What's going on lately in the L.A food scene? Chew on this: Pacific Standard Time has inspired secret menus and cocktails at two fabulous restaurants, a Beverly Hills food tour might be just the thing to get your sweetie (if they're a foodie), and a how-to video for cooking for Date Night, plus a few more bites of food news. more ›

SoCal Starbucks fiends will soon be able to get a different kind of buzz from the coffee giant. While the company already offers beer and wine at some of its stores in the Pacific Northwest, Starbucks announced today that a handful of Southland locations will serve said alcoholic beverages by the end of 2012. more ›

Among the ten wineries named the best in our grape-producing state that happen to offer some sumptuous landscape to lap up while sipping down a few glasses, Frommers selected Semler Malibu Family Wines, the lone SoCal selection in the bunch. more ›

Go ahead, have that glass of Pinot Noir with dinner, ladies--it could help you prevent breast cancer. New research released today from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in L.A. and published in the Journal of Women's Health indicates that moderate consumption of red wine may reduce one of the risk factors for breast cancer, reports City News Service. more ›

There's still time to get some shopping done for Hanukkah and Christmas and whatever else occasion is on the horizon, and if you have a food lover on your list and want to get them something "so L.A." we have put together a few gift ideas we think they would love. more ›

Tuesday night and we've found a ton of events happening around LA. There's a great film series at Fellows of Contemporary Art that screens Play it as it Lays and Pumping Iron; The Christmas Present onstage at Sacred Fools; Slake wine party at Silverlake Wine; David Lynch signs at Amoeba; Lou Beach book signing at Book Soup; and a benefit for Richard “Steelo” Vazquez. Read on for all the details. more ›

TGIF! We found a few events around town that piqued our interest, and might tempt you as well. Magnolia Park District holds a neighborhood block party; a program on the cult classic TV show Insight at UCLA; experimental chamber orchestra wild Up in Venice; and digital music and presentations with Interface LA, a discussion on a new guidebook on LA’s ethnic spas; and a Beaujolais Nouveau release party. Read on for all the details. more ›

Since most of our apartments are colder than the outdoor temp, why not leave your abodes and check out tonight's local events? The Hammer Museum features a free art lecture by a New York-based painter, and gLAnce Wine Bar is serving up free eats and wine tastings. It's another great night for film, as the AFI Film Fest is going strong in Hollywood, and the Million Dollar Theater is showcasing another double feature. more ›

Let the gusty winds blow you to one of many events tonight, Angelenos. Let the gusty winds blow you to one of many events tonight, Angelenos. Check out some artsy conversation at the Getty Center or the new exhibit featuring Picasso at the Getty Villa. More conversation will be had at the Hammer Museum, detailing the process and lives behind the music of The Negro Problem. more ›

Food lovers flocked to Malibu on Sunday for Los Angeles Magazine's sixth annual The Food Event. Unlike last year, the weather cooperated beautifully as 2,500 Angelenos enjoyed the rolling green hills of Saddlerock Ranch. more ›

Let the gentle L.A. breezes blow you to one of the below events this evening. The Getty invites a trio of female art pioneers to discuss West Coast creation, and The Mayan presents Lucha VaVOOM, a Mexican wrestling competition mixed with a little burlesque and comedy. more ›

Narrowing down this evening's event offerings was a difficult task, but we're happy to be the ones to do it. The list begins with free fashion and ends with free wine tasting. Yes, please, to both. Rodarte talks about their new book, a double feature screens "Easy Rider" and Andrew's Cheese Shop presents its monthly lesson in fromage. more ›

It's Wednesday, the sun is shining and the temps are rising. We've got the skinny on tonight's best events, beginning and ending with libations. Get out, take advantage of the sprawl and please do report back! more ›

What’s on tap for a Tuesday night in LA? Here’s a lineup we picked out for you: A West Coast “re-screening” premiere of Wynn Chamberlain’s Brand X; wine and jazz at Palate in Glendale; Anne Enright at ALOUD and The MOTH storytelling. Read on for all the details. more ›

Though the weather outside is frightful, the things to do are so delightful. Head to Native Foods, The Spare Room or gLAnce Wine Bar for eats and drinks. Reward your ears at the El Rey. Or sit back and enjoy a show at the Hammer Museum, Zanzibar or The Victory Theatre Center. Whether your eyes, ears and/or stummies are hungry, L.A. will undoubtedly satiate tonight. more ›

What’s on tap for a Tuesday night in LA? Here’s a lineup we picked out for you: Spooky cartoons at Cinefamily, an evening with Mrs. Brady at the Paley Center, Hector Tobar at Skylight Books and wine and jazz at Palate in Glendale. Read on for all the details.` more ›

September is almost a month to merely remember, so if you haven't gotten out much yet, why not start tonight? Justin Townes Earle takes The Music Box stage, while an entire mock cast of "Saved by the Bell" performs again at the Victory Theatre Center. Tonight marks the last night for free wine at gLAnce Wine Bar but the first for "East Village West" at Royal/T. If you're feeling academic, visit the Santa Monica Pier Aquarium for a lecture in Marine Protected Areas. more ›

Tonight begs Angelenos to be social. After all, it is Social Media Week (SMW), and this evening's SMW event calls all local fashionistas to the Rockwell in Hollywood. Plus, Mindshare LA hosts its September night of social networking at the Los Angeles Theater Center. more ›

The Hollywood-ites who will be in attendance Sunday night for the 63rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards get to follow up the ceremony with a swank party called the Governors Ball. Find out what they'll be eating and drinking (and seeing) at the shindig. more ›

There’s so much to do in L.A. tonight that we can hardly keep our sandals on! The Bayside gang reunites in a musical parody of the hit sitcom. "Miss Representation" screens at the Hammer Museum. Fleet Foxes and The Walkmen perform at the Hollywood Bowl. California Armenian American artists showcase their work as part of Pacific Standard Time. more ›

LAist is taking a look at some of the great reasons to be lured to the Nevada desert for some sun and fun in Sin City. Here we recap our trip to check out BBQ & Beer at the Bellagio, and look ahead to the hotel's next "Epicurean Epicenter" event. more ›

Yes, it's hot out there. But today's torrid temps do not excuse you from exploring the town. Stay cool with free wine tastings at gLAnce Wine Bar. The Moth LA returns to Zanzibar this evening with tales of struggles. more ›

Happy Labor Day weekend, everyone. If you're staying in town, we found a couple of events that might entice you to go out tonight: there's a tequila tasting at a/k/a in Pasadena; an art opening at La Luz de Jesus; and writer Dan Fante at Skylight Books. more ›

Achievers rejoice! The Big Lebowski is released on Blu-Ray today, and there's a celebration at Universal CityWalk; Cinefamily screens the documentary Gainsbourg and his Girls tonight; wine and jazz nights at Palate and Hollywood & Highland; and Philip Glass is at the Hollywood Bowl. more ›

To do tonight in LA: Films of Ken Jacobs screen at Cinefamily, with the filmmaker in person; wine and jazz at Hollywood and Highland; author of The Magician King signs the book at Vroman's; and there's a sex talk/learning seminar at Meltdown Comics. Read on for all the details. more ›

If you are in a giving spirit, and would enjoy a night out filled with food, drink, and fellow giving folks like yourself, you may want to pick up some passes to Simply diVine, the annual benefit for the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center. more ›

If your Sunday needs more spice and a little sauce, you might want to head over to Domaine LA, because from 3-6 p.m. the wine shop will be hosting the acclaimed Mariscos Jalisco truck for a wine-and-food pairing that sounds divine. more ›

On deck for tonight in LA: wine and jazz at Hollywood and Highland with Duke Robillard, Wooden Shjips play a free set at Amoeba, a talk on bobcats at Temescal Gateway Park and Jane Fonda discusses her latest book at Vroman's. Read on for all the details. more ›

What a better way to cool off tonight than with a little wine and jazz? Pancho Sanchez plays at Hollywood and Highland while Palate in Glendale showcases a few Riesling selections. If you're looking for more artsy stuff: LA artist Paul McCarthy lectures at the Hammer on Paul Thek's work and then there's always Iris at the Kodak. more ›

Here’s what’s going on tonight in LA: There's a screening of The Help to benefit Project Angel Food; Hollywood celebrates the life and career of Lucille Ball; free music concert series at the Skirball and Hammer; and A+D Museum asks you to rethink LA during the show's opening reception. Read on for all the deets... more ›