This Christmas is definitely different – we get it. After all you’ve endured this year, you deserve to end 2020 with a bang. Instead of slaving over a hot stove all day, why not order take out from your favorite places. So sit back, grab your favorite holiday movies and let these restaurants provide you with the perfect holiday meals.
Black Angus Steakhouse
With the holiday season looking quite different this year, Black Angus Steakhouse provides an array of festive to-go specials for Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. The holiday menu includes: to-go specials, dinner-for-two options, individual holiday plates, and prime rib specials for takeaway and curbside pickup. The Family Meal feeds four and has an 8 oz. prime rib, home-style mashed potatoes, cookies and much more. With the Individual meals, choose from an 8oz prime rib or 6oz filet mignon, with lobster tail, and all the fixings. Orders can be placed here for takeaway or curbside pickup. Through December 31st. $99 (Holiday Family Meal), $34.99 (Individual Meal); various hours and locations
Milo & Olive’s Holiday Mart
After an epic Thanksgiving Bake Sale, Milo & Olive have decided to host a Holiday mart in their very own back patio. Director of Bakery Operations Kelsey Brito and team are baking up assorted Holiday Cookie Boxes for $30, along with fresh breads and housemade jam. Stock up on fun, seasonal cocktail mixers, like spice sachets for mulled wine, ginger citrus syrup for shandies and cocktails, plus bottles of wine. $30+; Wednesday, 10:00 am – until they sell out; 2723 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90403; 310.453.6776
Tallula’s Cocktail Kits
Mexican Restaurant, Tallula’s is offering a Cocktail Kit, and Bar Tools to add to your collection. Choose from a bottle of Angelisco Blanco Tequila or Mezcal Amarás Espadín, bottle of Aperol, fresh agave & ginger syrups, Scrappy’s Grapefruit & Firewater bitters, fresh juices & garnishes, and 3 recipe cards. To complete your bar, order a new shaker and strainer to give that professional mixologist flair! Please give the restaurant 24 hour notice for all orders. $85 (Cocktail Kit), $25 (Bar Tools); 118 Entrada Dr, Santa Monica, CA 90402; 310.526.0027
Birdie G’s Cocktail Kit
Choose between two different types of cocktail kits, the St. Germain or Uncle Nearest 1856. The St. Germain Kit includes a bottle each of St. Germain liqueur, Brut Cava, hibiscus-infused tequila, ginger syrup, garnishes, 2 recipe cards, and pretty St. Germain carafes, glasses & metal straws. The Uncle Nearest 1856 Kit offers a bottle of Uncle Nearest 1856 whiskey, housemade winter spice honey & winter spice bitters, garnishes, fresh lemons, 3 recipe cards and Uncle Nearest Old Fashioned glasses, jigger & face mask. You can also update your bar with a new set of Bar Tools. Order via phone and online. $110 (Cocktail Kits), $45 (Bar Tools), $40 (Bar Tools combined with Cocktail Kit); 2421 Michigan Ave., Santa Monica, CA, 90404; 310.310.3616
A Very Merry Jane Q Christmas
Jane Q and Executive Chef Jeffrey Williams will be hosting a “Very Merry Q” remotely offering guests all of their holiday favorites and more to go. This exclusive menu features a half peking duck, braised lamb, roasted arctic char, red kuri squash, winter root veggies, a cookie plate, and more! In addition to the delectable menu, a make your own mulled wine kit will be offered. Food can be ordered as a prix fixe menu or a la carte, allowing guests to choose their own traditional selection this year. You can order for delivery through all your favorite apps- Postmates, Grubhub, and Doordash- or by calling the restaurant. $57 (Prix fixe dinner), $6+ (A la carte items) Thursday, 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm; Kimpton Everly Hotel – 1800 Argyle Ave, Hollywood, CA 90028; 213.279.3534
Festive Offerings from El Torito
El Torito will offer a variety of options including a Holiday Feast To-Go feast that feeds up to 10 people and an Individual 3-Course Holiday Meal, perfect for those celebrating solo or in intimate groups. Guests can pick up their Holiday Feast To-Go through Friday, 12/25 with a 24-hour notice. For the 3-Course Holiday meal, guests can order online for pickup or delivery on Friday, 12/25 only. $26 (Individual meal) and $150 (Holiday Feast to Go); various hours and locations
Playa Provisions Christmas at Home
Playa Provisions from Top Chef Winner Brooke Williamson has everything you need with specials on both Christmas and Christmas Eve. Choose from a ready-made Christmas Dinner complete with Duck Confit, Creamy Cauliflower Soup, assorted spirits and wines and more. If you are looking for something lighter, grab a Cocktail Kit, or the Take and Bake Cinnamon Rolls. Drooling yet? Orders can be placed via phone or online, and are available for pick-up only on Wednesday 12/23, 7:30 am – 7:00 pm and Thursday 12/24, 7:30 am – 3:00 pm. $14+ (non alcoholic kits), $125+ (Cocktail Kits), $127+ (Christmas Dinner); 119 Culver Blvd., Playa del Rey, CA, 90293; 310.683.5019
Festive Holiday Desserts from Destroyer
Destroyer, the minimalist all-day café in Culver City from Michelin-starred Chef Jordan Kahn is whipping up a sweet selection of artisanal treats and international delicacies. Just one bite will transport you around the world while you dine and relax in your own dining room. Highlights include the Gingerbread House Kit, the Salted Butter Caramel Almond Rocher, Chocolate Chess Pie, Hot Cocoa Mix with Smoked Marshmallows, and the White Chocolate-Cream Cheese Custard Tart. $9+; 3578 Hayden Ave., Culver City, CA 90232; 310.360.3860
