Monday:
MOSA is Open
South Bay’s newest seafood haven, MOSA is a place to sit back, relax and enjoy the beach breeze. They are serving up classic dishes such as Cioppino and innovative dishes turning classics on their head such as Pan-Fried Scallops over a Celery Root Puree, and Calamari Salad served cold with fresh orange, harissa, and arugula. The menu also has dishes made with fresh pasta, made in-house, along with their Parker Roll-inspired pull-apart Parmesan Rolls baked to crisp perfection and served with herbed olive oil. 190 Hermosa Ave, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
FREE Ice Skating at ICE Santa Monica
Santa Monica’s outdoor ice skating rink is now open and to celebrate they are offering a day of free skating. Every holiday season Downtown Santa Monica brings a little ice to our beachside community, transforming the corner of Fifth Street and Arizona Avenue into the winter wonderland with an 8,000-square-foot ice-skating rink. Free; Monday, 2 – 10 pm; 1324 5th St, Santa Monica, CA, 90401
Hecho Con Amor Dinner Series
Tallula’s is partnering with Masienda for an interactive experience as part of the relaunch of our Hecho Con Amor Dinner Series. Masienda Founder Jorge Gaviria and his team have been instrumental in supporting small, Mexican farmers and bringing organic, non-GMO, heirloom corn to chefs and top restaurants around the world. Jorge and Masienda’s Head of Operations Danielle Dahlin are leading a class called “The Life Cycle of a Table Tortilla” that will explore each step of the tortilla-making process from cooking and nixtamalizing corn to grinding it into fresh masa. After, Chef Saw is cooking up a 4-Course, Family-Style Dinner. He’s showcasing four different varieties and colors of Masienda’s corn, with highlights including a Blue Corn Quesadilla, a Mulita and one of Jorge’s favorite dishes – Tandoori Chicken inspired by Saw’s Indian heritage. Class: Monday, 5:30 – 6:45 pm; RSVP: e-mail events@tallulasrestaurant.com with the subject line “Masienda Class.” Dinner: $65/person (includes a spot in the class. Beverage pairings and specialty cocktails are also available that night); Monday, 7 pm; Click on the blocks that say “Masienda Dinner” when buying tickets through Resy. 118 Entrada Dr, Santa Monica CA 90402
Tuesday:
Cafe del Rey Wine Dinner
Fresh from a recent makeover, Cafe del Rey will present an elegant five-course dinner featuring wine pairings by DAOU Vineyards and dishes by Executive Chef Job Carder. Reservations required. $125; Tuesday, 6 – 8:30 pm; 4451 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey, CA 90292; 310.823.6395
