Star Wars, again

Another Star Wars drinking den is coming to Los Angeles soon, and it’s predictably called The Dark Side Bar. The Hollywood location promises nightly events and parties to go along with the themed decor and specialty cocktails, says Eater NY, but of course is not officially licensed by the movie in any way. As for the folks behind it, it’s the same team that has been doing other pop-ups like the Stay Classy Ron Burgundy-themed bar in Hollywood last year, as well as the Beetlejuice bar around the same time.

Hi, Felicia

Felicia from the hit film Friday (real name Angela Means) apparently runs a vegan pop-up from inside a South LA doughnut shop now. That’s according to LA Weekly, who tracked down the actress to discover her cooking in Jefferson Park.

The Cake Boss line

Apparently most of Santa Monica showed up for the grand opening of Carlo’s Bake Shop in Santa Monica. The famous Cake Boss apparently hung around while hundreds tried to catch a photo.

How Ray Garcia celebrates

The LA Times has a nice piece out on Ray Garcia and his Broken Spanish family. The chef discusses his personal Thanksgiving traditions, and all that he’s been fortunate to receive this year.

A new review

Simon Majumdar is now going to be offering some restaurant critiques for TimeOut LA. The famous panelist from shows like Cutthroat Kitchen and Iron Chef America is keeping things local, starting with a meal at La Boucherie.

Absolutely award-winning

Filipino pastry chef Isa Fabro won a Pinoy Empowerment Award this year. The honor was bestowed upon her a few days ago by the SIPA (Search to Involve Pilipino Americans), and her acceptance speech is below.