Boccie ball and bruschetta await in Little Italy, which has seen its share of the downtown construction craze. (Geraldine Wilkins / LAT)
The Rice restaurant inside the W features an attractive dining area. Menu items include an excellent tomato-red pepper soup. (Geraldine Wilkins / LAT)
By day, the lobby of the W is quiet. After dark, its a hot nightspot. (Geraldine Wilkins / LAT)
