Champion Hot Dog

With the BCS National Championship on January 6 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Dog Haus is offering team specific specials now through game day. Try the Auburn Tigers honey stung fried chicken sandwich with sliced pickles and Haus slaw. It goes well with the War Eagle cocktail of Tito’s vodka with blueberry lemon. Tiger shots are $4 all day. The sandwich for the Florida State Seminoles is a Jerk chicken sandwich with black beans, garlic aioli, pickled onion and cilantro slaw. The team cocktail is The Heisman with Tito’s vodka pomegranate and cranberry. Fans can also cheer for their team on game while watching one of the seven flat screen televisions. On game day, fans can participate in a Tito’s vodka raffle, Dog Haus football pool, and listen to a DJ, while sipping happy hour prices. Dog Haus is open from 10 a.m. to midnight. Game time is 4:30 p.m. 93 E. Green St. (626)683-0808.

Catalina Bar & Grill Jazz Club

The global music masterminds, Gypsy AllStars are headlining on Saturday, January 4 at 8:30 p.m. and Sunday, January 5 at 7:30 p.m. Gypsy King alumni George Reyes, Mario Reyes and Cedric Leonardi jam a Rumba-meets-Indian-Raga with their talented Indian and Afghani counterparts Hadrien Feraud, Humayan Khan, Arleen Hurtado and Salar Nadar. Dinner and a two-drink minimum are required on top of the ticket price. Doors open for dinner 90 minutes before the show. Tickets prices range from $30 to $35, 6725 W. Sunset Blvd. (323)466-2210.

Feniger’s Street is Now Mud Hen

Top Chef Master contestant Susan Feniger and her favorite chef Kajsa Alger rebranded their street-food restaurant and reopened as Mud Hen Tavern. It’s more of an American-style gastropub with a couple of Feniger’s beloved street-food dishes. Appetizers include green eggs and ham, tuna ceviche, and chicken with waffle croquettes. There are homemade soups, salads and veggie dishes too. Pizza, burgers, and Feniger’s Kaya toast with coconut jam are also featured on the menu. Plates include farmhouse mac n’ cheese, maple whiskey glazed shortribs, and a vegetarian tostada. Save room for some of their sweet desserts. 742 N. Highland Ave. (323)203-0500.

Missing The Parrish?

Casey Lane closed the doors of this gastropub in 2013. If you crave Chef Lane’s cooking, The Tasting Kitchen is open with full dinner service and bar seven days a week. They are also open for brunch on Saturday and Sunday at 10:30 a.m. The menu changes frequently. 1633 Abbot Kinney Blvd. (310)392-6644.

Clover

A friend of mine is starting 2014 by drinking cold pressed juices, smoothies, and healthy delicious snacks at Clover. His favorite is the Chia Spa smoothie made with Chia seeds, almond milk, house made almond butter, dates, banana and cinnamon. Then for an extra $2 they throw in a large handful of kale. Clover offers cleansing kits to give your body a break from processed foods, refined sugars and countless toxins. Drink Clover for the ultimate detox. Flush out toxins, absorb essential nutrients and build a healthier immune system with a detoxifying combination of raw cold-pressed juices. Feel energized, restored and replenished with their one, three, or five day cleanse. 342 S. La Brea Ave. (323) 609-3903.

Urban Garden

The Lebanese Kitchen that served great pita and Mezze plates moved from Fairfax Ave. to a few blocks over on Beverly Blvd. They haven’t officially opened yet, but will soon. 7563 Beverly Blvd. (323) 951-0990

National Peking Duck Day

WP24 is having a “Lucky Duck” promotion on Saturday, January 18 from 5 to 10 p.m. in the lounge and dining room. For each guest that orders WP24’s signature whole roasted Peking Duckling, the Chinese fine dining restaurant will make a donation to Meals On Wheels. The Peking Duckling is presented and carved tableside and served with traditional garnishes, including steamed Bao buns, house-made hoisin sauce, cucumbers, scallions and pickled daikon. As the finale to the three-course prix fixe, guests will receive house-made chocolate-dipped fortune cookies containing a message about the impact of the contribution. A donation of just $35 helps Meals On Wheels provide nutritious meals to 5 seniors. 900 W. Olympic Blvd. (213)743-8824.

dineLA Restaurant Week

A 12-day dining event begins on January 20 and runs through January 31, 2014 showcasing Los Angeles as a premier dining destination. Locals and visitors have the opportunity to enjoy a selection of specially priced prix-fixe lunch and dinner menus from some of LA’s best restaurants at discounted prices. Try some delicious newcomers, such as Herringbone LA, Mud Hen Tavern, and Allumette alongside returning favorites such as Crossroads, FIG Restaurant Santa Monica, and Petrossian Paris Restaurant & Boutique. Choose from over 300 restaurants offering a selection of specially-priced $15, $20 and $25 lunch menus and $25, $35 and $45 dinner menus. To book a reservation, simply visit www.discoverlosangeles.com/dineLA.