What's going on lately in the L.A food scene? Chew on this: There's a basketball-inspired cocktail smackdown happening this season in DTLA, a new Chick-fil-A is opening today in L.A., one restaurant is offering a foie gras farewell menu, a brewery has a bigger, better, badass pub, and more. more ›

Unless you live under a rock (and, if you do, hey, we don't judge) you probably know that Friday, April 29th is the big Royal Wedding, in which Britain's Prince William will marry longtime love, the lovely commoner Catherine "Kate" Middleton in a massive Westminster Abbey ceremony. The crowds of looky-loos and media outlets have been camped in London for days now, and the countdown is on to the nuptials. The world will be watching from afar, too, including here in Los Angeles. While the middle-of-the-night broadcasts are excellent DVR fodder for the less devoted, if you want to watch the wedding with friends and strangers, here are some places around town hosting viewing events. more ›

Whoa, Nelly: A beloved Sunset Boulevard watering hole has announced they will close their doors for good come November. Ye Coach and Horses has been a staple in Hollywood for 74 years. Despite hopes to be able to pass the reins onto new ownership or to work things out with their landlord, the beloved bar's owner, 85-year-old Jane Grant, will shut the place down on November 15th. more ›

There are some great lunches to be had in this town, and we want to celebrate the midday meal. So, let's do lunch, shall we? more ›

August 5th is International Beer Day, which originators call "an opportunity for the whole world to revel in the culture of beer, bars, and breweries." more ›

The growing popularity of gastropubs in Los Angeles has forced the hands of Laurel Tavern owners to expand hours. That's a good thing, considering this popular Studio City pub is packed, even when it's pouring rain out and even if it's a Sunday or Tuesday night. Now the tavern is opening daily at noon for lunch and, of course, some good beer, including the Pasadena based Craftsman. The lunch menu includes serrano ham with apples, chorizo slider, steamed mussels and a lot more. Here at LAist, we're partial to their amazing grilled cheese. more ›

"Blankets are okay, but they slip and slide, and when you need to reach for something, your hands are trapped inside," laments the TV commercial for the Snuggie--the blanket that comes with two arms. Never has "lying on the couch" been made so convenient as it has since the product's arrival on the market. And just when you thought you and your new best friend were relegated to the confines of your own home, an event slated to take place soon in Los Angeles can bring Snuggie-wearing booze-enthusiasts together, out in public. more ›

The name "Baldwin" shows up here and there around the City and County of Los Angeles, like in Baldwin Hills, or on Baldwin Avenue, which runs from El Monte through Temple City and into the foothills in Sierra Madre. Well the Baldwin in question is Elias J. "Lucky" Baldwin, a man who made a name for himself as a real estate maven and as a bit of a wild card in the late 1800s and early years of the 20th Century. His name--and some, say his ghost--still lingers, as do some of the places he built over a century ago. more ›

One of Los Angeles' best, and perhaps the most inventive, vegan restaurants is Pure Luck. Located in the unofficial Bicycle District, also casually known as Hel-Mel (for its Melrose and Heliotrope location), the restaurant, simply put, serves up pub food and micro beer. more ›

It's 8:30 a.m. and by the count on this list, at least five Irish bars are open right now: Brennan's Pub, Casey's Irish Bar and Grille, Clancy's, O'Brien's Irish Pub, Patrick Molloys and Tom Bergin's Tavern. Whoops, make that six (derrr, the morning O'Doul's is already kicking in). more ›