Monday:
The Raymond 1886 Introduces New “Wealth & Hellness” Summer Cocktail Menu
Namaste, health nuts! The Raymond 1886 is serving up a plethora of miracle potions to cure whatever ails you in their “Wealth & Hellness” Summer Cocktail Menu! Cockails include the Purple Gold, an antioxidant rich cocktail created by Abby Peoples comprised of Orgeat, Vida Mezcal, home made blueberry bliss syrup, and lemon juice; the Carol Does a Juice Cleanse created by Emma Sleath featuring Vida mezcal, house made strawberry-kiwi syrup, lime juice, and egg white with Xocoatl mole bitters; the Happy Place created by Peter Lloyd Jones, with Clement Canne Bleue, house made coconut mix, mango purée, a Wray & Nephew Float, lime juice, vanilla syrup, mint sprig and fresh cinnamon; Cat Cow prepared by Miguel Perez made with Black Cow Vodka, Chareau Liqueur, simple syrup, lemon juice, pinch o’ salt and tonic water; Adam Vaughn’s Chakra Rocka Root Beer Fizz Float Bath comprised of Lemon Hart 151, Root Beer Liquor, gin, vanilla syrup, cream, egg white and soda, served with a cherry garnish; Cameron Masden’s Open Heart, Happy Mind with Cammy Poo’s Rum Blend, pineapple juice, berry purée, lemon juice and condensed milk cream with a heavy cinnamon garnish; My Grandma’s Iced Tea, a tribute to Nathan Baker’s grandmother’s secret family recipe, features Laphroaig 10, house-infused mint-tea scotch, Bergamot Bitters, lemon juice, honey and club soda; the Kentucky Detox created by Becca Kmieciak made with pecan-infused Elijah Craig bourbon, NaCL H2O, vanilla Demerara syrup, walnut liqueur and Angostura Bitters; the Williamsburg, a cocktail by Jesus Gomez made with Carpano Antica, Cio Ciaro, Dr. Byrd Jamaican Rum, Batavia Arrack, and lemon peel as the garnish; Me Time by Ned Kirby, made with Amaro Angeleno, Aperol, Woodford Rye and cracked cucumber; the Wax on, Wax off concocted by Luis Nava, featuring Akashi UME, Chikoisan Sake, Amaro Nonino, Ki No Bi gin, a Crème Yvette rinse and fi- cinnamon bitters. Train mentally, physically and spiritually, and you will be prepared for whatever obstacle life throws at you! 1250 South Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena, CA 91105; 626.441.3136
Red Herring’s Summertime Crab Boil
Crack into first-of-the-season crab at Red Herring’s first-ever Summertime Crab Boil. Owners Chef Dave Woodall and Alexis Martin Woodall pay homage to Chef’s Maryland roots with a good old-fashioned Chesapeake Bay Blue Crab feast. The signature boil includes shrimp, sausage and potatoes, accompanied by classic sides like cole slaw, macaroni salad, cornbread and baked beans. The family-style meal includes two drinks (beer and wine), dinner and gratuity, with a cash bar also available. $80; Monday, 6 – 9 pm; 1661 Colorado Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90041
Tuesday:
Bring Mohawk Bend’s History into Your Home
Bring a little bit of Mohawk Bend history into their homes by purchasing dinner package that includes: one beverage of your choice (beer, wine, cocktail, non-alcoholic); one share plate or appetizer; one entree; and one Mohawk Bend chair. $45; Tuesday, 5 – 7 pm; 2141 W. Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026; 213.483.2337
The Buffalo Club’s Tuesday’s Specials
Head to Santa Monica to one of LA’s most iconic, classic restaurants (going on almost 24 years open). Every Tuesday, you can enjoy half off all of Chef Healy’s small plates – including their Baby Zucchini Blossoms with crab meat, shrimp mousse and Dolin Vermouth crème; Braised Oxtail Dumplings; and the Oyster Shootout with three oysters served with wasabi, caviar and lime, tomato horseradish and ginger soy. Tuesday; 1520 Olympic Blvd, Santa Monica, CA
The Original Farmers Market, The Grove and Outfest Celebrate Pride Month with An Evening Dedicated to All Things ABBA
The Original Farmers Market at Third & Fairfax, The Grove and Outfest have partnered to present the second annual Pride Celebration featuring the music of the iconic band ABBA with a live performance and a special outdoor film screening. The evening is a part of the city’s ongoing Pride Month festivities. Groove to the sounds of Swedish Europop courtesy of the lively ABBA tribute band, AbbaFab, on the Farmers Market Plaza. Then, stroll on over to Gilmore Lane to enjoy a sunset screening of the hit musical comedy, Mamma Mia! (rated PG-13) starting at 8 pm. RSVP for the event via here and receive a free gift courtesy of Kiehl’s at Farmers Market. The skincare brand will also have a photo booth on site during the evening. The Pride Celebration precedes the venerable 36th Annual Outfest Los Angeles LGBTQ film festival, presented by HBO. Hosted by Outfest, the LA-based nonprofit organization promoting equality by creating, sharing, and protecting LGBTQ stories on the screen, the 2018 festival will take place across the city from July 12 – 22, 2018. Free; Tuesday, 6:30 pm; 6333 W.3rd St. Los Angeles, CA 90036
Wednesday:
Pearl’s BBQ 4th of July Texas Picnic
This Fourth of July, Pearl’s BBQ in DTLA is celebrating America’s red, white and blue with a good ol’ five-day Pearl’s BBQ 4th of July Texas Picnic celebration featuring live music, full bar, ice cold beer, games and the best southern barbecue west of Texas. They will have a handcrafted Texas smoker, plenty of white oak wood, certified angus beef and Pearl’s BBQ Pitmaster Dana Blanchard smoking some of the best barbecue in the City of Angels.Tito’s Vodka and Jack Daniels will be kicking off this patriotic celebration on Wednesday with a full bar to serve up your favorite bevvies. During Fourth of July weekend, feast on melt-in-your-mouth barbeque as Pearl’s BBQ delivers their 16 hour smoked brisket and 12 hour smoked beef short ribs rubbed with secret spices and served with sides. Dig into Cowboy Roy’s hand made baked beans, coleslaw with house made mayo, or potato salad. Wash all this Southern goodness down with a refreshing Big Red Soda, Classic Mexican Cola, or Nesbitt’s Honey Lemonade. For dessert, enjoy a slice (or two) of Pearl’s BBQ home made apple pie or Grandma Pearl’s pecan pie made from a secret recipe that is handed down for five generations. There will also be live music from Alice Wallace on Friday, Ted Z & The Wranglers on Saturday, and a performance from Rob Leines on Sunday. Games like Corn Hole, Horseshoes and Rope-A-Steer for all to enjoy can be played with all weekend long as well. Free; Wednesday through Sunday, 12 – 9 pm; 2143 Violet St, Los Angeles, CA 90021
Bone Kettle Introduces Wine Wednesday Sesh
Wine Wednesday Sesh is a new workshop about the fundamentals of wine tasting and food pairing guided by leading L.A. Sommelier and Bone Kettle Wine Director Alexander Goldfisher. Inspired by his latest European wine tour, Goldfisher will impart the basics of wine pairing while embarking on eight flights of thirst-quenching White Wines served alongside a meticulously paired six-course tasting menu prepared by Executive Chef Erwin Tjahyadi featuring Bone Kettle favorites and new summer bites on Wednesday, June 27th, 2018 with a first seating at 7:00 pm and a second seating at 8:30 pm. The menu includes dishes like Oxtail Dumplings with seasonal mushrooms, leeks, sesame seeds, and San Bai Su; Ube Gnocchi dressed with heirloom zucchini, English peas, fava beans, spinach, and kale; Flamin’ Bone Marrow and Charred Toast with scallion confit, grilled baguettes, red endives, baby frisee, mizuna, apples, and rhubarb dressing, along with wines including 2009 Max Ferdinand Richter Kabinett Riesling; 2014 Marie-Pierre Manciat ‘le Clos’ Saint-Veran; 2014 Stephen Ross Chardonnay; 2017 J Mourat Blanc Collection; Il Monticello ‘Groppolo’ Vermentino; 2015 Schloss Lieser Riesling; and 2013 Domaine des Hâtes Chablis. $45; Wednesday, 7 pm and 8:30 pm; 67 North Raymond Ave, Pasadena, CA 91103; 626.795.5702.
Check out Talkspace
Ever feel like you just need an unbiased person to talk to? (I feel like we all do). Check out Talkspace where you can chat with a matching therapist to identify your therapy needs. Once you’re matched, you’ll be working with the same licensed therapist every time and your therapists respond 1-2 times per day. If you need more, simply schedule a video chat. You can set aside some time every day, or write when the mood strikes you. Your room is always open. They supply couples therapy, message therapy, and video therapy. It’s support on you terms! $49+
Thursday:
Chef Miles Thompson and the Michael’s Santa Monica crew are debuting a new happy hour menu featuring shareable snacks + small plates such as “Animal Style” new potato fries, Sichuan dumplings with black vinegar and chili oil, marinated olives with fennel, and calamari with Nashville hot salt and chili-spiced pork fat. Miles will also introduce a limited-quantity “Muffuletta” (10 per night; available exclusively at the bar, first come first serve) featuring Peads & Barnetts Pork cured meats, mortadella, olive salad, provolone and Swiss on house-made focaccia. To complement Miles’ culinary offerings, wine director Roni Ginach curates a selection of natural/organic wines at $8/glass or $40/bottle alongside bar manager Meredith Hayman’s market-driven cocktails. Happy Hour at Michael’s is available in the bar + lounge. Thursday, 5:30 – 7 pm (Monday-Saturday); 1147 3rd Street, Santa Monica, 90403; 310.451.0843
