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Hyde Lounge: STAPLES Center just got a little more exclusive…

Auroriele Hans — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:30:24 -0800

With a bevy of restaurants, hotels, and nightclubs dotting Los Angeles, famed king of luxury, Sam Nazarian, has just recreated his ever-star-studded Sunset-Strip lounge,

Umami Burger Brings The 5th Taste To Second Hollywood Location

Galen Cunningham — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:16:50 -0800

If you have a taste bud fetish for the deliciously obscured fifth taste-also known as umami-then role all your tasteful kinks down to the newly opened

Ghostland Observatory, Disco Biscuits and Wolfmother - This Week in LA

Galen Cunningham — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:51:02 -0800

Wednesday, November 18th

Royksopp @ Club Nokia

Los Angeles New Years Eve 2009/2010 Parties and Events

Erik Lillquist — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:09:41 -0800

New Years Eve in Los Angeles is always chocked full of ridiculus parties and events. 2009/2010 appears to be keeping with tradition.

The Yard Re-Opens As Santa Monica's New Gastropub

Linda Kim — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:09:47 -0800

The Yard re-opened earlier this month and has re-invented itself as Santa Monica's Neighborhood Gastropub, bringing back the "pub" spirit without sacrificing any of the "gastro" pleasure.

Top Chef Season 2 Winner Ilan Hall Opens The Gorbals in LA

Sharmila Devar — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:24:10 -0800

Ilan Hall, famous on Season Two for his intricate hairstyles (Mohawk, bald, etc) and his penchant for Spanish cuisine, has landed at the 1920s art deco Alexandria Hotel in downtown Los Angeles to laun

Agura Restaurant Opens in West Hollywood

Rebecca Prywes — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:09:00 -0800

This past monday, November 9th, the much-anticipated Agura opened itself to the public.

Rivera: Upscale Mexican Restaurant makes Esquire's "Best New Restaurants" List

Rebecca Leib — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:36:34 -0800

In October Esquire Magazine released its annual list of "Best New Restaurants" and Los Angeles' Rivera Restaurant made t

Look... In The Streets... It's The Flying Pig Truck

Matt Ryan — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:17:45 -0800

Much like In N Out Burger or Pink’s Hot Dogs, another establishment is quickly becoming synonymous with Los Angeles, the mobile food truck.

Fabio Viviani Introduces Firenze Osteria

Tina Polzin — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 07:46:02 -0800

We all know the mother in-laws are difficult but evidently father in laws are just as bad as Top Chef season five fan favorite Fabio Viviani has discovered in a split with Michael Takeda of Cafe Firen

Voyeur: Eyes Wide Open

Auroriele Hans — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:29:55 -0800

Inspired by the members-only oft-attended-by-royalty club in London, Annabel’s, and Stanley Kubrick’s psycho-erotic thriller, Eyes Wide Shut, the hottest new club to grace 7969 Santa Monica Boulev

Ooh La La: Bouchon Gives Beverly Hills Something to Can Can About

Sasha Perl -Raver — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:14:23 -0800

What began in Yountville and blossomed in Las Vegas has now arrived in Beverly Hills. That’s right, 90210 just got their very own outpost of Thomas Keller’s Bouchon.

Urasawa: Candidate for the Most Expensive Restaurant in LA

Sharmila Devar — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:46:16 -0800

Ready to experience the sushi lover’s nirvana? Step into Urasawa, chef Hiro Urasawa’s 10-seat restaurant.

Ableton Live 8 Session Tour: DJ training Workshop Comes to LA 11/7 + 11/8

Chris Myers — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:51:31 -0800

The world of music creation has changed dramatically over the course of just a few short years.

Bistro LQ: Six Courses to Nirvana

Sasha Perl -Raver — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:42:08 -0800

The art of dining is alive and well at Bistro LQ.

Vampire Weekend, Pixies and LMFAO - This Week in LA

Carmen Stephens — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:51:34 -0800

This week, LA welcomes everyone's favorite the Pixies, punk and new wave revival band the Bravery and LMFAO teams up with Shwayze at the Hollywood Palladium.

Harajuku Crepe: Tokyo-Style Crepes Arrive in Beverly Hills

Alexandra Hoover — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 12:19:42 -0800

Japan has made some pretty noteworthy additions to the food industry in modern times.

Together As One 2010 Initial Line Up Revealed

Erik Lillquist — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 19:31:42 -0700

The countdown to Together As One 2010 on New Years Eve can officially begin.

From the UK to West Hollywood: Boxwood Café by Gordon Ramsay Opens

Linda Kim — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:54:22 -0700

As Gordon Ramsay's eponymous Michelin-starred restaurant closes except for dinner Wednesday through Sunday, his Boxwood Café has opened daily for breakfast and all-day dining.

BOA Steakhouse in West Hollywood Has Moved...a Few Blocks

Eric O Neil — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:06:22 -0700

The BOA Steakhouse in West Hollywood, a high quality surf & turf restaurant serving top end cuts of steak and some delish seafood items, has relocated a few blocks away from its original spot, picking

Experience the 1920's Nov. 7th at the Renaissance Hotel's Speakeasy Event

Michelle Medaris — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:11:52 -0700

The Underground bar scene began in the 1920’s when alcohol was a no-no.

Devo, James Zabiela, And Even More Halloween - This Week In L.A.

Daiana Feuer — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:09:55 -0700

We’ve already dedicated a special Halloween 2009 breakdown of the most inviting Halloween happenings to hit

Wonderland Opens In Hollywood

Leah Busse — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 07:28:59 -0700

This new Alice in Wonderland themed lounge, situated at Cahuenga and Franklin, is a bit off the beaten Hollywood path, but this doesn’t stop it from drawing a crowd.

New Order: Hard Rock Café Rolls Into Hollywood in 2010

Casandra Armour — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 08:02:18 -0700

A new SoCal locale is on the horizon for the Hard Rock Café.

This Train's Bound For The Hudson: Old Train Station Becomes New Eatery

Michelle Medaris — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:10:37 -0700

What to do with a historical landmark dating back to the early 1900's? Dust it off and turn it into a restaurant, of course.

Between a Rock and a Big Tree: The Rockwell

Hansoul Kim — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:02:15 -0700

Tucked behind the Vermont Restaurant in the hip Los Feliz neighborhood, Rockwell is nestled around a majestic 30-foot coral tree shrouded in lanterns (the tree is supposed to bloom come winter).

The Gossip, Yacht, Benny Benassi, & Ennio Morricone - This Week In L.A.

Daiana Feuer — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:00:23 -0700

Wednesday, Oct 21

Steve Loria @ Ecco

The Brewery's Fall Art Walk

Daiana Feuer — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 08:21:29 -0700

Twice a year, the largest artist-in-residence complex opens its doors to the public. What goes on in the 23 acre territory that is home to 14 buildings?

Sugar And Spice And Everything Nice: A Guide to Pastries & Coffee in LA

Laura Carlson — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:42:39 -0700

Sugar and caffeine are two substances that many Angelenos can’t live without. How else do you expect to make it through a midday slump?

Tiesto to Come to LA

Chris Myers — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 08:12:52 -0700

The man-God of Trance, none other than Tiesto, has finally released another full length album for us to worship, Kaleidoscope.

Los Angeles Halloween Parties and Events 2009

Daiana Feuer — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:16:06 -0700

Halloween 2009 in Los Angeles is going to be a big year for parties and events.

Moby, Mr Oizo, and Monsters Of Folk - This Week In L.A.

Daiana Feuer — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:49:18 -0700

Wednesday, Oct 14

Scion House Party @ The Roxy

Supperclub Comes to LA

Shala Harris — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 17:25:09 -0700

Supperclub, the famous members-only restaurant and nightlife venue, has just announced that they will be opening a restaurant in Hollywood at t

Your Bread and Buttermilk – The Buttermilk Truck

Hansoul Kim — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 14:10:07 -0700

Practice smacking your lips – you’ll be doing a lot of it come November 11th. Considering the city's recent, apparent love of fad-tastic mobile eats and our inexplicably immutable love of breakfa

Embark on an Asian Safari At the New East Restaurant & Lounge

Liz Acosta — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 10:51:05 -0700

The recession might have you strapped for cash, but put a little aside for the upcoming rainy days and treat yourself and a special guest to a meal at the brand new EAST Restaurant and Lounge on Holly

Just Announced: Chromeo DJs at Discotheque

Daiana Feuer — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 09:46:35 -0700

To tease and celebrate their first full length mix album, CHROMEO DJ KICKS for K7's groundbreaking mix series, Chromeo will spin at Discotheque along with Thee mike B and Paul Devro, while t

Lucent Dossier, Bob Dylan, and Fever Ray - This Week In L.A.

Daiana Feuer — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 19:24:57 -0700

Wednesday, Oct 7
Fever Ray @ Henry Fonda

Son of a Mitchell

Michelle Medaris — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 08:08:52 -0700

Beverly Hills welcomes Angus M, an upscale hair salon developed by Angus Mitchell.

A Grand Evening With Kaskade

Leah Busse — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Kaskade has a style and grace that is all his own. His music is melodic, full and mesmerizing, combining hypnotic vocals with captivating rhythms and baselines.

Atwater Welcomes The Village Bakery

Daiana Feuer — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 01:00:00 -0700

The Village Bakery and Cafe recently opened its oven in the former L.A. Bread digs, just next to the driving range (where you can golf 9 holes for a handful of bucks) and Los Feliz Cafe.

Beer For All Brewfest

Timothy Mclaughlin — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Pomegranate martinis, Açaí berry daiquiris, cucumber and melon coolers; the drinks of Hollywood usually reek with an air of pretentiousness matched only by the egos that consume them.

Datarock, Thom Yorke, Kylie Minogue, and Zombiewalk - This Week In L.A.

Daiana Feuer — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:26:06 -0700

Wednesday, Sept 30
Datarock & Esser @ El Rey

Ease Your Wallet: Fun, Free Activities in LA

Laura Carlson — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 06:57:31 -0700

The City of Angels offers up every indulgence you can think of, from the stacked designers shops on Melrose to those booze-soaked nights at Bar Marmont.

Eat & Drink For A Cause

Michelle Medaris — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 10:29:03 -0700

Los Angeles may be known for celebrity gossip, sightings and drama, but once a year that is all swept neatly behind a curtain to make way for a charitable event—the American Food & Wine Festival.

Eagle Rock Rocks

Michelle Medaris — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 07:13:58 -0700

It’s that time of year again… Eagle Rock plays host to its 11th annual music festival. The event is presented by Councilmember Jose Huizar and Center for the Arts, Eagle Rock.

A Monster Massive Halloween

Hansoul Kim — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 08:13:04 -0700

Imagine the world’s top dance (in this case, read: trance) DJs spinning amidst waves of costumes and “raver” (in this case, read: minimal) attire.

Ooh La L.A., Felix Cartal, and Bon Iver - This week in L.A.

Daiana Feuer — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 14:50:03 -0700

Wednesday Sept 23
Ooh La L.A. @ Henry Fonda

Longhair Illuminati Festival Rock & Roll

Liz Acosta — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 08:46:43 -0700

As September ushers in darker, cooler days, the second Longhair Illuminati Fest brings us a kaleidoscope of music in fall colors and textures.

Get Psyched At Manimal Fest

Daiana Feuer — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 08:28:44 -0700

Time to get the heck out of Dodge and into the wild western frontier of sound and psychedelics at Manimal Fest.

Go See Live Music! Los Angeles Concert Venues

Timothy Mclaughlin — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 10:52:26 -0700

You love live music. We hear ya, we do to. That's why we've combed through all the music venues we could think of to put together a comprehensive list of where to see music in LA.