Christmas Eve & Christmas

Holiday Concert with Peter Sprague at L’Auberge Del Mar

Join in the Amphitheater for a delightful way to relax on Christmas Eve, guests will be entertained as American jazz artist, Peter Sprague, performs a concert in the L’Auberge Amphitheater. Free; Monday, 1 – 4 pm; L’Auberge Del Mar, 1540 Camino Del Mar; Del Mar, CA 92014; 858.259.1515

L.A. County Holiday Celebration

As Los Angeles’ largest multicultural holiday celebration, the 59th annual L.A. County Holiday Celebration, presented by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, provides Angelenos of all ages an opportunity to come together during the holidays to experience and honor the dynamic, rich cultures of the County. During the free event, many diverse L.A. – based artists and community groups showcase their talent, artistry and traditions on The Music Center’s iconic Dorothy Chandler Pavilion stage. Founded in 1959 by the late Kenneth Hahn, supervisor of the Second District of Los Angeles County for 40 years (from 1952-1992) and an advocate for access to the arts, the free three-hour live production features instrumental music, choral music and dance performances. The show is broadcast live in Southern California on PBS SoCal (KOCE), live streamed on pbssocal.org and presented live at The Music Center. Free; Monday, 3- 6 pm; The Music Center’s Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, 135 N Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Feast of the Seven Fishes at Nerano Beverly Hills

Ring in Christmas Eve this year with the most traditional Italian celebration – Feast of the Seven Fishes. Enjoy a traditional Italian-American Christmas Eve celebration at Nerano Beverly Hills, with a feast featuring seven different seafood dishes reminiscent of Southern Italy, all of which will be available a la carte. What better way to kick off the holiday festivities with friends and family than with Chef Michele Lisi’s authentic Italian-inspired menu bringing the flavor of the ocean to the plate! Monday; 9960 South Santa Monica Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; 310.405.0155

Feast of the Seven Fishes at Cecconi’s

Cecconi’s nods to its Venetian roots with several specials inspired by the Italian Christmas Eve tradition, Feast of the Seven Fishes. Served alongside classic plates like lobster spaghetti and table-side Dover sole, chef Samuele Pricoco is offering additional seafood-focused dishes including stuffed crab pappardelle with saffron tomato and basil and sea bream al cartoccio with mussels, clams, olives and russet potato. Festive flavors also found in cocktails like the Cecconi’s Nog, a mix of spiced rum, maple, kahlua and half & half, as well as traditional Italian treats such as blood orange panettoneand chocolate fondant. Monday, 8 am – 9 pm; 8764 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90069; 310.432.2000

Christmas Eve Dinner at Church & State

Head to the Arts District in DTLA this Christmas Eve where Church & State is serving a three-course prix-fixe dinner menu created by Executive Chef Tony Esnault. First course options include Chicory Salad with endive, frisée, radicchio, candied walnuts, kumquat, and Bleu d’Auvergne; Winter Truffle Soup with sunchokes, celery, leeks and black truffle; and the Foie Gras Terrine served with apple and quince marmalade and pistachio nougatine. Second course includes dishes like Scallops made with pomme fondant, king trumpet mushrooms, leeks and sauce matelote; the Crescent Duck “À L’Orange” with duck breast and leg two ways, with braised daikon and polenta gratin; the Rack of Lamb with herb crust, roasted sunchokes, carrot, Brussels sprouts and mint infused jus; and Roasted Winter Vegetable Mosaic served with organic quinoa, soft poached egg, fine herbs and extract jus. Finish your French dinner with a Festive Holiday Bûche de Nöel made with chocolate cake, raspberry, Menjari Cremeaux and ganache, or the Exotique made with vanilla sponge, mango, passionfruit Cremeux and white chocolate ganache. $90, $38/optional wine pairing; Monday, 5 pm – 9 pm; 1850 Industrial St, Los Angeles, CA 90021; 213.405.1434

The Restaurant at Mr. C’s Christmas Eve & Christmas Dinner

Located at Mr. C Beverly Hills, The Restaurant at Mr. C is featuring a menu of decadent Italian and Cipriani classics on Christmas Eve with menu highlights from Executive Chef Giuseppe Manco including a Trio of Marinated Norwegian Smoked Salmon, Shrimp, & Tuna Tartare; Riso Vialone Nano with Seafood all’ Armoricaine; and Beef Tenderloin with Porcini sauce. One of the few spots open on Christmas Day, highlights include Crudo and Mozzarella with micro basil; Baked Cipriani Mezze Maniche pasta with eggplant tomato sauce and Mozzarella; Alaskan Halibut with white wine sauce and Gaeta Olives; and Panettone with mascarpone cream and chocolate fondant. $95, $35/optional wine pairing; Monday, 6 pm, Tuesday, noon; 1224 Beverwil Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90035; 310.277.2800 

Celestino Ristorante

Celebrate Christmas Eve with a four-course prix-fixe menu created by Owner and Chef Calogero Drago or enjoy any of these Holiday specials à la carte. Start your Italian feast by deciding between Zuppa di Moscardini con Crostini all’Aglio e Olio Aromatico, baby octopus stew with toasted garlic bread, or the Insalata Frutti di Mare marinata all olio e limone, a mixed seafood salad. The Pasta e Risotto course comes next with Risotto con Fave Ricci di Mare with Arborio rice with sea urchin and fava beans; Orecchiette con Ragu’ di Granchio e Gamberetti, small shell pasta with crab meat and rock shrimp; or the Farfalle con Salmone Affumicato, Asparagi, Marscapone e Caviale, bow tie pasta with smoked salmon, asparagus, Mascarpone cheese and caviar. Next up is Baccala all’Acqua Pazza with fresh cod with a lemon caper sauce, olives and potato; the Cioppino Alla Mediterranea, mixed seafood stew in a tomato wine sauce; or the Filetto di Nasello con Mesticanze di Verdure e Salsa di Peperoni, Chilean sea bass with vegetables, Timball and bell pepper sauce for the Pesce course. Finish your Christmas Eve dinner with the Tartufo di Cedri con Fragole Marinate with lemon truffle sorbet with fresh marinated strawberries. $78; Monday, 5:30 – 10:30 pm; 141 South Lake Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91105; 626.795.4006

The Raymond 1886

Come sing along with Christmas carolers who will be performing throughout the evening as enjoy the Christmas Eve five-course dinner. The festive feast begins with soup and salad featuring French Onion Soup with sourdough croutons and Gruyère, and then a Cranberry Feta Salad made up of mixed greens, dried cranberries, crumbled feta and balsamic walnut vinaigrette. The first course choices include Smoked Salmon Brioche with lemon-dill crème fraiche and salmon roe or try the Compressed Cucumber with beetroot goat cheese espuma and mint. Second course selections include three options including the Pan Seared Scallops with brown butter polenta and oyster mushrooms; the New York Strip Steak served with parsnip purée, sautéed Swiss chard and smoked Cipollini onions, or the Artichoke Ravioli with sautéed spinach, spiced butternut squash sauce and preserved lemon. Candy coat this special evening with Sweet options like the Warm Rice Pudding with apricot biscotti or the Chocolate Tart with ginger Chantilly and pecan honey granola. $120; Monday, 3 – 7 pm; 1886 will be open until 9 pm; 1250 South Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena, CA 91105; 626.441.3136

Christmas Eve at Patina

Enjoy a four or six course Christmas Eve dinner from the Michelin-starred Patina restaurant located at the famed Walt Disney Concert Hall in DTLA. Executive Chef Andreas Roller’s options feature highlights such as Mary’s Duck with braised red cabbage, potato noodle, kumquat, star anise; and Buche de Noel with chicory, cherry, hazelnut. Wine pairings and supplements are available for an additional fee, ranging from $60-$100; Monday, first seating: 4 pm; gala seating 7 pm; final seating: 10 pm; 141 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012

Ray’s & Stark Bar‘s Christmas Eve Dinner

Located steps from LACMA’s iconic Urban Lights installation, Ray’s and Stark Bar will be featuring seasonal offerings including Mary’s Duck Confit with Black Truffle Polenta and Herb Sauce; and Whole Fried Snapper for Two with Caponata and Frisée Salad. Full al la carte menu will also be available. Monday, 11:30 am – 8 pm; 5905 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036; 323.857.6180

Christmas Eve & Christmas Day at NoMad Los Angeles

For Christmas Eve, the NoMad Los Angeles offers their à la carte menu with dishes such as bucatini with parmesan & basil crumble and honey-glazed half duck with accompaniments. On Christmas, the team will offer a special prix fixe menu. You have the choice of an appetizer such as curried squash soup or roasted beet salad, followed by a selection of mains including seared scallops, filet mignon or the famed NoMad roast chicken for a $15 supplemental cost per person. Family-style sides including black truffle potato purée, roasted butternut squash and charred Brussels sprouts will be served for the table to share. Bringing the meal to a sweet close is the choice of either the Milk & Honey ice cream or Dark Chocolate Ganache with sea salt and maple ice cream. $74; Monday, 2 – 8:30 pm; 649 S. Olive, Los Angeles, CA 90014; 213.358.0000

Come kick-off Christmas Eve with Chef de Cuisine Luca Moriconi’s Christmas Eve four-course prix-fixe holiday feast. The menu begins with the Antipasti which offers a choice between the Passata di Fagioli e Gamberi prepared with white bean purée, seared Carabineros prawns, fregola, burrata and parsley oil, or the Caprese e Barbabietole made with buffalo mozzarella, red beets, heirloom tomatoes, toasted pine nuts, and topped with Villa Manodori aged balsamic. The Pasta course includes the Tortellini in Brodo with beef tortellini, veal broth, seasonal vegetable dadolata and aged Parmigiano. The Secondi course offers two entrées; the Trancio di Branzino prepared with a roasted Mediterranean Sea Bass, porcini mushrooms, spinach and white wine; the Cappone alle Castagne prepared with chestnut stuffed capon, Cipollini onions, celeriac-potato purée, golden raisins and port wine jus. Finish your Italian holiday celebration with something sweet from the Dolces section, by choosing between the festive Tronchetto di Natale made of chocolate Yule log, Mascarpone, macerated strawberries and espresso gelato, or the Fiamma: Baked Alaska with crystalized red currants and graham cracker crisp. On Christmas Day at Culina at the Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills, enjoy a Christmas Day buffet style brunch starting off with a live breakfast station (until 3 pm) featuring fresh omelets, eggs Benedict, made-to-order Belgian waffles, avocado toast, cheese blintzes and assorted breakfast pastries, bagels and breads. The farmers market station focuses on beautifully fresh and seasonal salad selections such as the Little Gem Caesar with truffle crumb, butternut & corn salad with Peruvian corn nuts, marinated heirloom dried beans, curried cauliflower and fried yams with cranberry, pumpkin seeds & yellow sundried tomato. There is also an “all day” array of seafood on ice and sushi including fresh oysters on the Half Shell, steamed green lip mussels and steamed clams, poached shrimp cocktail, Alaskan King crab legs, Cambridge House smoked salmon, and special selection of sushi, nigiri and roving Dim Sum cart and oysters shucked to order. The carving station features citrus roasted free range turkey, “buffalo style” hot turkey wings and fried turkey legs, cinnamon and honey glazed ham, and roasted prime rib with natural jus and horseradish cream; while the entrées include roasted ocean trout, monkfish and mussels, braised veal shoulder, roasted cornish hen, and carved roasted turkey crown and legs confit with chestnut and porcini stuffing. A special addition of Christmas in Chinatown (after 3 pm) will include Peking Duck carved to Order with Bao Buns, stir fry “as you like it,” beef noodle soup with bok choy and fresh noodles, 1000-year-old eggs, Peaches of Immortality and selection of traditional Chinese salads. A special children’s buffet will be serving-up mini beef sliders, grilled cheese sandwiches, chicken tenders, tater tots, macaroni & cheese, PB&J sandwiches and assorted cupcakes and cookies. This festive Holiday will also have a delectable array of Artisan cheese and cornucopia of sensational desserts including house-made panettone, gingerbread cookies, selection of mini pastries, a gelato bar, and house-made donuts with assorted toppings! Monday (also served with bottomless mimosas at the Holiday Pavilion): $89, 6 – 10:30 pm; Tuesday: $135, $69/children 5 – 12, 11 am – 6 pm; 300 South Doheny Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90048, 310.860.4000

Hotel Shangri-La Christmas Day Feast

This year’s four-course holiday menu includes a Foie Gras starter, Pomegranate Salad or White Roasted Cauliflower Soup, and choices of Boneless Ribeye, Sea Bass or Muscovy Duck. Enjoy a sweet ending to your meal with the Gingerbread Crème Brûlée, Pumpkin Espresso Tiramisu or Cinnamon Sugar Apple Doughnut Holes from Executive Chef Jessica Bedolla. Following the meal, you are invited to take a stroll to view the four decorated Christmas trees around the property and enjoy a digestif upstairs at ONYX, Santa Monica’s first indoor/outdoor rooftop bar. $85, $49/Children ages 6-12; Tuesday, 1-8 pm; The Dining Room Restaurant. 1301 Ocean Ave, Santa Monica, CA; Reservations: here or 310.394.2791

Sofitel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills

This year, Sofitel Los Angeles has curated a traditional, yet fresh experience for their guests this Christmas, with an added touch, including dishes from Cattle & Claw. In addition to the delicious goose, the festive menu will have other traditional holiday favorites like the maple glazed ham and herb crusted prime rib as well as creamy lobster mac’n’cheese and short ribs pappardelle. Don’t forget keep room for dessert, there will be a chocolate fountain and its fresh fruits assortment as well as a “Buche de Noel” (yule logs) farandole and French mini-pastries and macaroons. $65, $30/children 12 and under; Tuesday, 12 – 8 pm; 8555 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048

Lake Arrowhead Resort and Spa

Lake Arrowhead Resort and Spa is throwing a lavish bountiful Christmas feast in Lakeview Terrace. The festive celebration will include a carving station with roasted prime rib and espresso maple-glazed ham. There will also be stuffed chicken Florentine, lobster ravioli, chilled shrimp, charcuterie, seasonal sides and yummy traditional desserts. Also, on Christmas Day, BIN 189 will serve a three-course festive menu starting with seasonal soup or salad, then offering prime rib, ham or Chilean sea bass and ending with traditional holiday sweets. Lakeview Terrace: $57, $28/children 6 – 12, $33/seniors; Tuesday, seatings 1 pm & 4 pm; BIN 189: $47, $39/seniors; Tuesday, 1:30 – 9 pm; 27984 Highway 189, Lake Arrowhead, CA 92352; 909.744.3020

To-go:

Christmas Eve To-Go at Lawry’s The Prime Rib

Join Lawry’s this holiday season for their traditional Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve feasts. Enjoy the restaurant’s festive decor and holiday classics sung by carolers from December 1 – 24. Feasts include Lawry’s signature roasted prime rib carved tableside and accompaniments including the Original Spinning Bowl Salad, creamed corn, creamed spinach, mashed potatoes and Yorkshire pudding. Additional entrees such as Lawry’s ribeye steak and Atlantic salmon are available, as well as seasonal desserts like apple pie. For those who prefer to dine at home on Christmas Eve, Lawry’s offers Prime Rib Dinners to-go with signature sides and Yorkshire pudding batter to bake fresh at home. Christmas Eve to-go orders must be placed 48 hours in advance + link to place online here. 100 La Cienega Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; 310.652.2827