Golden Road Brewing Oktoberfest
Join in the Oktoberfest celebration with food and stein specials! Grab a custom Golden Road Oktoberfest beer stein and first fill for $12 on Friday and $5 refills of Oktoberfest all weekend long. Friday; Golden Road Brewing pub: 5410 W San Fernando Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90039; Anaheim tasting room: 2210 E Orangewood Ave, Anaheim, CA 92806; Grand Central Market booth: 317 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90013
Lucques Oktoberfest Beer Garden
Suzanne Goin and Caroline Styne are having an Oktoberfest celebration with dishes showcasing winter squash, roasted apples and wild mushrooms with a variety of grilled and pan-roasted house made sausages and Lucques’ sauerkraut. You will also find German bottled brews and seasonal draft beers, along with wines from Austria, Germany and around the world. All guests will receive a welcome tulip glass of house made Mint Schnapps made by head barman Christiaan Röllich. Festive Oktoberfest attire for staff and guests is encouraged. $65; Sunday; 8474 Melrose Ave, West Hollywood, CA; 323.655.6277
Riot House Bar
Once a hangout for rock ’n’ roll legends of the ‘60s and ‘70s, the revamped spot inside Andaz West Hollywood offers a special Angel City Oktoberfest beer pairing special for $25. The deal includes a 12 oz. pour of Angel City Oktoberfest beer paired with a quartet of fall bites like crispy potato cake, blistered pretzel and pork belly from new executive chef Justin Taylor. The deal is available at the bar during dinner hours. $25; Through October 31st; 8401 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA; 323.656.1234
L.A. Greek Fest
Experience the best of Greece in the middle of Los Angeles. Feast on Greek cuisine and pastries like gyros, spanakopita, baklava and moussaka, along with Greek wine, beer and cocktails. There’s also Greek music, dance performances and DJs. Friday-Sunday; Saint Sophia Cathedral, 1324 S. Normandie Ave, Los Angeles, CA; 323.737.2424
7th Annual Taste of the Pier, King Harbor & Waterfront
Get ready for a taste of every business located along the Redondo Beach Waterfront from Redondo Beach Pier to the Hermosa Beach border. You will be provided with a list of participating businesses and a walking map for a self-guided walking tour of the Redondo Beach Pier, King Harbor and Waterfront while you savor small bites and enjoy live music along the way. Individual food tastings at participating restaurant locations range from 1 – 4 tickets each, and non-restaurant businesses may offer a special discount or small items. In honor of October being Breast Cancer Awareness month, a portion of the proceeds will benefit Cancer Support Community Redondo Beach. Each participating business will have pink balloons and a sign featuring their tasting on display at their entrance during the event. $1/Tasting tickets; Sunday, 12 – 5 pm; Redondo Beach Pier, 100-500 Fisherman’s Wharf, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
Dessert Week
This is my kind of restaurant week! It’s Dessert Week in Los Angeles. The inaugural event will include special offerings and menu items from dessert spots like Diddy Reese, Salt & Straw, The Pie Hole, Gelateria Uli, Hello Sweet Pies, Coolhaus, and tons more. $15+; Sunday through October 25th; Pershing Square, 532 S Olive St, Los Angeles, CA 90013
Tentenyu Ramen
Kyoto import Tentenyu Ramen has been open on Sawtelle since June. They are celebrating their first eponymous day, that is “ten” (for October) “ten” (for 10th) and “yu” with $3 bowls of its signature ramen and tsukemen. Saturday-Monday, 2012 Sawtelle Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90025
The Taste of South Lake
Enjoy culinary delights from over 25 South Lake Avenue restaurants, live cooking demos from the area’s most talented chefs, music performances from internationally known bands, an interactive vendor village, beer, wine and cocktail garden and much, much more! The Taste of South Lake offers a day to indulge in tastes from Del Frisco’s Grille, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Celestino Ristorante, Urban Plates, Lemonade, and more. This festival features a special live cooking demo stage with chefs such as Luisa Fabbri, owner of Contessa, Ronald Russell, the renowned vegan and raw food chef, as well as vegan Chef Yvonne Ardestani, creator of “My Eclectic Kitchen” cookbook and app. Chef Daniel Shemtob, the award winning chef of TLT Food and the Food Network will also be joining, with demos of his bold, culturally-inspired cooking. Additionally, there will be live music performances from The Nick Valentini Collective, who has been dubbed as the “Jazz fusion Radiohead”; Los Angeles’s very own psych pop artist James Supercave; The Shelters; Chairlift; and KCRW’s DJ Raul Campos is spinning throughout the day between sets. Free; Saturday, 11 am – 5 pm; 251 S. Lake Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101; 626.792.1259
Plan Check’s “Comfort Masters” Guest Chef Dinner Series
This week’s Plan Check Kitchen + Bar’s Comfort Masters series features the Hainan chicken. The Hainan chicken at chef/founder Sheridan Su’s Flock & Fowl in Las Vegas was named Best Signature Dish by Desert Companion. Flock & Fowl, which celebrates all things chicken, was also honored as Best House of Fowl by Las Vegas Weekly. Su, also the chef/founder at Fat Choy, previously cooked at Joel Robuchon at the Mansion and was the executive chef of Comme Ca in Las Vegas. $60 (ticketing price includes tax and gratuity; Table8 Dining Club members receive a complimentary cocktail); Sunday
Taste WBK Weekend Brunch
Chef Brad Neumann has created a menu of morning and mid-day favorites. The menu is subject to change depending on what’s in season and what’s available at Farm Lot 59, Long Beach’s urban farm for restaurants, and the local farmers’ market. Selections include: Ricotta Pancakes with sugared market strawberries, lemon thyme, and crème chantilly; Late Summer Omelet with baby spinach, tomato confit, grilled peppers, Chevre, Mesclun salad; Taste Breakfast BLT with seared pork belly, arugula, smoked tomato aioli, fried egg, and pickled onion; Breakfast Flatbread with creamy leek sauce, soft cooked egg, bacon, and arugula; Polenta Bowl with roasted broccolini, grilled squash, Pecorino, and sun dried tomato pesto; Lamb Burger with grilled onion, butter lettuce, Feta spread, Harissa mayo, Persian spices; Korean Fried Chicken with sweet & spicy chili sauce, rice vinegar, Napa cabbage & cilantro slaw; BLT & Burger served with house made Weiser fingerling fries; Coconut Blackberry Bars; and Breakfast Bread Pudding made with cinnamon bread, caramel sauce, and crème chantilly. Sommelier Garrett Brant is responsible for wine, beer and cocktail selections, including Taste WBK’s Bloody Mary, Bellini, and Mimosa offerings. Saturday & Sunday, 9 am-2 pm; 3506 E. Broadway, Long Beach, CA; 562.433.1000
Catch LA Opens
This Manhattan eatery has now opened in the West Hollywood Design District. Dine on a globally influenced, seafood-centric menu in an al fresco setting (they have a retractable roof). Menu signatures include truffle sashimi; Cantonese lobster; bourbon-miso black cod lettuce cups; and “Hit Me” chocolate cake. 8715 Melrose Ave, West Hollywood, CA
Serafina Sunset
The NYC Italian eatery opens its first West Coast spot with an indoor/outdoor location on the Sunset Strip. The menu includes handmade pastas with pesto, porcini mushrooms, or caviar, along with pizzas (over 20 varieties) and plenty of vegetarian and vegan options. House specialities include tartufo nero pizza made with robiola cheese, fontina, truffle oil and black truffles; farfalle limoncello pasta; and prosciutto with creamy burrata. 8768 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA; 310.659.9130
Hollywood Premiere Party The Show Debuts One-Of-A-Kind Production
Hollywood Premiere Party The Show brings the dazzle of Hollywood to the masses with an all-new, immersive theater experience. This unique show is the ultimate Hollywood-style event, mixing humor, “celebrity” antics, interactive theater, dinner, live music and red carpet treatment all in one night. Your ticket includes the red carpet pre-show, hors d’oeuvres, dinner, dessert, non-alcoholic beverages, live music and full access to the gala. VIP All-Access ticket includes reserved seating, special VIP treatment, glass of champagne, gift bag and a complimentary photo with the cast and crew of Love & Waffles. A cash bar will be available for both regular and all-access tickets. $99/general admission, $129/VIP; Friday (runs every Friday and Saturday through November 5th), 6:30-9:30 pm; Manor on Vine, 1718 Vine St, Los Angeles, CA 90028
Jonathan Gold’s “City of Gold” Pops Up at Front Porch Cinema
The Santa Monica Pier hosts a night for foodies with the Front Porch Cinema presentation of “City of Gold,” Pulitzer Prize awarded food critic Jonathan Gold’s documentary. You can enjoy the free outdoor film in a cozy front porch environment, along with pop-up food offerings from two of Gold’s favorites: Belly & Snout and Guerilla Tacos. Wash down the delicious bites in the Cinema Lounge with curated cocktails made with Deep Eddy Vodka and beer from Boulevard Brewing Company. Free; Friday, October 7, Cinema Lounge opens: 6 pm, “City of Gold” begins: 8 pm; Santa Monica Pier
Cinema Under the Stars
The Getty Villa’s alfresco film series returns with screenings of Monty Python’s Life of Brian (Friday) and A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (Saturday) in the outdoor classical theater. Pair the flicks with a glass of Vine Brule Bianco, their signature warm spiced-wine cocktail and other concessions. The museum galleries and gardens will also be open at 6 pm to enjoy prior to the movies. Friday & Saturday; 17985 Pacific Coast Hwy, Pacific Palisades, CA; 310.440.7300
Into the Night: Pop for the People
Celebrating the major new retrospective, Pop for the People: Roy Lichtenstein in L.A., the Skirball Cultural Center hosts the eighth installment of its after-dark series mixing outdoor live music, pop-up activities and rare access to the museum galleries at night. The event takes place on opening night and includes performances by Seth Bogart and Chela. Come dressed in Pop Art–inspired makeup and costumes, enjoy signature cocktails and more. Friday, 8 pm; 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA; 310.440.4500
Only in Hollywood Music + Arts Festival
This second annual festival features musical performances, comedy shows and pop-up art galleries showcasing established and up-and-coming Hollywood talent at dozens of local venues. The fest includes a mix of free and ticketed events. Through Saturday; Along Hollywood, Sunset and Cahuenga boulevards, Vine Street and Selma Avenue, Los Angeles, CA
