The Best Things To Do in Los Angeles 4/22/24 – 4/25/24
Monday
Earth Day Offerings: Vegan Sushi Rolls, Plant-Based Dishes, Food Waste Donations, and National Park Week
- Ocean Prime Beverly Hills: To celebrate Mother Earth and raise awareness of the environmental damages of over-fishing, Ocean Prime Beverly Hills is offering a limited-time vegan sushi roll consisting of a Cucumber-Wrapped Roll filled with organic heirloom carrots, golden beets, daikon sprouts, asparagus and avocado. The roll is topped with baby squash tempura, ramp gremolata and nori dust and served with a spring onion ponzu sauce. The vegetables featured within the rolls have been locally sourced from Vesta Foodservice, highlighting the restaurant’s support and relationships with local purveyors. This specialty roll can be paired with an Organic Strawberry French 76 cocktail, available exclusively for Earth Day. The drink consists of strawberry, lemon, basil infused organic Belvedere Vodka, All-Natural St. Germain Liqueur and Laurent Perrier Champagne, which is organically farmed, and sustainability made. It’s then served in a martini glass with a classic lemon twist. Various prices; Monday, 11:30 am – 10:00 pm; 9595 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; 310.859.4818
- White Elephant: Green thumbs up because White Elephant, a traditional family-owned Thai restaurant with a modern twist, is offering a special menu highlighting plant-based offerings and alternative meat choices for the week of Earth Day. Additionally, all food waste from the week will also be donated to LA Compost to help local ecosystems thrive. The menu includes offerings with meat alternatives such as the Basil Puffy Tofu, with marinated tofu, miso tofu cream, fried garlic, crispy basil, and sweet and spicy sauce, and the Roasted Miso Cabbage, with miso tofu cream, miso honey glaze, Chunk shreds, crispy onions, and chives. Other light menu items offer a mix of seafood and chicken paired with fresh vegetables including the Salmon Belly Tartare, Papaya Salad, Pad Thai Seafood, Turmeric Grilled Chicken, and Chilean Seabass. Various prices; Monday – Saturday, various hours; DTLA and Anaheim locations
- Celebrate Earth Day and National Park Week at California’s Beautiful National Parks: Celebrate Earth Day all week long at California’s beautiful National Parks. The nation’s beautiful parks honor National Park Week, a nine-day celebration with special park events and activities. Various prices; various locations; Monday – Sunday; Here’s a tip, this must-have park passport book is the perfect accessory to record your park memories and collect your national parks passport stamps. Happy Trails!
Tuesday
Delilah Tuesdays
Craving a glamorous Tuesday night out? Look no further than “Delilah Tuesdays”! This trendy hotspot transforms into a vibrant scene with live music, delectable bites, and a stylish crowd. Upgrade your midweek routine and experience the glitz and glam of Delilah – reservations recommended! Various prices; Tuesdays, 6:00 pm – 7969 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90046; 323.745.0600
Taco Tuesday in Los Angeles
It’s Taco Tuesday Los Angeles, and that means one thing: epic deals on everyone’s favorite LA taco. But with countless taquerias and restaurants offering specials across the city, navigating the options can be like finding the perfect avocado – daunting and potentially messy. Worry not, fellow LA taco enthusiasts, for your taste bud compass is here! Let’s embark on a culinary adventure across Los Angeles, exploring who has the best Taco Tuesday near me. Various prices; Tuesdays, various hours and locations
Wednesday
Shirley Brasserie Brings Globally Acclaimed Chefs to Hollywood for New Dinner Series
Shirley Brasserie, the signature restaurant at the historic Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, is partnering with internationally acclaimed and award-winning chefs from around the world to launch a collaborative dinner series, Tale of Two Cities. The series will kick off tonight, with Michelin-starred Chef Yuu Shimano from Restaurant YUU in Brooklyn, New York, joining Shirley’s Chef de Cuisine, Craig Hopson, for a multi-course experience merging Japanese and French cultures. $135 – $298; Wednesday – Thursday, 5 – 9:00 pm; Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel – 7000 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028; 323.769.8888
Meet Your Makers: The Wayfarer DTLA to Host Wine Tasting Experience with Justin Winery
The Wayfarer DTLA is hosting a wine tasting experience with Justin Winery, offering an exclusive dining experience paired with the Paso Robles-based winery. Guests are invited to sip on favorites from the winery throughout a seated dinner, as the wine makers share what’s unique about their world-class wines. Tickets include a welcome splash, three-course dinner, three wine pairings and a take home souvenir. $86; Wednesday, 7:00 pm; The Wayfarer Downtown LA – 813 Flower Street Los Angeles, CA 90017
Pairings from The Rooftop’s Chef Victor Morales will include:
- Beet risotto, dill n goat cheese croquette, Coleman’s farm herbs
- Spring onion ravioli, Meyer lemon mascarpone filling, foraged mushrooms and spring peas
- Vanilla bean almond milk panna cotta, gavoita strawberries, red wine reduction and green apple sorrel
Thursday
Musiq Soulchild with Andre Power Live at the Novo
Calling all neo-soul aficionados! Prepare yourselves for a night of pure musical bliss as legendary artists Musiq Soulchild and Andre Power grace the stage at The Novo at L.A. Live. Get ready to groove to Soulchild’s timeless hits and be captivated by Andre Power’s soulful vocals. $35+; Thursday, 8:00 pm; L.A. Live – 800 W Olympic Blvd a335, Los Angeles, CA 90015
On Sale Now
(4/27 – 4/28) On Sale Now: Pizza City Fest
It’s almost pizza time! This weekend Pizza City Fest makes its highly anticipated return for another delicious year at L.A. Live. Started by 13-time James Beard Award-winning food reporter Steve Dolinsky, Pizza City Fest is a food festival starring everyone’s favorite dish, and aims to showcase LA’s “unsung pizza artisans, educate and inform the public on how to make a better pizza at home, and highlight what goes into great pizza.” Watch live demos, attend panel discussion, and most importantly, sink your teeth into pies from some of the best pizzerias from Santa Barbara to San Diego, ranging in styles from Sicilian, artisan, Neapolitan, Detroit, and LA style. And did I mention there will also be desserts! $125; 4/27 – 4/28, 1 – 5:00 pm; The Event Deck at L.A. LIVE – 1005 Chick Hearn Ct, Los Angeles, CA 90015; 877.237.8425
(4/29) On Sale Now: Celebrate Make-A-Wish’s Birthday at the American Girl Store in Century City
Celebrate Make-A-Wish’s birthday with a Hawaiian-themed birthday party at the American Girl Store in Century City. $100+; 4/29, 5:30 – 7:30 pm; 10250 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90067
Guests can expect:
- Delicious food
- Specialty cocktails and glitter mocktails
- Crafts for kids
- A private shopping experience
- Opportunity to win exclusive prizes
- A special American Girl commemorative item
(5/4) On Sale Now: No Kid Hungry’s Taste of the Nation Event Returns to LA
No Kid Hungry’s Taste of The Nation food festival is making its return to Los Angeles, at Media Park in Culver City. Attendees will enjoy exceptional eats and curated drinks from Los Angeles’ top chefs and mixologists – including Brooke Williamson, Mei Lin, Shirley Chung, Stephanie Izzard, Jazz Singsanong, and Michael Reed – all united to support No Kid Hungry’s work to end childhood hunger in California and across the U.S. In addition to the incredible line-up of culinary talents, the afternoon will also include live entertainment and games. Taste of the Nation promises a fun-filled day highlighting the vibrancy and generosity of Los Angeles’ culinary community. Los Angeles has no shortage of food events. However, given that 1 in 8 kids in the U.S., and 1 in 7 in California face hunger each day. We’re proud to support No Kid Hungry’s Taste of the Nation which helps raise critical funds and awareness to end childhood hunger. $135+; 5/4, 1 – 4:00 pm; Media Park – 9070 W. Venice Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232
