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December is The Official Recession's first birthday month. There's no need not to enjoy it on the cheap. We last had some great Mexican food, and bargain massages. Today's inexpensive adventure is sure to please in a different way.

Street vending may be illegal (well, for the most part), but the food porn it produces is always quite a treat. On Flickr, LAist Featured Photos contributor bscott224 submits this colorful display of onions, peppers and mustard atop a hot dog bought near Maple and Olympic in downtown's Fashion District. Enjoy, it's almost dinner!

Fashion in Los Angeles is arguably one of the most dynamic aspects of our city. While what typically is considered "LA style" may be snuffed by our east coast and European counterparts, there is no question that fashion is one of LA's primary economies, consistently flourishing thanks to globalization, our ports, and obviously our innate coolness. The great thing about LA is that nobody cares how you dress. Anything can be fashion here. Doesn't it feel like you'll be ostracized if you happen to be wearing flip flops in any other city? Where else can you sport leather, chains, a miniskirt, and an iPhone, and not get at least a few looks? Los Angeles gives you the freedom to express yourself, which is what makes this city so rock n' roll that it hurts. That's why we love checking out the Fashion District downtown. We recently met up with Tod and Guiliana from Junker Designs, the most hardcore rock apparel this side of the Mississippi, to sit down and rummage through his leathery treasures. More pics and a brief interview after the jump. One of the pics is slightly NSFW (its just barely an ass shot, in case you work in a particularly repressed environment)

FARMERS MARKET: Downtown’s latest farmers market takes place in the Fashion District. So hit up some holiday shopping then treat yourself to some of the freshest foods around. 4-7 pm // Fashion District // 716 S. Los Angeles St., Downtown // Free. ART: Diego Cardoso is the Executive Officer of Transportation Development and Implementation for the MTA who headed the East Side Gold Line project. He's also on the city planning commission. But his...

Hundreds of weary, would-be passengers are wandering through parking lots or holed up in their planes at the Long Beach Airport thanks to something suspicious found in a piece of screened luggage. The bomb squad and their lil robot were called to the scene. The terminal and boarding lounges have been closed and outbound flights have been postponed, airport spokeswoman Sharon Diggs-Jackson said. The airport is still receiving incoming flights, but passengers will be...

Virtually ignored in most travel guides, this 90-block garment district is arguably the most underrated destination neighborhood in Los Angeles. The Fashion District is dismissed by many as an "off the beaten path" kind of area, when in fact it should be among the top two or three places every visitor to the city should see. That's because LA has become the clothing manufacturing center of America, and the Fashion District is its pulsing heart. More than that, it presents a one-of-a-kind experience only possible in Los Angeles, a funky cross between New York’s Canal Street and a Middle-Eastern bazaar (but with Mexicans). You can buy almost anything here, from shoes to toys to a new pet, and there's no place on the West Coast where you can stretch a 10 dollar bill farther. From the charm of its sidewalk cafés to the persistence of its street hawkers, this is the most frenetic, exciting urban experience in LA. It is also one of downtown's fastest growing neighborhoods, as thousands of new residents will attest.

Alexi Lalas President and General Manager Los Angeles Galaxy Dear Alexi: I've gotta hand it to you. You are indeed the man. Landing David Beckham is a much bigger deal than any of your fellow MLS owners will ever acknowledge, because they're all steamed that they couldn't pull it off first. The man is the biggest brand in international sports, without a doubt, and his made-for-the-highlight-reel penalty and free kicks are just what the...

A friend is flying in from Australia on Friday. It’s his first trip to Los Angeles, and he comes bearing gifts. Authentic, “only in Australia” kinds of gifts. I’m talking Penfolds red wine. I’m talking an Akubra hat. I’m talking a stuffed koala for my son (in Pietà form no less, cradling another tiny stuffed baby koala that sings Waltzing Matilda. Fuckin’ show off). I thought I’d forgo the “here, have a fridge magnet”...

The Biscuit Company Lofts downtown (directly across from Toy Factory & the delectable Royal Clayton's) is open for business and my oh my have they landed some interesting (temprorary?) residents. LA-based curator Seth Carmichael is converting the 3,500 sq/ft "Supreme Penthouse" into a gallery space for an upcoming event sponsored by Los Angeles Magazine. The design showcase will feature many up & coming artists including: Erik James, Birgitte Moos, Mike Saijo & Rick Robinson. We've...