Cooking School on La Brea, Rib Eating Contest Downtown, Playa Opens Shortly

MID-CITY— According to neighboring businesses, the former Verrazano's Pizza space on La Brea will be converted into a culinary school. Ahh, yes, must be the delayed Eatz. [EaterWire]

DOWNTOWN— Spring Street Smoke House holds its second annual rib eating contest January 31 at 1PM. For a $30 entry fee, down as many ribs as possible in 20 minutes, last year's winner gulped 20 in 20 minutes. [EaterWire]

MID-CITY— Per LAist, John Rivera Sedlar's (Rivera) Playa should debut around February 4 with an open kitchen and a sleek modern design. [LAist]