november eats.

it's thanksgiving and you're in charge. SOS? pull it off with a little help from this month's eats:

14 love.
chef michael mina adds a 14th resto to his resume by partnering with tennis ace andre agassi and SBC for the new XIV. feast on pumpkin dumplings, black truffle risotto, and roasted venison, not to mention the faux chateau look that is classic starck. splurge on the white chocolate cube with orange blossom cream, coriander, pistachio and sake after indulging in the tasting menu's flaves. now open. 8117 sunset boulevard. at crescent heights. west hollywood. 310.656.1414. www.sbe.com


a kick in the shin.
laura prepon and danny masterson from "that 70s show," along with the strokes' julian casablancas, bankroll shin (pictured), a new korean BBQ joint. second gen restaurateur chef simon shin adds authentic flavors with secret family recipes. as you sizzle some ribs, spicy chicken, pork belly, tiger shrimp, or brisket on your tabletop grill, you'll notice that even the crowd is on fire. now open. 1600 north wilcox avenue. at selma. hollywood. 323.464.4100. www.shinbbq.com


farmer in the dell.
miss the farmers' market? try auntie em's organic produce and dinner delivery instead. resto owner and local market maven terri wahl shops so that you can enjoy the fruits and veggies of her labor. she offers a small produce box for one ($42) or a larger one for four ($62). really slammed? order din-din and baked goods from her kitchen, too. currently avail downtown and on the eastside. www.auntieemsdelivery.com


turkey talk.
in charge of thanksgiving and in need of a secret weapon? cookeatshare.com, the new social networking site for foodies and professional chefs, has your back. connect with campanile's mark peel, AOC's suzanne goin, and more to create a memorable meal. share your secrets in the first annual thanksgiving recipe contest, or learn some new ones. who says too many cooks spoil the broth? www.cookeatshare.com


pick up spitz.
on your vacay abroad, you acquired a taste for döner kebabs. and now your eagle rock connection, spitz, is opening a little tokyo offshoot. their slow-roasted, spit-fired meat, shaved into paper-thin strips, focuses on turkish and german flavs. selected craft beers and artisan wines, along with a play on LA's ubiquitous fruit carts, distinguish this branch. opening soon. 371 east second street. between san pedro and south central. 213.613.0101. www.eatatspitz.com