Monday, December 14:
Angel City Brewery’s Holiday Ale Academy
Cheese? Yum. Chocolate? Hell yeah! Beer? Hooray! Attend Angel City Brewery’s Holiday Ale Academy and all will be revealed. Angel City’s experts Keith Ely and Dan Shapiro, along with Vagabond Cheese Co. and Dandelion Chocolate will guide you through an hour of tasting while they elaborate on just exactly why these pairings taste just right. Vagabond Cheese Co., a local cheese shop with a focus on beer pairings will be on hand with cheeses soft and hard, pungent and mild, stinky and sweet. California chocolate maker Dandelion Chocolate, will bring the dreamy cocoa bean in concoctions both strong and sweet, dark and light, even spicy and savory. Pairings include: Dark Rye Lager 2015- 11% ABV with Pantaleo and Ambanja, Madagascar 70%; Belligerent Bloke- 9.0% ABV with Taleggio ‘Luigi Guffanti’ and Mantuano, Venezuela 70%; Funky Wit 2015- 6.6% ABV with Spicherhalde and Ambanja, Madagascar 70%; Jameson Barrel Aged Imperial Irish Red- 15% ABV with Secret de Compostelle and San Francisco de Macoris, Dominican Republic 70%; Double IPA- 8.6% ABV with Montgomery’s Cheddar and San Francisco de Macoris, Dominican Republic 70%. $35; Monday, 7 pm; 216 S Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA 90012; 213.622.1261
Holidays on Vinyl at The Georgian Hotel
Through December, enjoy classic winter cocktails and holiday albums at The Georgian Hotel. Gather around the hotel’s classical trumpet horn phonograph and spin back the hands of time to the sounds of contemporary crooners and modern day musicians. Complete with a library of the best holiday songs ever to be recorded on vinyl, the line-up includes the classics like Bing Crosby’s White Christmas and Elvis’ Christmas Album to more recent like Kelly Clarkson’s Wrapped in Red and Michael Buble’s Christmas. You can sip four spirited signature cocktails in the cozy lobby or catch oceanic sunset views on The Veranda: Rummy Hot Chocolate made with hot chocolate, Myers Dark Rum, whipped cream, chocolate sauce drizzle; Kioki Coffee made with organic coffee, brandy and kahlua, topped with whipped cream; Hot Toddy made with Maker’s Mark, honey, lemon juice, cinnamon stick swirl; and Irish Coffee made with organic coffee, Jameson whiskey, brown sugar, whipped cream, dash of cinnamon. Plus, through December if you book a room under the code “BROC”, you will save 10% off your stay and in return The Georgian Hotel will contribute $5 of each night booked to Children’s Cancer Research Fund. Black out dates apply. Daily, 5-8 pm; 1415 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90401; 800.538.8147
Wine Down Mondays
The French Riviera-inspired dining destination, FIG & OLIVE is introducing Wine Down Mondays, a weekly promotion to start the workweek off right with complimentary corkage* as well as 20% off bottled wine up to $100 every Monday. FIG & OLIVE’s wine list has tastes unique to the coastal regions of Spain, Italy, and the South of France. The experience of each varietal is also enhanced by an accompanying list of flavor descriptors, such as “Spiced Plum,” “Smoke,” and “Finesse,” which allows guests to partake in their own personal wine course with every visit. Monday; 8490 Melrose Pl, West Hollywood, CA 90069; 310.360.9100
Greatest Hits Menu at Terrine
To commemorate Terrine’s first anniversary, Partner/Chef Kris Morningstar, alongside Partners Stephane Bombet and François Renaud, will offer a prix fixe tasting menu of the restaurant’s most popular dishes. The six-course “Greatest Hits” menu includes blink-or-you’ll-miss-it dishes like Morningstar’s critically acclaimed Garbure with a traditional chabrot and indulgent Tournedos Rossini with foie gras and fresh black truffles. Wine Director and Managing Partner François Renaud will also suggest optional by-the-glass pairings from his French-centric wine list to best complement the restaurant’s signature dishes. Head Bartender Ryan Wainwright will also present a “Greatest Hits” menu of his own, resurfacing six of the most popular cocktails from throughout the year. You can order up Wainwright’s signature Martini made with Plymouth Gin, Dolin Dry, and orange bitters; the Beverly Fix made with El Silencio Mezcal, lime, pineapple, house orgeat, and serrano tincture; the Sazerac made with Pierre Ferrand Cognac, Wild Turkey 101 Rye, and Pernod Absinthe; the White Russian made with Monopolova Vodka, Varnelli Caffe’ Moka, Luxardo Amaro Abano, and cream; the Rosewater Sour made with Rain Vodka, lemon, Noilly Prat, Aperol, and rosewater cordial; and the Kentucky Sprint made with Eagle Rare Bourbon, lime, house made Crème de Menthe, and ginger. $65, $35 for wine pairing; Monday, 5:30 – 11 pm; 8265 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048; 323.746.5130
Yalla Opens
The healthy Mediterranean fast-casual eatery is launching its first-ever Culver City location. Meaning “Let’s Go”, Yalla serves good-for-you food utilizing responsibly raised meats and wild-caught fish. The restaurant’s focus on sustainability and the freshest ingredients is also evident through an in-store herb wall and live lemon tree, which is incorporated into the cuisine as well as design of each restaurant. Featuring a patented, custom grill, the skewers are grilled-to-order allowing you to view the items sizzling and cooking along the customer line. The first stage in the ordering process is to choose your style of Pita Wrap, Chopped Salad (with either Power Greens or Fattoush), or The Yalla Plate with your choice of up to three sides ($8.50-$9.95). Secondly, select a protein, like the Steak Skewer with beef, olive oil, black pepper, harissa, and paprika; Salmon Skewer featuring wild salmon marinated in Greek yogurt and charmoula; or Falafel with Mediterranean GMO-free chickpea fritters. You can then add an individual seasonal side or sample any three Mediterranean side dishes, including Moroccan Carrot Salad, Greek Potato Salad, Turkish Slaw, and more. Yalla also offers Soft Serve Greek Yogurt with honey, chocolate, or sour cherry sauce; or a variety of toppings, including the beloved Chopped Baklava, or Chocolate Pita Crumbles. The beverage selection includes California Wines on Tap, local Bottled Beer, honey-mint House-Made Lemonade, and organic black Iced Tea. Opens Tuesday, 11 am–9 pm; 9516 Culver Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232; 310.280.1650
Celebrate Rock N’ Roll, Fashion & Art at Andaz West Hollywood
Andaz West Hollywood, in partnership with the The Bob Bonis Archive and The Fender Music Foundation, welcomes all to celebrate the timeless pairings of Rock N’ Roll, fashion, and art and support future generations of rock stars at a one-night-only benefit. As the night begins, you will walk the red carpet followed by a runway presentation by The Kooples, modeled by well-known Rock artists and musicians accompanied by rare Fender guitars. Get an up-close look at additional stunning designs by legendary Rock N’ Roll designers and collections including Michel Berandi, Max Noce, Forgotten Saints, Global Rebels, and more. In support of The Fender Music Foundation, limited edition fine-art prints of The Beatles and Rolling Stones will be displayed and sold with proceeds benefitting music programs for children nationwide. Provided by The Bob Bonis Archives, these rare photographs depict intimate and rarely seen photographs of The Beatles and Stones as taken by their former US Tour Manager. Complimentary wine and hors d’oeuvres will served. Discounted valet parking will be available. Free; Tuesday, 7-10 pm; 8401 W Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood.
Le Petit Paris‘s Jazz Night
Downtown LA’s French brasserie, Le Petit Paris, will be hosting their semi-annual Jazz Night! Enjoy live jazz performances by Dallas and Doll. Wednesday, 7-9 pm; 418 S Spring St, Los Angeles, CA 90013; 213.217.4445
FLIX at FIG: Love Actually
Flix at FIG is back with Love Actually! Enjoy a live DJ and happy hour before and then get cozy under a blanket, and enjoy the show! Free; Wednesday, DJ: 6 pm, film: 7 pm; Inside TASTE Food Hall at FIGat7th, 735 S. Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA 90017
Thursday, December 17:
Bruxie Opens with Free Waffles & Coffee
Not just for breakfast anymore, the Belgian waffle has found a new home on the Santa Monica promenade. When Chefs and Co-Founders Dean Simon and Kelly Mullarney teamed up in 2010 to launch the first Bruxie in Old Towne Orange, they bred new life into an unexpected breakfast component. The Bruxie Classic Waffle Sandwiches includes the Buttermilk Fried Chicken topped with chili honey and cider slaw; the Buffalo Bleu Chicken with fried chicken, buffalo sauce, crisp vegetable slaw and bleu cheese crumble; and the California Pesto Chicken with goat cheese, arugula pesto, sun-dried tomatoes and arugula. There is also a Fried Chicken & Waffle Skillet that comes with buttermilk-fried chicken breast, chili honey, a Brussels waffle, maple butter and powdered sugar. As for Breakfast, traditional morning bites are served all day, like the Bacon, Egg & Cheddar with Applewood smoked bacon; Green Eggs & Ham; and the Smoked Salmon “Lox” topped with smoked salmon, dill cream cheese, cucumbers and chives. The Co-Founder Chef Favorites include a Stacked Hot Pastrami & Gruyere topped with Boar’s Head Pastrami, Gruyere, cider slaw, spicy brown mustard and a half-sour pickle and the Roasted Cremini Mushroom & Goat Cheese with basil spiked goat cheese, arugula, lemon vinaigrette and a balsamic reduction. There are also burgers, Waffle Cut Potato Fries, Cheesy Waffle Fries, Buffalo Waffle Fries, Irish Nachos, and sweets like Seasonal Crème Brulee, Nutella & Banana with sweet cream, Lemon Cream & Berries, Belgian Chocolate S’Mores and the PB&J. They also serve up shakes, floats, frozen custard, and sundaes. To celebrate their exciting Santa Monica opening, the Co-Founders and Bruxie team will be opening early at 9 am on Thursday, to greet the first 75 guests, who will each receive a free Bruxie (savory or sweet), and a complimentary cup of Bruxie Bold Blend Coffee. Thursday, 9 am; 1412 Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica, CA 90401; 424.268.9955
