Juliette Cheatham

1 week ago | ladowntownnews.com | Juliette Cheatham

TikTok fragrance influencer Paul Fino will debut his own scent, Strawberry Sensation, during a pop-up event at DTLA’s Cuplet Coffee from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, May 7. Guests can meet Fino, enjoy limited-edition drinks and take home exclusive merchandise and full-size bottles of Strawberry Sensation. “I wanted to create something that felt totally me,” Fino said. “Something original, not a dupe or remix. Strawberry was calling my name.

Jun 17, 2024 | ladowntownnews.com | Juliette Cheatham

In Little Tokyo, Chris Ono, resident chef at the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center’s restaurant Hansei, has curated a fine-dining experience unlike anything else currently in the neighborhood. The Japanese word for “self-reflection,” Hansei was inspired by his American upbringing in a Japanese home. The experience at Hansei begins in the property’s lush Japanese garden, an oasis of tranquility amid the urban sprawl of Los Angeles.

Jul 31, 2023 | ladowntownnews.com | Juliette Cheatham

The energy drink industry is buzzing with potential, boasting $7 billion in growth over the past five years. Marquis, a family-owned AAPI-founded beverage brand jumped in on the game with a sparkling beverage made with a clean tri-blend of caffeine. Most energy drinks and functional beverages pack 200 to 300 milligrams of caffeine per serving. Marquis offers 100 milligrams of caffeine.

Jun 13, 2023 | ladowntownnews.com | Juliette Cheatham