Flirting With Danger

As any girl who has lusted after R-Pats knows, there's something kind of sexy about something that's kind of scary. Which is why there's no better time to take your significant other on a themed date. After all, there are few things that will bring you closer faster than sheer terror -- except of course sharing your Halloween candy stash.

If the typical Halloween hullaballoo seems as passe as finding popcorn balls in your trick or treating haul, then maybe it's time to try a different day of the dead - literally. Dia De Los Muertos is the traditional Mexican celebration of the Halloween season, and it also happens to be a great excuse for a festival on October 24 at Hollywood Forever Cemetery. For just $10 admission, you get to enjoy arts and crafts, music and dance and plenty of treats. The tricks you'll have to provide for yourself. But hey, it's Hollywood. I'm sure you can figure something out. In the meantime, check out http://www.ladayofthedead.com/event_info.html for more info.

For a little history with your Halloween, you can always take your date on one of the countless classic Hollywood tours that crop up like candy corn in your trick or treat tote this time of year. Hollywood Forever Cemetery takes you straight to the scary source, with graveyard tours ranging from a Jewish history themed stroll to the aptly named "Cemetery of The Stars" Tour, which takes you to the tombstones of luminaries like Valentino and Vampira.

Full info is available here: http://www.cemeterytour.com/. If the cemetery isn't exactly your ideal seduction scene, how about the classic back of the car situation? That's what you get when you book a Haunted Hollywood Tour, which takes you to the Tate House, Marilyn Monroe's haunted mirror, the Manson Massacre site and the OJ Simpson murder scene. Because nothing says sexy quite like 'if the glove doesn't fit...' Check out the full scary scoop at http://www.hauntedhollywoodtours.com/.

If the whole haunted house thing is too tame for your trick or treat tête-à-tête, take a walk on the wild side -- or at least a trip back in time -- and check out horror classic "Halloween" at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery on the day itself, courtesy of Cinespia (http://www.cinespia.org/calendar/). With DJs spinning before and after the screening, the scariest thing might be the fear of losing your date to that hipster hottie hanging out by the mausoleum.

Written by: Mollie Vandor - SpeedLA Dating Resident Blogger

What a Gem?

Having lunch in Beverly Hills everyday can certainly become costly on the wallet, but what is a working girl supposed to do? Enter Pizza Rustica. This has to be one of the most authentic pizza places I have tried since living in Los Angeles. For those of us that love those east coast customs, it's nothing to call up and order a slice, salad and soda, all delivered locally within minutes! Fresh, fast and not expensive.

If you fancy dining in or having something more than a slice, Pizza Rusitca has a fantastic menu filled with delicious pastas, wonderful salads and amazing sandwiches. For the ultimate chocolate fantasy, indulge in a slice of Pizza Chocolate - thin pizza filled with european chocolate - so good!

I highly recommend the Caprese pizza or the angel hair pasta with chicken - and you won't go wrong with any of the salads.

Situated in the heart of Beverly Hills on Santa Monica and Rodeo, you will find yourself surprised by the authenticity and even more so by the prices. A must visit for that first casual lunch date or a welcome break between shopping with that new special someone.

Pizza Rustica - West Hollywood & Beverly Hills

Written by: SpeedLA Dating