The London WeHo serves up three-course Thanksgiving dinner

The London West Hollywood at Beverly Hills will serve Thanksgiving meals on Thursday, Nov. 27, at its signature restaurant, Boxwood. Diners can enjoy a three-course meal crafted by executive chef Anthony Keene with menu items including a selection of starters such as autumn harvest salad or baked sweet crab gratin; mains including tandoori-spiced cauliflower steak, New England lobster risotto or traditional roasted free-range turkey featuring brioche bread stuffing with all the Thanksgiving fixings like cranberry relish, buttered Yukon mashed potatoes and buttered carrots. An iced seafood tower add-on is $75 and serves two. Guests can top off the meal with decadent desserts such as English toffee pudding with brown butter ice cream, butternut squash cheesecake with nutmeg cream or classic baked apple tart with vanilla bean ice cream. Beverage options include a bourbon spice signature cocktail and an optional wine pairing ($45). The meal is $110 per person; $55 for children 12 and under. Complimentary two-hour valet parking with validation is included. Reservations can be booked on Open Table.

Set against the elegant backdrop of The London West Hollywood, guests are invited to relax and savor the warmth of the holiday with glowing ambiance, exceptional cuisine and genuine hospitality – the perfect way to toast togetherness and the joy of the season.

For information, visit thelondonwesthollywood.com/dining/boxwood-restaurant. The London West Hollywood is located at 1020 N. San Vicente Blvd.

 

Escape into fall at Hilton Santa Barbara

As the weather cools and the holidays approach, Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort is inviting travelers to savor the season by the sea, with live entertainment, limited-time savings and a cozy new fall menu.

The resort’s Concerts Under the Stars series returns on Nov. 29 with ABBA Under the Stars, promising a lively night of nostalgia and music beneath the crisp coastal sky. Guests who dine or sip onsite that evening will enjoy complimentary parking with a $30 food and beverage spend, making it the perfect last-minute coastal escape for Thanksgiving weekend.

To kick off the holiday shopping season, the resort will launch its Black Friday Sale on Nov. 10, offering up to 30% off stays of three nights or more for bookings made through Dec. 2. The limited-time deal makes it easier than ever to plan a spontaneous winter getaway filled with ocean views, seasonal programming and the relaxed charm of Santa Barbara.

At The SET, the resort’s signature restaurant, executive chef Mary O’Neill has introduced a fall menu celebrating the rich, comforting flavors of the season. Guests can cozy up with starters like corn and potato bisque ($12) and truffled brussels sprouts ($17), followed by entrées such as crispy chili roast salmon with jasmine rice pilaf and blistered tomatoes ($38), foraged mushroom and sweet pea risotto ($25) or spicy burnt chili shrimp pasta ($32). Sweet finales include a cappuccino panna cotta with salted caramel and candied pecans ($12) and a seasonal fruit galette with vanilla bean ice cream ($14).

Behind the bar, “Harvest Sips” cocktails like the honey pumpkin whiskey smash ($17), apple cider mule ($16) and maple bourbon old fashioned ($17) bring the warmth of the season to the coast, ideal for a sunset toast by the ocean breeze.

Reservations can be made on OpenTable.

For information, visit hilton.com/ en/hotels/sbafphh-hilton-santa-barbara-beachfront-resort. Hilton Santa Barbara is located at 633 E. Cabrillo Blvd., Santa Barbara.

 

BOA unveils Thanksgiving feast

A new tradition is born – BOA Steakhouse is offering a luxe Thanksgiving feast for the first time. The dining experience will be available at the beloved modern steakhouse’s Sunset (West Hollywood) and Manhattan Beach locations. Diners can celebrate the holiday the BOA way with a curated menu of Thanksgiving favorites. The complete feast includes seasonal starters, a choice of decadent mains, traditional holiday sides elevated in true BOA fashion and a choice of dessert. All can be paired with BOA’s curated wine list and exciting cocktail menu. The feast is $119 per person.

For information, visit boasteak.com. BOA Steakhouse is located at 9200 Sunset Blvd.

 

Inaugural SoCal Pizza Week announced

The inaugural, region-wide SoCal Pizza Week will take place Feb. 8-15, 2026, organizers announced on Nov. 3. SoCal Pizza Week will be a medium to bring everyone to the table, from all walks of life, to showcase Southern California’s diverse pizza scene.

Organized and supported by Southern California Food & Beverage, a California registered nonprofit, SoCal Pizza Week will be an eight day event devoted to celebrating the diverse pizza restaurants in Southern California, from Los Angeles to Orange County to San Diego and everywhere in between. The event also seeks to highlight all styles of the beloved fare, including but not limited to, New York, Chicago, Detroit, Neopolitan and Roma styles, with vegetarian and vegan offerings as well.

“SoCal Pizza Week is more than an eight-day event featuring dozens of pizzerias and restaurants,” said Leysla Rubino, organizer of the event and executive director of SoCal Food & Beverage. “It’s an opportunity to showcase the many pizza styles that Southern California has to offer.”

“We’re super excited to participate in this unique event as it’s the perfect chance to share our pizzeria with more pizza lovers,” added Julio Martinez, owner of Terra Mia Pizzeria. “It’s awesome to see the Southern California community come together to support pizzerias like ours during an especially challenging time for all restaurants.”

An exciting addition to the event will be a Golden Slice Awards to be awarded to lucky participating restaurants that receive the most votes for the favorite pizza voted on by diners.

Pizzerias, pizza-centric restaurants, food trucks, caterers and pop-ups are invited to participate.

Pizzerias and restaurants interested in participating in SoCal Pizza Week can visit socalfoodandbeverage.org to register online. The registration deadline is Jan. 12, 2026.

 

 

Savor Thanksgiving by the sea at Hotel Casa del Mar

This Thanksgiving, gather with friends and family at Hotel Casa del Mar for a festive feast overlooking the Pacific.

Savor appetizers such as Baja bluefin crudo, spiced pumpkin soup and truffled corn and sunchoke succotash. For the main course, delight in butternut squash risotto, halibut almondine or a perfectly roasted New York Strip, among other seasonal selections. And to finish, indulge in an array of decadent desserts – the perfect sweet ending to a memorable seaside celebration. The Thanksgiving Day menu offering at Hotel Casa del Mar is $125/person.

For information, visit hotelcasadelmar.com. Hotel Casa del Mar is located at 1910 Ocean Way, Santa Monica.

 

Lucia offers hurricane relief to Jamaica

Since debuting in the heart of Los Angeles’ vibrant Fairfax District, Lucia has become an Afro-Caribbean dining sensation. As the only restaurant in the city to offer modern Caribbean cuisine in a luxurious setting, Lucia – meaning “light” – illuminates Angelenos with the bold flavors, rich heritage, and diversity of the Caribbean islands.

The Caribbean is where founder Sam Jordan and the team pull their inspiration from, so on Sunday, Nov. 9, Lucia will match 100% of all proceeds from sales and donate the total to American Friends of Jamaica and World Central Kitchen to support Hurricane Melissa relief efforts across the Caribbean.

The kitchen is now open until midnight every Wednesday-Sunday to satisfy those late-night coconut fried chicken and Trini mac pie cravings.

New, seasonal dishes have been added to Lucia’s menu to reflect those cozy fall ingredients found at Southern California’s farmers markets. Highlights include shareable plates, like a smoked beef short rib with black pepper-pimento glaze, served with grilled scallion roti and house-made pikliz, a 36-ounce dry-aged tomahawk steak with jerk spiced jus ad toum and Guyanese lobster “chow mein” featuring a whole grilled lobster with peppers, onions and shallot sauce. Lighter, raw bar items have also been added, like a bright Blue Fin Tuna Tartare with dukkah, dates, preserved lemon and cassava chips or a silky scallop crudo with coconut leche, avocado, shallot and serrano peppers. The lychee margarita continues to be a guest favorite, but don’t miss out on the oxtail old fashioned – it’s perfect for this chillier weather, with oxtail-washed bourbon, sweet potato, sugar cane and creole and angostura bitters.

For information, visit luciala. com. Lucia is located at 351 N. Fairfax Ave.