Monday:
Rustic Canyon Celebrates its 10th Anniversary
Rustic Canyon Wine Bar & Seasonal Kitchen, the dining destination helmed by Chef Jeremy Fox, is turning ten years old on December 8. To ring in the anniversary, the Rustic Canyon Family is bringing together chef friends from around the country, as well as from the restaurant’s past, to collaborate on a series of multi-course dinners. To kick off the series, check out “Out of Town Friends,” where Jeremy Fox welcomes acclaimed chef friends he worked with before landing at Rustic Canyon and who collectively hold six Michelin stars. James Syhabout (Commis, The Dock and The Beer Shed, and Hawker Fare in Oakland and San Francisco), Mourad Lahlou (Aziza, Mourad), Gerard Craft (Sardella, Brasserie by Niche, Taste by Niche, Pastaria, and Porano Pasta),Carlos Salgado (Taco María), and Rustic Canyon Family of Restaurants Co-Owner and Head Baker Zoe Nathan join him to cook a six-course meal. Rustic Canyon is not taking any reservations over the phone. All modifications and substitutions are politely declined. $125, $55/wine pairing, $95/rare and vintage wine pairings; Monday; 1119 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Tuesday:
Chicas Tacos Celebrates National Taco Day
Chicas Tacos is throwing a party in DTLA for National Taco Day. The backlot party will include tacos (of course), beer from Tijuana, and music. Free; Tuesday, 4-8 pm; 728 S Olive St, Los Angeles, CA 90014
Thursday:
Oktoberfest at AMMO
This fall, enjoy specialty drafts from Sierra Nevada in the Hammer’s café. Sample their seasonal menu, including bratwurst, schnitzel sliders, and other seasonal specials. Plus, on Thursdays in October, Sierra Nevada takes over AMMO’s taps during happy hour! Thursday, 4–7:30 pm; 10899 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024
FIG & OLIVE Melrose Place‘s Pink Thursdays
To support of the National Breast Cancer Foundation, every Thursday throughout Breast Cancer Awareness Month (October), FIG & OLIVE will serve an array of rose-tinted drinks and small bites, and a portion of all proceeds will be donated to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Alongside a selection of rosé, FIG & OLIVE’s pink offerings for October will include pink Champagne: Lambert Rose, Italy ($10); Veuve Clicquot Rose Champagne, France ($19); and pink cocktails: La Vie en Rose ($9) made with berry-infused gin, grapefruit liqueur, lemon, and rose water; Bergamot Breeze ($9) made with earl grey-infused pink grapefruit vodka, and grapefruit; and pink bites: Tomato Watermelon Gazpacho ($12) and Strawberry Vacherin ($8) made with strawberry marmalade, strawberry sorbet, thyme meringue, and whipped cream. Thursday, 7-10 pm; 8490 Melrose Pl, West Hollywood, CA 90069
Casa Vega Celebrates 60 Years with 1956 Pricing
In honor of its 60th anniversary, Casa Vega with rollback prices on their signature Southern Californian Mexican cuisine. For lunch, second generation owner Christy Vega is offering the House Combo featuring Spanish Rice, Refried Beans and choice of two items (Chile Relleno, Chicken Taco, Beef Taco, Beef Enchilada, or Tamale) for only $2.15 per person—normally priced at $18.95. $2.15; Thursday, 11 am – 2 pm; 13301 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423; 818.788.4868
