Monday, December 22:
Barrel & Ashes’ Sandwiches
Barrel & Ashes has brought their burgers and smoked brisket, fried chicken and tri-tip sandwiches into the lunching hours! So now you can scarf on meaty goodness all day. Menu here. Monday-Friday, 11 am-3 pm; 11801 Ventura Blvd., Studio City; 818.623.8883
Goldie’s Launches New Menu
Opened May 2013, Goldie’s is a culinary destination on West 3rd Street. Executive Chef Drew Andrade created a new menu, which stays true to the restaurant’s culinary ethos, yet is more approachable than the menu that preceded it. The new menu features thoughtfully executed fare as well as elevated bar-style classics. Highlights include Gluten-Free Chicken Nuggets, Brussels Sprouts with lime, soy, sprouted seeds, Goldie’s Burger, Handkerchief with braised oxtail, buffalo mozzarella, tomato, and Flat Iron Steak with polenta, watercress, corn salt. 8422 W. 3rd St., Los Angeles, CA 90048; 323.677.2470
Buck Mason Trouser Drive
Get your old pants and head to Buck Mason, where they are donating 250 pairs to the LA Mission. Plus, you will get $25 off a pair of their new jeans or chinos in exchange. Through December 31; 580 Venice Blvd., Venice Beach, CA; 888.944.5374
Holiday Carolers at Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows
Meet in the Miramar Lobby Lounge to sip hot cocoa while we enjoy Deck the Halls, Jingle Bell Rock and all the favorites sung by our Holiday Carolers! Monday- Wednesday; 101 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90401; 310.576.7777
Tuesday, December 23:
41 Ocean‘s $50 Day Passes
Santa Monica’s exclusive private club, 41 Ocean, is now offering $50 day passes, granting non-members full access to its facilities and amenities. The club offers breathtaking ocean views from its gorgeous 1920s style indoor and outdoor lounges, where you can enjoy a 5-star meal by Executive Chef Jimmy Martinez and sip on award-winning cocktails courtesy of world-renown mixologist Rob Floyd. To purchase, email the club’s Membership Director, Vanessa, at Vanessa@41ocean.com.
Wednesday, December 24:
Sonoma Wine Garden
Celebrating California flavors, Executive Chef Garee Battad has unveiled a new menu at Santa Monica’s favorite rooftop spot, Sonoma Wine Garden. Chef Battad brings a seasonal touch to the new menu, reflecting the restaurants commitment to locally-sourced and Farmer’s Market ingredients. Additionally, the menu caters to gluten free, vegan and vegetarian patrons. Highlights of the new menu include: Curried Mussels, Pizza Diavolo (Calabrese salame, shishito, marinara, mozzarella, garlic, red pepper flake), Lamp Lollipops, Roasted Curry Cauliflower, and Saffron Seafood Pasta. 395 Santa Monica Pl, #300, Santa Monica Place, Santa Monica, CA 90401; 424.214.4560
Thursday, December 25:
Laugh Factory’s Annual Free Christmas Day Feast
Sunset’s comedy club is giving food away all day to everyone! From homeless people, to people who just don’t like their families, to people who can’t be with their families, they will all get fed. There’s also a comedy show every two hours, with TBA comics (in the past, big names like Arsenio Hall and Kevin Nealon have shown up). The Laugh Factory, 8001 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90046; 323.656.1336
