Interested in finding out about the freshest new spots downtown? From a New American restaurant to a Mediterranean spot, read on for a rundown of the newest spots to land in this part of Los Angeles.
M Georgina
777 Alameda St.
M georgina is a New American spot.
This new business serves up New American cuisine, with menu items ranging from kampachi tartare to warm brussels sprouts salad with horseradish-pancetta vinaigrette to duck for two with charred late summer plum. View the menu here. This is a new restaurant from Melissa Perello, James Beard-nominated chef/owner of San Francisco-based restaurants Frances and Octavia.
M georgina's current Yelp rating of 4.5 stars out of five reviews indicates positive attention from users.
Yelper Parker C., who reviewed M georgina on Nov. 24, wrote, "...The warm brussels sprouts salad was our favorite appetizer, though the house levain and cultured butter is a must as well... For entrees, the pork and lamb were particularly special in my opinion."
Yelper E L. wrote, "Excellent meal. Melissa's food is elegant and understated, but packing a world of flavors."
M georgina is open from 5 p.m.–10 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday and 5 p.m.–10:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. (It's closed on Monday.)
Loqui
818 E. Third St., Suite 150
Loqui is a spot to score tacos and more.
This new business offers tacos on handmade flour or corn tortillas. On the menu, expect to see tacos and plates with choice of pork, chicken, beef or mushroom. Check out the full menu.
Loqui's current rating of five stars out of 15 reviews on Yelp indicates positive attention from users.
Yelper Juliana T., who reviewed Loqui on Dec. 2, wrote, "Great addition to the neighborhood... Everything was very delicious and fresh. I really enjoyed the fresh flour tortillas and all the fixings."
Audrienne S. noted, "...The tacos are a bit pricey but definitely worth the price. Each bite of the taco is perfect — great texture from the tortilla and so many layers of flavor in a singular bite... The habanero salsa is absolutely amazing. It looks dark and different for a salsa — but it was fantastic on the tacos and with the quesadilla."
Loqui is open from 11 a.m.–9 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday and 11 a.m.–10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.
Genwa Korean Bbq
450 W. Olympic Blvd., Suite B and C
Genwa Korean Bbq is a Korean spot.
Genwa Korean Bbq serves up Korean barbecue staples like bulgogi, mackerel, tofu bibimbap and beef short ribs. Here is the full menu.
Genwa Korean Bbq currently holds five stars out of five reviews on Yelp, indicating good reviews.
Yelper Naan C., who reviewed Genwa Korean Bbq on Dec. 4, wrote, "Upscale [Korean barbecue] spot in a sea of all-you-can-eat joints... They do a lot of smaller things that really add up to elevate your normal [Korean barbecue] experience, like the inflatable hand towels you get after you finish eating.The quality of meat is very good and you do get a huge serving for the price (and trust, it's a pretty penny)."
Dennis S. noted, "Great experience and really everything you can expect from Genwa."
Genwa Korean Bbq is open from 5 p.m.–10 p.m. on weekdays and 4 p.m.–10 p.m. on weekends.
Pilot
1060 S. Broadway, The Hoxton
Pilot is a Mediterranean rooftop restaurant and bar in The Hoxton hotel.
Pilot serves up Mediterranean-inspired dishes, with menu items ranging from charred eggplant dip to grilled artichoke to wood-grilled branzino. See what else is on the menu.
With a five-star rating out of 11 reviews on Yelp, Pilot has been getting positive attention.
Yelper Ray T., who reviewed Pilot on Dec. 1, wrote, "It's a hidden gem in DTLA. Come and check it out before the rest of the crowd figures out where it is... It's coastal Mediterranean cuisine and the seafood tower and fresh flatbread did not disappoint."
Yelper Nicole A. added, "Food is out of this world and service even more incredible. Pilot has the most beautiful decor and ambience."
Pilot is open from 11 a.m.–10 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday, 11 a.m.–2 a.m. on Friday and 11 a.m.–2 p.m. on Saturday.
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