Monday, October 20:
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar 8, 9, 10 Happy Hour
Fleming’s has a new late-night happy hour bar offer, the 8 for $9 ‘til 10 pm. Indulge in appetizer, dessert and drink options from 8-10 pm at all of Fleming’s locations. Dishes include: Ahi Tuna Tacos, Filet Mignon Flatbread, Short Rib Empanadas, Lobster Lettuce Wraps, and Deconstructed Balvenie S’mores. Fleming’s will also offer eight wines and signature cocktails for $9!
Magnolia House Serves up Cocktails
The newest spot from Bicos Hospitality will begin serving craft cocktails by Mixologist Evan Zimmerman. Order cocktails like the Green Flash with tequila, mezcal, pina verda (pineapple, lime juice, cilantro, mint, cayenne), and absinthe; and the Horn of Plenty, with scotch, applejack, cardamom, maple syrup, lemon juice, and egg white. Bites from executive chef Kyu Yi include Korean friend chicken wings and king crab mac and cheese. The lounge, a renovated 1912 craftsman bungalow, has a homey design with comfortable lounge seating, exposed beams, and a patio with brick walls and chevron patterns. Monday; 492 S Lake Ave., Pasadena, CA 91101
Tuesday, October 21:
The 60 Minute Wine Class “Made in Piedmont”
Whether you’re a trained sommelier, wine enthusiast or professional 2-buck chuck drinker, everyone is welcome at Dominick’s to learn the art and history of wine. Sommelier Susan Brink will host The 60 Minute Wine Class“Made in Piedmont” at the restaurant, which will feature a tasting of four Piedmont-based wines, light bites and an informative discussion about the wines presented. $25; Tuesday; 8715 Beverly Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90048; RSVP: hsuk.dominicks@gmail.com
Wednesday, October 22:
Drunken Pumpkin at Rock & Reilly
Now through Halloween, every Wednesday you are invited to carve your own pumpkin. Reilly’s will supply the carving kit a pint of pumpkin lager for $20. The winner of the best carved pumpkin will get a $50 gift card! 8911 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069; 310.360.1400
Chef Takeover at Melisse
For three nights only, Eric Frechon, the three-Michelin star chef of the Hotel Le Bristol in Paris, will take over Josiah Citrin’s kitchen at Melisse. Recently awarded France’s Chevalier of the Legion of Honour, Chef Frechon will present guests with a seven-course meal inspired by his restaurant in Paris, including dishes such as Caviar from Sologne; Glazed Wild Duck Smoked with Juniper Wood; and Line-Caught Black Bass En Croute, among others. The full menu may be viewed here. $195; Wednesday & Thursday (Friday is sold out); 1104 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90401; Resys are required: 310.395.0881
Head to the Andaz Wine Gallery and join sommeliers from West Hollywood’s V Wine Room, who will guide the tasting of expertly curated red and white wines from boutique California wineries. The tasting is part of Andaz’s on going Salon series, which delivers free monthly culturally-driven events for hotel guests and locals. Free; Wednesday, 5-7 pm; 8401 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood.
Vaucluse Lounge’s Dinner with Ghosts
This spooky little event is taking place in a building which has been everything from an opium den to a saloon and has been haunted by ghosts for years, including the phantom of one famous former resident: Charlie Chaplin. An organization called Ghost Town Operations will lead you to see if any apparitions can show their ghastly figures around the building during a seven course tasting menu. $150; Wednesday, 9 pm-midnight; 8240 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
Thursday, October 23:
CUT’s Autumn Harvest Feast 2014
Master Chef Wolfgang Puck is celebrating the arrival of autumn harvest with a special one-night-only event at CUT Beverly Hills. A five-course dinner menu created by chefs Puck and CUT’s head chef Ari Rosenson will include delicacies such as grandeur oysters, caviar, truffles, lobster, grilled whole primal steaks and more. There will also be a silent auction to benefit the Napa Valley Earthquake Relief Fund. $145 ($80/magnum wine pairings); Thursday, 6:30-9 pm; 9500 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90212; 310.276.8500
Walk With Sally Pink Party
Local brands and businesses are coming together for Breast Cancer Awareness month. Walk with Sally is hosting a Pink Party that will include a candle lighting on the beach honoring those we have lost, followed by a celebration of life and hope. $30, $35 at the door; Thursday, 6-10 pm; The Deck; 1272 The Strand, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
White Truffle Dinner Series at SAAM
SLS Culinary Director José Andrés celebrates the opulence of white truffle season with the third annual White Truffle Dinner Series at SAAM. The multi-course dinner unearths the flavors of the truffle through the playful imagination and inventive gastronomic vision of Andrés’ culinary team at SAAM. The truffles are foraged by the expert Truffle Brothers Michael and Marco Pietroiacovo in the wooded hills of Abruzzo, Italy. Explore the tasting menu, available for a limited time only, on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings at 6pm from Oct. 23 until Nov. 22, for $350 per guest. Optional wine pairings will be available for $100 and $350. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 310.246.5555
Bourbon Steak and Macallan & Highland Park Dinner
Partnering with celebrated scotch brand Macallan and Highland Park, Chef Michael Mina’s Bourbon Steak is offering an exclusive, 5-course dinner featuring a curated menu from Executive Chef Joseph Conrad paired with five selections of scotch. The menu includes Rillette of Smoked Black Cod Paired with Macallan 12 Year; Pan- Roasted Breast of Chicken Paired with Macallan 15 Year; Artisan Market Duck Breast Paired with Macallan 18 Year; Smoked Pork Belly Paired with Highland Park 18 Year; and Spiced Pumpkin Mousse Bar Paired with Highland Park 25 year. $160; Thursday, 7 pm; 237 S. Brand Blvd., Glendale, CA 91204; 818.839.4130
“For The Record: Tarantino” Returns to West Hollywood for 5 Performances
“For The Record: Tarantino” features performers including movie and TV stars, Broadway alums and indie recording artists. It’s a mash-up of Tarantino directed films brought to life through the classic soundtracks of “Reservoir Dogs,” “Pulp Fiction,” “Jackie Brown,” “Kill Bill Vol. 1” and “Kill Bill Vol. 2,” “Death Proof,” “Inglourious Basterds” and “Django Unchained.” $35–55; Thursdays, 8 pm through November 23; 7969 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90046; 855.367.7969
