Monday, September 28:
Discover French Wines during Sofitel Los Angeles’ Wine Days
Sofitel Wine Days, the hotel’s annual program celebrating French wines, provides a unique opportunity to discover French wines in Sofitel Hotels around the world. Discover the secrets of wine with pairing menus, great tasting sessions and more. To kick it all off, the hotel will host a launch party. Sofitel Los Angeles’ Wine Days can be enjoyed at the hotel’s newly renovated restaurant, Estérel and garden patio, Le Jardin, with a delicious menu created by Executive Chef Victor Boroda. Monday through October; 8555 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90048; 310.278.5444
Strand House Culinary Masters Series
Dine on a five-course menu from guest Top Chef season 10 winner, Chef Kristen Kish, who has worked in Michelin-star Chef Guy Martin’s Sensing and Barbara Lynch’s Stir as Chef de Cuisine. Kish is also the co-host of the Travel Channel’s new series 36 Hours where she and travel enthusiast, Kyle Martino, explore hot spots in cities around the world in just 36 hours. The dinner menu will be paired with a selection of wines from Galerie Wines and winemaker Laura Diaz Muñoz will also be at the dinner introducing her distinctive offerings. $150; Monday, 6:30 pm/cocktails, 7 pm/dinner; 117 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Manhattan Beach, CA; 310.545.7470
The Oinkster Eagle Rock Celebrates 9 Years
On this very special day, you can feast on an all day/one day only menu! Get the “Party Like it’s $9.99 Burger”! (6 oz Patty, Cambozola Cheese, Mushroom Duxelle, Cherry Gastrique, Crispy onions, arugula & garlic aioli on a Brioche bun). Plus. there will be a 99 cent menu including homemade cookies, chili, fries, Oinksterade, House Beer & More! Monday; 2005 Colorado Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90041
Faith & Flower’s Terroir to Table Dinner Series
Faith & Flower’s Executive Chef Michael Hung and Wine Director Jared Hooper welcome Blair Pence of Pence Wines. Executive Chef Michael Hung and Wine Director Jared Hooper will collaborate with the winemaker to develop wine pairings to accompany an exclusive themed menu that will be available for one night only. The dinners are served family style in Faith & Flower’s private dining room, providing intimate one-on-one access with the vintners and the Faith & Flower team. This evening, join in a dinner titled, “This Little Piggy Went to Market”. $98; Monday, 7 pm; 705 W. 9th St., Los Angeles, CA 90015; 213.239.0642
Melrose Umbrella Co. Coffee Program
The new program follows a year of research and development with the same dedication applied to the new coffee menu as was applied with the cocktail program. Every detail from the curation of the beans to the brewing process and presentation has been designed to provide a memorable experience. Owners Zach Patterson and Austin Melrose sought out a barista with the inspiration, expertise and passion in creating a program that paralleled their existing cocktail program. Matt Sala has experience in both the craft cocktail and specialty coffee and he describes his approach to coffee as “holistic and individualistic with a dedication to providing guests with a uniquely tailored experience.” 7465 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90046
Tuesday, September 29:
National Coffee Day
In honor of this oh-so-glorious day, Bikyni, the local label known for its stylish under-$100 swimwear will hand-deliver Outpost Cold Brew to LA shoppers who place a Bikyni order before 3 pm. It’s for one day only!
Rooftop Film Club’s Chick Flick Tuesdays
Oh yes, it’s ladies night! Perched sky-high on the iconic roof of The Montalbãn, Rooftop Film Club will be featuring films with powerful leading ladies (and eye candy male counterparts) every Tuesday throughout October! Films include The Notebook, Father of the Bride, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, and Dirty Dancing. You can share a bottle of bubbly chilled on ice at your seats and or sip on select bottles of red, white or rosé by the glass or the bottle. Plus, Barman Brady Weise will be serving up specialty cocktails thematically composed to complement the film of the evening. Take in The Notebook, a mixture of unfiltered alcoholic apple cider and non-alcoholic apple cider with Chenin Blanc; The Saucy Franck crafted with Hefeweizen, dry vermouth, lemon juice, mango juice and simple syrup; Tiffany’s Choice, a sparkling cava cocktail with pomegranate juice; and Johnny’s Special shaken up with IPA, sweet and dry vermouth, mango and a Cabernet Sauvignon float. Haché LA will be grilling up the Karma Burger and a Veggie Burger with barley and leeks, both topped with karma sauce, melted American cheese, lettuce, tomato and onion all sandwiched between a signature bun. There is also homemade guac & chips, strawberry basil lemonade and cookie butter frozen custard whipped onsite with liquid nitrogen. $15; Tuesdays through October 20, 6 pm/doors, 8 pm/screening; 1615 Vine St., Los Angeles, CA 90028
Thursday, October 1:
Ramen Slurpfest
This festival will debut for the first time at Millwick in DTLA and will feature some of the nation’s top ramen chefs including local favorite Tsujita LA Artisan Noodle, Totto Ramen (New York), Ichicoro-Ya (Tampa, FL), and Ramen Tatsu-Ya (Austin, TX). The cocktail bar will serve Bombay Sapphire® East cocktails throughout the evening. Thursday; Millwick, 800 E 4th Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90013; 424.261.8204
