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~ By Genie Davis ~ A romantic getaway right here in L.A.? So much easier than you might think. Wheth- er you want an urban art experience, a romp in nature, music and theater or a spa indulgence, it's hard to beat our city for a day of adventure and romance. RENDEZVOUS DES ARTISTES S tart your downtown art experience with a delicious or- ganic juice flight or nitro cold-brew iced coffee at Verve Coffee Roasters on Spring Street. From the greenery-rich patio to the cool industrial chic interior, this spot feels like a treat—and it is. Try the delicious vegan banana bread, too. Once fortified, you'll find a multitude of great galleries to explore all around down- town. A few top spots: Mis- sion 356 Gallery, just across the L.A. River, is 12,000 square feet of cutting-edge art plus a trendy and eclec- tic boutique, Ooga Booga. Just around the corner is the practically brand-new Corey Helford Gallery, relocated and massively expanded from its previous Santa Monica location. CB1 Gallery, another for- mer warehouse space with an always-interesting selection of artists, is just south on S. Santa Fe Ave., and a bevy of galleries on the Chinatown walk-street Chung King Road also awaits—Chung King Studios, Coagula Curatorial and the Charlie James Gallery are just a few. A short ride west, you'll find amazing street-art alley murals surrounding the Gabba Gallery on Beverly in Filipinotown, curated by gal- lery owner Jason Ostro. e gallery itself features group and solo shows that highlight the Los Angeles art scene. When hunger strikes again, take a five-minute drive to a repurposed 100-year old vaudeville theater on Sunset— Mohawk Bend. Veggie burgers here are some of the best in town and there are an impressive 72 cra beers on tap, plus a full complement of vegan and veg options. Note for future dinners: ere's an outside patio with a romantic firepit. It may be difficult to tear yourself away, but anoth- Inspired Insider ideas for romance in the City of Angels Photo: Jack Burke Bliss in L.A. Gabba Gallery 28 wholelifetimes.com