November 23 > "Eat to the Beat" Grand Central Market Tour and dublab Proton Drive Celebration > DTLA

Grand Central Market has been feeding LA for almost 100 years. When it opened in 1917, Broadway was the principal commercial and entertainment corridor of downtown Los Angeles. The Market has always reflected the changing population of downtown. Today, as the downtown historic core continues to evolve (particularly Broadway), Grand Central Market is once again adapting. Join de LaB for a tour of this historical and epicurean landmark with Kevin West, former W editor, and author of Saving the Season, the blog and cookbook. We'll see (and taste) firsthand what is helping to transform Grand Central Market from yesteryear's farmer's market into LA's own version of Pike Place.

We'll start by exploring the 45,000 square foot arcade and meeting some of the shops that are helping to make the market a national-caliber eating experience, including the signature stops like Sarita’s Pupuseria, Las Morelianas, and Tacos Tumbras a Tomas; as well as the newbs like Sticky Rice, Eggslut, Valerie, G&B Coffee, and more. We'll end the tour at Horse Thief Barbecue just in time for lunch.

Following the tour, stay for dublab's Eat to the Beat Fall 2013 Proton Drive Closing Celebration. The beloved LA music and culture collaborative will be dropping beats all day long and curating a slate of fun activities to celebrate the close of their biannual fundraising drive.  Eat to the Beat is free and open to the public.

Kick off Thanksgiving a bit early: eat up with de LaB, then stay and dance it off with dublab!

Grand Central Market Tour and dublab Proton Drive Closing Celebration
Saturday, November 23

12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.: Guided tour of Grand Central Market with Kevin West
1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.: Buy-your-own lunch from any of the vendors and meet at Horse Thief, then stick around for the rest of "Eat to the Beat" and dublab's Proton Drive Closing Celebration!

RSVPs for this event will open at this link on Wednesday, November 6 at 10:00 a.m.

Grand Central Market
317 S. Broadway
Los Angeles, CA 90013

Excellent walking, biking and transit directions provided here; parking also available.

More about dublab: 
dublab is a community supported web radio station and creative collective celebrating 14 years of sharing music. As a non-profit organization they rely upon contributions to achieve their positive music mission. Listener donations provide half of dublab’s funding. Public support is essential and greatly appreciated.  dublab’s Fall 2013 “Proton Drive” Fundraiser is happening November 4-23. They will be broadcasting live on dublab.com from 8am-8pm PST each weekday and beyond to inspire your support. Tune-in and join the dublab family by giving a generous, tax-deductible donation!