Blogdowntown has posted their list of picks for 12 great bars in DTLA where you can imbibe without inflicting pain...on your budget. more ›

Bargain shoppers and vintage hunters rejoice! L.A. is a great city for flea markets, and the Citysearch has compiled a list of the eight best spots to hit up around town. Perennial favorite Rose Bowl makes the list, with a caveat about the admission fee and a tip to BYO lunch. The newest flea market to open up is the LA Flea Market, which debuted last month at Dodger Stadium with rousing success. Other spots to check out: Melrose Trading Post, Pasadena City College, Santa Monica Outdoor Antique & Collectible Market, Long Beach Outdoor Antique & Collectible Market, Santa Monica Art and Antique Fair, and Space 15 Twenty. more ›

It's not unemployment, it's funemployment, right? Sure! But try telling that to the newly created legions of recession victims who spend their days trolling the internet for job leads and nervously rechecking their bank account balance. When you're out of work and trying to save money, it's hard to get out and have fun -- gym memberships, drinks with friends, movies, and restaurant dinners all have to go. But even the brokest asses still need sustenance -- mental and physical. What can you do in this city with a handful of Georges and some pocket change? more ›

The Official Recession has been upon us for fourteen official months. It’s still not a reason we can’t enjoy life. This is LA -- we’ve got plenty of inexpensive options! A Recession Obsession is food (or an activity) that is fantastic whether times are good or bad -- because it's that damn good. We last loved on Baja California’s finest fried bargains: fish tacos, and today... more ›

Dudes, it's become clear to me that just by walking about whatever fine neighborhood you happen to reside in (NoHo, WeHo, SilLake, DnTn, SanMo, KTown, HanPark, CulCity, etc), you're bound to happen upon a great little bar with great happy hour deals. Fer instance: this week I was walking around Downtown and ran into some friends, who happily guided me to the Redwood Bar & Grill, a fun and surprisingly classy little pirate bar near Disney Hall. Do they have an awesome happy hour? You betcha. more ›