Five Things: National Culinarian's Day, Traffic Updates and a Viral Video

1. Today is National Culinarian's Day. Show your appreciation to your favorite chefs for this unofficial holiday by checking out Truxton's new Santa Monica location. Owners John Kaufmann and Tim Foley expanded their American Bistro in Westchester to Santa Monica, which opened Monday. 

2. Before sitting on the freeway in misery, check the latest traffic updates for your daily commute. 

3. Laugh your way into the weekend at the Westside Comedy Theater. Found Footage Stand Up Comedy will feature early work from stand up comedians with commentary and a Q & A from the audience.  

4. Did you miss Grumpy Cat's first California appearance in Santa Monica this week? Check out our viral video and see what people said about her latest book.

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