Downtown LA’s Historic Core is a story of contrasts. Next to yesteryear’s aging nickelodeons it’s no surprise to find a bustling boutique hotel, or to uncover a vegan-vending pizza stand among stalls of parked vehicles. It’s as if layers of the city’s history converge at its heart, creating a harmonious discord that excites, delights, and surprises just like its quivering quakes. Every nook and cranny must be explored to fully apprehend the mysteries and marvels that lie along the fault lines of this city’s teeming streets.
A pizza stall located in the middle of a generic downtown parking lot, perfect for late night eats.
Originally labeled Uncle Joe's Ham & Eggs, this hole-in-the-wall eatery served its blue collar neighbors dishing standard diner fare among a nondescript downtown block. Although the location changed hands to become a pub and music venue, the new owners retained the name, signage, and many of the interiors kitschy elements, crafting a space that feels down-to-earth and altogether cheeky. Stroll in to catch local acts while enjoying something cold and fermented.
