Where to eat after Downtown Art Walk?

[cravingcoppa]

Couldn't find a post on this already, and I kind of can't believe it. So, what are your recommendations of places to eat after Art Walk? I'm going tonight, and I'm looking forward to the excuse to have dinner downtown. Right now I'm thinking: Pete's, Bottega Louie, Cole's. Also, I'll keep my eye out for the sushi truck. As you can see, I'll consider anything, from fancy to more casual. Thanks!

[cravingcoppa]

Thanks for all the suggestions. We ended up at Cole's around 9, and it was packed. Had a few drinks in the bar to hold us over. While we were eating we kept an eye on the entrance to the Varnish, and there were at least a few people in line all night. I wanted to check it out, but I had to get up early the next morning and didn't want to wait. Next time!

[peppermonkey]

how bout go to Rivera has the best food in downtown and great summer cocktails

[chuck]

I think that the Marked5 truck and coolhaus trucks are down there

[Munniker]

I'd skip Cole's. It's very crowded and the place is small. Expect really long waits.

Bottega sounds like a better option. There's also Pitfire Pizza, nearby the Edison.

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Pitfire Pizza
108 W 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA 90012

[Ideefixed]

Louie's is loud, but it's fun, and I think a lot Art Walkers go there. The food's not astonishing but it's not very expensive and there's always a crowd.
Nickel's fine, but it's a little depressing.

[budsoftaste]

I liked Bottega Louie, but not enough to go out of my way. Church & State on the other hand.

I also still like Ciudad a lot, though a lot of folks seem to carp on it. But for anyone who's never been, I think it's still a great place to try.

Where is the art walk, by the way? All over downtown? Or is this the one at the Brewery?

[A5 KOBE]

I believe it is in the area of Spring and 5th st. Basically all over that area.

[wutzizname]

Were I thou, I'd skip Pete's and Louie's.

Casual: go Cole's or Wurstkuche or Nickel Diner.
Less casual: Church & State, Drago Centro, among a dozen others

[Phurstluv]

Love Wurstkuche for sausages and great beer.

Love Church & State for french bistro fare and great wine. May be hard to get in, tho, without a rezzy. And it's not in the area of the art walk, I believe.

Rivera has an awesome tequila selection. Never mind.