The L.A. chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists is having a mixer this Tuesday at their regular spot, the Redwood in downtown Los Angeles. Special guests of the event will be food writers Russ Parsons and Pat Saperstein. More details from the SPJ website:

Parsons is the food editor and columnist of the Los Angeles Times and has published two cookbooks, "How to Read a French Fry" and "How to Pick a Peach."

Saperstein is senior editor of Variety and founder of the award-winning food blog Eating LA.

The mixer is free and open to all! Please let us know you're coming by sending an e-mail to: spjlosangeles@gmail.com

WHAT: SPJ-LA's August Mixer

WHEN: 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 25

WHERE: We'll meet in the back room at the Redwood Bar and Grill, 316 W. 2nd Street in downtown L.A; 213-680-2600. Street and lot parking is available in the area. The bar is close to the Civic Center Red Line Metro stop.

COST: It's free fun for all! (You'll have to buy your own drinks. Happy hour ends at 7 p.m. so get your drinks early!)