Christine Chiao

Beer & Taxes at Mohawk Bend This weekend Nick Underwood, a tax accountant whose clients range from comedians to startups, will offering free tax advice and one glass of beer in the afternoons at Mohawk Bend. Sign up for a 30-minute session online. WHAT: Beer & Taxes WHEN: Sat.-Sun., April......

In celebration of Israel's 65th Independence Day, Suzanne Tracht will open her kitchen to Assaf Granit and Uri Navon, chef-owners of Machneyda restaurant in Jerusalem, at Jar for a collaborative one-night dinner on Saturday, April 13......

In Taco Bell CEO Greg Creed's keynote address at yesterday's 17th Annual UCLA Extension Restaurant Industry Conference, he shared with a peer group of executives, restaurateurs and suppliers how the chain approaches food as an experience -- as opposed to simply fuel. And if you've seen any of their commercials......

Place: Jay's Bar, 4321 W. Sunset Blvd., Silver Lake; (323) 666-1898. Hours: Daily 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Deals: $1 off all drafts and wine by the glass; $1 sake shots all day; $3 cans of PBR and bottles of Coors Light; $3 off draft pitchers and wine by the bottle. Five......

Graham Elliot Dinners For two nights, Son of a Gun will host the culinary stylings of Graham Elliot, chef-owner of the two-Michelin-starred eponymous restaurant in Chicago. The chef and his team will be offering a five-course tasting menu paired with regional wines. Reservations can be made by phone. WHAT: Graham......

President Obama declared April "Budget Responsibly" Month yesterday. April also happens to be Grilled Cheese Sandwich Month. Unbeknownst to San Francisco-based The Melt (with a location downtown), their grilled cheese sandwich giveaway will cover both bases -- looking out for both your wallet and your plate......

Place: Rayhun Gourmet Sandwiches & Salads in Glendale. Vibe: Rayhun Gourmet Sandwiches & Salads is in a convenient location, across the way from the Americana and rows of offices alongside Brand Blvd. There are no shortage of options with Porto's and Carousel within close walking distance; then again it doesn't......

5-Course Beer Pairing Dinner at Mohawk Bend Chef Erick Simmons and brewmaster Jesse Houck have put together a five-course dinner menu complete with beer pairings. The meal begins with mini pizzas matched with Carillo Kolsch. The first course of potato gnocchi is served with Emil's Special Beer. The second and......

When creating new dishes for sbe restaurants Cleo and Mercato di Vetro, Danny Elmaleh leads a team of four in search of something that gives what he calls a pop of flavor. This can come from anywhere: an herb, a certain spice, or one in the range of vinegars they......

It's a common problem for leaders who want to know exactly what takes place in their companies: How do you determine reality from fiction spun for your benefit? In an upcoming episode of Undercover Boss, Fatburger CEO Andy Wiederhorn donned an elaborate disguise -- complete with a full wig, a......