Los Angeles Weekly Roundup
Monday
Pasadena Cheeseburger Week
This week is a celebration of the cheeseburger, invented by Lionel Sternberger in Pasadena in 1924. Throughout the week, forty Pasadena restaurants, lounges, and burger spots will offer burger specials honoring Sternberger and his cheesy creation. You’ll also have the chance to vote for your favorite cheeseburger! Various prices; Monday – Saturday, various hours, and locations;
Picalilli Offers Monday Night Beer and Two Oyster Special
Picalilli, Culver City’s creative Asian-fusion restaurant from executive chef and co-owner, Macks Collins, offers a Beer and Two Oyster Special on Monday nights. $18+; 3850 Main St., Ste A, Culver City, CA 90232; 424.298.8540
Solita + Guide Dogs of America Join Forces for Tanteo’s Spicy Margarita Week
Solita Tacos & Margaritas, is partnering with Guide Dogs of America, an organization that trains service and guide dogs for individuals in need, to celebrate Tanteo’s Spicy Margarita Week. From today through next Monday, $1 from every purchase of Solita’s El Hombre Margarita, featuring Tanteo’s Chipotle Tequila, will be donated to Guide Dogs of America. Various prices; Monday – Monday, Various hours and locations
Wednesday
Esters Hosts Guest Chef Pop-Up with Chefs Elizabeth Heitner and Nestor Silva
Esters is excited to announce the return of the Guest Chef pop-up series. They’re kicking off 2023 with friends and chefs Elizabeth Heitner and Nestor Silva (formerly of sister spot Rustic Canyon) behind the Mexican and Jewish-inspired pop-up Malli. Reservations are encouraged (You can be added to the “Notify” list on Resy), and Esters will also accept walk-ins at the bar. Various prices; Wednesday, 5:00 pm; 1314 Seventh St., Santa Monica, CA 90401; 310.899.6900
Visionary Women Hosts Female Founders & Entrepreneurship Salon With Sprinkles Founder Candace Nelson And Drybar Founder Alli Webb
Visionary Women, the premier Los Angeles-based nonprofit organization focused on the advancement and empowerment of women and girls, announces a Female Founders & Entrepreneurship Salon. Several prominent women will be featured, including Sprinkles founder and New York Times bestselling author of Sweet Success Candace Nelson and serial entrepreneur, bestselling author, and Drybar founder Alli Webb. The thought-leadership event is sponsored by Bank of America and The Wall Street Journal, and will be moderated by CNBC’s Senior Media & Tech Correspondent and bestselling author of When Women Lead Julia Boorstin. The event will include a panel discussion and will benefit Visionary Women’s grants given to organizations and programs that advance the status of women and girls. Co-founders three-time Beverly Hills Mayor Lili Bosse and author, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Angella Nazarian created Visionary Women for just these types of gatherings. “Members of our giving circle come together to learn and give back while doing so,” Bosse said. “What could be better?” $70; Wednesday, 5 – 7:00 pm; Brentwood Country Club – 590 S Burlingame Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90049; 310.451.8011
Thursday
Trejo’s Tacos and Hell’s Kitchen Takeover w/ Chef Dafne Mejia
Chef Dafne Mejia of Hell’s Kitchen is teaming up with Trejo’s Tacos Hollywood Cantina to celebrate her recent win on Hell’s Kitchen. Chef Dafne Mejia was on a team tasked with creating an elevated taco, of which Danny Trejo served as a judge. The HELLrizo won and Chef Dafne Mejia will bring this elevated taco to the Hollywood location for a limited time. Tonight, to celebrate the launch, Danny Trejo and Chef Dafne Mejia will be at the Trejo’s Hollywood location to meet fans and share her new creation. Various prices; Mondays – Sundays (through 2/26), 11:30 am – 11:00 pm; 1556 N. Cahuenga Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90028
Black Angus Steakhouse Brings Back its Popular, One-Night Bourbon Dinner Experience
Black Angus Steakhouse, the original American steakhouse since 1964, has announced the return of the popular one-night Bourbon Dinner Experience at all steakhouse locations. Fans of Black Angus Steakhouse will experience a curated bourbon cocktail pairing menu that features the highest quality 21-day aged steaks and barrel-aged whiskey cocktails. The menu features Ribeye Cap and Fries with Birria Butter, and Lime paired with Ancho Reyes Old Fashioned, Espresso Chili Rubbed Eye of Rib, Red Skin Mashed Potatoes and Brussels Sprouts paired with Apricot Brandy Smash, and Bananas Foster over Vanilla Ice Cream paired with Bourbon Espresso Cocktail for dessert. $51.99; Thursday, 7:00 pm; Various locations
Coming Soon
(1/28): Chef Christopher Kostow and The Mascot by the Harlon Family Partner with the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills for a Dinner and Wine Pairing
Jean-Georges, the world-renowned Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills restaurant, welcomes you to an immersive hearth-centric dinner prepared by Three Michelin Star Chef Christopher Kostow (The Charter Oak, The Restaurant at Meadowood in Napa Valley). The family-style, seasonally driven menu is an exquisite ode to elemental cooking, featuring a selection of wines from The Mascot by the Harlan Family. Each course is perfectly paired with exclusive vintages for an exceptional tasting experience. $225; Saturday (1/28), 5 – 10:00 pm; Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills – 9850 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
(1/29): Caldo Verde Hosts an Evening Inspired by April Bloomfield’s A Girl and Her Pig and A Girl and Her Greens
Caldo Verde, the Portuguese-inspired restaurant helmed by James Beard Award-winning chef Suzanne Goin and restaurateur Caroline Styne continues its series of events spotlighting chefs and restaurants from around the globe that have inspired them throughout the years. On 1/29, Caldo Verde will host an evening inspired by April Bloomfield’s A Girl and Her Pig and A Girl and Her Greens. The 4-course menu includes Chilled Crab Trifle, Roasted and Raw Fennel Salad, and either Cabbage-Stuffed Cabbage and Polenta or Stuffed Veal Breast and Jerusalem Artichoke for entrées. Dessert features Banodffee Pie and Caramel Popcorn with Nuts. Books will also be available for purchase on-site. $85; Sunday (1/29), 5 – 10:00 pm; DTLA Proper – 1100 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90015; 213.806.1023
(1/29, 1/31, 2/2, 2/4): “Escape In” with Parea Books and Hotel June
Hotel June and Parea Books are partnering for an upcoming series of events in honor of the release of their latest book, The Hours Before Dusk. The hotel and Parea Books will host four events ranging from creative workshops and book readings, to a wine tasting and dinner. 8639 Lincoln Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045; 310.645.0400
- (1/29) Creative Journaling Session: Join Hotel June for an evening of creative journaling based on prompts from The Hours Before Dusk; $35; Sunday (1/29), 5 – 7:00 pm
- (1/31) Portuguese “Escape” Wine Tasting: Escape to Portugal with Bomb Vinho, a Lisbon-based wine project, for a lovely evening of wine tasting. $40; 5 – 8:00 pm
- (2/2) “Reading Two Ways”: This creative book session features a renowned face reader who will teach you to understand how the shape of our faces reflects how we interpret things differently. $35; 6 – 8:00 pm
- (2/4) An Escape Dinner: The Escape Dinner Club comes to Hotel June with a 4-course meal paired with five different Spanish and Portuguese wines based on stories from The Hours Before Dusk. $150; 7 – 10:00 pm
(2/11): Jean-Georges Beverly Hills Cooking Class
Jean-Georges Beverly Hills inside the Waldorf Astoria will host its monthly cooking class and 3-course lunch on 2/11. Guests will enjoy a cooking demo by Culinary Director Steve Benjamin and Executive Chef Peleg Miro on the Jean-Georges Beverly Hills Patio, before eating a 3-course curated lunch. $115; Saturday (2/11), 11:00 am – 1:00; Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills – 9850 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
(4/2): Tickets are Now On Sale for the Masters of Taste
Mark your calendars! The date for the 6th annual Masters of Taste has been announced. The premier outdoor luxury food and beverage festival will return to the historic Pasadena Rose Bowl on 4/2 with Chef Michael Reed and Kwini Reed as Hosts. Host Chef Michael Reed is a classically trained chef and restaurateur who has spent 19 years as a chef for restaurants across New York and Los Angeles. Today, Chef Reed is the co-owner and Executive Chef behind two Los Angeles restaurants, Poppy + Rose of Downtown Los Angeles and Anaheim’s Poppy & Seed. In addition to the two concepts, Chef Reed and his wife and co-owner, Kiini Reed, also run an upscale catering company, Root of All Food. 100% of the proceeds will directly benefit Union Station Homeless Services, a non-profit organization celebrating 50 years of providing homeless services and housing for thousands of neighbors. $155 – $225; Sunday (4/2), 3 – 7:00 pm; Pasadena Rose Bowl – 1001 Rose Bowl Drive, Pasadena, CA 91103; 626.791.6677
