Los Angeles Weekly Roundup

Fun Things to Do in Los Angeles

This Week (October 9 – 12, 2023)

Monday

Crossroads Calabasas One-Year Anniversary

Chef Tal Ronnen’s beloved plant-based destination, Crossroads Kitchen is celebrating their one-year anniversary with a delicious celebration. The restaurant will serve special appetizers and bubbles in honor of the one-year milestone, and for those who stay for dinner, chef Tal will be showcasing his new fall menu and festive dishes crafted specially for the evening. The event is complimentary and open to the public at the restaurant’s patio and bar areas, and no reservations are required. Free entry; Monday, 4 – 6:00 pm; 4776 Commons Way Suite A, Calabasas, CA 91302; 747.230.4210; Cover Photo Credit: Jakob Layman

Jonah’s Kitchen + Bar in Santa Monica

Have you been to Jonah’s Kitchen + Bar? Founded by Chef Jonah Johnson, Jonah’s Kitchen is an accumulation of Chef Jonah’s global travels and the unique culinary landscape of his hometown of Los Angeles. As a private chef to some of Hollywood’s biggest stars including Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire, and Scott Eastwood (all of whom frequent the restaurant!), Jonah Johnson has traveled the world and enjoyed an array of unique culinary techniques, ingredients and dining experiences which he has incorporated into the menus at Jonah’s Kitchen. Combining Latin, Caribbean and Asian flavors, Jonah’s Kitchen offers everything from sashimi grade fish to carefully sourced meats, all cooked on a Santa Maria grill to provide a bold dining experience. At Jonah’s Kitchen, guests can dine in the main dining room surrounded by lush greenery while watching their food being cooked on the Santa Maria grill, out back in the open-air, candle-lit room or at the tiki bar. $25+; Mondays – Saturdays, 5:00 pm – 12:00 am; Jonah’s Kitchen offers daily programing including:

• Taco Tuesdays with live DJ entertainment
• $1 Oysters on Wednesdays
• Karaoke Thursdays
• Happy Hour Mondays – Fridays (5 – 6:00 pm )

Catch of the Season – A Reimagining of Sea Level in Redondo Beach

Serving California cuisine with a modern twist, waterfront dining destination, Sea Level at The Shade Hotel Redondo Beach, has remained a staple for premium, Californian coastal cuisine since its opening in 2016. This year, the restaurant team brought in General Manager, Martin Herrera, to reimagine the beloved oceanfront eatery’s wine + beverage programming. Herrera brings his experience as a certified sommelier, adding to the modern, yet intimate experience right on the water. Sea Level remains a top dining destination in the South Bay, by taking diners on an extraordinary culinary adventure of fresh, locally sourced seafood and produce in Southern California, and bold robust wines. The Shade Hotel – 655 N. Harbor Dr., Redondo Beach, CA 90277; 310.921.8950

Menu highlights include:

• Australian Swordfish with blistered heirloom tomato and Nardello peppers, forbidden rice, mint and lemon oil
• Ora King Salmon with charred yellow peaches from Regier Family Farms, lemon yogurt, Israeli couscous, cucumber, red onion, basil and tomatillo jus
• Sun Golds & Burrata made with sun gold tomatoes from Munak Farms, toasted sourdough bread, confit leek, white balsamic vinegar, picked pearl onion and melon cucumber from Coleman Farms and wild rock arugula from Colman Farms 
• Charred Brentwood Corn made with grilled corn from Dwelley Farms, harissa butter, coriander, citrus, radish and puffed wild rice

Dine LA

Experience the culinary delights of Los Angeles at Dine LA Restaurant Week, a biannual event that spotlights our city as a top dining destination while celebrating its diverse culinary landscape. From enticing lunch to delectable dinner menus, you can savor the flavors of hundreds of local restaurants during the Fall 2023 edition, with a focus on dine-in experiences. No tickets or passes are needed; just visit a participating restaurant, request the Dine LA Restaurant Week menu, and indulge in new discoveries or beloved classics. Monday – Sunday (through 10/20), Various hours and locations

• Beachside Restaurant & Bar: For Dine LA, Jamaica Bay Inn’s signature restaurant Beachside Restaurant & Bar is serving a delicious menu of Brussels Sprouts with Red Wine Reduction and Lemon Mascarpone, Branzino with Creamed Farro and Wild Mushrooms, or Sweet Corn Ravioli with Meyer Lemon Beurre Blanc and Balsamic Glaze! $55; Monday – Sunday, 4 – 10:00 pm; 4175 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey, CA 90292; 310.823.5333

• Crossroads Kitchen: For this fall’s Dine LA, plant-based favorite Crossroads Calabasas will offer a 2-course lunch special Monday – Friday. Highlights include Crossroads signatures such as Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms, Calamari Fritti, Impossible Cigars, Spaghetti Carbonara and Truffle Mushroom Bianca Pizza. $25; Monday – Friday, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm; 4776 Commons Way Suite A, Calabasas, CA 91302; 747.230.4210

• Hotel Figueroa: DTLA’s award-winning urban oasis Hotel Figueroa’s flagship restaurant Sparrow Italia and all-day eatery Café Fig invite you to dine with them for Dine LA Restaurant week. Hotel Figueroa is one of the country’s hottest new culinary-driven hotels and an ideal gathering place for Angelenos and hotel guests alike. Monday – Sunday, various hours; 939 S Figueroa St UNIT 300, Los Angeles, CA 90015; 213.660.3006
  • Sparrow Italia: Coastal Italian Meets Mediterranean at Sparrow Italia! One of the city’s best-kept Italian dining experiences unlike any other, Sparrow Italia offers a resort-like respite with a modern touch. For Dine LA this fall, Angelenos and visitors alike can enjoy an elevated Dine LA tasting menu of Italian and Mediterranean classics from Executive Chef Joana Cruz. $75; Dine LA menu highlights include:
    • Braised Meatballs (American wagyu, veal, pomodoro, whipped ricotta, basil, and grilled bread)
    • Chicken Paillard (black garlic & Caper beurre blanc)
    • Lasagna Verde (truffle bechamel, chanterelle mushrooms, cashew ricotta, spinach lasagna)
    • Torta di Pere (poached pear, caramelized almonds)
  • All Day Eatery & DTLA Hotspot Café Fig: Hotel Figueroa’s sunny & cheerful all-day Café Fig will offer a three-course Dine LA menu featuring a selection of appetizers, fan favorite entrées, and a wide array of desserts. $55
    • Beef Cheek & Potato Croquettes (braised beef cheeks, salsa verde, red wine reduction)
    • Portobello Bahn Mi (sweet chili aioli, pickled daikon, pickled herbs)
    • The Classic Burger (double chef’s blend patty, bib lettuce, tomatoes, grilled onions, white American cheese & “café fig” secret sauce on brioche bun)
    • Seasonal Fruit Tart (shortbread, vanilla ice cream, seasonal fruits)

• The Surfing Fox Restaurant & Bar: Santa Monica’s newest restaurant and bar located at The Pierside Hotel in Santa Monica, is participating in Dine LA. Reservations are encouraged and can be made through OpenTable. $55; Monday – Sunday, 11:00 am – 9:30 pm; Pierside Hotel -120 Colorado Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90401; 424.214.1830
  • Guacamole with onion, cilantro, serrano, tortilla chips
  • Shishito Peppers with charred onion aioli, togarashi, lime
  • Roasted half chicken with cilantro rice, coconut sauce, green sambal
  • Romanesco with calabrian chile tahini, garlic-miso oil, mint 
  • Snap peas with agrodolce
  • Crispy sweet potatoes with ponzu, charred onion aioli, togarashi
  • Thai Tea Tiramisu

Spooky Season Unmasked: Your Ultimate Guide to Halloween 2023 in Los Angeles

Embrace the spooky season in style with our guide to the most thrilling Halloween events in Los Angeles. From haunted mazes and scary thrill rides, to bar crawls, parades, and costume parties, we’ve curated a list of the city’s top attractions that will make Halloween 2023 unforgettable.

ClassPass Offers FREE Month of Classes

ClassPass, the app that grants you global entry to an array of top-rated gyms, fitness studios, salons, and spas around the world, is giving you free classes! Enjoy a one-month trial of activities such as yoga, Pilates, cycling, and gym visits, courtesy of their top-rated local businesses, with complimentary credits! Simply sign up for the trial, and start feeling the burn!

Tuesday

PARIS AT NIGHT – House Tuesdays at Bootsy Bellows

David Arquette’s decadent nightclub Bootsy Bellows welcomes you to PARIS AT NIGHT, the hottest night for house, EDM, and tech-house music in Los Angeles. Dress to impress for you never know which A-list celebrities may show up to this lavish hot spot. Free (at the door’s discretion) – $80 (fast lane at the door’s discretion); Tuesdays, 11:00 pm – 2:00 am; 9229 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069; 310.859.1011

Wednesday

44 – THE unOFFICIAL, unSANCTIONED OBAMA MUSICAL at Bourbon Room Hollywood

The Bourbon Room welcomes you to witness the hilarious and witty must-see musical satire, 44 – THE unOFFICIAL, unSANCTIONED OBAMA MUSICAL (Told Through the Hazy Recollection of Joe Biden). The limited, 20-show engagement is the brainchild of Eli Bauman, a former Obama campaign organizer and TV writer who wrote the music, lyrics, and book and also directs the show. Some of the songs were co-written with his father, Jon “Bowzer” Bauman of the ‘70s group Sha Na Na, as well as band leader, music director, and music co-producer, Anthony “Brew” Brewster who fronts the show’s live band. 44 stars T.J. Wilkins (NBC’s The Voice) as Barack Obama and Shanice (Award-winning R&B artist – I Love Your Smile and OWN’s Flex & Shanice) as Michelle Obama. $44 – $88; Wednesday – 11/18, various hours; The Bourbon Room – 6356 Hollywood Blvd 2nd floor, Los Angeles, CA 90028; 213.667.4233

Thursday

The Palm Los Angeles Hosts JUSTIN Winery Dinner

The Palm Los Angeles presents an evening with JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery. On Thursday, 10/12, embark on a journey of wine appreciation with knowledgeable experts as they guide you through a four-course menu with perfect pairings of JUSTIN Winery’s award-winning wines. Start with Spiedini (shrimp skewers with merguez sausage, red pepper feta sauce) before moving on to Carpaccio (filet mignon topped with green peppercorn aioli, horseradish gremolata, capers, parmesan cheese, micro basil), and then Cacciucco (seafood stew with black cod, shrimp, clams, calamari, garlic bread). The third course features Porchetta (Tuscan-style rolled pork roasted for six hours and served with radicchio salad, herb-roasted potatoes, and creamed spinach). Your meal ends with Affogato (vanilla gelato topped with espresso soda, caffè borghetti liqueur, caramelized walnuts, semi-sweet chocolate shavings, and whipped cream). Enjoy! $169; Thursday, 7:00 pm; 1100 Flower St, Los Angeles, CA 90015; 213.763.4600

Coming Soon

(10/13 – 10/15): MÍRATE to Host LA’s First-Ever Festival de Vino Mexicano

MÍRATE, Los Feliz’s bar-focused and ingredient driven California-Mexican restaurant, will host Los Angeles’ inaugural Festival de Vino Mexicano. Offering a lineup of wine tastings, seminars and food collaborations, the three-day event will bring together chefs and vintners from Mexico and Baja California to celebrate Mexico’s widely diverse culture, wine, and food. Plus, a portion of ticket sale proceeds will be donated to This is About Humanity. $125+; 10/13 – 10/15, Various hours; 1712 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027

(10/18): Chef Priyanka Naik Teams Up with Café Gratitude (Venice)

As part of their ongoing pop-up dinner series, Café Gratitude invites guests to Venice for an enchanting evening with celebrity chef and author Priyanka Naik on Wednesday, 10/18. Café Gratitude’s Executive Chef Dreux Ellis and Chef Priyanka have curated a four-course, entirely plant-based, Indian-fusion dinner that will be served al fresco on the restaurant’s warm and inviting outdoor patio accompanied by live acoustic music. Celebrate the spirit of India with dishes like an Amuse-Bouche, made with Chaat Masala, spicy tomato chutney, and herbed coconut cream. Followed by a Tamarind Tofu Bánh Mì, with a herby cucumber carrot slaw, sriracha mayo, and tamarind tofu on a toasted baguette. Lastly, a Mango Mousse Parfait for dessert. $130 (with a $20 gift card redeemable at any Café Gratitude location) and $150 (with a copy of Chef Priyanka’s cookbook, The Modern Tiffin, and an intimate book signing by Chef Priyanka and a $20 gift card, redeemable at any Café Gratitude location); 10/18, 7 – 10:00 pm; 512 Rose Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90291; 424.231.8000

(10/19): Celebrate Oktoberfest with Beer-Infused Dishes & Exclusive Beer Tastings by Boston Beer Company at SALT Restaurant and Bar

In the spirit of Oktoberfest, Boston Beer Company is taking over SALT Restaurant and Bar at Marina Del Rey Hotel for the October edition of their Meet Your Makers Series. An Oktoberfest-style feast, guests will enjoy beer-infused dishes, an exclusive tasting experience and beer education from the pros at Boston Beer. A renowned name and trailblazer in the world of craft brewing, Boston Beer Company has given birth to iconic brands like Samuel Adams, creating exceptional brews with a rich history. $53.10; 10/19, 7:00 pm; Marina del Rey Hotel – 13534 Bali Way Marina del Rey, CA 90292; 310.301.1000

Your ticket includes:

• Three Beer-Infused Dishes (BBQ Shrimp and Avocado Salad, Cowboy Beef Boston Lager Chili & Samuel Adams Boston Lager Chocolate Cream Puffs)
• Exclusive Samples of Rare Beers & Ciders 
• Take-Home Swag 

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