Anthony Bourdain spends a segment of "The Layover" speaking with chef and pop-up restauranteur Ludo Lefebvre, who slams the East Coast and gloats about how he has free reign in his adopted hometown. more ›

Chef Ludo Lefebvre and the LudoBites team have just announced their 8th pop-up, and it's happening January and February, this time on the westside. LudoBites 8 will run Jan. 18-20; Jan. 23-27; Jan 30-31 & Feb. 1-3; Feb. 6-10; Feb. 13-15 & 17; and Feb. 20-22, and will be at Lemon Moon. more ›

We talked with Sarah Williams of Fruit & Flour, a one-woman pie-making enterprise run from her Echo Park kitchen. (And pssst: We just might have found the secret to her delicious crust!) more ›

What's going on lately in the L.A food scene? Chew on this: A pizzeria is coming to Westwood, a "Bizarre" guy is popping up in Culver City next month, and Burger Wars are going down in Malibu, plus a bit more to fill you up. more ›

Our days of being able to legally consume foie gras (fattened duck liver) in California are waning, and as the enforcement of the statewide ban nears, chefs who love the delicacy are making the most of it. more ›

A new pop-up dining event is teaming up good work and good food and drink for where the 100% of the proceeds benefit a high-profile cause. "Food For Thought" kicks off tomorrow night with its inaugural event, pairing Echo Park's City Sip Wine Bar and Large Marge Sustainables with Medicines Global for a dinner at The Green Beacon Foundation in Elysian Heights, where each of the dinners will take place. more ›

Before you set your DVR to record Chef Ludo Lefebvre's new Sundance Channel show about taking his pop-up restaurant adventure on the road around the country, set yourself a reminder to make a reservation for his L.A. LudoBites pop-up, which, as announced yesterday, returns to DTLA's Gram & Papa's August 3 to September 10th. more ›

The fun and food loving Nguyen and Thi Tran of Downtown's mostly-lunch Starry Kitchen have announced an upcoming pop-up dining event, in which their restaurant will play host to the culinary talents of Chef Laurent Quenioux. The LQ@SK event begins June 5th for a limited engagement, and will offer two nightly seatings for a $45 prix fixe menu. more ›

When you're a chef and sommelier duo without a home (restaurant home, that is), these days the best thing to do is go big in small pieces with a roving pop-up operation. Such is the spirit of Joseph Mahon (Bastide, Sona) and David Haskell (Bin 8945, Vertical Wine Bistro) who are popping up mid-April with another installation of Magnum, their nomadic small plates and wine pairing palate adventure. more ›

Indian weddings are extravagant celebrations. Unlike most Western white wedding affairs, these celebrations are marked a rainbow of color, elaborate decorations and sumptuous food. In the latest run of The Un-Curry Table, Los Angeles’ first Indian pop-up, chef Kaumudi Marathe recreates some of that festive atmosphere by serving an authentic Marathi wedding feast at Glendale’s Recess. more ›

Shoppers who are looking to spend their holiday bucks in support of craftspeople and artisans have a duo of opportunities this weekend thanks to a pair of events setting up shop in Downtown Saturday and Sunday. We've got all the vital info on Unique LA and Artisanal LA. Bonus: If you go to one, you'll save if you go the other. more ›

If you didn't get enough pie over Thanksgiving (who ever does, really?) and you are a beer lover, then you might want to pop over to Eagle Rock Brewery on Sunday for a fun pop up event with I Heart Pies. From Noon-6 p.m. they'll be on site with samples of both sweet and savory tastes of their fresh, locally sourced, organic pies, which you can pair with Eagle Rock's local brews. more ›

Bite-sized shopping options and arty bazaars abound for indie Angelenos opting out of the mall riptide this holiday season. Pop-up stores and holiday boutiques, though mysterious in form and nebulous in detail, offer creative creatures a chance to buy original goods for the ones they feel obliged to placate love. Be sure to confirm hours and specific details since the rules of time and space do not always apply to stores with the power to "pop-up." more ›

We interrupt this internet to bring you the most exciting nerdling-news of the day: TheTRON: Legacy Pop-Up Shop is now open at Royal/T in Culver City. In anticipation of the Disney film opening in theaters Dec. 18, find high-end, limited-edition TRON: Legacy couture and a variety of rotating merchandise (check back weekly for new additions). Royal/T is also tossing out a TRON-tastic menu, including a Reco burger, Lightcycle salad, and Identity Disc cake. Open though December 23, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., extended hours until 10 p.m. on Wednesdays. more ›

A pop-up and concept shop, C’est Beau, opens in on Abbott Kinney Boulevard today, serving as a sample sale store for designer labels Nom De Guerre, Reason, Claw Money, Pegleg, Mishka, Huffer, SLVDR, Ateliers Arthur, Lovewright Co., Keep Shoes, Land, Onia, George Guest, Bubululu, Liquid Flow, RA, Osea and others. Opening reception from 4-10 pm with drinks, music and art, too. more ›

For those who missed the inaugural Artisanal L.A. event, or who can't wait to buy and learn more from dozens of local foodmakers and craftsfolk, the pop-up will be back December 11-12 for a holiday season shopping session. It's too early to say who the participants will be, but you can likely count on baked goodies, sweet treats, garden savvy, and other delectable edibles with an artisanal slant. To see what we loved about last month's first-ever Artisanal, check out our post 8 Things to Check Out at Artisanal LA This Weekend. Follow @ArtisanalLA on Twitter for updates. more ›

How many food trends can you fit into one afternoon? Well, thanks to Starry Kitchen, the Mandoline Grill truck, and Domaine LA wine shop, you can max out the potential at a fun event planned for Sunday. more ›

Mid-City, Culver City, Downtown...The Valley? Next! Chef Ludovic Lefebvre will be popping up with LudoBites 6.0 later this month at the former Max/Marche space in Sherman Oaks. Running in two blocks--from October 20th to November 11th (Monday through Fridays) and again from November 30th through December 5th--this time there will be two seatings offered, a 6 p.m. and an 8 p.m., according to Squid Ink. Can't get a res? No worries! "Max's patio will have a communal table for a dozen walk-ins each night." Reservations open up October 12th, online only. more ›

Over 15 parking spaces will be turned into pop-up parks today as part of the annual global Park[ing] Day event. You can't park your car, but you can park your butt in the seats at the Park[ing] Day LA parks and talk to the space's organizers about why they are taking part in this event. more ›

You don't have to be Peter Piper to pick up some pickled anything this weekend, thanks to the supper club duo Chicks With Knives, who are running Perishable: A Pop-Up Pickle Shop in Downtown at Starry Kitchen on Sunday. more ›

Magnolia, the newest bakery to join the ranks of LA's many popular cupcake shops, will run their first-ever pop-up shop this Friday from 6-10 PM at Fred Segal as part of Fashion's Night Out. more ›

Comedians test out their material in front of crowds before their big shows all the time. So why not chefs before they open their next restaurant? Meet Test Kitchen, which opens next week in the much speculated-about former Spark Woodfire Grill space on Pico Boulevard. more ›

Bad news came Monday when Elizabeth Chait suddenly announced that her Pico Boulevard location of Spark Woodfire Grill would be closing later this week. But as the letter, which was posted to the restaurant's front door, continued, things got a little more curious. "In a few days we will be announcing a new concept which will open in the space," she wrote. "There will be many exciting things happening at this location." more ›

The animals came out to play last night at Royal/T for the opening party of the Nonlife Zoo, an imaginative and eco-conscious pop-up exhibit. Before the costumed guests arrived to dance and celebrate, we took a look at the art on display. more ›

Some of L.A. best street food comes indoors, takes a seat, and pours you a beer starting this Monday. It's part of a new series of pop-up events at Angeli Caffe, brought to you by restaurant owner and KCRW "Good Food" host Evan Kleiman and Street Gourmet LA blogger and adventurer Bill Esparza. more ›

Thrillist dubbed the Yatai Ramen Pop-Up "crazily meat-heavy," so perhaps vegans and vegetarians will want to steer clear of the 3rd Street location of Breadbar Monday-Saturday evenings through July 24th. The lowdown:

The menu's mostly noodle-based, with bowls full of marine poached egg, kurobuta pork belly, nori, and bamboo shoots featuring out-there additions including raw beef tenderloin, ox tail, foie gras, and truffle oil, [...] More-standard fare is also available, w/ straightforward-ramen options including sea salt, miso, and soy sauce; there's also two types of potstickers, one a dumpling stuffed w/ pigs feet and the other w/ kale

Exciting news for fans of Chef Ludo Lefebvre and his guerrilla-style pop-up restaurant. Just announced this morning: LudoBites will return this summer for its fifth incarnation at Downtown's Gram & Papa's, the site of the triumphant version 4.0 just a few months ago. more ›

Playmountain, one of Japan’s most respected design and home interiors store, has set up a summer pop up shop at Heath Ceramics Los Angeles store. LAist popped in to the pop up to see what items have made the journey from Tokyo. The shelves and table are filled with carved wood, modern and traditional pottery, leather and metal accessories, that give a glimpse into the magic of Playmoutain. more ›