Grand Park’s Downtown Dia de los Muertos
This Friday marks the ninth annual Día de los Muertos—Day of the Dead— celebration at Grand Park. In conjunction with Self Help Graphics & Art, Grand Park’s Downtown Día de los Muertos is a 12-day public art installation honoring “people, places and ideas that merit reverence and commemoration through free, family-friendly programming.” Through November 2nd. Grand Park – 200 N Grand Ave.,Los Angeles, CA 90012
VIDA Modern Taqueria Now Open for Lunch
Redondo Beach Mexican favorite VIDA Modern Taqueria is now open for weekend lunch. The lunch menu features a mixture of Baja-inspired traditional Mexican street food classics with an elevated CA flare. Friday – Sunday, 11:30 am – 11:00 pm; 1723 S Catalina Ave, Redondo beach CA 90277; 310.430.7787
New Fall Items at ROCA Pizza Pop-Up
It’s beginning to look alot like Fall at ROCA. The pop-up at The Americana at Brand in Glendale is rolling out new fall pizza flavors, salads, and dessert. New items include: the Italian Chopped Salad, BBQ Chicken Chopped Salad, Pepperoni Hot Honey Pizza, Sausage + Mushroom Pizza, and their sweet and delicious Tiramasù. Wednesday – Sunday, 12 – 8:00 pm; 769 Americana Way, Glendale, CA 91210; 818.396.5055
Tacos AF Serves Up “Spooky AF” Halloween Tacos
It’s Halloween-time at Tacos AF. The Downtown LA taco spot is serving up exclusive “Spooky AF” Halloween tacos with black stone-ground handmade tortillas from LA Chapalita and their house-made orange habanero salsa for only $3. Choose from the Carne Asada, Al Pastor, Chipotle Marinated Chicken or vegan-friendly Mushroom. These limited edition tacos are available now through Halloween and can be ordered for dine-in, pick-up or delivery. Monday – Saturday, 10:00 am – 7:00 pm; 312 W. 7th St., Los Angeles, CA 90014; 213.221.7231
New Halloween Themed Cocktail at Messhall Kitchen
Boo! Messhall Kitchen wants to send chills down your spine with its seasonal Teeling Single Grain Smoked Old-Fashioned Cocktail. Made with Teeling Single Grain Irish Whiskey, Sugar, Angostura Bitters, Orange Oil, and smoked with wood chips straight from the whiskey barrel. $16; Monday – Thursday, 12 – 9:00 pm, Friday, 12 – 10:00 pm, Saturday, 11:00 am – 10:00 pm, Sunday, 11: 00 am – 9:00 pm; 4500 Los Feliz Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027; 323.660.6377
Café Gratitude DIY Halloween Cookie Kits
Hosting a Halloween party? Café Gratitude has your dessert covered. Their DIY HALLOWEEN COOKIE KITS, include nine pre-baked cookies in a variety of flavors and pre-made icing, made with organic, superfood ingredients. Available nationwide. $28