DT is LA - The past, present, and future of Downtown Los Angeles - DTLA
Downtown Los Angeles, otherwise known as DTLA, is where the city was born, where its history lives, and where the future is unfolding. Hosted by Danielle Wolff and Eloi Gerard, each episode will take you on a journey through the streets of downtown’s food, culture, politics, and innovations. Join us as we talk with local experts, historians, business owners, and activists who live and breathe DTLA. Whether you’re a resident, a visitor, or just fascinated by urban culture, we’ll take a deep dive into what makes this one of the most fascinating neighborhoods in America. Because DT is LA!
Episodes
Since the Paris Summer Olympics just ended and handed off the next games to Los Angeles, we’ve got a bit of Olympic fever. Hosts Danielle Wolff and Eloi Gerard discuss the history of the Olympics in Los Angeles, the plans for the Olympics and Paralympics in 2028, and some of the challenges the city faces. We also talk about the connections of Downtown Los Angeles to the Games, including venues, infrastructure improvements, and the...
This episode features a fascinating conversation with Mathieu Giraud, owner of Garçons de Café wine bar in DTLA. He talks about his background, the French art of hospitality, the decision to buy the business, and its recent expansion with L'Appart restaurant. We discuss some of the opportunities that a neighborhood like Downtown LA offers as well as some of the challenges.
Links:
Garçons de Café and L’Appart https://...
Come along with "DT is LA" hosts Danielle Wolff and Eloi Gerard as we visit Caña Rum Bar to experience one of DTLA's hidden hangouts firsthand in this special mini episode.
Caña Rum Bar
https://www.canarumbarla.com/
Underground bars and speakeasies have been part of the fabric of DTLA for decades. In this episode, we talk about the history of speakeasies, the culture of underground and “secret” bars, what the current scene looks like, and about some of the challenges that these establishments face.
Links to things mentioned in the episode:
“The Hope Theory”
https://www.geffenplayhouse.org/shows/the-hope-theory/
Kippered
This week, we welcomed our first guest into the studio! Scott Moe is a USC project manager, an EMT and a DTLA resident. We talked about why he and his wife Kristine moved back downtown after their kids finished high school. How is the DTLA residential life different now than it was 20 years ago, what community activities do they love, and what excites Scott about the future of Downtown LA?
We also spring a pop quiz on Scott and ta...
DT is LA Podcast hosts Danielle and Eloi participated in a DTLA trivia night at Cole's French Dip, hosted by the Historic Core Business Improvement District.
How did our DTLA knowledge stack up? Give this quick mini ep a listen and find out!
Links:
Cole's French Dip
https://www.colesfrenchdip.com/
https://www.instagram.com/colesfrenchdip/
Historic Core BID
https://historiccore.com/
https://www.instagram.com/h...
On this episode we go back in time to the founding of Los Angeles in the exact location that would later become DTLA. Then we take a quick trip through the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries and discover some statistics about the current downtown population. Spoiler: When it comes to higher education, we’ve got the rest of LA beat!
We also talk about what’s happening in DTLA this week, including a DTLA trivia night and a new, big green...
In our second episode, we take a deep dive into one of the most iconic spots in DTLA—the Biltmore Hotel. But we DON’T take a deep dive into the historic pool, because you have to be a hotel guest to use it! We talk about the Biltmore’s luxurious origins, former guests, both presidential and gangster, and the places in the 100-year-old building where you can still experience the glamour of old LA.
We also talk about several events...
In the premiere episode of the DT is LA Podcast, join co-hosts Danielle and Eloi as we introduce ourselves, share how we met, discuss our vision for the podcast, and talk about what listeners can look forward to. We also share some of our favorite local spots for a rooftop poolside hangout and discuss upcoming neighborhood events. Thanks for listening! Please share the word, rate, and leave us comments. Can’t wait to hear from you.
...Introducing a new podcast about the culture, history, and future of Downtown Los Angeles.
Hosted by Danielle Wolff and Eloi Gerard.
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