Día de Campo Celebrates National Tequila Day
On Friday, July 24 enjoy a fiesta featuring food, drink specials and live music at Hermosa Beach’s modern Mexican surf lodge. From 2 to 4 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m., Casamigos and Casa Noble tequila will offer complimentary tastings to guests, while Latin jazz funk band Machismo provides musical entertainment. Executive Chef Ken Johnson will utilize tequila in the kitchen with dishes such as tequila chicken and a house-made mescal jelly. All-day $8 cocktail specials include clásico and skinny traditional margaritas, the Sophia cocktail made with agua de santa, tequila blanco, Patrón Citrónge, and the La Leona cocktail with Maestro Dobel, peach, lemon, mescal. 1238 Hermosa Ave. (310)379-1829.
Faith & Flower Terroir to Table
On Monday, July 27 experience the “Adventures of the Rhone Ranger” with Executive Michael Hung and Seth Kunin of Kunin Wines. Dishes include freshly baked Parker House rolls, white corn and peach salad, herb stuffed rainbow trout roasted in the wood oven, lamb leg slowly grilled over mesquite with mint salsa verde, rice pilaf with almonds and sour cherries, roasted baby squash and Shishito peppers, and profiteroles with summer berries and honey peppercorn ice cream. This special evening is $98 per person. Seating is limited and reservations are required. Please visit www.faithandflowerla.com to purchase tickets. 705 W. 9th St. (213)239-0642.
Rosé at The London
Sip rosé wine on the rooftop of the newly opened London hotel with the launch of “Rosé All Day”. Every Wednesday from 11a.m. to 11p.m., a selection of sparkling and still rosé wines by the glass are served for $10 and up. Enjoy the rooftop’s stunning new lounge space with unparalleled city views. Guests who share “#RoseAllDay @TheLondonWeho” on social media will receive their first glass complimentary. Featured wines include Jean-Luc Colombo Cape Bleue Rose, Chateau d’Esclans Whispering Angel Rose, Nicolas Feuillatte Rose, and J Vineyards Brut Rose Sparkling Wine. The London Hour from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. offers happy hour pricing on a selection of bites and shareable plates from Executive Chef Anthony Keene. Some menu items include select grilled stone fruits with ricotta salata, an avocado toast tartine, lamb ribs with Tiki Masala, and The London burger, made with a short rib blend and truffled mushrooms. Every Thursday, The London West Hollywood hosts DJ Lindsay Luv for “London Luvs Summer,” a night of music and dancing under the skyline. 1020 N. San Vicente Blvd. (866)282-4560.
The District by Hannah An
The recently opened contemporary Vietnamese dining destination is launching a Hidden Beach Summer Music concert series with live music upstairs in the elegant private dining room. The series kicks off on July 29 from 7 to 11 p.m. with a live performance by the Grammy nominated Hidden Beach Unwrapped Band and R&B singer Angie Fisher. Guests making a dinner reservation at The District are guaranteed admission to the concert. Dinner reservations begin at 6 p.m. Signature dishes include turmeric-crusted Chilean sea bass and the District wok lobster, alongside themed cocktails. The next concert is on August 26. 8722 W. Third St. (310)278-2345.
Cousins Maine Lobster
After displaying their unique food trucks on ABC-TV’s Shark Tank, Cousins Maine Lobster opened its first freestanding restaurant in West Hollywood. The “Cousins” owners, Jim Tselikis and Sabin Lomac recently had an evening benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles, an organization near and dear to the heart of Sabin, a current “Big Brother” himself. He started out as a “Little Brother” in his teens and credits BBBS for much of his success. Tselikis has also signed on as a “Big Brother.” Their Little Brothers, as well as a host of other Big Brothers and Little Brothers were on hand to celebrate the launch. The restaurant is now open for lunch at 11 a.m. seven days a week and dinner. The restaurant serves lobster rolls, fried clams, lobster tacos, soup, salads and lobster tater tots. 8593 Santa Monica Blvd. (424)204-9923.
Spaghettini Pop-Up
On Monday, July 27 from 6 to 10 p.m. guests can enjoy any four items for $40 from Spaghettini’s executive chef Scott Howard’s new small plate menu. Cocktail chef Matthew Biancaniello prepares specialty garden to glass cocktails that are featured in his anticipated book – “Eat Your Drink”, which will be released in November. 184 North Canon Drive (310)424-4600.
National Cheesecake Day
The Cheesecake Factory offers any slice of more than 30 flavors for half price to dine-in guests on July 29 and July 30. Their newest flavor – Salted Caramel Cheesecake – will debut on July 29, featuring caramel cheesecake and creamy caramel mousse on a blonde brownie all topped with salted caramel. For every slice of the new cheesecake sold over the next year, The Cheesecake Factory will donate 25 cents to Feeding America, the nation’s largest domestic hunger relief organization. Fans who say “cheese” and snap a selfie with their cheesecake have a chance to win big prizes in the “Say Cheesecake” Contest. On July 29-31, guests are encouraged to post photos with the hashtag #SayCheesecakeContest to Instagram or Twitter to have a chance of winning up to $1,000. 189 The Grove Drive (323)900-8080.
Mr. C Summer Soiree
On Thursday, July 30 from 7 to 9 p.m., guests are encouraged to don their finest summer whites and sip endless pours of Perrier-Jouёt Champagne while feasting on a raw bar featuring west and east coast oysters and fresh shellfish. There will be tray-passed hors d’oeuvres featuring spicy kebabs of roasted octopus and fingerling potatoes. Other tasty bites include crab claws served in shot glasses and seared tuna enhanced with Dijon mustard and Sicilian pistachios. An Absolut Elyx Moscow Mule machine will be dispensing refreshing cocktails and Peroni will be offered on-tap. DJ Bobby French will spin tunes all night long. Tickets are $75 per person and a VIP package for $750 features eight tickets, reserved banquette seating, and exclusive pours of Perrier-Jouët Blason Rosé. 1224 Beverwil Drive (310)226-6245.
Celebrity Cruises Pop-Up Lawn Club Experience
They say the “Grass is Greener” for the next two weekends as Celebrity Cruises hosts Lawn Club experiences for Angelenos. These Celebrity Cruise events are on July 25 and August 1. Exact event locations are a secret, however daily clues of the location of the event can be found on Celebrity Cruises’ Twitter page @CelebritySoCal and on the Celebrity Cruise blog. The complimentary events are similar to the unique onboard Lawn Club on the cruise line. Step on to artificial turf and be greeted by butlers and stewardesses equipped with luxury swag, including three fully stocked picnic baskets. One basket includes a cruise certificate for $1,000. A hint for this coming event: Santa Monica.
The Cabo Wabo Summer Barbecue Class
On Saturday, August 1, The Westin Bonaventure and LA Prime’s annual outdoor “Cooking on the Edge class” pairs Executive Chef Jose Velasquez and Executive Sous Chef Ali Parvinjah with pit-master, Neil “Bigmista” Strawder, known for his mouthwatering BBQ. The chefs will create one-of-a-kind BBQ dishes. A specially crafted menu features BBQ ribs from Bigmista and a number of locally sourced, grilled items including California white corn, jumbo asparagus, summer squash kabobs and grilled escarole. In addition, there will be a quinoa avocado salad, watermelon Gorgonzola and micro arugula salad, and delicious desserts. Cabo Wabo® drinks will also be featured. Class begins at 1p.m. on the hotel’s Plaza Pool Deck. Contact Claudia Lambaren for a reservation Claudia.lambaren@westinbonaventure.com. Seating is limited and participants must be 21 years of age or over. The cost for the cooking class is $85 per person, excluding tax and gratuities. Reservations are taken on a first come, first served basis. 404 S. Figueroa Street.
Off Vine Happy Hour
Beginning in August, Off Vine will offer a Happy Hour Tuesday through Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. Happy Hour drink specials include $3.50 bottled beers, $5.00 signature cocktails, $6.00 martinis, and 50 percent off all wines by the glass. Off Vine will also offer an exciting new exclusive Happy Hour menu featuring home-made chips, spicy fried calamari, grilled chicken skewers with a peanut dipping sauce, a variety of sliders, baked Portobello mushrooms topped with artichoke hearts and parmesan, and much more. 6263 Leland Way, Los Angeles, CA. (323)962-1900.












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