Krista Simmons

Normally when we think of post-workout snacks, our minds go to juice bars and Muscle Milk. But an upcoming event over at Machine Project called Aerobic Butter / Anaerobic Bread is hoping to change that, combining a Richard Simmons-style workout with making artisan products.

A few writers aren't so pleased with all the attention L.A. has been getting in the media recently. Quite frankly, we'd rather have them hate from polar sides of the state. Less traffic for us, anyway.

To thank the local community their support over the years, Mulberry Street will be selling 20 cent slices throughout the day at all 4 locations, with proceeds benefiting the Michael J. Fox Foundation.

Tonight the Baja series at Playa ends with lauded Baja guest chef Javier Plascencia, who has been credited with spearheading the revival of Tijuana cuisine, and has gotten all sorts of props from the likes of the New Yorker to the New York Times for his restaurant Mision 19.

The wine-centric film that boosted the cred of the Central Coast has been turned into a play that's showing in Santa Monica. Wine tastings for guests are part of the ticket fees, of course.

Gordon Ramsay officially opens his new restaurant at the Grove today, offering up fancy-fied comfort food, craft brews and cocktails, and an ice cream bar.

El Cid's meal marys ($15/pint), include everything form manchego cheese to steak. We take a look at the meaty menu.

The dainty little spheres are filled with red bean (our favorite) and sometimes lotus paste, and are consumed during the Mid-Autum Festival, which traditionally celebrates the abundance of the fall harvest. Many of the area's bakeries will be giving out moon cakes in honor of the holiday, which dates back more than 3,000 years

The California/Italian-focused restaurant on Rose Ave, that will be launching lunch service tomorrow.

The hunky chef will kick off Test Kitchen's second run in L.A. After his night at Sotto, the event will move to Bestia in Downtown L.A.

Umami is launching a gluten-free dish today, utilizing rice instead of their classic brioche buns. The gluten free burg plays on the classic Hawaiian dish loco moco.

Dominck's is launching a new happy hour guised as a 5 o'clock meeting. Sounds like the perfect escape for a Monday, no?