Parts of Hollywood and the Fairfax district got soaked this morning after four water mains broke in the area, according to City News Service. The first break happened at 1:36 a.m. at Bronson and La Mirada. The second happened at about 2:38 a.m. at W. 3rd St. and Fairfax. more ›

Have you ever tried currywurst? If not (or even if so!), now's your chance -- eponymous restaurant Currywurst on Fairfax is ringing in the new year by offering free meals every Tuesday in February starting at 7 p.m. The offer will last each night for 20 minutes and 12 seconds (get it? 2012). more ›

At 19 years old, Sand One has put her art up all over the city, from walls in East L.A. to galleries in Hollywood. She's at the forefront of a small but growing group of young female street artists who are breaking down expectations about what has long been seen as a male-dominated field. A self-described "little five-foot girl in heels," Sand is blazing this particular trail with style and humor, in addition to a healthy dose of chutzpah. She chatted with us about her work, her goals and why we shouldn't call what she does graffiti. more ›

What goes great with brunch? How about beer! We recently were invited to check out the new brunch offerings (along with some beer and Bloody Marys) at The Fat Dog, where the laid back atmosphere caters to you...and your little (or big) dog, too. more ›

It was pretty much love at first bite--but at breakfast time--at the Black Cat Bakery on Fairfax, thanks to their savory and crave-worthy Bibimbap-Style Farro. With a menu of satisfying morning and midday eats, as well as tantalizing pastries, the restaurant has recently expanded their hours, and offerings, with the addition of dinner service and its selection of old school favorites re-tuned for contemporary palates. more ›

Curbed LA followed up on rumors that Trader Joe's is being considered as a possible tenant at the A.F. Gilmore 3rd and Fairfax retail project set to rise on the current site of a parking lot and plant nursery. Vice president for A.F. Gilmore, Mark Panatier, responded, "We're talking to lots of folks," regarding the retail space. When asked directly about Trader Joe's? he repeated, "We're talking to lots of folks." So... Not a YES!, but Curbed seems to think they're a contender. Err, probably. more ›

The room at Animal is much smaller than expected, and with little to muffle the sound, it is a cacophony of voices, with music cranking as hard as it can to keep up. In a strange way though, the environment matches the intensity of the food. This is not the kind of place where you insist they turn down the music or turn up the heat. It's not the kind of place where you insist on the best table in the house; you are grateful to get any table at all. It's not that the place is hoity-toity, it's just that the demand exceeds the supply. Everyone wants in. more ›

That's local geography according to Hollywood film editing, at least. Michael Schneider at Franklin Avenue has been following ABC's FlashFoward closely, debunking the show's geography with real geography, which is always amusing. "The two characters in this car had been downtown at the Coroner's Office. They found a clue and decided to head to Silver Lake. So they drive... down Fairfax, in front of the old Johnie's at Wilshire and Fairfax," he writes. Later, trick-or-treating in the West Valley quickly turns into a scene at the Hollywood Forever Cemetary. Also, in this world of L.A., there is no MTA, it's the UTA, as in Urban Transit Authority. more ›

Police have set up a large perimeter in the Carthay Circle neighborhood as they search for an armed suspect thought to be hiding in the area. Shots were fired around 2:20 p.m. and at this point, there are no reported victims, according to LAPD's media relations. The perimeter is focused in the area around Fairfax and Olympic. more ›

Remember these people at the Oscars? It's the infamous Kansas-based Westboro Baptist Church and they are protesting various locations in Los Angeles tomorrow including Fairfax High School, a Jewish temple, a community center and the Anti-Defamation League's headquarters, according to the LA Times. more ›

"At one time, prom may have been a big popularity contest where the best-looking guy or girl were crowned king and queen. Things have changed and it's no longer just about who has the most friends or who wears the coolest clothes," said Sergio Garcia, who beat out girls to be this year's prom queen, in his campaign to become prom queen, something he said was more of a stunt in the first place. "Sure, I'm not your typical prom queen candidate. There's more to me than meets the eye." At the prom, he'll be wearing a suit. more ›

Songwriter Round is a semi-regular gathering of singer-songwriters, hosted by local Jay Nash (MySpace), that's usually held at the Room 5 Lounge above Amalfi on Fairfax. But Monday's edition was moved to the newly-expanded stage at the Hotel Cafe (MySpace) in Hollywood to accomodate peers Joey Ryan (MySpace), Javier Dunn (MySpace), and special guest Sara Bareilles (MySpace), who was advertised as the anagram "Lara Sarables." more ›

Recently Tart, the restaurant that's a part of the Farmer's Daughter Hotel, underwent a menu revamp, and LAist was on hand to check out some of the new bites. Not long after, when the urge to indulge in a breakfast more meaningful than a packet of instant oatmeal came up, it was over to Tart we went to check out their morning offerings. more ›

"Ohhhhh, the trolley at the grove ran off the tracks! Someone was ambulanced away," reported breesays via Twitter as she snapped the above photo. more ›

If, like me, you were such a huge fan of Muppets and costumed creatures growing up that you're practically anti-CGI, you should head over to the Silent Movie Theater on March 18th for "Jim Henson's Commercials & Experiments"! The screening starts at 8pm and will feature rare clips, shorts and commercials from Jim Henson's studio archives, including experimental animation and "a 35mm print of Time Piece, an Academy Award nominated 8-minute masterpiece that showcases Henson’s talent for making music out of everyday sounds." more ›

Family, the great little bookstore on Fairfax is celebrating its one-year anniversary with a huge art show that opens tonight at 8pm and you're invited. more ›

Found on Fairfax outside Canter's, love is lost and if Valentine's Day counts, the clock is ticking. What to do? What to do? We suggest finding that special one over a bowl of matzoh ball soup hanging out in the Kibitiz Room. more ›

STOP All Way changed to STOP All War on Rosewood Ave at Hayworth Ave near Melrose/Fairfax. Photo by Hugh in West LA (Gamma Infinity) via Flickr, used with permission.... more ›

So we don't have an official Little Italy? Psahw! Screw it! Stop visiting Canter's in Fairfax Village so much and head a little more South to Little Ethiopia once in awhile. Many have been, but most have passed through. At the very least, watch the video on TurnHere. Food enough of a reason? Hey, even vegan food! Or shopping? It's the holiday season after all. Skip the last minute Christmas Eve World Market/Cost Plus... more ›