Breakfast with Santa

Come enjoy a festive meal with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 20 at the Richstone Family Center. This annual event is from 9 to 11 a.m. and provides gifts and fun “together time” for families in need. More than 400 children and their families, individuals, companies, and organizations donated toys, clothing, and supplies for the event last year. This year’s attendees get to have photos with Santa, arts and crafts for the kids and holiday caroling by Mattel employees. 13634 Cordary Ave. (310)970-1921.

Santa Claus is Coming to Town

Patina Catering is offering breakfast with Santa with an extravagant buffet, children activity areas with cookie decorating and gifts. The Los Angeles Music Center guests will enjoy house cured and smoked Skuna Bay salmon, Cowgirl Creamery cream cheese, pickled red onions, organic lemons, chives, and bagels from the Bagel Broker. There are buttermilk maple waffles, seasonal spiced apple compote, stewed persimmons, and Creole bananas. Patina Catering House Butcher Eugen Goetz makes artisanal sausages. Finish with  Christmas desserts and cookies. Breakfast is at 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. on Dec. 20 and Dec. 21. On Dec. 22 brunch is at 11:30 a.m. only. This special event is $60 for adults and $30 for children 3 to 10 years old. A family four-pack of two adults and two children is $160. 135 N. Grand Ave. To purchase tickets, go to: http://www.patinagroup.com/cart/breakfast_with_santa_west/index.php.

The Rockefeller National Sangria Day

On Saturday, December 20, The Rockefeller is offering a $16.95 bottomless deal on its house-made sangria. Swing by during brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., or again from 5 p.m. to closing, and enjoy all-you-can-drink with the purchase of food. There is a two-hour limit at the Hermosa location and one-hour limit at the Manhattan Beach location. 1209 Highland Ave., Manhattan Beach (310)545-5810 and 422 Pier Ave. Hermosa Beach (310)372-8467.

PanSugar Sangria Day

Enjoy Sangria Day on December 20 – the day before the first day of winter with an exotic twist on the typical wine punch. RockSugar Pan Asian Kitchen’s makes a famous Blood Orange Sangria. Earn a $25 complimentary gift card when you book and host a holiday party by December 31, 2014. 10250 Santa Monica Blvd. (310)552-9988.

Napa Grille Sangria Day

On Dec. 20, Napa Valley Grille will celebrate this festive day by serving a red apple orchard sangria prepared with brandy, cinnamon sticks, and apple juice. Revelers can also enjoy the cheery drink during Happy Hour on Monday through Saturday from 3 to 7 p.m. It is also served during the Reverse Happy Hour from 9 p.m. to midnight on Monday through Saturday and Sundays from 3 to 11 p.m. This special sangria is $6 a glass and $14 a carafe now through the end of the year. 1100 Glendon Avenue #100 (310)824-3322.

Mr. C. Christmas in Beverly Hills

For the entire month of December, guests can cozy up in the Lobby Lounge next to the beautifully decorated Christmas tree, listen to live music, and enjoy mugs of Vin Brulè, an Italian version of hot spiced wine, and bowls of roasted chestnuts every evening from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. for $14 per person. Guests will enjoy the Christmas festivities with traditional Venetian feasts of four-courses for $85 per person. On Christmas Eve, the restaurant will pay homage to the Italian “Feast of the Seven Fishes” with a variety of seafood dishes, such as a trio of marinated salmon, octopus, and tuna tartar and wild branzino. The entrées are served with flat potatoes, black olives, and thyme sauce. On Christmas Day, the menu highlights winter-inspired dishes, such as veal tortellini in consomme and Neapolitan pastiera cheesecake with Strega liqueur sauce. 1224 Beverwil Drive (877)334-5623.

Papilles

On Dec. 19, the restaurant is celebrating its third anniversary by preparing braised beef cheeks. On Christmas Eve, they will serve a special three-course dinner for $65. Dessert is a Buche de Noel or selection of cheeses. Papilles will be closed Dec. 25, Dec. 26, and January 1, 2015. 6221 Franklin Ave. (323)871-2026.

Lemonade Holiday Menu

All twelve locations in Southern California will offer a holiday menu through the New Year.  Those who don’t want to fuss in the kitchen can order savory and sweet holiday items from the fast-casual, modern cafeteria-style eatery. There is a whole carved turkey with gravy and cranberry relish, apple sage brioche stuffing, sweet potato with maple, green bean casserole with roasted mushroom and crispy onions and a pumpkin maple crumble and sour cream apple pie. 626 N. Larchmont Blvd. (323)464-0700 and 9001 Beverly Blvd. (310)247-2500.

Christmas Eve & Christmas Day

BOA Steakhouse Sunset and Santa Monica locations presents a Niman Ranch Prime Rib as the Christmas Eve special on Wednesday, Dec. 24. On New Years Eve, BOA Steakhouse Sunset will offer a $95 prix-fixe menu from 5 to 9 p.m. for the early seating. They also offer a  $185 menu for the grand seating from 9 to 9:30 p.m., which includes live music, a champagne toast, and seated table until midnight. 9200 Sunset Blvd. (310)278-2050 and 101 Santa Monica Blvd. (310)899-4466.

Snow at the Beach

The Malibu Pier has been transformed into a winter wonderland with snow falling nightly from 6 to 7 p.m. Families are invited to come out and enjoy the snowy fun all month long. 23000 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu (310)456-8031.

Delphine Eatery + Bar Holiday Menus

The chefs at Delphine at the W Hotel will prepare a holiday-inspired menu for $67 on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. The first course will include a blood orange and persimmon salad or apple and fennel soup with black truffle, and crab beignets. The second course features Dungeness crab ravioli or steamed organic egg custard. The third course is a grilled prime sirloin or glazed tagliatelle with Brussels sprouts or pan roasted white bass with brown butter roasted squash, pork belly, baby onions, and apple glaze. There will also be a specialty dessert course. Delphine Eatery + Bar will host a New Years Eve party from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. with tickets available for purchase in advance for $100, including an open bar and house music. The Living Room and Station will play Top 40 music. Delphine will present house music, and the Great Room will have Hip Hop and R&B. Table service is available. 6250 Hollywood Blvd. (323)798-1355.

Holiday Happy Hour

A new family-style Happy Hour at DeSano Pizza Bakery in East Hollywood features two Neapolitan-style large pizzas with a bottle of house wine for $50 from 4 to 7 p.m. This special is  Monday through Fridays for parties of 6 or less and dine-in only. Bottled beer is also available for $3.50. 4959 Santa Monica Blvd.(323)913-7000.

Galette des Rois

Kendall’s Brasserie will be serving Galette des Rois, more commonly known as King’s Cake. Lyon-raised Chef Jean Pierre Bosc prepares this French holiday tradition perfect to share with friends and family. The cake features layers of crisp puff pastry filled with frangipane, made from almond and vanilla pastry cream. A trinket or almond is baked inside the cake. The lucky guest who finds it will not be charged for the sweet treat. This cake is offered during late-night dinner service through Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015, from 8 p.m. until closing. 135 North Grand St. (213)972-7322.

Open Sesame Christmas Day

Enjoy an authentic Lebanese meal at Open Sesame on Dec. 25 starting at 11 a.m. with an array of dishes including fried potatoes sautéed with cilantro, garlic, roasted chili and lemon juice and the classic Baba Ghannouj. The entrées include falafel, beef Shawarma, lamb chops, as well as a selection of soup, salads and pita sandwiches. Pair these dishes with a selection of Lebanese wines or creative list of cocktails. Try the Milk of the Lions made with Arak, a traditional Lebanese spirit made from distilled fermented grape juice and grains of Anise aged in clay jars – often touted as the ouzo of Lebanon. Those planning to host a holiday meal at home can order catering options starting at $25 per person for up to four courses. Open Sesame offers drop-off service or full-service catering with complete staffing. 7458 Beverly Blvd.  (323)525-1698.

Holiday Oyster Hour at BP Oysterette

On Christmas Eve, enjoy the Feast of Seven Fishes from noon to 9 p.m. Executive Chef Paolo Bendez’u prepares a special meal at both locations for $89 per person. Stop by this chic new oyster bar on Monday through Friday from 3 to 6 p.m. for $1 oysters and reduced prices on house favorites like ceviche mixto, calamari, fish tacos, mussels, and lobster rolls all under $9. Enjoy the small plates with $5 draft beers and sangria, or $6 house wines by the glass. 8048 W. Third St. (323)656-5474 and 1355 Ocean Ave. Santa Monica (310) 576-3474.

Christmas Eve at CAFE del REY

The city’s iconic dining destination overlooking the Marina invites guests to celebrate the holidays with festive three-course prix-fixe menus of rustic cuisine. Executive Chef Chuck Abair pairs elements of land and sea in dishes such as black truffle pasta with confit turkey, and crispy octopus with fennel, mushrooms, arugula, and chipotle aioli. Abair offers a selection of festive desserts, including eggnog crème brûlée with gingerbread cookies and pumpkin bread pudding with pumpkin brittle and tres leches sauce. The prix-fixe menu is served from 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. for $60 per person. 4451 Admiralty Way (310)823-6395.