Blossom Plaza set to welcome curated mix of dining and entertainment options to Chinatown

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 27, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Blossom Plaza, a transit-oriented apartment community in downtown Los Angeles, has served as a catalyst for the revitalization of the thriving Chinatown neighborhood since opening in 2016.  Now, the nearly two-acre development is primed to become a dining and entertainment destination with the coming arrival of a carefully curated mix of dining and entertainment options, including Potluck, an innovative food hall experience, Songbird, a coffee shop/lounge combo, and LA Wine, a neighborhood bar.

"We're excited to welcome Potluck, Songbird and LA Wine to Blossom Plaza," said Blossom Plaza Property Manager Jennifer Kim. "Each brings a unique flair, and all are sure to quickly become community hotspots."

Potluck, created by partners Joey Ngoy, Tsz Chan and other restaurateurs and chefs, will be the go-to destination to soak in live music, eat delicious food and enjoy craft beers upon opening in early 2018. The food hall will feature six restaurants, offering culinary options ranging from fried chicken buttered buns to Hawaiian garlic shrimp and more than thirty different empanadas.

Songbird, scheduled to open in the spring, is a combination coffee shop and evening lounge. Wake up with artisan-crafted coffee and wind down in the evening by enjoying your favorite cocktail while listening to vocalists sing original compositions.

LA Wine, opening early spring, will feature single vineyard wines and craft beer selections created by up-and-coming producers. The bar is a hospitality-rooted space, locally designed with inspiration from California's rolling hills and the calming manner of wine country – an easy place to start the night or spend the evening.

"At Blossom Plaza, we're setting new expectations for renting in downtown LA," Kim said. "These openings will infuse new energy and provide a unique vibe to the heart of our community."          

Situated at the intersection of Broadway and College Street, Blossom Plaza includes 237 apartments, highlighted by a 17,000-square-foot pedestrian plaza connected to the adjacent Metro Gold Line Chinatown station.

The confirmed businesses and others yet to be picked will bring life to the 19,000 square feet of ground-floor commercial space that flanks the pedestrian paseo between the two buildings.

"The area is already a bustling hub of activity," Kim said. "It's exciting to witness firsthand the continued transformation of Chinatown."

Additional opportunities are being explored to ensure the perfect, complementary mix of offerings.

"We're committed to creating an emerging and dynamic retail mix," Kim said. "Our goal is not only to enhance the resident experience, but to continue to strengthen the neighborhood."

About Blossom Plaza

Blossom Plaza is a 237-unit, transit-oriented apartment community in the Chinatown neighborhood of Los Angeles. The sophisticated urban oasis boasts studio, one and two-bedroom apartment homes with modern amenities from a clubroom to a charging station for electric cars. Within steps of Blossom Plaza are an abundance of places to eat, drink and enjoy an active lifestyle. Blossom Plaza was developed and is managed and co-owned by Forest City Realty Trust.

About Forest City

Forest City Realty Trust, Inc. is a NYSE-listed national real estate company with $8.1 billion in consolidated assets. The Company is principally engaged in the ownership, development, management and acquisition of commercial and residential real estate throughout the United States.  For more information, visit www.forestcity.net.

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