CHAYA Downtown Beer Garden
The second annual outdoor Japanese beer garden is open on Monday, June 6 at CHAYA. Specialty Japanese beers and grilled Yakitori skewers are available on the restaurant’s outdoor patio. From 5 p.m. every Monday through Friday, Chef de Cuisine Kazuya Matsuoka prepares a special menu offering a variety of Yakitori and Kushiyaki skewers for $2 each. Items include bacon and date skewers, chicken, beef tongue, short rib, and shrimp. Shishito pepper skewers are only $1. 525 S. Flower St. (213)236-9577.
Red Sun BBQ
Every Sunday from May 29 to Sept. 4, the famed Katana Robata and Sushi Bar on the Sunset Strip offers a Shichirin Grill with American Kobe Beef and crab legs cooked at the table for $39 for two people. Listen to the eclectic sounds from DJ Cassie Stevens, while sipping signature cocktails and enjoying Japanese comfort food. The barbecue begins at 5 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. on the patio. 8439 W. Sunset Blvd. (323)650-8585.
Sunday Brunch in Westwood
The Glendon is offering a scrumptious brunch on Sat. and Sun. from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.. Try one of their egg dishes, gourmet sandwiches or salads. Kids and adults love the sweet potato tater tots, and cherry bourbon French toast. Try a glass of fresh orange, pineapple, guava, mint watermelon or lemonade. The weekend brunch is family friendly. High chairs are available. 1071 Glendon Ave. (310)208-2023.
Rolling Stone in LA Opens
Enjoy a variety of music mixed inside an elevated DJ booth at the world’s first Rolling Stone branded restaurant and lounge, located in the heart of Hollywood adjacent to the Kodak Theatre. The upstairs restaurant offers an outside patio with 1950s-style leather chairs and tufted red-leather banquettes. Open seating and two semi-private sections are available for larger parties. Rolling Stone magazine covers are cleverly reflected onto tables. The downstairs lounge serves small-bites in a beautifully designed space with private booths, overstuffed chairs, an area for bottle service, and a lounge serving signature drinks. 6801 Hollywood Blvd, Suite 259, (323)464-4000.
Hard Rock Café
The newest Hard Rock Café on Hollywood Blvd. is 20,000 sq.ft. with seating for 500 people and 700 for live music events. This is the place to get a healthy dose of rock n’ roll while admiring Jimi Hendrix’s purple crushed velvet hat, Katy Perry’s sparkly dress and Jim Morrison’s leather pants. Order one of their 10-ounce Angus beef burgers and gourmet pizzas. 6801 Hollywood Blvd. #105, (323)464-7625.
Caviar and Champagne
Another Caviar 101 class at Petrossian will take place on June 2 and June 3 at 7:30 p.m. Sip Champagne or vodka while sampling three types of caviar and two roes for $35 per guest. Chef Giselle serves small plates showcasing caviar throughout the class. 321 N. Robertson Blvd. (310)271-0578.
Discover Los Angeles
Hidden foodie treasures are found on the L.A. Latin Spice food tour. Visit the first tortilla factory in Los Angeles. Enjoy the flavors of various salsas, tamales and healthy pupusas on an escorted walking tour. Later ride the scenic Metro Gold Line train to other exciting dining destinations. The tour is offered several times a week. Visitwww.zerve.com/MeltingPot/LatinLA for the tour itinerary and schedule.
Calling all Wine-Enthusiasts
LA’s largest educational wine-tasting event is June 1 at the Hilton Los Angeles in Universal City. Admission includes generous samplings of selected wines, gourmet hors d’oeuvres, English cheese by Somerdale, live music and giveaways. Admission is $40 per guest. The Hilton Los Angeles is offering an LAWineFest special room at $169 for the weekend of the event. For additional information go to www.lawinefest.com. 555 Universal Hollywood Dr. (818)509-2058.
New Yogurt Flavors
Yogurtland is offering some new summer flavors that include Key Lime bar tart, non-fat chocolate mint cookies, low-fat cinnamon graham cracker, dragon passion and rich caramel almond turtle. Even though yogurt is a sweet treat, it’s good for you too. Yogurtland’s frozen yogurt contains calcium, vitamins, probiotics, live and active cultures. 310 S. La Brea, (323)936-5428, 5541 W. Sunset Blvd. (323)461-0091 and 8495 W. 3rd St. (310)652-2161. Visit www.yogurt-land.com for the location nearest you.
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