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Melissa Richardson Banks aka Downtown Muse

Melissa Richardson Banks aka Downtown Muse

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Melissa Richardson Banks is #MRB #TheADlive #DTLA #ArtsDistrict #dtla/AD @DTLAevents @CauseConnect + manages @CheechMarin's #Chicano #art collection

Los Angeles, CA
  • 18 Tips
  • 252 Followers
  • 353 Following
  • 23 Lists
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Melissa Richardson Banks aka Downtown Muse
Veggie/Vegan L.A. Dining Options
2 places updated September 30, 2014
2 places including Hugo's Tacos, Doma Kitchen
Melissa Richardson Banks aka Downtown Muse
Eat + Drink = San Diego County
1 places updated January 1, 2013
1 place including V.G. Donut & Bakery
Melissa Richardson Banks aka Downtown Muse
Eat + Drink = DTLA Overall
10 places updated December 9, 2012
10 places including The Palm Los Angeles, Smeraldi's - Millennium Biltmore, Gram & Papa's, Suehiro Cafe
Melissa Richardson Banks aka Downtown Muse
Eat + Drink = Arts District
12 places updated November 23, 2015
12 places including The Daily Dose, NoLA's, Handsome Coffee Roasters, The Pie Hole
Melissa Richardson Banks aka Downtown Muse
Melissa's Saved Places
13 places updated
13 places including Hollywood Farmer's Market, Church & State, The Bar at Cliff's, Echo Park Independent Co-Op
Melissa Richardson Banks aka Downtown Muse
Melissa's Liked Places
7 places updated
7 places including Traction & Hewitt General Store, Melrose Trading Post at Taft, Bread Lounge, drkrm
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    "Owner Vivian Um is an amazing community advocate, and stocks The Corner Store-Arts District with necessities that residents and visitors often need. Drop by and check out the changing selection!"
    Melissa Richardson Banks aka Downtown MuseMelissa Richardson Banks aka Downtown Muse · November 23, 2015
    Traction & Hewitt General Store
    Convenience Store
    · Los Angeles, United States
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    "Try their NEW focaccia "pizza" options: one with egg, bacon, cherry tomatoes and feta; and another with feta cheese, Za'atar, and olive oil!"
    Melissa Richardson Banks aka Downtown MuseMelissa Richardson Banks aka Downtown Muse · March 21, 2013
    Bread Lounge
    Bakery
    · Los Angeles, United States
    9.1
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    "Order the grain stick ($2.75) and request a side of Emmenthaler Swiss cheese ($2). Have it toasted for a great "off-menu" sandwich ... great for breakfast, or for lunch, with their yummy soup!"
    Melissa Richardson Banks aka Downtown MuseMelissa Richardson Banks aka Downtown Muse · February 15, 2013
    Bread Lounge
    Bakery
    · Los Angeles, United States
    9.1
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    "Order burger (beef or veggie), kale caesar salad, and cheddar cheese grits! Skip fall squash salad :("
    Melissa Richardson Banks aka Downtown MuseMelissa Richardson Banks aka Downtown Muse · January 11, 2013
    Skillet
    Diner
    · Seattle, United States
    8.6
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    "Tartufo black truffle pizza and Cavatelli alla Norcina pasta (ricotta dumplings, more black truffles!) are THE best! Start with chicken liver crostino. For dessert? Try the chocolate tart!"
    Melissa Richardson Banks aka Downtown MuseMelissa Richardson Banks aka Downtown Muse · December 28, 2012
    Bestia
    Italian
    · Los Angeles, United States
    9.3
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    "You can buy a full loaf of Urth Caffe's fabulous fruit and nut bread - pricey (over $16), but worth it! Great at home toasted with cream cheese and jalapeño jelly!"
    Melissa Richardson Banks aka Downtown MuseMelissa Richardson Banks aka Downtown Muse · December 24, 2012
    Urth Caffé
    Coffee Shop
    · Los Angeles, United States
    8.9