Los Angeles - September 24, 2009

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

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