With as many hotels and restaurants pop up in LA weekly, it’s hard to keep up and even harder to get people to take notice. But when the hotel is a collaboration between SBE and Starwood, with design by Philippe Starcke, you know it’s gonna be good.

Oh, and the restaurant? Well, it features shopping (yes! shopping!) from Moss and a menu created by Jose Andres. Really people, need we say more?

With the ridiculous November heat we’ve been having, we might just have to pay a visit to the rooftop pool before indulging in the rest of the experience. See you there?

What happens when Mr. Chow goes to Miami…? This:

A total hot spot in every sense of the word with high contrast decor (better keep those shades on) and glamour.

Did you want a spot at the bar?

Or will the chef’s table do?

VIP? No problem.

With two stories, there’s plenty of room for everyone. And how’s the food? We’re willing to bet it’s just as good as the decor. Maybe.

If fall weather makes you want to cozy into a wine bar and indulge in some innovative eats, then look no further than Bon Appetit’s Top 10 Wine Bars list.

Among them (from left to right), Bar Bambino in San Francisco, Tasca in Los Angeles, The Local Vine in Seattle, and TOPFLR in Atlanta.

And one other one that caught our attention…

Max’s Wine Dive . Anyone willing to actually claim themselves as a dive is cool by us… althought by the photo we’d say it’s a little higher end than the name would suggest.

Any other’s you’d recommend for the list?

Culver City is one of our favorite growing neighborhoods in LA. So when Rush Street came to downtown we couldn’t wait to check it out.

Inspired by the Chicago strip, Rush boasts a “Chi-town vibe” with gourmet bar food and a relaxed urban style. Not to mention lots of gathering spaces.

The patio out front is great for people watching, but the lounge upstairs above the dining area is perfect for cozying down with a signature cocktail, of which they have a fine selection.

Of course, with a outdoor patio out back and a bar this stocked… it’s pretty hard not to have a good time. And, they’ve just added a simple brunch menu, which means you can take full advantage of all Rush has to offer… all day long.

Maybe it’s the cool mornings we’ve been having here in LA, or the fact that we’re so excited about our fall line we can’t wait to pull on some boots with our new skinnies, but we are seriously ready for next season’s fashions. To help get you in the mood too, we’ve done a little window shopping…

Jil Sander’s patent collection features some gorgeous hues of the season’s more muted jewel tones - a deep teal and fabulous burgundy.

Nothing says fall like warm shades of brown leather. Our picks are a pair of lighter caramel equestrian boots from Chloe, and a Marc Jacobs foldover clutch in contrasting browns.

Of course, we’ll need to pick up a new dress for the season, and we’re loving the subtle metallic look in these two dresses. On the left, La Petite S*****, on the right Lela Rose

Are you in the mood yet? We thought so.

If you sat us down and twisted our arm to name our favorite spot in LA for dinner… well, we still couldn’t tell you. (Have you ever been to this city???) But, if we HAD to pick one. Today. Right now. It would be The Little Door.

Stepping into this restaurant is like dining in a secret garden: patios full of lush greenery, cozy nooks, and an intimate European feel.

On sunny days (and, that’s most days around here!), the bar or patio is perfect for friends and a glass of wine. And if you get a daytime craving? The Little Next Door is open all day for business, offering incredible breakfast pastries and dishes, savory lunches, and mouthwatering dinner choices.

In fact, you might just see us there tonight!

Apparently Hollywood has become the city that never sleeps, so when Kitchen 24 opened up last month, we were more than a little excited.

(Photo via the beastandbeans photo stream over at Flickr. )

The menu - breakfast to dinner and late night - is sure to fulfill any craving. Executive Chef David Rosenberger takes American Diner Classics to a new level with items like…

Soda Jerk: A scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream floating on top of a shot of Amaretto and Dark Crème de Cacao in a malt glass.

Or, Smac and Cheese: Elbow Macaroni and a Three Cheese Blend of Cheddar, Mascarpone and Smoked Gruyère with Peas and a Basil Herb Crust.

(left photo via beastandbeans, right photo property of Wally Skalij for the Los Angeles Times)

Cool decor also takes this 24 diner up a notch in our book. We always feel swankier stuffing our faces at 3 A.M. in white vinyl booths with designer chandeliers. Needless to say, if the weekend takes us to Hollywood… it’ll also be taking us to Kitchen 24.

Just when we thought Adour (Alain Ducasse’s fab French restaurant at the St. Regis New York) couldn’t possibly be more luxe, we find out that their Wine Library has just gone paperless.

The glamorous gold and bronze bar now features an interactive wine menu that is guided by the touch of patrons. See a bottle that sounds interesting? Make your selection and a rosette will appear containing all the details needed to pick the perfect glass.

We’re guessing that the service at Adour hardly needs the added help of this full service menu, but there are a few local hot spots we can think of that would benefit from the technology - it would certainly beat flagging down unhelpful actors, errr… we mean, waiters pretending to know a thing or two about wine.