· Our big brother Curbed reports that Shakey's adapts to 20th Century: "The pizza chain has gone through a redesign to accomodate the new Mozza loving consumer and his family." [Curbed LA]
· Sugar, which was supposed to have an opening party on Tuesday and tomorrow, had to cancel. Damn those liquor laws! No date set for real party or opening yet. [LA.COMfidential]
· A reader dropped a hint that Angelique Café, the downtown French café, is in escrow for a second time. Maybe that's why they gave in to filming industry. How much does that usually pay? [Eater LA]
· Although every USC and UCLA frat boy and sorority sister—and those who wish they still were—converge on Pasadena for a little cross-town football rivalry in a few days, we find out where they get their drink on in Westwood and downtown. [LA Times]
· Speaking of UCLA, a student covered a lecture with some of LA's prominent female chefs to commemorate the book "How I Learned to Cook" at the central library. Apparently dealing with rank fish drawers, nasty French men, and getting tanked at the nearest bar are as important as knife skills. [UCLA Bruin]
