There's a good number of late-night eating options in the Los Angeles area, but there's definitely room for more. Starting tonight, Chin Chin in West Hollywood is looking to help fill that gap with Thursday through Saturday late-night service 'til 3:30 a.m. (they're also adding health-concious new menu items like Honey Walnut Shrimp and Salt and Pepper Tofu). It's only for the Sunset Plaza location, but one could hope Chin Chin's locations in Studio City, Beverly Hills and Brentwood will soon adopt the hours. They also have some $5 off coupon that you can download here. more ›

LA has a diverse cast of characters. Whether it's the characters with stirring stories or interesting occupations or the people who are just simply characters, this town has them all. In an effort to get to know some of those characters a little better, we've created "Seven Questions with..." more ›

In marches Chin Chin, changing the dynamic of Def Jux records with this its first non-hiphop release. They are touring the west coast in late May/ June, and come through LA on Friday, June 6th @ Mint, and in Fullerton on Saturday, June 7th @ The Continental Room. more ›

This weekend we hit Aura: that Valley club on Ventura Boulevard above Peet's Coffee and Tea and behind Chin Chin. LA.com gives it a 323 chic rating with "its red velvet decor, maple floors, state-of-the-art sound and light system, and elevated DJ booth that sits in the middle of a sparkling glass bar." more ›

We here at LAist applaud Los Angeles' many diverse people, activities, restaurants, history, cultural icons, art, music, entertainment and much much more. We enjoy the quirkiness of a town where people appear to work less than in any other city. We enjoy the drama, the celebrity and the chaos. more ›

LAist is sick and tired of hearing people say that there are no genuine people in Los Angeles. That people are so self-absorbed and self-important that if you were getting beaten by a group of hooligans outside Chin Chin on Sunset, that people would simply watch without helping. more ›