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Los Angeles really cleared out right before New Year's Eve when celebs jetted off to vacation in warmer destinations like St. Barts, Cabo, and Hawaii. While many of them are still away, others are slowly trickling back in and settling into 2012 by running errands, grabbing lunch, catching up with friends, and attending events. Want to know which local spots your favorite celebs are kicking off the new year at? Click through to find out.
There are 10 ways to make the first month of 2012 way more fulfilling, but what about the rest of the year? For that, there are a handful of musical acts coming to venues like the Staples Center, Nokia Theatre, The Music Box, and more. From rock to pop to rap to hip-hop, here are 13 awesome shows to add to your 2012 concert calendar!
Is it me or is Hollywood getting hot again? Judging by wave of openings there — The Writers Room, Komida, Fukuburger, Papilles, and now Franklin & Company Local Tavern (5923 Franklin Ave., 323-463-1552) — it seems like it's on its path back to popularity. The latest debut is a cozy gastropub with specialty cocktails, and a sophisticated American menu (minus the high-brow price tag) makes it just the perfect place to fulfill your make-new-friends resolution.
I can already feel it; 2012 is going to be quite the fulfilling year. You're already on your way to expanding your social circle at LA's friendliest bars and eating amazing street fare at local Italian food truck Rosa's Bella Cucina. Now add to that list skipping Starbucks to support LA's best independent coffee shops. Sure, many of these smaller spots charge more for a cup of Joe, but as soon as your tongue tastes that hand-crafted brew, the dollar signs will disappear. No need to go everyday, but it would be nice to pop by once in a while to show support for your local businesses.
