Los Angeles Weekend Roundup
Friday
Rock & Brews Honors KISS’ 50th Anniversary with Cocktail, It’s Cold Gin Time Again
This week marks the 50th anniversary of iconic rock band KISS’ first-ever concert, and to celebrate, rock-inspired restaurant Rock & Brews is rolling out a special cocktail in honor of co-founders Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons and the band. The cocktail, It’s Cold Gin Time Again, shines on its base spirit, KISS’ own Cold Gin. The gin’s juniper, citrus, and herb notes tastefully harmonize with the flavors of Fiorente Elderflower, lemon juice, simple syrup, blue curacao, soda water, and muddled blueberries. Once expertly combined and poured into a glass with a black sugar rim, the cocktail is garnished with thyme, cherries, and, in Rock & Brews’ fashion, a custom KISS guitar pick! Fans of the band can collect the guitar picks, which will feature a different band member for the first four weeks of the cocktail’s availability (in order: Stanley, Simmons, Thayer, Singer) before being served at random. Various prices, hours, and locations
It’s Cold Gin Time Again Recipe:
- 2 oz. Kiss Cold Gin
- ½ oz. Fiorente Elderflower (St Germain can substitute)
- ½ oz. Lemon Juice
- 1 oz. Simple Syrup
- ½ oz. Blue Curacao
- Soda Water
- 5 Blueberries muddled
- Garnish with Thyme, Cherry, Black Sugar Rim and Kiss Guitar Pick
Visit West Hollywood Rolls out the Red Carpet with Limited Time Award Season Hotel Package
Visit West Hollywood (West Hollywood Travel and Tourism Board) rolls out the Red Carpet with a limited-time 2023 Award Season offer featuring participating luxury hotel properties around the city and a special promotion from the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures. The offer will provide guests with a $100 hotel credit when booking a two-night stay at participating hotels during this timeframe. As an additional incentive to two nights in West Hollywood, guests can also gain access to discounted tickets to the largest museum in North America dedicated to movies and moviemaking, which showcases a variety of immersive exhibitions and the interactive The OscarsⓇ Experience on the third floor East West Bank gallery. Those participating in the Award Season Package include the 1 Hotel West Hollywood, Andaz West Hollywood, Springboard properties (Chamberlain West Hollywood, Hotel Ziggy, Le Parc Suite Hotel, and Montrose West Hollywood), Kimpton La Peer Hotel, Mondrian Los Angeles, Petit Ermitage, Ramada Plaza Hotel & Suites, Sunset Marquis, The London West Hollywood and The West Hollywood EDITION, 11 of which were featured in the 2022 MICHELIN Guide California. The MICHELIN
hotel selection highlights the most unique and exciting places to stay in California and throughout the world and notes their top must-stay properties in West Hollywood. Every hotel in the Guide is chosen for its extraordinary style, service, and personality — with options for all budgets. Guests can book their stays and receive an exclusive access code at this time that allows for purchasing discounted tickets to the Academy Museum (children 17 & under are free). This offer is valid for 15% off up to four general admission tickets per email through 2/28.
Saturday
“Escape In” with Parea Books and Hotel June
Hotel June and Parea Books are partnering for an upcoming event in honor of the release of their latest book, The Hours Before Dusk. The hotel and Parea Books will host An Escape Dinner, a 4-course meal paired with five different Spanish and Portuguese wines based on stories from The Hours Before Dusk. $150; Saturday, 7 – 10:00 pm; 8639 Lincoln Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045; 310.645.0400
Sunday
New Brunch Bloody Mary Bar Happy Hour, and Late Night at The Godfrey Hotel Hollywood
The Godfrey Hotel Hollywood is revamping its food and beverage program with new brunch items, happy hour, and late night. 1400 Cahuenga Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028; 323.762.1000
- Brunch at ALK: Spice up your brunch at The Godfrey’s signature restaurant with the new Build your own Bloody Mary Bar, complete with your choice of Vodka or Tequila with house mix, Asian style mix, or clamato. Your Bloody Mary can be topped with an array of accoutrements including savory bacon, shrimp, pickled veggies, sriracha, olives, and an assortment of fresh veggies. ALK also presents live music by musician, Emily Laliotis, and is the perfect place to spend the afternoon, for brunch or making a pit stop for some quick afternoon cocktails before exploring local shows and shops. Various prices; Sundays, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Happy Hour at ALK and Late Night at I|O Rooftop: The Godfrey Hotel Hollywood is excited to introduce its new Hollywood happy hour and late night selection of food and beverage specials. Special drink offerings include 10Span, Meiomi, Tres Chic wine ($10), Santa Monica Ale Beer ($5), High Noon Hard Seltzer ($7), and Select Specialty Cocktails ($12). Light bites and appetizers such as Spicy BBQ Wings, Blue Cheese Celery Slaw, Ahi Crudo served with avocado, jalapeño, ponzu, house sriracha, Caprese Flatbread, and Artisan Charcuterie with cheese, bread, and accoutrements will also be available. Sundays – Thursdays, 3 – 6: 00 pm; happy hour at ALK, and Sundays – Thursdays, 8 – 10:00 pm; late night at I|O Rooftop
Red Carpet and Grammys Watch Party at SUR
It’s Grammys weekend, and SUR, West Hollywood’s sexy restaurant and lounge and the setting for Bravo’s Vanderpump Rules, is hosting a red carpet, and Grammy Awards watch party. Come for the red carpet brunch and stay to enjoy the awards and after-party. Free entry with RSVP; Sunday, 3 – 10:00 pm; 606-614 N Robertson Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069; 310.340.1725
Tonight at The Improv, Featuring Darrell Hammond
Tonight at the Hollywood Improv, SNL alum Darrel Hammond leads an all-star lineup of hilarious comedians. Please note there is a two-item minimum purchase requirement in the showroom for all guests. $20+; Sunday, 7:00 pm; 8162 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90046; 323.651.2583 (Main Room)
Coming Soon
Benny Boy Brewing and Pali Wine Co. Host Meet the Makers and Bottle Release Party
Benny Boy Brewing is hosting a Meet the Makers & Bottle Release event for the launch of Harvest Handshake, a sparkling rosé cider created in collaboration with Pali Wine Co. The event will be a guided tasting experience celebrating “cider is wine” by the makers themselves: Benny Boy Brewing’s cidermaker Benny Farber and Pali Wine Co.’s winemaker Aaron Walker. Enjoy a flight of four tasters – cider, co-ferments, and wines – while learning how the two swapped apples and grapes to create two hybrids that honor California fruits and fermentation fun. Be among the first to taste both Harvest Handshake and Chardonapple. The day’s pop-up food vendors are Baserriko Peppers and Perlitas Oysters. Please note this event is for 21+ only, and valet parking is available. $20; Saturday (2/11), 2 – 5:00 pm; Benny Boy Brewing (Cider House), 1821 Daly St., Los Angeles, CA 90031; Cover Photo Credit: Kat Hanegraaf
Valentine’s Day
It’s February, and that means Valentine’s Day is around the corner. No gift, no worries, because we’ve got the best Valentine’s Day gift ideas, from chocolates, to spa packages, date night ideas, romantic getaways, and more.
(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
