If you're in town this weekend and hungry for some fun, there are two days left in the four-day bonanza food and drink event called The Taste. Merging two of last year's big food events, the long weekend of chefs, eat, drink, demos, panels, and live music is actually several events taking place in three locations around town. more ›

The Italian filmmaker who came to the U.S. in the 1970s, Dino De Laurentiis, has died. He was 91. The influential producer died last night in his Beverly Hills home, reports the LA Times. more ›

Tuesday night The Paley Center for Media hosted and evening with Giada De Laurentiis. Often you leave events like this thinking, "If only I could have asked a question, if I only I could have met her, if only I could have tried the food I saw prepared onscreen..." Well, the Paley Center granted every wish you could possibly have and more. more ›

DOCUMENTARY FILM: The Egyptian Theatre hosts ITVS Community Cinema’s Independent Lens Documentary Series tonight at 7:30. On the big screen is Lioness, a film about women in combat. “They went to Iraq as cooks, clerks and mechanics and returned a year later as part of America's first generation of female combat veterans. Despite an official government policy that states that women are not supposed to partake in direct ground combat, the five women featured here most certainly did.” Admission is free and there will be a panel discussion following the film. more ›

I know what you are all thinking whenever you see Food Network star Giada De Laurentiis. Sorry, she's married, and that cool "camping outside your house" demonstration of love from Valley Girl has been outlawed since the 80s. No, what you are all thinking is, "Oh God, I wish I could taste that food!" Well, this is your lucky day! more ›

Although some say it doesn’t have nearly as much charm as the original cult sensation, Iron Chef America, is one of the top rated Food Network series since its first airing in 2005. Besides for some of the most inventive dishes one’s ever heard of – fish ice cream anyone? - the mysterious chairman gets to unveil the secret ingredient as well as the winner in that serious/self mocking tone. That chairman's name is Mark Dacascos, and we at LAist interviewed him about what being the IC Chairman is all about, his favorite battle, and the most delicious dishes he’s ever tried in kitchen stadium. Besides for being the Chairman, Mark is an accomplished actor, a Kung Fu champion, a husband, father, and a writer. more ›