We may not get the changing autumn leaves nor the super brisk weather our East Coast friends boast about during the fall, but that doesn’t mean Los Angeles can’t have a festive season of their own. As a toast to the start of pumpkins, spice and everything nice, we’ve rounded up five haute restaurants introducing new fall menus and entrees fit for a harvest feast.

When it comes to celebrity real estate, Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Brentwood and Malibu seem to be where a majority of Tinseltown elites set up camp. But like Hayden Panetierre’s Juliette Barnes in “Nashville,” there is one up-and-coming celebrity neighborhood hotspot that’s giving the veterans a run for their money. Positioned as one of the only luxury boat harbors in the area, Marina Del Rey, located just south of trendy Venice, is becoming increasingly popular among celebrity homeowners, particularly young Hollywood starlets like AnnaLynne McCord, Lauren Conrad and Whitney Port.

Television’s biggest night is just two days away, and while much will be said about the golden trophy winners of the night, we don’t doubt there’ll be plenty of watercooler talk surrounding the Tinseltown party circuits before and after the show. We did some digging and rounded up the galas and gatherings leading up to the 64th Annual Primetime Emmys this Sunday. Are you on the list?

Downtown LA may have reached a record-setting 103 degrees on Saturday night, but that didn’t stop Angelenos from celebrating the opening of the 2012-13 season of the Los Angeles Opera in pure elegant style.

Remember those nostalgic nights when you’d pack the family into the car to catch a film at the drive-in? While the once ubiquitous drive-in theatre is nearing non-existence, there are plenty of Haute venues to enjoy an outdoor movie night in style. So grab your friends and a basket of your favorite wine and cheese, and head to our picks for al fresco style screenings.

It’s that time of the year again—when the biggest and brightest stars in Hollywood moon walk their way into Staples Center to bask in a night of alter egos, interrupted speeches and other surprises that define the MTV Video Music Awards. While much will be said about what goes on during the show, there will surely be water cooler moments once it wraps. Here’s a roundup of the hottest VMAs after parties.

This weekend’s forecast calls for a bright and sunny 80 degrees, so what better way to ring in Labor Day than with a picnic outside? Whether you’re planning a night out at the Hollywood Bowl or heading to The Strand, there are plenty of hotels and restaurants offering great packages to grab gourmet grub-on-the-go.

There is nothing more blissful than something cold and sweet on a hot day—especially in this sweltering heatwave. But instead of reaching for that blended cocktail, grab a spoon and dive into our Haute picks for the best places to enjoy a bowl of ice cream.

Whether you’re an expert with a wine collection older than your ancestors or a novice who can’t tell the difference between a merlot or syrah, make room in your schedule next week to drink up at these haute eateries paying homage to the finest vineyards.