Monday, August 24:
Free Coffee at Erewhon
I am super stoked for Erewhon’s Venice opening. In the mean time, their WeHo and Calabasas locations are offering free organic drip coffee until Friday. Just brings in your own sustainable, eco-friendly reusable cup and get there before 10am (Maybe difficult for some). Only one coffee per customer daily!
Alfred Coffee Opens in Silver Lake
Oh, how I love this coffee shop! They are bringing their Stumptown drinks and more to the east side. They will be serving up cold brews, espresso, #10dollarlattes, and more. More Alfreds will be popping up in December, so look out! 3337 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90026
Petty Cash Taqueria Opens
This spot, which is known for it’s Mid-City digs, has wooden booths, stools, a metal bar, pops of color, and brick walls in it’s DTLA space. Order up wood-grilled octopus, enchiladas filled with beef brisket, crispy-pig-ear nachos, and the bomb.com, aka uni guacamole. As for cocktails, they have The Beverly Martini made with barrel-aged gin, plymouth, lavender, pink peppercorn, dry vermouth, the Unwed Melon made with london dry gin, fresh cantaloupe, roasted red pepper, aperol, the Maria Verde made with oaxacan mezcal, celery, suze, fresh lemon, salt rim, and the Brixton made with gin, poblano sorbet, habanero, fresh lime, flaming green chartreuse (just to name a few). 712 S Santa Fe Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90021; 213.624.0210
Tuesday, August 25:
Joy Bryant Launches Basic Terrain at MCM’s CURVE
Malibu Country Mart and CURVE owner Nevena Borissova welcome Joy Bryant and her globally inspired clothing collection, Basic Terrain, for a celebratory in-store launch event. Joy Bryant will be showcasing the latest pieces from her Basic Terrain apparel collection, as well as offering personal styling tips. L’Oréal’s Urban Decay cosmetic line will also be a part of the celebration, setting up a pop-up Beauty Bar for the event and will be comprised of Urban Decay eye, lip and brow products. Guests will leave with customizable gift bags, as inventory allows. Tuesday, 5-8 pm; Curve at The Malibu Country Mart, 3835 Cross Creek Rd., Malibu, CA 90265
Summer in the Garden: Yoga Series
Santa Monica’s eco-boutique hotel, the Ambrose, hosts a yoga class with fitness expert, and friend of mine, Rochelle Robinson. The class is followed by libations in the courtyard provided by Lucky Buddha Beer and Ziobaffa wine. Stick around for the Lorna Jane mini trunk show after the class. Free; Tuesday, 6-8 pm; 1255 20th St., Santa Monica, 310.315.1555
Wednesday, August 26:
MasterChef Restaurant Takeover at Chaya Downtown – Viewing Party
Join in a special 3-course tasting menu, featuring each dish on the episode – the iconic tuna tartare, American Wagyu risotto & more – or each dish is available a la carte. Because no party at Chaya would be complete without a finely-crafted cocktail, the MasterChef cocktail is available for $5 all night—Chaya’s classic Pineapple Basil Cooler made with pineapple infused vodka, lemon, and basil (regularly $14). For fans of the show who can’t make the party, the cocktail special and tasting menu will be available after the episode for a limited time (until September 6th) All 3 courses (tuna tartare, American Wagyu risotto & choice of seabass or venison) are available for $55 (or all 4 dishes for $70). $32; Wednesday, 6-10 pm, episode begins at 8 pm; 525 S. Flower St., Los Angeles, CA 90071
Register for WoofStock
The doggie bash will include live music, food and beverages as well as special activities for man’s best friend including a best dog trick contest, doggie photo booth, pet-friendly giveaways and more. For those looking for a plus one to the event, Dog Tag: You’re It! will be on site with animals up for adoption. Free; Saturday, 1-4 pm, Long Beach Market Place, 6433 E. Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach, CA 90803
Thursday, August 27:
Food, Wine, & Jazz at St. Regis Monarch Beach
Celebrity chef, Michael Mina, headlines this festival that features 50 chefs along with 30 wineries and boutique vintners. Join in events like a six-course VIP dinner with Michael Mina ($195), the grand tasting ($150+), a Champagne Jazz brunch ($115), along with . There are also overnight packages available with tickets. Thursday through Sunday; The St. Regis Monarch Beach, One Monarch Beach Resort, Dana Point, CA 92629:
The Fifth Annual Los Angeles Food & Wine Festival
Presented with founding partners FOOD & WINE and Lexus, get ready for three-nights and four-days of tastings, dinners, lunches, seminars, book signings, cooking demos, and special events, showcasing the finest in food and drink culture. Events returning include Live on Grand, Asian Night Market, the Power Lunch series, exclusive chef collaboration meals, and live musical performances from award-winning artists. Los Angeles Food & Wine festival will also feature tastings, dinners, lunches, seminars, cooking demons, and special events located across parts of greater Los Angeles including Downtown, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Hollywood, and more. The Los Angeles Food & Wine Festival has supported Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry campaign, St. Vincent Meals on Wheels and other L.A. based charitable endeavors. Thursday through Sunday, August 30, 2015
InterContinental‘s Summer Jazz & Stuff Music Festival
The Century City hotel is hosting its inaugural festival, complete with live jazz music, gourmet bites, cocktails, and more. Free; Thursday, 6-10 pm; InterContinental Los Angeles, 2151 Avenue of the Stars, Century City, CA; 310.284.6500
