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Disneyland is full of nooks, crannies and decor designed for superfans, but Carthay Circle will do you one better: The California Adventure restaurant just launched an adults-only terrace bar, and it’s only accessible to those in the know.  Try not to get distracted by Carthay Circle’s lovely lobby, a throwback-inspired setting that serves as a nod to the Golden Age of Hollywood—fitting, as the restaurant’s facade recreates one of Central L.A.’s old-timey movie houses. What you’re here for is the Carthay Circle Terrace Lounge, and to get there, you’ll need to enter the restaurant and ask one of the hosts, who’ll lead you to the back of the restaurant and up a hidden staircase.  From there, you’ll be guided up to a private balcony, and that’s your destination: an adults-only, no-reservations hideout with a high-up view of the park. The Terrace Lounge opened earlier this month, according to the Orange County Register, which also notes that the space is fairly limited: The secret bar only seats around 24 people at a time, spread across seven high-top tables.    From the Terrace’s tables, you can watch the trolley roll by Photograph: Courtesy Yelp/Franklin P.   Those looking for a one-of-a-kind menu with exclusive cocktails to match the exclusivity of the setting won’t find one—at least not yet. The new bar is in testing mode, and is more or less an extension of Carthay Circle’s preexisting downstairs bar. As such, they share the same cocktail menu—which you can find h

In L.A.’s age of restaurant saturation and instant gratification, few concepts feel worth the wait—but there’s no doubt that Fiona is the exception. Finally, after a year delay and an even longer stretch of pop-ups and guest appearances, Nicole Rucker’s bakery is now open, bringing her homey pastries, pies, cookies and hearty loaves of bread to one of the city’s busiest restaurant stretches.  But there’s more to Fiona than the bakery—though that alone would be enough for us. The award-winning Rucker, who’s stocked the shelves and pastry cases of the likes of Cofax and Gjusta, teamed up with former Simbal chef Shawn Pham to create an all-day café menu centered on internationally-inspired toasts and collaborative plates. As of today, the sunny, black-and-white tiled space on Fairfax is now home to a mouth-watering pastry case that’s packed with bundt cakes and crinkle cookies, while the kitchen is stocked with seaweed-topped toast drenched in a dashi-like butter sauce. Photograph: Courtesy Fiona/Alan Gastelum The pastry case will rotate items daily, informed by the seasons and Rucker’s whim: Biscuits slathered with quince jam; chocolate bundt cake; and kabocha-squash pie by the slice might be available one day, wedges of apple crumble available the next. Crusty, inviting loaves of bread in a handful of styles sit behind the counter, and can be sliced upon request. (And, for those in need of last-minute Thanksgiving pies, they have those on hand, too.) It’s this bread th

Hey savvy shoppers! Los Angeles is full of incredible deals, if you know where to find them. We’re here to help with a weekly list of all the best sample sales across the city. This is the info you’ve been searching for—who has the best deals of the week, when and where to nab them, exactly what you’ll find at each sale and whether you need to bring cash or plastic. So check in each week to stay on trend and in the black—your wardrobe and wallet will thank you. Who: ARE Studio, LD Tuttle, The Palatines and more A team of top local indie brands have banded together for a sample sale offering between 25 and 80 percent off pieces from Fall 2018 and earlier collections. In addition to the aforementioned brands, shoppers can shop goods by VereVerto, Pari Desai, Desireeklein, Leigh Miller, Town Clothes, complexgeometrics and Devon Pavlovits—you’ll find leather bags and accessories, women’s clothing, jewelry, footwear and more. Where: 1317 Palmetto St When: Nov 16 noon–7pm, Nov 17 10am–4pm Who: Amo The Los Angeles denim brand will be offering up to 75 percent off tees, tops, outerwear and dresses in addition to their beloved jeans during a sample sale in the Arts District. Where: 2301 East 7th St., Ste E-102 When: Nov 14–16 9am–5pm Who: Good American The size-inclusive denim brand (co-owned by Khloe Kardashian) is popping up in the Eclipse Sample Sale space in WeHo to offer shoppers jeans and jackets for just $50 a pop, plus figure-flattering bodysuits for $40, sweat

Look, who among us hasn’t indulged—no, relished—a stop at a drive-through? Fast food isn’t always a quick meal on the run; sometimes it’s a craving, and then it’s a destination. A handful of L.A. chefs not only know but embrace this, and are creating their own versions of the cheap-and-casual classics. Southern California is historically one of fast food’s greatest innovators, after all—so whether you’re fiending for the most iconic so-bad-it’s-good dishes without the guilt or you’re a fast-food die-hard wanting to see how these spins stack up, here’s where to find gourmet takes on drive-through stalwarts. The “MikeGriddle” at Michael’s Santa Monica McDonald’s didn’t invent eggs on a sandwich, but by god, bargain breakfasters the world over would argue they perfected it: a fluffy egg patty, some sausage, cheese and a little griddle grease and you’re good to go. In Santa Monica, chef Miles Thompson is bringing his take to the table at Michael’s, and he’s doing it for a great cause. Thompson’s limited-run creation launches today and the proceeds from the $10 price tag benefits the Malibu Canyon Ranch farmers affected by the Woolsey Fire.  It’s called the MikeGriddle, but is anything but a carbon copy of the McGriddle sandwich (a stack of egg, American cheese, bacon or sausage and maple-flavored pancake buns). The Michael’s spin includes a meaty house-made rabbit sausage patty topped with a Japanese tamago-style egg disk and sandwiches both items between Brazilian cheese brea

As of Monday morning, over 91,500 acres of Southern California have been scorched as part of the devastating Woolsey Fire. Residents of Thousand Oaks, Agoura Hills and Westlake Village are returning home to assess the damage, while Malibu still faces fire threats along the city’s western edge and through Malibu Creek. Some 370 structures have been destroyed—an estimate that continued to grow throughout the weekend—while over 3,000 emergency personnel are still assigned to stopping the fire. The upsetting situation has inspired many Angelenos to ask how they can help. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services maintains a robust collection of information about recovery services, but we’ve gone ahead and picked out a few of our favorite local options to which you can immediately contribute. And just a quick aside: Please steer clear of the still very dangerous front lines and instead stick to these charitable options. Emergency responders To be clear, the Los Angeles Fire Department does not need any personal care items, food or water. Instead, LAFD suggests long-term support for firefighters by donating to the following charities: Fire Family Foundation, Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation and Widows, Orphans & Disabled Firemen’s Fund. If you’re able to open your own home, Airbnb is promoting free rentals for both evacuated residents and deployed relief workers. Displaced residents The Red Cross, in addition to opening three evacuation centers, is acceptin

Hey savvy shoppers! Los Angeles is full of incredible deals, if you know where to find them. We’re here to help with a weekly list of all the best sample sales across the city. This is the info you’ve been searching for—who has the best deals of the week, when and where to nab them, exactly what you’ll find at each sale and whether you need to bring cash or plastic. So check in each week to stay on trend and in the black—your wardrobe and wallet will thank you. Who: Everybody.World For one day only, the local, ethical and sustainable brand will be popping up at Poketo’s Row DTLA location for a sample sale offering its cult-favorite basics (think brightly colored recycled tees and hoodies) for as low as $8. Where: 777 S Alameda St #174 When: Sunday, November 11th from 11am to 5pm Who: Oscar de la Renta This time around, Beverly Hills’ 260 Sample space brings in the red carpet favorite designer’s ready-to-wear womenswear, accessories and even bridal gowns, plus pieces for men and children at dramatically reduced prices through the weekend. Where: 301 N Canon Dr, Beverly Hills When: Nov 7–10 11am–7pm, Nov 11 11am–4pm Who: DryBar and Carbon38 Eclipse Sample Sale is treating beauty lovers and fitness enthusiasts alike with this multi-brand sale from the hair care mega brand and the athletic wear retailer. In addition to finding a slew of goodies to improve your ‘do (courtesy of the blow-dry salon chain and product line) for a fraction of retail price, attendees can

Paramount Ranch has served as a backdrop for Westerns since 1927. But in the wake of the devastating Woolsey Fire, it appears that the frontier facades have burned down. According to the Santa Monica Mountains division of the National Park Service, Paramount Ranch’s Western town in Agoura Hills is no more. We are sorry to share the news that the #WoolseyFire has burned Western Town at #ParamountRanch in Agoura. We do not have any details or photos, but it is our understanding that the structures have burned. This area is an active part of the incident and we cannot access it. pic.twitter.com/oC4n7KR8ZT — Santa Monica Mtns (@SantaMonicaMtns) November 9, 2018 The location rose to prominence in the ’30s as an “exotic” backdrop for films, and the Western town continued to appear in modern media, including Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman and, more recently, Westworld. Among Angelenos, it also served as a popular trailhead for both hikers and horseback riders. NEW: Paramount Ranch in Agoura Hills, Calif., the historic Western town area at where productions including "Westworld" have filmed, burned down Friday in the #WoolseyFire, according to @SantaMonicaMtns https://t.co/M3JzL4R9jT pic.twitter.com/0LfRCsV3jz — CBS Evening News (@CBSEveningNews) November 9, 2018 Sad for fans of @WestworldHBO and shows like Dr Quinn Medicine Woman, the Paramount Ranch western town movie set has burned to the ground in the Woolsey Fire @CBSLA #westworld #Woolseyfire pic

The matzo ball soup and thick sandwiches on rye have been lighting up Fairfax since 1931, and the iconic Canter’s Deli neon isn’t leaving the neighborhood anytime soon. The dishes, though, are finally coming closer to more Angelenos. L.A. Jewish deli institution Canter’s is expanding its reach, adopting a modern business model to bring their deli favorites to Pasadena, Downtown and beyond. “The world is changing in how people get their food these days,” says Marc Canter, a third-generation Canter’s owner. “Now with the way all these online companies work—Postmates and Uber and Grubhub and DoorDash—they generally deliver three to four miles from the [restaurant], so if you put a Canter’s every 10 miles, you could cover the whole city.” App- and web-based delivery services are a blessing to the Canter family, who for decades had been asked to open full-service locations beyond Fairfax. Operating costs, such as equipment and L.A. rent, are daunting enough as it is, but when coupled with the deli’s seemingly constant stream of customers and catering orders, dedicating the time and money to launch new locations from the ground, up, was out of the question. Enter commissary kitchens.  Photograph: Stephanie Breijo Commissary or communal kitchens are a shared workspace for chefs, providing equipment and sometimes even staff to help get fledgling concepts off the ground and businesses in need of satellite locations a spot to make their same food but without the overhead costs

Where’s the beef? Might we direct your attention to Melrose Avenue.  There are myriad ways to celebrate a year in business, but if you’re a butcher shop—and especially a butcher shop that’s been dabbling in burger pop-ups of late—what better way to throw an anniversary party than by giving away hundreds of burgers? On Sunday, Standing’s Butchery will hand out 365 cheeseburgers made with grass-fed, dry-aged beef at its storefront on the corner of Melrose and La Brea. What else would we expect from Standing’s, which focuses on sustainably- and humanely-raised meats? Owned and operated by Jered Standing, a former Belcampo butcher, the shop prides itself on quality cuts and whole animals purchased directly from farmers, many of which are local.  To celebrate 365 days in business, Standing’s is cooking and serving classic, straightforward burgers using Bakersfield’s Redhouse Beef, which they’ll top with pickles, ketchup, mustard, cheese and minced white onions. Doors open at 11am, and the first 365 guests in the shop can snag a free meal.  “This Sunday is our one-year anniversary,” the butchery posted, “and we appreciate everyone who has shopped with us, supported us, and otherwise helped us get to where we are.” If you want even more Standing’s this weekend, you can also catch the shop’s house-made fennel-and-pork sausage atop French bread pizzas at this Saturday’s Pain Pizza pop-up in West Adams. Standing’s Butchery is located at 7016 Melrose Ave. The burger giveaway beg

Don’t get us wrong, we love L.A.—it’s just that there are days we'd rather be swept off to Paris than stuck on the 101. Thankfully, even if our wallets can’t afford a last-minute flight, we have a perfect way to escape within city limits: Here are three new bars around town that can cancel the world out for awhile, whether you want to be in an all-vinyl hi-fi lounge, a Parisian- and Art Nouveau-inspired drinking den or a stylish hacienda for a cocktail or 12 (seriously, 12). Gold Line Audiophiles, this one’s for you. Highland Park’s Gold Line is what happens when a record store launches its own bar, complete with a 7,500-vinyl record playlist from the private collection of a world-famous DJ. Sitting beneath Stones Throw Records—whose artist catalogue includes the likes of J Dilla, Mayer Hawthorne and A-Trak, among others—Gold Line is low-lit and kind of a party, pushing music that primarily spans the ’60s to the ’90s through a vintage hi-fi sound system. There are thousands of records on display from DJ Peanut Butter Wolf’s own library, and you’ll find the Stones Throw founder spinning them often—and when he’s not, there’s other talent taking over DJ duties. Want to play DJ, yourself? Step up to the old-school Rock-Ola 442 jukebox, which is packed with 7" records. The cocktails here aren’t kitschy, music-themed ones; instead, the focus is simply on highballs, whether they’re made with vodka, Japanese whiskey or pink tequila. You’ll also find a few classics—Manhattans, negr