requires a bit more finesse when it comes to proper cooking and handling This longtime mom-and-pop joint makes it easy with a staff that expertly grills the foil-wrapped clams mussels and scallops that make up each meal The only real way to dine at Jae Bu Do is to order one of the combo sets—the basic A set is enough for two Each guest receives a heatproof glove to be able to grab each item off the grill when it’s ready All combo sets include an airy steamed egg sizzling cheese corn and a spicy chilled seafood salad baby octopus and a couple pieces of potato (which you’ll definitely need to get full) C or D set to feast on rarer delights like abalone which squirm in their shells before yielding tender meat when cooked; crunchy pieces of hagfish that taste best when anointed with well-salted sesame oil; and steamed lobster I’ve tried other seafood barbecue options in Koreatown but what really keeps me coming back to Jae Bu Do are the high-quality accompaniments comforting bowl of hand-pulled noodle soup that ends each meal Time Out tip: Unless you order a few more items on the side don’t expect to walk out of here feeling absolutely stuffed. Opening hours: Mon–Thu 11am–11pm; Fri Sat 11am–midnight; Sun 2pm–midnight 4 out of 5 starsRecommendedPhotograph: Courtesy Jesse HsuWhat is it A Korean barbecue restaurant with tapas-style portions and splurge-worthy tomahawk steaks alongside the usual combo sets Why we love it: If you’re dining alone or you’d rather not wait hours for Korean barbecue focused menu with smaller tapas-style offerings a large drink selection and typically little to no wait for a table on weekdays (or a fairly short one on weekends) It rarely draws the same crowds or hours-long delays associated with Chapman Plaza’s Quarters and Origin across the street but the sleek-looking spot still offers a delicious high-quality cuts and tomahawk steaks (starting at $130) can be prepared tableside or cooked in the kitchen sizzling platters come on a bed of softened sharp accoutrement for every luscious bite of red meat rice bowls and combo meals in the $10 to $15 range Time Out tip: If you’re looking for a no-frills KBBQ meal Woo Hyang Woo even offers an unlimited beef brisket deal for $25 per person (which drops to $20 on weekdays before 4pm) Opening hours: Mon–Thu 11:30am–1am; Fri Sat 11:30am–2am; Sun 11:30am–1am A post shared by kalista eats 🥮🥞🍔🍕🍪 (@pancakesbabies) highly approachable Korean barbecue option known for its “ritas” and ability to order meat selections by the quarter pound (hence the name) Why we love it: Compared to Origin—the newer merely so-so option across the way—this ultra-popular restaurant in Chapman Plaza delivers a standout beginner-friendly KBBQ experience that lets you try several kinds of meat at once without needing to go to an all-you-can-eat establishment but Quarters is also run by the same hospitality group that’s behind Ahgassi Gopchang short rib and rib eye are of equal quality the restaurant has added a Wagyu selection for those looking to ball out particularly hard but I’d still steer you towards the standard meat options perhaps some kimchi fried rice or a seafood pancake The signature oversized “ritas”—sweet fruity cocktails featuring an upside-down beer—and drinking fare like Korean nachos and galbi tacos also make it easy to hang out for awhile on the front patio while waiting for your table but it’s the high-quality meats and banchan that will keep you coming back. Time Out tip: Expect to wait an hour or more for a table on weekend evenings—I recommend grabbing boba or a cocktail nearby to kill some time Opening hours: Mon–Thu 11am–midnight; Fri Sat 11am–2am; Sun 11am–midnight Time Out tip: If you’re craving a taste of Korean barbecue at home, Hae Jang Chon offers takeout and delivery. Each thoughtfully arranged combo meal includes meat, rice and a set of three banchan. Address: 3821 W 6th St, Los Angeles, CA 90020 Opening hours: Mon, Wed–Thu 11am–midnight; Fri, Sat 11am–2am; Sun 11am–midnight Thanks for subscribing! Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! twitter instagram spotify About us Contact us Time Out magazine six other reasons to visit the restaurant Though Korean barbecue often gets more attention in Manhattan’s Koreatown, Korean Chinese restaurants have long been a feature of the neighborhood. Offering a smattering of Chinese American and regional Chinese dishes, their menus have traditionally focused on noodles, specifically jajangmyeon — thick wheat-flour pasta smothered in an inky sauce of fermented bean paste The dish is said to have been introduced by guest workers from the province of Shandong where a Chinese community formed in the late 19th century a barbecue said to be the oldest in Koreatown He has assembled a menu that incorporates Korean Chinese classics embracing and reinterpreting the wildly popular soup dumplings Kimchi soup dumplings: It’s hard to imagine a more complete remake of this Shanghai standard The bright orange wrapper contains carrots; the soup is sweet and sour; and the meatball inside features pork These wobbly babies pack a spicy punch absent from the mellower originals (five for $15) Jajangmyeon: This iconic dish is where Korean Chinese food got its start: black as midnight based on a mild fermented sauce shot with chunks of onion and dotted — in this version — with bright green soybeans the presentation includes the noodles concealed underneath Beijing duck: The large format dish is available by the whole bird or half ($94.95 with an optional set of side dishes that could make it the entire meal which arrived thoughtfully portioned on two identical platters With a dark bronze skin and little visible fat A second course consisted of leftover tidbits with lettuce leaves for wrapping (A luxury black duck with truffles and gold leaf for $155 is available Cumin pork back ribs: Baby backs get a new treatment in this dish they come annealed with mild chiles and flavored with crispy garlic The dish is inspired by the distinctive cumin lamb ribs found on most Sichuan and northern Chinese menus with a flavor profile said to have been inspired by Uyghur cuisine Here the dish has been propelled in a stickier direction from which the cumin emerges among a concert of flavors Fish of the day: This dish is truly thrilling it was a whole red snapper steamed in the Cantonese style but instead of a simple flavoring of leeks and scallions this fish benefit from a catalog of aromatic flavors topped off with the restaurant’s homemade soy sauce The fish arrives mainly deboned and conveniently parsed into segments Service and ambiance: The service at Octo is top tier and a multi-course meal I enjoyed there with seven other guests went like clockwork with fresh plates and silverware provided at each juncture and alcoholic drinks replenished as requested in an unobtrusive way The two-level dining area is purely functional booths and tables up a ramp in a well-lit dining area The overall excellence of Octo: Octo is the best Korean Chinese restaurants in Koreatown and may even be counted among the best Chinese restaurants in the city the preparation and presentation top-notch and I guarantee you’ll have a great meal there Note that it is also open at lunch and weekend brunch in which some dishes are deeply discounted with bento meals representing regions of Korea available at weekday lunch 2025 at 4:31 pm PT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}The suspect failed to stop and kept driving northbound on Catalina Street near Wilshire Boulevard (Courtesy of the Los Angeles Police Department CA — Police are seeking the public's help in finding the driver in a hit-and-run crash in Koreatown last year that left a pedestrian with severe injuries The driver of a newer model sedan was going northbound on Catalina Street when they struck the pedestrian as they were crossing the street according to the Los Angeles Police Department The driver of the sedan failed to stop and kept driving northbound on Catalina Street Video of the crash shared by the LAPD shows the pedestrian walking in the street looking at the car and attempting to speed up before getting hit "Motorists are reminded that if they become involved in a collision they should pull over and stop as soon as it is safe to do so and remain at the scene to identify themselves," police said in a statement The city of Los Angeles has a standing reward offer of up to $25,000 for information that leads to a driver involved in an injury hit-and-run crash The LAPD asks that anyone with information on the suspect's whereabouts to contact detectives at 213-473-0238. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous may submit a tip through “LA Crime Stoppers” by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), downloading the “P3 Tips” app to your smartphone (available at the Apple App store and Google Play), or visiting www.lacrimestoppers.org City News Service contributed to this report Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. The sot bap chain has over 50 locations across South Korea transforming the dining room with fresh white walls and a simple The menu at DamSot revolves around sot bap available with toppings including spicy eggplant and ground pork but is limited to 15 portions daily during lunch and dinner since high-quality aged meat is used Each pot is served on a bed of sticky Koshikari white rice which absorbs the sauce and flavors of the toppings The sot bap is served as part of a set meal there are a few smaller dishes served a la carte like cheese-stuffed katsu Sets start at $18.99 for the shishito pepper and tofu pot rice The sot bap arrives on the table with an instruction card to scoop the toppings and the majority of the rice into a side bowl before pouring barley tea over the remnants of the rice the thin layer of rice continues to cook to a crisp in the still-hot pot The hot tea helps loosen the rice from the base turning the last layer of rice into something between scorched rice soup and porridge The ingredients in bibimbap are meant to be stirred together and eaten as a mixed rice In contrast sot bap tends to lean more simple with just rice The tea poured on the bottom of sot bap to create nurungji isn’t a typical addition to bibimbap DamSot is located at 3377 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 112, Los Angeles, CA 90010 and is open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. every day. Oops. Something went wrong. Please enter a valid email and try again. Print A 28-year-old rapper has been arrested and charged with sexually assaulting two women who sought him out as a tattoo artist the Los Angeles Police Department announced and authorities believe there could be more victims Charles Wayne Wilkerson IV. (LAPD) Charles Wayne Wilkerson IV, an L.A.-based tattoo artist who goes by the rap name “Franko Khalifa,” was arrested on Oct. 29, the LAPD said Monday in a news release. He’s known on Instagram as “frankokhalifa” and also uses the name “Franko,” according to police. Investigators released Wilkerson’s photo in the hopes of encouraging other possible victims to come forward. Wilkerson is accused of sexually assaulting two 25-year-old women on separate occasions. According to the LAPD, the first alleged assault happened at Wilkerson’s tattoo shop in Koreatown on Dec. 18, 2023, and the second alleged assault was at a home in the Southwest area of the city on Feb. 16 of this year. Music has been charged with allegedly raping a woman in September the Los Angeles County district attorney’s office charged Wilkerson with four felony sexual assault charges including two counts of rape of a drugged/intoxicated victim; one count of forcible oral copulation; and oral copulation by anesthesia or controlled substance Wilkerson is still in police custody awaiting a preliminary hearing “He preyed upon young women who hired him for his tattoo artistry,” LAPD Det Now that these brave young women have told their story hopefully more will be encouraged to step forward and seek justice.” Nathan Solis reports on breaking news with the Fast Break team at the Los Angeles Times. The team behind Liu’s Cafe is now scooping Taiwanese and Hong Kong-inspired flavors in Koreatown Since opening in 2023, Liu’s Cafe the team behind the restaurant is expanding its footprint with an Asian-inflected ice cream shop right next door Liu’s Creamery started scooping flavors like Taiwan milk tea and ginger pear sorbet out of a cozy storefront decorated with vintage furniture and a curated gallery wall in mid-December Liu’s Creamery has been in development since early 2024 when the team began to explore different dessert-focused menus that could work in conjunction with the cafe they settled on ice cream reflecting the same Taiwanese and Hong Kong influences in pastries at the cafe Co-owner Patrick Liu also saw an opportunity to tap into Taiwan’s strong dessert culture known for sweets like shaved ice Pastry chef Isabell Manibusan, who also oversees desserts at Liu’s Cafe and modern Korean restaurant Danbi plus a secret tea egg special made with black tea Part of the process for Manibusan was also translating flavors that already exist and customers are familiar with Manibusan plans to have a handful of consistent flavors on the menu while rotating new ones on and off as inspiration strikes Liu’s Creamery offers a full sundae bar with 22 toppings like red bean (Our recommendation is to try the Night Market Special with Taiwan milk ice cream or the Pineapple Cake with Taiwan milk ice cream and pineapple cake cookies.) A choice of two toppings and a small cookie is included in each cup of ice cream for no additional charge Scoops start at $5 for a mini and range to $7.50 for sundaes Although Liu’s Creamery currently only serves ice cream She hopes to introduce more sweets to the menu Just south of 6th Street in Koreatown, vertical construction is complete for an Executive Directive 1 affordable housing development from Leo Lee Located at 611 S. Hobart Boulevard the project consists of a seven-story building that will feature 80 studio and one-bedroom apartments without on-site vehicle parking Since the project is fully affordable housing Lee was able to use density bonus incentives to permit the construction of a larger structure than would otherwise be allowed by zoning rules EWAI designed the contemporary podium-type building which will be clad in white stucco accented with painted metal screens Looking for affordable housing? Visit lahousing.lacity.org/aahr and housing.lacounty.gov Yangmani closed its Olympic Boulevard space in 2024 and resurfaced in December along Western Avenue Yangmani has established itself as one of Koreatown’s best Korean barbecue restaurants focusing on high-quality intestines and banchan to go along with top-notch service After closing last year in its longtime Olympic Boulevard location the restaurant has reopened in Koreatown in a shiny new Western Avenue home as of December 2024 Joseph Choi and the Yangmani Koreatown landlord couldn’t agree to a new lease prompting the restaurant owner to search for a new space Yangmani’s new location on Western is noticeably bigger than its old home With a long dining area and a small private dining room tucked away in the back corner the new more expansive Yangmani makes up for the previous location’s lack of seating Yangmani optimizes the space with a lighter-toned wall and wooden dividers that cut the room in half Simple black chairs and seats paired with stainless steel table tops give the dining room a clean look and multiple service stations dot the walls Though the Koreatown menu at Yangmani menu remained mostly the same over the years the acquisition of Ong Ga Nae led Choi to adjust the menu for different tastes in Rowland Heights One of the biggest changes was the rib-eye they cut the rib-eye cap and grill it fresh which adds more flavor and tenderness to the meat Yangmani’s new location mirrors the Rowland Heights preparation; the new location on Western has a dry-aging refrigerator at the entrance to show its commitment to the aging technique Most diners will opt for a combo meal from the menu The Chef Cut Combo ($129.95 priced for two) comes with Mega Galbi a bone-in marinated beef rib that comes seared from the kitchen and gets finished on the tabletop grill Those interested in intestines will want the Chang Combo Yangmani serves all the typical cuts of Korean barbecue and banchan remains the same from the original location Choi is particularly proud of the cold noodles brisket soybean paste stew (doenjang jjigae) In a city where the Korean barbecue scene is always evolving the answer has come from offering a tried-and-true menu while also showcasing some new dishes like dry-aged beef and beef sashimi By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions. Learn more about Asian culture as you celebrate Lunar New Year at dining and shopping destination Koreatown Plaza Korean drum performance and a multicultural fashion show—all for free You can also shop from a variety of Asian American-owned small businesses and buy books at the Asian American Authors’ Corner. And don’t forget food: The first 500 people in attendance will receive $15 vouchers to use at the plaza’s food court which counts Awoolim Kimbop, Gamja Bawi, Pao Jao, Tonkatsu House, Bosco Bakery and Cheesetella among its vendors More than one year since our last update, wood framing is now rising for a mixed-use development from Jamison Services, Inc. at the intersection of 6th and Harvard Streets in Koreatown The project, which replaced a post office at 549 S. Harvard Boulevard calls for the construction of a seven-story building that will feature 150 studio and two-bedroom apartments above 12,900 square feet of ground-floor commercial space and a two-level Project approvals include Transit Oriented Communities incentives, which permit a larger, denser development than otherwise allowed by zoning rules. In exchange, 15 of the new apartments are to be set aside for rent as deed-restricted affordable housing at the extremely low-income level Next Architecture is designing 549 Harvard which is shown in renderings as a contemporary podium-type building clad cement plaster with metal accents The complex would have a U-shaped footprint above its second floor Jamison is the second developer to try its hand at the 6th and Harvard site. Previously, developer Urban Commons had proposed the construction of a 10-story hotel and condominium complex on the property Jamison Services ranks among the largest commercial property owners in the City of Los Angeles, has recently developed the two-tower Opus apartments a short walk to the east at 3545 Wilshire Boulevard Twitter / Facebook / LinkedIn / Threads / Instagram LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Los Angeles police Thursday launched an investigation after a woman was found dead at a bus stop in Arlington Heights A caller told police the woman appeared to have been at a bus bench near Olympic and Crenshaw boulevards for 12 hours Circumstances surrounding the death are unclear A white tent covered the bus bench amid an investigation The woman has not been identified but she was believed to be in her 50s City News Service contributed to this report.