Bottega Louie

For many LA locals, downtown is an area that is not ventured very often...which is kind of a shame since it is home to a fabulous gourmet market/patisserie/restaurant/café/bar...all in one. Bottega Louie offers European charm and elegance without trying too hard or feeling stuffy.
Make sure to check out the colorful macaroons, specialty food items like the canned octopus (which my husband says is the best he’s ever had) and an array of gourmet pasta sauces.

700 South Grand Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 802-1470
http://www.bottegalouie.com

photos courtesy of the Bottega Louie blog: