Sprinkle your Thanksgiving with cinnamon
The new flash flavor at Sprinkles this month is a decadent cinnamon cake piped with a silky cinnamon glaze center and topped with a rich cream cheese frosting. The delectable treat has a drizzle of cinnamon glaze on top. The cinnamon roll was debuted in time for Thanksgiving brunches and dessert tables. Priced at $5.50, the new flavor can be reserved on Nov. 18 and 19 for bakery pick up and local delivery on Nov. 24. 189 The Grove Drive, (323)931-4498 and 9635 S. Santa Monica Blvd., (310)274-8765.
Messhall Kitchen wine dinner
At 7 p.m. on Nov. 16, Messhall Kitchen’s Executive Chef Charbel Adaimy is preparing a four-course prix-fixe California coastal wine dinner. Dishes include brioche uni toast, spot prawns and lava cake. Each course is paired with Verdad Wine Cellars biodynamic wines. Tickets can be purchased online for $85 per person. messhallkitchen.com. 4500 Los Feliz Blvd., (323)660-6377.
Jazz Night at The Godfrey Hotel
Beginning on Nov. 12, ALK at The Godfrey Hotel Hollywood will present Jazz Nights at ALK with Nick Campbell and Jacob Mann. Live jazz music will continue every Friday and Saturday night through December from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. No reservations are required to attend. Start the evening early from 4-7 p.m. with sushi and drink specials on the IIO Rooftop. IIO is the largest public rooftop venue in Hollywood, serving light bites and cocktails, with stunning views of Hollywood, Century City and downtown L.A. 1400 Cahuenga Blvd., (323)762-1000.
Vegan Month at Trejo’s Tacos
Trejo’s Tacos Hollywood launched a month-long collaboration with plant-based chef Jocelyn Ramirez and her women and people of color-owned small business, Todo Verde. Inspired by Mexican and South American cooking, the duo served Ramirez’s jackfruit tinga and a mushroom taco. Guests can order the special vegan menu item in a taco, burrito or bowl at Trejo’s Tacos locations. Hollywood at 1556 Cahuenga Blvd., (323)461-8226; La Brea at 1048 S. La Brea Ave., (323)938-8226; and Santa Monica at 316 Santa Monica Blvd., (310)393-0622.
The Capital Grille Thanksgiving
Celebrate Thanksgiving with a chef-prepared dinner either in the restaurant or from the comfort of home. In the dining room, guests will be served turkey with brioche stuffing, French green beans with Marcona almonds, cranberry-pear chutney and mashed potatoes. Guests will also have the option to add mashed sweet potatoes and pumpkin cheesecake. The meal is $43 for adults and $15 for children. Those looking to enjoy dinner at home may order a bundle of the restaurant’s Thanksgiving sides. Pre-order for four people must be picked up on Nov. 24 or 25. 700 W. 9 St., (213) 228-4730.
HauteMess gourmet gift baskets
Start holiday shopping early at HauteMess with a gourmet food and beverage basket ranging from $35 to $150. The gourmet market, bakery, patisserie and café is offering an extensive selection of sweet and savory products in each basket. The $35 deluxe Haute Holiday gift basket includes a bottle of imported red wine, crisps, olive artisanal preserve, Panettoncino, chocolate tea-infused toffee almond and a premium chocolate bar. 7673 Beverly Blvd., (323)621-4556.
Ramen Nagi opens in Century City
Now open at the Westfield Century City, Ramen Nagi offers diners customizable bowls with vibrant broths. Founder and chef Satoshi Ikuta is known for his internationally-celebrated fusion take on noodles and broth that honor traditional Japanese cuisine. With a Japanese modernist design and open-air feel, diners are treated to a lively culinary show each time they dine. Choose either the original, black king (squid ink), red king (spicy broth), green king (basil), or a special “limited king” broth. Customize the strength of flavor, the desired richness in oil, level of garlic, cut of pork and choice of vegetables. Last, select the bowl’s spiciness level and noodle firmness. Additional menu items include light and delicate gyoza filled with juicy pork and cabbage, and the chashu rice topped with smokey minced pork barbecue. 10250 Santa Monica Blvd., (310)277-3898.
Homebound opens in Union Station
Stop into Homebound for a fresh beer, bratwurst or cocktail. Shareable bites include a Bavarian pretzel, beer cheese asada fries and nachos. Other sausages include wild boar, All American beef and an Italian vegan served on a Portuguese French roll with sauerkraut and brown mustard. The restaurant also serves a Brew Haus burger, a fried chicken sandwich, a barbecue chicken sandwich, a vegan Beyond burger and a L.A. Street hot dog. Previously the Imperial Western, the new restaurant at Union Station is open daily from 3-10 p.m. 800 N. Alameda St., (213)265-7427.
Alzheimer’s LA celebrates 40 years
On Nov. 14, head to L.A. State Historic Park for a food and music celebration. The multicultural event features local food and beverage vendors and the kings of Latin fusion: Grammy Award-winners Ozomatli. Other live performances include the Ellas, Egyptian Lover, No Small Children, Quinto Sol and DJ Mona Lisa. Informational booths will focus on brain health and other healthy lifestyle opportunities. In California, more than 500,000 have Alzheimer’s disease, with more than 166,000 living in Los Angeles County. Gates for the event open at 12 p.m. Tickets are $25 for one person and $45 for two people. Tickets for four people are $80. 1245 N. Spring St., (844)HELP-ALZ.



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