Los Angeles Weekend Roundup
Friday
Madonna and Live Nation Announce the “The Celebration Tour.” Tickets Go On Sale Today!
Madonna’s “The Celebration Tour” makes its way to Los Angeles this fall, and the Material Girl invites you to join her in “celebrating” 40 years of music and her greatest hits. “The Celebration Tour” announcement came via a black and white video featuring Madonna and an array of celebs (Lil Wayne, Amy Schumer, Diplo, Jack Black, and Judd Apatow) playing a scandalous round of Truth or Dare. Tickets go on sale today at 10:00 am! Various prices; 9/27 – 9/28, 8:30 pm; Crypto.com Arena – 1111 S. Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90015; 213.742.7100
Sam Smith Adds 2nd Show at the Kia Forum
Megastar Sam Smith adds a 2nd show to the Los Angeles portion of his world tour. The “Unholy” singer brings his smooth vocals to the Kia Forum for two nights this summer. Hurry, tickets are going fast! $129.50+; 8/31 – 9/1, 8:00 pm; Kia Forum – 3900 W. Manchester Blvd, Inglewood, CA 90305; 310.862.6200
New Menu Items at Eureka!
Eureka! announces new dishes. Highlights include French Dip (roast beef/whiskey caramelized onions/Havarti/horseradish aioli/au jus), Chilled Salmon Campanell Bowl (burrata/broccolini/heirloom cherry tomatoes/pesto aioli), Baja Fish Tacos (beer battered white fish/pico de gallo /coleslaw/chipotle mayo/lemon vinaigrette), Barbeque Pork Ribs (slow cooked ribs/truffle corn), and the Watermelon Chicken Salad (baby kale/feta/cucumbers/walnuts/dried cranberries/beets/pickled red onion/mint/balsamic glaze/lemon vinaigrette). Various prices, hours, and locations
Mother Tongue Launches Social Hour
Mother Tongue launches Social Hour, a new daily happy hour-style menu. Starting today, guests can dine on a selection of exclusive bites and cocktails. $10+; Wednesdays – Sundays, 4 – 6:00 pm; 960 N. La Brea Ave, 4th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90038; 213.319.7850
Ocean Prime Beverly Hills Introduces New Menu Items for 2023
Business diners are returning to restaurants as more people return to their offices. Ocean Prime, the award-winning national steak and seafood concept from Cameron Mitchell Restaurants, wants to welcome back business diners with an enhanced menu for 2023 featuring additional sushi and seafood items and the return of some favorite dishes. Sushi lovers can enjoy the new Spicy Tuna Roll with avocado, scallion, jalapeño and shiso and the Blue Crab Roll with sesame crab salad, tobiko, avocado, cucumber, and yuzu aioli. Ocean Prime added a unique offering of Nigiri composed of salmon belly, mango tobiko relish, tuna, fresh wasabi, finger lime, and gold leaf caviar. And make sure to get the new Branzino with artichokes and broccolini. Guests can also expect revamped seafood items, like the new Jumbo Lump Crab Cake appetizer, served with sweet and sour slaw, horseradish mustard, and aioli. Various prices; 9595 Wilshire Blvd., 9595 Wilshire Blvd; 310.859.4818
Saturday
Negroni 3rd Street Launches Weekend Brunch Service
Beverly Grove neighborhood’s world-renowned Negroni 3rd Street restaurant launches weekend brunch! Menu highlights include Truffle Eggs (with scrambled eggs, truffle stracciatella, and sautéed mushrooms over sourdough toast), Tofu Scramble (with scrambled turmeric tofu, spinach, roasted peppers, sliced avocado, and pickled red onion over grilled sweet potato), and French Toast (made with brioche bread covered with banana, blueberries, and whipped cream). Classic brunch cocktails such as Nikkei Bloody Marys (with vodka, vegan tiger milk, tomato juice, orange juice, togarashi, and oyster sauce), Bottomless Mimosas, and Aperol Spritzes will be available in addition to a full cocktail, wine, and beer menu. Various prices; Saturdays – Sundays, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm; 8022 W. 3rd St., Los Angeles, CA 90048; 323.497.4069
Sunday
Ardor at The West Hollywood EDITION Announces Sunday Brunch by Michelin-Starred Chef John Fraser
Calling all brunch lovers! Ardor at the West Hollywood EDITION announces Sunday Brunch! Michelin-Starred Chef John Fraser continues to bring the best of vibrant California cuisine to West Hollywood, with a brunch menu honoring the restaurant’s vegetable-forward, hyper-local focus while introducing a playful yet refined take. Upon arrival, guests will be presented with a selection of indulgent sweet and savory items for the table to share. Each will then have their choice of entrée. Standouts include the Waffle Fried Chicken, Brie & Truffle Omelet, and the Carrot “Gravlax” Tartine. Pair your meal with a customizable Bloody Mary Set or Latte made with Japanese whiskey, turmeric, oat milk, and honey. Yes, please! $85; Sundays, 12 – 3:00 pm; The West Hollywood EDITION – 9040 W Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, CA, 90069; 310.953.9899
Piccalilli Offers Half Dozen West Coast Oysters on Sunday Nights
Picalilli, Culver City’s creative Asian-fusion restaurant from executive chef and co-owner, Macks Collins, offers a Half Dozen West Coast Oysters on Sunday nights. If seated at the bar, Piccalilli guests can enjoy single oysters as well. $18+; 3850 Main St., Ste A, Culver City, CA 90232; 424.298.8540
Coming Soon
(1/25): 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 (1/25); 5:00 pm; 1314 Seventh St., Santa Monica, CA 90401; 310.899.6900
(1/25): 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 (1/25); 5 – 7:00 pm; Brentwood Country Club – 590 S Burlingame Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90049; 310.451.8011
(1/26): 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, (1/26), 7:00 pm; Various locations
(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
