Four Hours: DTLA
You’ll find trendy mens fashion too, as well as bargain socks.
(Mark Boster / For the Times)It’s a furious street fest of fashion bargains...
(Mark Boster / For the Times)All that shopping probably worked up an appetite, right? Follow the mural of genius Albert Einstein to Birdies on West Olympic Blvd.
(Mark Boster / For the Times)Birdies is a part of the rebirth and renaissance of downtown Los Angeles where new housing is reflected in the restaurant window on Olympic Boulevard.
(Mark Boster / For the Times)It’s the citadel of chicken and doughnuts, hitting that salty-and-sweet craving.
(Mark Boster / For the Times)Save room for dessert, though: Here, a fresh batch of Maple Bacon doughnuts arrive from the kitchen.
(Mark Boster / For the Times)The flavor combos are changing constantly: Here, are some blueberry-lemon doughnuts.
(Mark Boster / For the Times)You’ll definitely want to try more than just one.
(Mark Boster / For The Times)When you’ve eaten your fill, head up Spring Street to an L.A. icon: The Last Bookstore. The window reflects the past and present on the corner of Spring and 5th streets.
(Mark Boster / For The Times)The book tunnel and labyrinth area on the second floor are Instagrammable favorites.
(Mark Boster / For The Times)Browsing opportunities are endless.
(Mark Boster / For The Times)The Last Bookstore has over 22,000 square feet of space with over 250,000 new and used books and vinyl.
(Mark Boster / For The Times)You’re welcome to take a seat, and read.
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