Krista Simmons

Call us paranoid, but the two tremblers that shook Los Angeles within the last 24 hours have us a little bit freaked out. Here's a guide to making an earthquake kit with some local comfort food to get you through in case disaster strikes.

In such a salsa-saturated area, what's the point of bastardizing taco stands, turning them into gastropubs, replete with the obligatory exposed bricks, community tables, and craft beer lists.

If you haven't yet waded into the world of pressed greens, these 7 juice bars will get you started.

It's not as bad as the Douche Burger, but it's pretty close. Wendy's locations in Japan will sell their gourmet lobster and caviar burger for $16.

Met someone online that you're not ready to splurge on just yet, but don't want to look like a total jerk by taking them to a taco truck? Check out the $5 sushi specials at Takami going on thru this Thursday.

The Roosevelt will be putting together a specially themed menu in honor of the Hollywood heart throb, who actually shot her first big gig modeling for a toothpaste campaign at the storied hotel.

A twist on traditional Asian shave ice and snow opens in Brentwood.

Brent Bolthouse is officially opening the Bungalow lounge at the seaside Fairmont Miramar Hotel in Santa Monica tonight. There will be Latino-themed cocktails and bar bites by chef Ray Garcia.

Beer cocktails or beer pairings, you take your pick. Either way, have a happy Friday!

Chef Ludo Lefebvre shares some notes on how to elevate your cooking on a new culinary-based web channel on YouTube.