The Weekend Guide

Because you’re hungry like the wolf.

EAT
Rockwell
What:
Injest (chorizo, piquillo, manchego flatbread; buttermilk-brined fried little chicken) and imbibe (kumquat mojitos, raspberry mules, apple blossoms) till late at the new alfresco bar hidden behind Vermont Restaurant.
Why: Use your outside voice.
When: Daily, 4 p.m.-1 a.m. Bar open till 2 a.m.
Where: 1714 N. Vermont Ave., b/t Kingswell & Prospect Aves., entrance in back alley, Los Feliz (323-669-1550).

Oliverio at Avalon Beverly Hills
What: No longer blue on blue, the poolside restaurant has an updated midcentury Italian look and new chef Mirko Paderno’s new trattoria fare to go with it.
Why: Olive the single ladies.
When: Daily, 7 a.m.-midnight.
Where: 9400 Olympic Blvd., at S. Canon Dr., Beverly Hills (310-407-7791).

BUY
Chic Little Devil and Archive Agency Designer Sale
What: New and vintage ready-to-wear, shoes, and bags with labels like Chanel, Lanvin, and Balenciaga marked 60-80 percent off.
Why: Oh, hell yes.
When: Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: CLD, 1206 Maple Ave., at 12th St., 11th flr., Downtown.

READ (and SEE)
Shoplifting from American Apparel
What:
Tao Lin’s latest autobiographical novella follows the oddball existentialist as he makes often hilarious treks through boroughs, Atlantic City, Gainsville, Gmail chats, contemporary relationships, and NYC’s central booking.
Why: It fits under your sweater.
When: Sat. & Sun., 4 p.m.
Where: Sat., Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd., at S. Oak Knoll Ave., Pasadena (626-449-5320); Sun., Book Soup, 8818 W. Sunset Blvd., b/t Larrabee St. & Holloway Dr., West Hollywood (310-659-3110).

HEAR
Ooh La L.A., Le Festival
What:
Hollywood, Mon Amour (le super group), Soko, Brodinski, and friends take the stage during the first edition of the French pop and electro performance party.
Why: Très bon, no?
When: Thurs. & Fri. Doors open at 7 p.m.
Where: The Music Box at the Henry Fonda, 6126 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood.

LEARN
Barbrix Cooking Classes
What: Dive into a pappardelle with Bolognese ragu how-to and the rest of the autumn pasta menu and mark the first of a new monthly series with chef Don Dickman.
Why: Mind over mangia.
When: Sat., 9 a.m.-noon
Where: 2442 Hyperion Ave., at Tracy St., Silver Lake (323-662-2442). Sign up online at barbrix.com.

Photo: Eric Mas

Location
9400 W Olympic Blvd
@ S Canon Dr
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
310-407-7791
Chic Little Devil
1206 Maple Ave
@ 12th St, 11th flr
Los Angeles, CA 90015
Rockwell
1714 N Vermont Ave
bt Kingswell & Prospect Aves, off alley behind Vermont Restaurant
Los Angeles, CA 90027
323-669-1550
695 E Colorado Blvd
bt N El Molino & N Oak Knoll Aves
Pasadena, CA 91101
626-449-5320
Barbrix
2442 Hyperion Ave
@ Tracy St
Los Angeles, CA 90027
323-662-2442
8818 W Sunset Blvd
@ Holloway Dr
West Hollywood, CA 90069
310-659-3110
The Music Box Theater @ Fonda
6126 Hollywood Blvd
bt Gower St & El Centro Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90028
323-464-0808
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