The restaurant at the Standard in DTLA has been running a "Burger of the Week" special, and Chef Micah Fields isn't shy to put some unusual meats between two buns. Today is the end of their Colorado Lamb Burger week, but starting on Monday, and until the 18th, diners can order a "Smokey the Bear" burger. Yep. Bear. more ›

Despite being one of the artists at the center of a mural controversy with Los Angeles officials, Phil Lumbang continues to spread his works of love throughout the city. A mural of his went up in December outside The Standard in downtown and now the hotel's West Hollywood sister is getting the same treatment. Find Lumbang's newest work painted directly on the back of the vitrine. It should be up through March. more ›

Angela Boatwright and Patrick O’Dell are two New York-based photographers who are coming to LA for the new exhibit “200 Troubled Teenagers” opening tomorrow night at the Standard Downtown. As teenagers themselves, the two attended the same Columbus, Ohio high school and now they’ve joined forces for an exhibit examining two youth subcultures: skateboarding and heavy metal music. The title of the show isn’t so much about juvenile delinquency but an inspiration from the lyrics... more ›