If you've ever driven through the NoHo Arts District and noticed a curious barrel-shaped building and its run-down front and wondered what the heck it was, and, moreover, why no one was doing anything about it, wonder no more: This former restaurant is going to be restored and reopened soon. Hooray! more ›

In 1947, along with Louis Armet, architect Eldon Davis formed the firm Armet & Davis. After years of designing some of Los Angeles' most iconic "Googie" style restaurants, the duo became known as the "Frank Lloyd Wright of '50s coffee shops." Davis died Friday at the age of 94. more ›

Lisa See discusses and signs Peony In Love 7pm @ Vroman's more ›

Cafeterias are so much more than Jell-O and hair nets. And the Southern California Restaurant Historical Society is going to prove it to you. more ›

Joan Didion discusses The Year of Magical Thinking 8pm @ Music Center more ›