[Bouchon via] It's a sad fact that life in L.A. can get pricey. Even if you're still in the "aspiring" phase of your acting career and thus trying to live frugally, this city's access to the finer things in life means that you'll inevitably end up breaking down and shelling out for some luxury item, some concert ticket, or more often than not, some meal you can't afford. Luckily for you, this week marks the first of two DineLA Restaurant Weeks (Jan 22-27, Jan 29-Feb 3), and many of L.A.'s most imposing eateries are offering a prix fixe 3-course sampling of their world-famous cuisine for a fraction of what you might normally pay. But with over 300 restaurants serving at various price points, what's a baller-on-a-budget to do? Don't sweat it; we've got you covered. More»

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Turns out this is a great week to be a baller on a budget in L.A.: you can eat at places generally reserved only for special occasions (see our guide to DineLA Restaurant Week), and shop clothes by designers north of your price point to step up your fashion game for way less damage. Tomorrow the fashion district downtown is host to a myriad of sample sales where you can score some on-point pieces to update your wardrobe, if you know what you're doing as this is a different breed of retail than what happens at The Grove. But we're here to help you work that system with some tips and handy info to make the most of your shopping adventure downtown. So take advantage of this rare opportunity to dine and shop like you're in a higher tax bracket tomorrow by hitting the sample sales and then heading over to Bouchon.

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Dustin Hoffman, Nick Nolte and others enjoy the premiere of HBO's new drama "Luck"; David Beckham cheers on the Lakers with Jack Nicholson and Chris Tucker; Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Amanda Peet take in a play at the Mark Taper Forum—it's all about having fun on a school night in L.A. and we have your insider's look in this installment of Last Night's Parties. More»

Jennifer Aniston reportedly just dropped a cool $21 million on an 8,500 square foot Mid-Century mansion in  Bel-Air.  The house was designed by L.A. architect A. Quincy Jones and sits on almost two acres of land, absolutely huge for Bel-Air.  The amenities include four bedrooms, six and a half bathrooms, city and ocean views, and (wait for it) a vineyard, which means that Jen can let Justin Theroux feed her grapes all day, or possibly bury him out back if it doesn't work out.  Check out the slideshow for a photo tour of Jennifer Aniston's new home! More»

Exploring places beyond one's designated comfort zone can be particularly daunting for Angelenos. For some people, it's a chronic case of AWOL (Always West of Lincoln); for others, leaving and entering the valley presents an emotional challenge. These self-imposed geographical limitations preventing us from cruising yonder aren't just based on the distance—they're because we wouldn't know where to go and which places we belonged at even once we got there. More»