In LA, someone is bound to run into you thinking you look like a star they saw in a show the previous night or at a premiere last month. Now there is a way for you to see what they are talking about.

Myheritage.com is featuring a face recognition tool that is free and may be shared as an image. Although you may be excited to have facial features similar to your favorite celeb, you never know if you will be spotted in a crowd and told you look like the Syrian President, Bashar al-Assad.

Moses reached the peak of Sinai, walked down with the 10 commandments and then carried 52 precious items and liturgical objects to LA’s Getty Center.

Ok, that might not be how the museum ended up with one of the most promoted exhibits in its history. But, between now and March 4, the Getty will be featuring centuries-old icons hailing from the monastery at the base of Mt. Sinai. Saint Catherines Monastery is where Moses is believed to have seen the burning bush.

Nothing was burning when I visited the desolate Egyptian region two years ago, but I look forward to observing the exhibit.

There is nothing quite like attending a Bar Mitzvah in Los Angeles. Especially, when your brother is a celebrity amongst young jews. In the words of Kramer from Seinfeld, “You think these hands have been soaking in ivory.” Well, my brother’s surely have not…they have touched the rear of one of Hollywood’s most famous starlets and you might have seen the scene.

Jim was the hefty kid at the Bar Mitzvah in the Wedding Singer with Adam Sandler. Oblivious to the role’s impact amongst jewish male adolescents, Jim happily cupped Drew’s butt cheeks as though they were ample watermelons. In fact, Drew told him to think of them as “peaches.”

So when we went together to a Bar Mitzvah recently, Jim wallowed in his fame and drank more than his new body could handle. He lost a lot of weight since the last Bar Mitzvah he attended, which was in the Wedding Singer, and felt it was necessary to compete in drinking competitions with the valets.

By the end of the night, I snapped the classic photo you can now see on your left. The irony in this photo is remarkable; a 22 year old washed up child actor living la vida loca with his fanbase (13 year olds waiting for their 15 minutes).

I love my brother and we had a great night at El Cid, but this cat had to come out of the bag at some point.

I can’t say I have been more excited to visit a Spanish restaurant since my days in Madrid, but El Cid is already bringing back fond memories of flamenco music and frenzied nights.

A Hollywood landmark located in the mysterious Silver Lake region, El Cid is known as one of LA’s premier cabaret concert theatres set amongst the backdrop of a replica 16th Century Spanish tavern.

Amidst gardens, fountains and picturesque patios, I will be shmoozing with Hollywood-types you wouldn’t see on the silver screen. California Connected is a PBS show that has just finished a season and is hosting a wrap party. I’ve been to a few wrap parties, but I have a feeling this one won’t be entertaining meaningless banter.

After a day of voting, it looks like LA will keep on smoking.

The proposed $2.60 tax on cigarettes had people worrying so much about its passage, convenience stores were packed like Parliaments with consumers trying to get their hands on 2-for-1’s.

Fortunately for the lung-lost-warriors, Proposition 86 was shot down. Although I have had my fair share of social drags, I was praying the day would come it would be financially impractical to pick up a pack. Nevertheless, with all the trend-setting fashions in LA, a higher priced pack probably would have most likely piqued interest.

For those of you who are craving a star-sighting, I offer you William Shatner. Shiki Sushi in Studio City is where you will find less expensive Japanese cuisine presented in galactic portions. Shatner frequents Shiki and its probably because the location is somewhat hidden.

Shiki’s quaint atmosphere in a tucked away mini-mall is desireable for those escaping the paparazzi. To find it, simply enter the shopping mall driveway off Ventura Blvd. between Whitsett and Coldwater, and head till you have views of the less-than-glamorous LA River. May I remind you, riverfront dining is not something LA is famous for.

The dessert is what I personally can’t wait to try again - Green Tea ice cream in Tempura with fresh Kiwi.

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What may look like a dive from the outside, is rich in environment and palpable culture. A Mexican band is roaming at all times of the night and the Margaritas come as stiff as that black mariachi suit.

Casa Vega is a veritable establishment in the San Fernando Valley that has been around as long as I can remember. Located in the midst of a blossoming Ventura Blvd., the restaurant/lounge/bar is a terrific place for a meal or simply Happy Hour.

Sorry to report…there were no star-sightings last night.

If you are in the San Gabriel Valley anytime soon, you will have the opportunity to see the most prized Halloween House of the year.

Duane Aamot of Alhambra took five weeks out of his mechanic life to build a pirate ship wreck outside his home. Complete with canon, ghostly skeletons and treasure, the ship is being talked about by studio execs. In fact, some are even personally introducing themselves to Mr. Aamot and offering him positions (rumor has it that Disney was the first to approach).

Have you ever had one of those experiences you wish you could call upon at any moment in your life in order to feel completely at ease? No, I’m not talking about a psychadelic out-of-body experience in the Hollywood Hills.

The planetarium just opened up at the recently renovated Griffith Observatory. One of the most noteworthy modifications is the upgrade of seating. Five years ago, when the observatory was last open, the seats were wooden and the head rest was as comfortable as a hard-wood floor. Now, the luxurious seats allow your mind to wander across the celestial ceiling without the creaking noises and uncomfortable sighs.

Hats off to those that contributed to the restoration!

At the Hollywood club, Element, trance turns to metal and Halloween turned out to be the perfect occasion to enjoy all walks of life.

With the entourage, we headed down Hollywood - circumnavigating the traffic in West Hollywood (LA’s famous annual Gay Parade was marching on) - and made our way to Las Palmas Avenue. This quiet little street during the dawn hours of weekdays becomes an uproarious avenue at all other times of the day.

From freak-show candidates to supermodels, Las Palmas was laden with lustful energy last night. However, during today’s wee-hours, the costumed athletes were not running around as fast as they were before drinking.