Now in its 24th year, the Great Chefs of L.A. is a culinary event that easily ranks as one of the best of its kind, and it is happening this Sunday from Noon to 3:30 p.m. on the lot at the CBS Radford Studios. more ›

Chef Stefan Richter, known for his commitment to his meticulous yet simply prepared food, has a big personality. On Top Chef he was the smack-talking half of team Europe with Fabio Viviani. Later this month Viviani will open Firenze Osteria in North Hollywood. In August, Richter opened Stefan's L.A. Farm at the Lantana Center in Santa Monica. The restaurant is drawing large lunch crowds for the salads and burgers (more than one diner has declared it "better than Father's Office") and for dinner and drinks in a relaxed atmosphere. more ›