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 ›

Things are heating up at Clifton's Cafeteria in Downtown, but the kitchen is closed for now. As part of their long-term plans for renovating and updating the classic, kitschy restaurant, this week Clifton's closed down for what they anticipate will be a three to six month stretch. more ›

For 25 years, some discerning customers in L.A. have relied on Zagat to help them make their dining out decisions. If you're one of those diners, this news is for you: The 2012 Los Angeles Restaurants Survey results are out. more ›

Revelers, a new destination for your Hollywood nights: The Next Door Lounge opens up tomorrow night, and will be all about the classic 1920s cocktails in a speakeasy-style setting. Acclaimed barman Joseph Brooke is defecting from Downtown's The Edison to take charge of the libations. more ›

It's time for the grande dame of Los Angeles' golden era cafeterias to get her facelift. Clifton's Cafeteria in Downtown will close up two days a week during the summer as part of new owner Andrew Meieran's renovation that will turn the beloved "Brookside" joint into a contemporary nightlife destination that will not shed its own history in its reincarnation. more ›

On heels of the announcement that he's taking over Clifton's Cafeteria and adding some nightlife options, Andrew Meieran is celebrating again. GQ Magazine has released its Best 25 Cocktail Bars in America and of the three picked from Los Angeles included his popular underground -- literally -- prohibition-style bar The Edison. more ›

It was a little more than a year ago that Clifton's Cafeteria in downtown Los Angeles went up for sale. Owners, who had bought the 47,000 square-foot building at 7th and Broadway for themselves, planned to keep the eatery running despite a tenuous economic environment. more ›

Eddie Lin is best known as being the local blogger for Deep End Dining. But tomorrow night Eddie and Bill Esparza of Street Gourmet LA will be guest judging Top Chef Masters. Throw in Andrew Zimmern and yeah, things are probably going to get creepy-crawly. There will be a viewing party at The Edison with Eddie and Bill from 9pm till 11:30pm in the Tesla Lounge and Generator Lounge. Top Chef Masters starts at 10pm. LAist had a little talk with Eddie, inventor of the peanut-butter and jellyfish sandwich. more ›

Ladies and gentleman, children of all ages! Introducing the March Fourth Marching Band, in town for a limited engagement. Tonight they will be performing their amazing feats at Molly Malones, and Tuesday night they will be bringing the extravaganza to the Edison. Both shows begin at 9pm. On a mini-tour from their home town of Portland, they won't be here long. This may be your only chance to see them unless you are braving Burning Man. more ›

At The Edison’s ice-skating and whiskey-swilling Repeal Day and holiday celebration last Saturday, all of the elements needed for some White Christmas-style cheer were in place: the drinks, the sweets, the rental ice skates and Christmas lights. And of course, whiskey. more ›

First the Edison's Radio Room, aka speakeasy night, was held on Sundays. And then it was changed to Tuesdays. And then it disappeared. But tonight, it's back! That's right, you can once again enjoy crafted cocktails brought to you by Los Angeles' top mixologists while taking in a saucy cabaret show in this underground room of the Edison. And... for no cover! more ›

Why is it that there's always too much to do in December? Just look at this sampling of events happening around town tonight. Check out other events on LAist Agenda: December. more ›

Have you had enough of $5 coffee? $99 burgers? $125 martinis? I know I am -- doesn't anybody in this city want to find the cheapest drinks, meals, and booze? Los Angeles Magazine comes through this month with a feature on great deals and bargain finds on everything from martinis to furniture to underpants. We went straight for the food section, of course -- and here are our top food bargain picks from the February issue. What are your picks for best foodie bargains in the city? more ›

It ends tonight at 9 p.m., and really, an art walk is more fun at night anyway. Tonight lends itself well as a great chance to go see © Murakami Exhibit at the MOCA that we told you about back in October. If not that, from comedy to smaller art galleries, the Downtown Art Walk is worth a trek to LA's central core. And if you head towards The Edison first, happy hour runs 'til 7 p.m. with 35-cent martinis. Run, run! more ›

I am thankful for… Thanksgiving - even though I think it’s a stupid holiday, and I pretty much hate all the food associated with it - for giving me the opportunity to spend the day with family that I love and actually enjoy being around. I am thankful every day that I am able to make a living being creative and doing something I love. (Except for when I’m on strike) I am thankful... more ›

Usually we hear doubting and negative comments about city offices such as the Department of Transportation (DOT) or Neighborhood Empowerment (DONE). But the Department of Water & Power (DWP) somehow skids by the public and never become a hot button issue. That is, of course, until the day after the crisis strikes. What? You don't pick up hot dates by dropping some IBEW regs? The closest electrical power will ever come close to being... more ›

Compare the way people dress at the LA Phil (not including Hollywood Bowl) to the New York Philharmonic and you'll find some New Yorkers shocked at our fine evening wear for classical music. That is to say, we prefer our California lackadaisical manner of dress. Go to the LA Phil and you'll see the occasional couple with style, but mostly you'll see lots in jeans and other street-wear. It seems Casual Fridays at the... more ›

When exactly The Edison started their soft opening, we don't know - what we do know is that we've haven't seen a bar like this in Los Angeles, well, ever. In major East Coast cities this is a trend we've seen before - taking over an old space be it a bank vault or power plant and making it a lounge, but this is the first we've seen in Los Angeles and it's guaranteed to be the talk of the town. When we made it down to the new hotspot Saturday night at 11:30, there was a massive line outside. We sweet-talked our way inside, capacity at this venue is 400 people afterall, so plenty of room for everyone but once inside we heard the line was moving fast and, gasp, the door guys weren't half bad. more ›