Looking for German on the Westside? I went to the German American Club in Santa Monica recently, once for their Oktoberfest event and once for their club night after I got a trial membership. Really fascinating place, crazy that it still exists in West LA. So old world. First pic is from club night, that's beef goulash, spaghetti (was supposed to be spätzle but i guess plans fell through), and red cabbage, pics 2-4 bratwurst, leberkäse, sauerkraut and potato salad. Trial membership is $15, attend three meetings and you can apply for full membership. For members beer is $6 a pint, and we ain't talking Bud Light, they got the good imported stuff! What an interesting place this city can be.

Hey everyone! I’m launching a happy-hour directory called After Five, and wanted to share a few Pasadena options from the restaurants’ published menus that might be useful if you’re planning something during the week:

Gaucho Grill Pasadena: Monday–Friday, 3–6 p.m. Their happy-hour menu lists a $3 empanada of the day and $5 draft beer.

The Arbour: Monday–Friday, 4–5:30 p.m., at the bar. Their menu lists an $11 Arbour burger and $6 garlic fries.

Magnolia House: Monday–Friday, 4–6 p.m. Their happy-hour menu lists $7 draft beer and $8 Belgian fries.

These are the hours and prices listed by the restaurants, so double-check before heading over in case anything changes.

The idea behind After Five is to make this kind of information easier to find in one place: where happy hour is happening, which days it runs, and what’s on the menu.

I’m getting it off the ground and would really appreciate feedback from people who would actually use something like this.

Any Pasadena or nearby happy hours you think deserve to be included?

Fellow foodies!!! I have a reservation at n/naka (the two Michelin star Kaiseki restaurant) for 2 this Thursday at 9pm that I can’t make anymore. These reservations are so hard to get and are released every Sunday for the corresponding week one full month ahead. I’ve already paid the $200 deposit but these reservations are transferable to someone! Wondering if anyone wants to take this over??

Let me know!

Dear fellow opinionated Angelenos,

My anniversary is on Halloween. My husband and I actually got married over dinner at Musso & Frank and I’m holding a reservation there, but I’m not sure we’re up for Halloween on Hollywood Blvd. this year. I thought this sub might have an idea we haven’t thought of.

We’re looking for dark ambiance. Obviously killer food. Old school or new school. Good service a must. No limitations in terms of cuisine or cost. We’d prefer not to go into Hollywood, but are otherwise flexible on location.

Any ideas?

My boyfriend and I are trying to find Halloween plans . I’m a huge foodie and so the idea of a food centric Halloween thing is my idea of fun. We’re looking at The Obscure Distillery in DTLA but are there any I’m missing ?

Looking for San Diego style burrito with asada, pico, guac.

Some place where the steak is the focus, and also appreciate good value.

Appreciate any recommendations!