Now a “career woman", Leilani Wertens searches for the perfect meal during her lunch hour in an oft neglected part of Los Angeles—the newly revitalized downtown district. Read about her weekly culinary adventures on LAist.
The Downtown Diner unearths Uncle John’s Ham ‘n’ Eggs
Downtown Diner Braves the Lost Souls Café
Now a “career woman", Leilani Wertens searches for the perfect meal during her lunch hour in an oft neglected part of Los Angeles—the newly revitalized downtown district. Read about her weekly culinary adventures on LAist.
Downtown Diner Meets Bishop Coffee
Now a “career woman", Leilani Wertens searches for the perfect meal during her lunch hour in an oft neglected part of Los Angeles—the newly revitalized downtown district. Read about her weekly culinary adventures on LAist.
The Downtown Diner feeds her caffeine addiction
Now a “career woman", Leilani Wertens searches for the perfect meal during her lunch hour in an oft neglected part of Los Angeles—the newly revitalized downtown district. Read about her weekly culinary adventures on LAist.
The Downtown Diner Experiences Clifton’s Brookdale Cafeteria
Now a “career woman", Leilani Wertens searches for the perfect meal during her lunch hour in an oft neglected part of Los Angeles—the newly revitalized downtown district. Read about her weekly culinary adventures on LAist.
LAist Featured Photo Essay: Searching for the Elusive Sugar Skull
Photo Essay submitted by: LAist reader Leilani Wertens

