Los Angeles

1156 Highland Ave; 323.467.9117

If you're sick of braving Mid-Wilshire for fatted-out brunches, check out Doughboys' new location. Not only is the Hollywood branch safe from Toast overflow, it features brand-new menu items like Chicken Pot Pie, Beefy Mac and Cheese, and Rice Crispy Pancakes -- sure to make your mind snap and arteries crackle, even as your heart pops.

4916 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood

For those without the time/drugs to hear music in clubs every night of the week, this new party brings the best DJs together to play mini-sets during a single event. Expect local scenester greats spinning everything from house to disco, leaving you to debate glowsticks vs. bell-bottoms even though you'll look like a geek either way.

17300 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu; 323.454.4734

Ask for "the worst table in the house", and Malibu's classic seaside dining room'll knock 30% off your check. Good news is, the worst table's a 5-seater booth; bad news is that it's so close to the bar you run the risk of old seamen spilling on you.

1900 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica

Hit this free international tournament, and you'll catch the world's nimblest athletes at the very top of their game -- because who doesn't want to see a Singaporean 'ponger competing to win enough cash to buy a tennis racket?

The problem with sushi as a gift is that it must be enjoyed by the recipient immediately, before even the most generous offering can become a smelly, stale proposition. Opt for Koo-Ki's candy sushi -- it's sweetly delicious, and has a very low threat of mercury poisoning.