You’re a week into the New Year, but it’s Pasadena’s Cheeseburger Week…ah, screw your resolution to lose weight. It can start next week. Cheeseburger Week means restaurants all over the city are offering specials, there are cheeseburger crawls sponsored by the city, and even a vegetarian crawl. Friday through January 13th; Pasadena; more info here.
NFL playoffs at 33 Taps
When it comes to the NFL playoffs, what better way to watch the games than with delicious food and craft beer. 33 Taps in Silver Lake is serving up new specials kicking off in 2017, just in time for football! Grab bottomless Mimosas and Bloody Mary’s for only $15 every Friday- Sunday before 3 pm. Plus, get $5 happy hour specials every day from 3-6 pm and 10 pm-close, and Taco Tuesdays where $9 gets you all-you-can-eat chicken, fish or veggie tacos. $15; Friday-Sunday; 3725 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026; 323.338.7777
The Ultimate Golden Globes Viewing Party at Tuck Room Tavern
Watch all of the action on oversized TV screens in surround sound, while enjoying handcrafted Red Carpet-themed cocktails by Master Mixologist Adam Seger and a three-course pre-fixe dinner menu by James Beard Award-winning Chef Sherry Yard. Dishes are inspired by the Golden Globe’s most talked about nominees including War Dogs, sausage and pepper heros; Girl and some Grains, blood orange quinoa salad, roasted, shaved, pickled carrots, red onion; La La Lamb, mirin marinated lamb chops, ginger chili and mint vinaigrette; Meuniere by the Sea, filet of sole, browned normandy butter, grilled lemon and chips (pommes parisienne); and Secret Life of Arlettes, puff pastry cookies, and Red Velvet Pavlova, crispy vanilla meringue, red velvet raspberry, chunk ice cream, whipped cream, chocolate sauce, for dessert! $50; Sunday, 5 pm; 10850 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024; 310.307.7004; Reserve your seat here.
LA Chocolate Festival & Pastry Show
Forget your resolution and indulge at the food festival that features confections from the city’s top pastry chefs. In addition to pastries, fill up on chocolate, wine, Champagne and other bites. $100-$150; Sunday, 3-6 pm; Omni Hotel Los Angeles, 251 S. Olive St, Los Angeles, CA
The Mar Vista Opens
The executive chef team of Chef D. Brandon Walker, Jill Davie, and Jorge Rivas is serving up progressive Los Angeles cuisine. With flavors from North Africa, Central America, Asia, and the Mediterranean, dishes include Ceviche made from Peruvian bay scallops, Aji Amarillo, and Fresco chili; Fontina Bacon Crab Melt; Persimmons & Collards Salad with dried fruit and spiced nuts; Black Barley Hot Pot with shitake, rapini, and chili de arbol; Cod & Fried Oysters with curried butternut squash and red mustards; Goat & Pasta with charred leak oil, créme frâiche, and dill pollen; Lamb Churrasco with curried couscous, crispy kale, and mint chimichurri. The Mar Vista presents live music performances on Friday and Saturday at 10 pm with a late-night menu. 12249 Venice Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066; 310.751.6773
The Smile’s di Alba Opens
Partners Matt Kliegman, Carlos Quirarte, and Melia Marden of New York City’s popular The Smile and Smile To Go open their first West Coast restaurant, di Alba. Helmed by chef/partner Nina Clemente, most recently at The Standard in LA, the counter and takeaway spot offers a variety of Roman-style focaccia with seasonal accompaniments. Options include the gluten-free focaccia called the Amalfi with San Marzano tomato sauce, fior di latte mozzarella and basil; the Bianca with fontina, taleggio and trumpet and oyster mushrooms; and the Breakfast focaccia with smoked salmon. There are also market-driven salads include the Italian tuna salad and Power salad with raw kale, fennel, watermelon radish and pomegranate seeds. Pastries and desserts from sous chef Zena Scharf include rye brownies with smoked salt; gluten-free toffee chocolate chip cookies; and vegan citrus bundt cake. Beverages include house made Chinotto and rosemary lemonade, as well as local artisanal sodas and Stumptown coffee. 827 E. 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90013; 213.620.6244
No Pants Subway Ride
In its 16th year, ImprovEverywhere’s pants-less celebration unites people around the world by riding their local subway without pants. To participate in LA’s ride, just throw on your favorite pair of skivvies, purchase a TAP Card and head to Union Station. Sunday, 1-3:30 pm; 800 N Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Satellite Nights: Purple Friday—Prince Dance Night
Celebrate one of the sad losses of 2016 by kicking off 2017 with a tribute and dance party. Dance the night away to his hits at The Satellite in Silver Lake. Friday; 1717 Silver Lake Blvd, Los Angeles, CA; 323.661.4380
