Everson Royce Bar in downtown los angeles

Sign above the entrance door to Everson Royce Bar, at the corner of 7th and Mateo in the downtown arts district.

Co-owner Randy Clement, right, posing with chef Matt Molina at the entrance of E.R.B., short for Everson Royce Bar, in the downtown Arts District.

Bar manager Chris Ojeda arranging the shelves at E.R.B. in the downtown Arts District.

Justin McInteer, left, and Katie Bonderheide painting the wall at E.R.B. just before the opening.

Detail of the bar at E.R.B., a new downtown Arts District bar.

Designer Rachel Hill, left, discussing bar shelves lighting with bar manager Chris Ojeda at E.R.B., short for Everson Royce Bar.

One of the light fixtures casting its shadow on the wall at E.R.B.

E.R.B., aka Everson Royce Bar, in the downtown Arts District.

Outdoor patio at E.R.B., a new, soon to be opened, downtown Arts district bar, just waiting for people to come by and grab and beer or a glass of wine--or a cocktail.

Artwork pattern used to paint one of the walls at Everson Royce Bar in the downtown Arts District .