Krista Simmons

The weekend is so close you can practically taste it. Here are the edible events going on in the next few days to keep you occupied -- and sated, for that matter.

Kurniawan faces 20 years in prison if convicted on charges he used a laser printer, sealing wax, ink stamps, empty bottles and old corks to perpetuate from his Arcadia home a fraud that wine experts say may have fueled a global surge in fine wine prices.

Baby, it's cold outside. And our bellies are empty. Here are some of the best eats in L.A. to comfort you in this chilly, rainy weather.

These local hotels give great service with style, and we've tailored our pics to every budget.

We've made a list of our favorite bites of the year that give us that perma-grin. Here they are, in no particular order.

The truck has been much-anticipated for fans of Ricky's fish and shrimp tacos, which he's been making since 2009. The recipe comes from the tacos his mother and grandmother used to make back in his native Ensenada.

Though her holiday orders are already done, she agreed to offer up some of her favorite spots around town, vegan baking tips for the holidays, and a recipe for her Candy Cane Cream Truffles.

Sometimes we just really wish we had our very own squadron of elves to help us out during the holiday season. Enter Santa's Little Helper, a boozy riff on classic eggnog that will surely take the edge off.

The weekend is so close you can practically taste it. Here are the edible events going on in the next few days to keep you occupied -- and sated, for that matter.

Who doesn't want to be a little sweet this time of year? It's certainly better than being a scrooge. These cocktails will help you do just that.