A benefit dubbed the Liquidity Project will be held for Chelsea galleries and artists affected by Hurricane Sandy in conjunction with the Soho Beach House in Miami Beach.

The Sofitel Los Angeles has a new dining experience for guests called Estérel, which has opened in Kerry Simon’s former SimonLA space. The new restaurant features French and Mediterranean food from the kitchen of the hotel’s executive chef Marius Blin.

Known for it’s great weather, celebrity sightings and endless dining options, Los Angeles is an extremely popular destination for both business and pleasure travelers. In fact, the Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board recently announced that in 2012, a record-breaking 41.4 million people visited the city.

In true ‘award season’ fashion, numerous Golden Globe winners and nominees have been listed as SAG Award presenters, including Anne Hathaway, Hugh Jackman, Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence.

Former baseball star Barry Bonds has listed his 17,100-square-foot Beverly Hills home for $25 million. Located in a gated community, the home is situated on 2.56 acres and includes seven bedrooms and 13 bathrooms.

The Museum of Contemporary Art’s associate curator Rebecca Morse will soon be starting her new position as associate curator at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. On February 1, Morse will replace Edward Robinson, leaving two curators, Alma Ruiz and Bennett Simpson at MOCA.

Media mogul Rupert Murdoch is reportedly attempting to purchase the Los Angeles Times, but specific federal regulations that limit media consolidation may put a damper on his plans.

A new Tuscan-farmhouse-inspired restaurant has opened in West Hollywood. RivaBella comes courtesy of Angelina Osteria’s Gino Angelini and Innovative Dining Group and includes menu items such as homemade saffron tagliatelle and crostino with chicken liver pate.

Fourteen year-old chef Flynn McGarry will be showcasing his incredible talents for one night this month at Beverly Hills’ haute spot, BierBeisl. On January 30, McGarry will cook a $160 eight-course menu featuring progressive New American dishes inspired by the young chef’s culinary idols.