Los Angeles - August 30, 2007

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

There’s no need to labor over weekend decisions.

EAT
Food Court L.A.
What: Plastic tray fare from around the world gone gourmet: fried chicken Cobb salad, Latchino (Latin + Chinese) steak, panko-breaded fish and chips; Brutus salad (think Caesar with pancetta, tomatoes, and a jalapeno and yuzu kick). Plus cocktails to boot.
Why: Not a spork in sight.
When: Sun.-Thurs., noon-11 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., noon-1 a.m.
Where: 8334 W. Third St., b/t S. Flores St. & S. Kings Rd. (323-782-9689).

BLOCK
Kiehl’s Sunscreen Cream
What: New face and body formula filters UVB and both short and long UVA rays, thanks to recently approved Mexoryl SX.
Why: Take advantage of curbside service; call ahead to order and they’ll bring it out to your car.
When: Pre-beach, pre-BBQ, pre-everything else.
Where: Locations online at kiehls.com.

DANCE
Blackdisco Presents
What: Cosmic disco DJ Prins Thomas from Norway and residents Nitedog and Lovefingers.
Why: Cheap drinks and a super sound system.
When: Fri., 10 p.m.-4 a.m.
Where: 1221 S. Hope St., b/t W. 12th St. & Pico Blvd., Downtown.

SHOP
A Little Vintage Sale
What: All clothing, shoes, and accessories at this recently opened secondhand destination marked at least 30 percent off.
Why: Oscar de la Renta, Zandra Rhodes, YSL, and summery finds by no-namers, too.
When: Tues.-Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 9296 Civic Center Dr., b/t Beverly Blvd. & Foothill Rd., Beverly Hills (310-279-1084).