Krista Simmons

For chef Ben Ford, throwing a good party doesn't just mean a couple cute cheese plates and some sliders. He goes big. Here are his tips for doing the same.

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.

Bestia, Honeycut, Harvard & Stone, and Scopa Italian Roots are the local bars nominated for the prestigious bar awards, which take place in New Orleans in mid-July.

Here are some of our favorite places to pick up sustainably raised meat. It might not be the cheapest, but it's certainly the tastiest.

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.

Thankfully there are plenty of fabulous establishments around town that will hook you up. From prefab baskets for the Bowl to wine shops with swag, we've plucked some of our favorite spots that'll help get you picnicking like a boss.

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.

The Maleks are partnering with local farmers, producers, chefs, distillers, brewers and butchers from Southern California to the Central Coast, collaborating on flavors including Santa Ynez Valley Walnut Oil, Stumptown Coffee & Compartes Love Nuts, Tomato Water & Ojai Olive Oil Sherbet and Black Olive Brittle & Goat Cheese.

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.

The program will not only help low-income families, but the small family farms they are purchasing from as well.

Silverton has been nominated for the honor every year since 2012, and beat out Sean Brock of Husk in Charleston, Michael Anthony of Gramercy Tavern in New York, and Suzanne Goin of Lucques, also in L.A.

We're well-aware that Cinco de Mayo (aka Cinco de Drinko) is an Americanized excuse to party, but that doesn't mean you can't have a good time. We're all about excuses to make Monday more bearable. Here are some of our favorite goings-on around town today.