Welcome to hoopLA’s new Newsfeed, where we will list all the weeks happenings on Monday for the week! So, get ready to plan you week and hear what’s going on all around Los Angeles.
Monday, Septmber 22:
Joan’s on Third in Studio City Opens
Joan’s on Third in Studio City opens with communal tables and casual, charming décor. Joan’s on Third in Studio City features a case filled with a wide assortment of cheeses and charcuterie, a bakery display piled high with Joan’s signature pastries, cakes and cookies; and retail shelves stocked with specialty gourmet items from candy to imported mustards. They are serving up fluffy omelets, Joan’s Turkey Meatloaf, Chinese Chicken Salad, Short Rib Sandwich, Corned Beef Hash and more. The expansion also increases the company’s capabilities of the Catering, Fine Foods to Go, and Gift Basket arms, allowing for an even larger audience to experience the delectable world that is Joan’s on Third. 12059 Ventura Place, Studio City, CA 91604; 818.201.3900
Nest at WP24 presents the “Puck and Play” Menu
This family-style feast for Kings fans is ready just in time for the pre-season opener against the Anaheim Ducks and will be available during every LA Kings home game. The menu starts with a choice of three unique dim sum creations like the Shrimp & Lobster Spring Roll and Pork Belly Bao Bun followed by the main course offerings of Jumbo Prawns, Jidori Chicken Stir Fry, and Lap Chung Sausage Fried Rice. $50; The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles, 900 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90015; 213.743.8824
Tuesday, September 23:
Samberger
Umami Burger’s latest collaboration in its Artist Series will debut! Chomp down on The Samberger by Andy Samberg benefitting The Center for Early Intervention on Deafness (CEID). The Samberger ($13) features Umami Burger’s signature beef patty topped with peppers, roasted tomatoes, chopped Umami dill pickles, a kombu relish, roasted garlic aioli, poppy seeds and yellow mustard on Umami Burger’s signature bun. $1 from each burger will be donated to CEID in Berkeley.
Café Rockenwagner‘s German Menu
Located in Brentwood, CA, the relaunched German dinner menu is Leckerbissenmitvergnügen, which means “the most delicious bite of a meal”. The dishes come in three sizes: Klein (Small), Mittlere (Medium) and Groß (Large), so you can sample a wide range of German fare. Dishes include the following: Baked Tafelspitz (Tender beef with apple-horseradish crust), Leberkäs (Pork and veal w/ sunny-side up eggs, pretzel roll and Dijon mustard), Wiener Schnitzel (Veal loin classically breaded and sautéed to perfection), Jäger Schnitzel (Pork tenderloin topped with prosciutto, mushrooms and pearl onions), and Grilled Sausage Platter (Bratwurst, weisswurst and leberkäs with mustards). 1168 S Barrington Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90025; 310.478.6313
Wednesday, September 24:
Andaz West Hollywood is partnering up with V Wine Room for its third complimentary wine tasting. V Wine Room’s sommeliers will guide the tasting of expertly curated wines from boutique California wineries in the Andaz Wine Gallery. This week, selections from Pine and Brown Winery and The Winery SF will be available for those 21 over. Wednesday, 5-7 pm; 8401 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069
Thursday, September 25:
Compañía de Café Debuts Monthly Coffee Class Series
San Fernando’s newest coffee destination, Compañía de Café debuts a monthly coffee class from Director of Coffee Operations Percy Ramirez. These intimate classes focus on the art of coffee cupping—observing the taste and aromas of lightly roasted coffees. You will learn how to identify and describe various coffees based on acidity, bitterness, and sweetness. You will sample a selection of coffees from various regions, exploring their different characteristics through a blind taste test and at the end the group will select their favorite coffee, which will be brewed to enjoy. $10; Last Thursday of the month, 3-4:30 pm; 110 N. Maclay Ave., San Fernando, CA 91340; 747.500.7102
Alexis Bittar’s First LA Sample Sale
Alexis Bittar brings his edgy gems to DTLA’s Cooper Building for three days’ worth of discounts. The event will feature slashed prices on top-selling items. Select bracelets will be going for $49 (reg. $125), select earrings will be priced at $79 (reg. $195) and select necklaces will be $199 (reg. $495). All sales are final; Taking place September 25, 11 am-7 pm, September 26, 10 am-7 pm and September 27, 10 am-3 pm; Cooper Building, 860 S. Los Angeles St., Los Angeles, CA 90014
Del Frisco’s Grille has teamed up with Angel City Brewery to host a Brewmasters Dinner. Enjoy four craft brews and four signature courses from Chef Tiger! $60; Thursday, September 25, 7 pm; 1551 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90401; 310.395.7333
800 Degrees Neapolitan Pizzeria Opens in Pasadena
The two-story, 5000 square foot venue is located in a structure designed in 1929 by John C. Austin, who was also the architect for the Griffith Park Observatory and Los Angeles City Hall. Also included is a 25 year old mural from famed Pasadena artist Kenton Nelson, restored to its original beauty. It will be firing pizzas from a custom double, Mario Acunto wood-burning oven, along with serving beer and wine, 7 days a week from 11 am- 2 am. Friday, 11 am; 2 E Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91105
