In, er, celebration of its anointment as the real-life stand-in for the new West Bev High kids' hangout, Kokomo Cafe will be serving some of its Peach Pit/90210-inspired specials for free on Tuesday, September 2 (the day the teen soap opera premieres on the CW) from 2 to 4pm. Specials include: Leggo My Eggold -- a Belgium waffle with two eggs and bacon; Mr. Wilson Burger -- double beef burger with cheddar and bacon; and Nat Your Average Smoothie: made with peach ice cream, of course. more ›

Every Friday, LAist is taking you on a trip down to Orange County to uncover the unique dining experiences that await adventurous eaters willing to explore beyond the county line. With the holiday weekend and the news that The Pig was closing down, I was in the mood for some barbecue. I wanted that heavy feeling in your stomach that you get when you’ve ingested a whole cow and/or pig, when your fingernails reek... more ›