LAist has had some well documented cases of searching for that elusive “hidden bakery-café” in Burbank, or that extra parking spot at the Porto’s on Hollywood Way and Magnolia. And my suggestion? It doesn’t provide a solution for either of those problems, but an excellent alternative in Cake Monkey. It’s a nondescript bakery (basically a kitchen and an office, they are looking for a retail spot) wedged between a locksmith and a flowershop on Burbank......

Tired of the usual Mother's Day rituals that involve gifts and brunch and possibly awkward moments? Nucleus, our favorite little gallery in Alhambra, is your saving grace. La Femme opens tomorrow night and is billed as a visual celebration of mothers, daughters and sisters. The show features work from over 20 female artists including Adolie Day, Aline Yamada, Amy Sol, Catherine Campbell, Christine Hwang, Clio Chiang, Elizabeth Ito, Julie West, Junko Mizuno, Kendra Binney and......

LAist absolutely loves the Redwood Bar & Grill, a pirate-themed hangout close to Disney Hall and the Civic Center downtown -- not only is it a lovely place to wander into on a cold and lonely winter night, but it serves our Editor's Choice for Best Mac N' Cheese in the city. I know, right! So you'll be thrilled to hear that the Redwood is now open for brunch! Beginning this weekend from 11am......

Big Willy at Baby Loves Disco trying to get some whiskey for those gums Baby Loves Disco, the hottest underage club in town, is celebrating Mother’s Day early by hosting their monthly party this Saturday, May 3rd at Social Hollywood on Sunset Blvd. Now hold on Juno, when I say “underage” I mean really, really underage. Baby Loves Disco was created for parents to be able to go out, have a beer or cocktail,......