Eat for a Cause During Go Eat LA!

Go Eat LA!, an annual fundraising event benefitting people with HIV and AIDS, is Thursday at more than 40 participating restaurants throughout Los Angeles.

In our neighborhood, drop by to give a little something back to the community and reap the benefits: think spelt spaghetti with baby calamari; house-made tortelli filled with osso bucco; and puffy gorgonzola-stuffed gnocchi.

Owner Maureen Vincenti is donating a portion of the day's proceeds to Aid for AIDS and The Serra Project. Yes, you're doing a good deed, but this also gives you a chance to try one of Brentwood's Italian gems. As if you needed an excuse.

Two winning patrons can also look forward to an eventwide raffle for a two-night vacation at the Clarendon retreat hotel in Phoenix.

Reservations are strongly recommended.