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The ExperienceLA user survey has launched! Now through March 19, give us your two cents, and be entered for a chance to win some great prizes.

Each year, we ask for input from our users about your experience using our services, whether it's our events calendar, Metro Trip Planner, giveaways and promotions, Facebook, Twitter, WiFi, etc. Your thoughts are important to us, as they allow us to improve our communication and outreach to keep you better informed of things happening in and around your community. (Take our survey)

Thanksgiving for those who prefer not to cook

Photo courtesy of West at Hotel Angeleno

It's that time of year: Thanksgiving. As with many things in life these days, the traditional Thanksgiving meal has received quite the makeover in recent years, especially as more and more people make lifestyle changes that impact what foods they can or choose to eat. Fortunately here in Los Angeles, there are all kinds of alternatives to the traditional Thanksgiving menu, and plenty of options for those who are not so talented in the kitchen, or simply prefer not to cook.

New chef focuses menu on local ingredients at West Restaurant & Lounge

Food is something I can always get excited about. As a foodie, I find myself quite fortunate to live in Los Angeles. Nowhere else can I think of where cuisines from all parts of the world are so easily accessible. I can travel the globe on a culinary journey without leaving Los Angeles. (Photo courtesy of Hotel Angeleno)

Be the first to taste Joel Gott Wine's latest collection at West Restaurant & Lounge

Foodies and wine enthusiasts will have an opportunity to meet Joel Gott of Joel Gott Wines when he debuts his latest collection at West Restaurant & Lounge.

Send #xlagoodcarma and win!

It seems these days just about everyone in L.A. is thinking about Carmageddon, ExperienceLA.com included (And not just L.A. My brother-in-law in Mississippi and my family in MN are even talking about it!). Much of the talk seems to focus on the impending chaos that will accompany the I-405 closure. Well, we want to try and sprinkle some positivity into this weekend by sending 'xlagoodcarma' (ha! get it?). We're running an XLAGoodCarma giveaway, and here's how you can enter for your chance to win a complimentary dinner for two at WEST Restaurant and Lounge in Hotel Angeleno, now through Monday, July 18. Good luck! --Julie