The Best Things To Do in Los Angeles 9/16/24 – 9/19/24
Monday
Black Angus Steakhouse Celebrates National Lobster Day All Month with Lobster Specials
National Lobster Day is 9/25, and Black Angus Steakhouse will be catering to their guests day of, and all month with surf & turf deals.
- This week, Lobster tail lovers can indulge in Black Angus Steakhouse’s Whole Lobster Tail & 2 Filet Mignon Medallions (3oz) with a choice of Classic Side like a baked potato or fresh broccoli, for $24.99. In continued celebration of the steakhouse’s 60th birthday, this will be offered at $19.64 for all Loyalty members. Monday – Thursday, Various hours and locations
- Then, during the week when National Lobster Day falls, from 9/23 – 9/26, Black Angus Steakhouse will offerTop Sirloin (6oz) & Potato Lobster Corn Fritters paired with a lemon aioli sauce, and a choice of two Classic Sides for $19.99 and $15 for all Loyalty members.
Atwater Village’s Momed Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Monthlong “Immigrant Chef Dinner Series”!
Momed in Atwater Village is turning ten this September, and to celebrate a decade of culinary excellence, Owner Alex Sarkissian and Chef Vartan Abgaryan are bringing back the beloved “Immigrant Chef Series.” This special event, features four extraordinary Monday night dinners, each showcasing the talents of renowned Los Angeles chefs with rich immigrant backgrounds. Each Monday throughout the month, guests can indulge in a unique Seven-Course Tasting Menu served family-style, featuring dishes crafted in collaboration with Chef Abgaryan. Each evening will highlight the diverse cultural and culinary heritages of the guest chefs, creating a vibrant tapestry of flavors that truly celebrates the richness of Los Angeles’ immigrant communities. $80 and +$35 (wine pairing); Mondays (through 9/30), 5 – 9:30 pm; 3245 Casitas Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90039; 323.522.3488
Ocean Prime Beverly Hills Servers One of the Best Lunch Offerings in the Neighborhood
Seafood and steak destination Ocean Prime Beverly Hills, is serving one of the best lunch offerings in the neighborhood. Available every weekday, guests can enjoy a prix fixe lunch (offering one starter and one entrée, completed with a freshly baked cookie) perfect for business professionals or tourists alike searching for an elevated, mid-day dining experience! $39; Mondays – Thursdays, 11:30 am – 4:00 pm; 9595 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; 310.859.4818
The prix fixe lunch options include:
- Lobster Bisque with butter poached lobster
- French Onion with brandy & aged Swiss
- Grilled Shrimp Salad with endive, peaches, watercress, sunflower seeds, parmesan, and honey citrus vinaigrette
- Teriyaki Salmon with shiitake sticky rice, soy butter sauce
- 6oz Filet with a gouda potato cake, chili seared spinach and cabernet jus ($5 upcharge for this entrée)
FREE Rubio’s Fish Tacos on National Guacamole Day
Rubio’s is offering a FREE Fish Taco Especial in celebration of National Guacamole Day, to Rewards members with any order. Simply place your order through the Rubio’s app, or scan your phone at the register to receive your FREE taco! Rubio’s Fish Taco Especial is a twist on the classic Original Fish Taco, featuring wild-caught Alaska Pollock, beer-battered and cooked to crispy perfection; then topped with fresh, house made guacamole, white sauce, mild salsa, cabbage, and cheese—all served on a warm corn tortilla. Various prices, hours, and locations
Tuesday
Santa Monica’s FIG Restaurant Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with New Collab Menu
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Santa Monica’s mainstay rustic bistro & dining staple, FIG Restaurant at Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows is launching a new culinary collaboration with trailblazing entrepreneur and co-founder of the renowned Café Lola and Saint Honoré Doughnuts & Beignets, Dr. Alexandra Lourdes. The tasty collab blends the vibrant flavors and traditions of Latin cuisine with FIG’s signature spin on elevated farm-to-table dining. To coincide with the month-long celebration of the rich tapestry of Latin heritage, $1 from every dish will benefit the Santa Monica Education Foundation, supporting Dr. Lourdes’ ongoing commitment to making an impact within local communities and the SMEF’s mission to enrich the educational experiences of students in Santa Monica public schools. The multi-course menu features Dr. Lourdes’ most popular dishes such as her gluten-free and dairy-free Churros, handcrafted pizza, and more with a modern twist inspired by the bounty of the season. Tuesdays – Saturdays (dine-in only, through 10/31), 6 – 10:00 pm; 101 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90401; 310.319.3111
- Signature Pink Chopped Salad ($25) with crisp butter lettuce, sweet apples, earthy beets, cool cucumber, crunchy pepitas, zesty red onion, and creamy avocado
- Chicken and Avocado Pizza ($30) with tender chicken tinga, one whole creamy avocado, melty mozzarella, red onion, and spicy jalapeño, all drizzled with cilantro dill dressing and a hint of garlic-infused olive oil (can be made gluten-free, upon request)
- Crème Brûlée Churros ($16) house-made and fried to perfection in avocado oil, then paired with a caramelized vanilla bean cream and served with rich, hot chocolate (gluten & dairy free)
Taco Tuesday
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. Tuesdays, Various prices, hours, and locations
Wednesday
National Cheeseburger Day Deals and Freebies
Los Angeles, is celebrating national cheeseburger day with an array of deals and freebies!
- Applebee’s invites you to celebrate National Cheeseburger Day by offering the Classic Burger Deal which includes one of its three Classic Handcrafted Burgers and classic fries for $8.99.
- Barney’s Beanery is selling their popular cheese-stuffed Juicy Lucy Burgers at half off from 12 – 9:00 pm on National Cheeseburger Day.
- Buffalo Wild Wings Rewards members can enjoy BOGO cheeseburgers for National Cheeseburger Day.
- Burger King is giving out FREE Cheeseburgers to Royal Perks members with any purchase of $1 or more for National Cheeseburger Day.
- Dairy Queen is offering a FREE original Cheeseburger Signature Stackburger with an online/app order of $1 or more through Sunday.
- Denny’s Rewards members get 20% off any burger including the limited-time Beetlejuice Beetlejuice-inspired, The Beetlejuicy Burger.
- Farmer Boys is selling their Big Cheese for $4 from 2:00 pm – close (limited to two burgers per person, cannot be combined with other offers or coupons).
- McDonald’s is celebrating National Cheeseburger Day, by selling $0.50 Double Cheeseburgers
- Red Robin guests can get a gourmet Cheeseburger with a Bottomless Side for $10 through Thursday.
- Smashburger is offering $5 Classic Singles when you order in-store, on the Smashburger website, or app (use the code CLASSIC24).
- Smashed Station is offering FREE Cheeseburgers for National Cheeseburger Day (smashed or regular) to the first 50 customers to celebrate! Plus, there will be a Golden Ticket giveaway launching on Smashed Station’s Instagram, where the winner will receive one year of FREE burgers.
- Sonic guests can enjoy a Quarter-Pounder Double Cheeseburger for $2 on National Cheeseburger Day.
- Wendy’s app users can celebrate National Cheeseburger Day by getting a $.01 Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger with any purchase (Wednesday – Sunday).
- White Castle is giving away BOGO Cheese Sliders on their app (use the code SAYCHEESE).
Female Founders Mingle with Marketing Expert Mari at Benny Boy Brewing
It’s WCW and no better time for a casual female founders mingle at Benny Boy Brewing. Take a brewery tour, enjoy some delicious cider (or beer!), ask your burning marketing questions to marketing expert Mari, and connecting with other amazing female founders. Free entry with RSVP; Wednesday 6 – 8:00 pm; 1821 Daly St, Los Angeles, CA 90031
Kathy Griffin Brings “My Life On The PTSD-List” to The Wiltern
Laughter is the best medicine, and Kathy Griffin’s serving up a hilarious dose at The Wiltern this Wednesday! Get ready to laugh until your stomach hurts when the funny lady brings her “My Life On the PTSD-List.” show to LA. $53; Wednesday, 7:00 pm; 3790 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90010; 213.388.1400
Thursday
Party Like It’s 1986 at Chevy’s 38th Anniversary
Get ready to party like it’s 1986 at Chevy’s 38th Anniversary! To celebrate the occasion, all Chevy’s locations, will have its Build-Your-Own Taco Bar at $3 per taco; options for a taco will include beef birria, steak, chicken, and carnitas prepared on fresh handmade flour tortillas. In addition, Chevy’s will also be extending happy hour from 3:00 pm – close which includes $4 drafts, $6 guacamole, and $8 specialty margaritas. Plus, there will be a DJ playing all the best 80’s hits! $3+; Thursday, All Chevy locations
Pop-Up Dinner Series: Chefs Brendan Collins x Jason Fullilove at BOA Sunset
Get ready for an exciting mouthwatering collaboration series hosted by BOA Steakhouse’s Executive Chef, Brendan Collins: “Dinner with Friends.” This one-night-only event will feature Chef Brendan Collins alongside Chef Jason Fullilove of Norma. This duo is partnering to host a multi-course dining experience that showcases Chef Brendan Collins’ elevated British pub fare and expertise in meat, alongside Chef Jason Fullilove’s commitment to fresh, seasonal ingredients and his creative approach to African American soul food with global influences. Menu highlights include a Yellowtail Crudo with passionfruit and agua chili, Sweet Pea Agnolotti with Alaskan king crab, sugar snaps, and pea tendrils, King Salmon “Viennoise” with herb crust duxelles and sauce mousseline, award-winning Aussie Wagyu Strip Loin & Braised Oxtail Duo with coconut rice arancini, apricot muhammara, ginger salmoriglio spice, and verjus-braised cabbage, followed by a dessert of Raspberry and dark chocolate tarte with raspberry coulis and dark chocolate gelato. Guests can enjoy the tasting menu experience, or individual dishes à la carte. Various prices – $165; Thursday, Please contact the restaurant for seating times; BOA Steakhouse in West Hollywood – 9200 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069; 310.278.2050
On Sale Now
On Sale Now (9/20 – 9/22) Los Angeles Times Food Bowl Returns to the Paramount Pictures Studios Backlot
The Los Angeles Times has announced the full lineup for Food Bowl, its annual festival celebrating Southern California’s dynamic food scene, presented by City National Bank. Celebrating local food legends and rising culinary stars, the festival will take place over three days on 9/20 – 9/22 at the Paramount Pictures Studios Backlot. Each session will feature unlimited tastings from over 40 restaurants, libations from wineries, breweries and distilleries, cooking demonstrations, cookbook signings, DJ sets and more. VIP tickets, which provide early entry, access to exclusive food and drink offerings in a VIP lounge and parking onsite, are also available for purchase. $176.17+; 9/20 – 9/22; Various hours; 5555 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038
On Sale Now (9/20-9/22): Jongga & O’Food Team Up with Chef Rob Li On ‘JO’Bunsik’ Food Truck Tour
Celebrated content creator and viral private chef, Rob Li (@broccoliRaab), is teaming up with two of the world’s leading Korean food brands, Jongga and O’Food, for a three day (9/20 – 9/22) food truck pop up across Los Angeles. Beginning on Friday, 9/20 at Santa Monica’s 3rd Street Promenade before making its way to Westwood throughout the weekend, the “JO’Bunsik” food truck will serve a variety of Korean street food-inspired dishes created by Chef Rob exclusively for the pop-up using Jongga and O’Food products. Various prices; 9/20 – 9/22; Various locations
- Friday, 9/20 – Rob Li on-site this day only!
- Time: 11:00 am – while supplies last
- Location: Third Street Promenade (1311 3rd St Promenade, Sta Monica)
- Saturday, 9/21
- Time: 11:00 am – while supplies last
- Location: Westwood Village (900 Broxton Ave)
- Sunday, 9/22
- Time: 11:00 am – while supplies last
- Location: Bruin Plaza (UCLA –308 Westwood Plaza)
On Sale Now (9/26 – 9/29): Santa Monica’s Shore Hotel Launches New NFL Football Package
A recent American Express study revealed that one-third (67%) of millennials and Gen Zers (adults between age 28 and 43, and 18 and 27) want to travel to a sporting event this year. With the NFL season in full effect, what better event than the upcoming LA Chargers vs. Kansas City Chiefs game on 9/29! Santa Monica’s Shore Hotel has launched a new Chiefs & Chargers Pregame Package, perfect for football fans and Swifties. Located within 30 minutes of SoFi Stadium, pending LA traffic, Shore Hotel provides the ultimate accommodations with oceanfront views of the iconic Santa Monica Pier.
Package Details:
- Valid for stays on 9/26-9/29
- Includes a $30 F&B credit for pregame snacks and brews
- The first 100 guests who book will also receive personalized friendship bracelets to cheer on their team in true Swiftie fashion.
On Sale Now (9/25): The Lobster Celebrates 25 Years on National Lobster Day
Santa Monica’s iconic seafood destination, The Lobster is thrilled to announce its 25th anniversary since the significant expansion to its stunning second-story location. The Lobster is also celebrating its milestone 100th anniversary in its original location, a rare feat for any restaurant in the world. The legendary seafood restaurant is an internationally recognized dining destination that is as much a part of Santa Monica’s history as the Santa Monica Pier. To mark this momentous occasion, the Michelin Plate-lauded restaurant is hosting a special celebration open to the public on National Lobster Day, with entertainment, a hosted raw bar, and specialty cocktails, while supplies last. Free entry with RSVP; 9/25, 7:00 pm; 1602 Ocean Avenue Santa Monica, CA 90401
On Sale Now (9/28): Ocean Prime Beverly Hills Partners with Caymus Vineyards for 5-Course Paired Wine Dinner
Ocean Prime Beverly Hills is hosting a paired wine dinner in collaboration with Caymus Vineyards on Saturday, 9/28. The five-course experience will feature a menu curated by executive chef Jonathan Milan and Caymus Vineyards’ specialty 40th and 50th anniversary Cabernet Sauvignon. Each course of the dinner will be accompanied by a unique wine pairing that perfectly complements the protein, flavors and textures within the dish. $195; 9/28, 6:30 pm; 9595 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; 310.859.4818
Menu highlights include:
- King Salmon Crudo with whipped goat cheese and beet mousse, walnuts, peach, endive, nori and citrus honey vinaigrette
- Paired with Emmolo Sauvignon Blanc
- Pan Seared Chilean Sea Bass with apple honey glaze, cauliflower puree, charred brussels sprouts & asparagus, scallion, and caviar
- Paired with Mer Soleil Reserve Chardonnay
- Willow Bend Lamb Chop herb crusted and servedwith crispy polenta, roasted root vegetables, and a Cabernet demi-glace
- Paired with Caymus Napa Cabernet Sauvignon 40th Anniversary & 50th Anniversary
(10/5): Rappel from Andaz West Hollywood’s Rooftop for Cancer Support
Andaz West Hollywood, a rock ‘n’ roll icon since 1963, has a storied history on the Sunset Strip, and now, guests have the chance to make their own mark at this legendary venue. In collaboration with Cancer Support Community Los Angeles, Andaz West Hollywood invites participants to go “Over the Edge” and rappel down its iconic 14-story building on Saturday, 10/5! This thrilling event not only provides a unique chance to experience the adrenaline rush of rappelling but also allows participants to honor loved ones affected by cancer. For those not rappelling, there will be plenty of ways to get involved, including volunteering or supporting a rappeler. Additionally, guests can enjoy a variety of food and activities throughout the day, making it a fun and engaging event for everyone. Participants can secure their spot by pledging to raise $1,000 or more, combining excitement with a meaningful contribution to the cause. Cancer Support Community Los Angeles (CSCLA) offers free mental, emotional, and social support programs to those impacted by cancer, including support groups, counseling, and educational programs. Founded in 1982, CSCLA’s mission is to ensure that no one faces cancer alone. 10/5, 9:00 am – 6:00 pm; 8401 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069; 323.656.1234
On Sale Now (10/5): Restaurants Rally For L.A. Loves Alex’s Kids Campaign
Los Angeles area kids are gearing up to hold lemonade stands all over the city this summer to raise money to help fight pediatric cancer (L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade Kids’ Campaign has raised over $300,000 in the last four years). These kids are following the example of Alex Scott, a young girl who raised more than a million dollars to help other kids who suffer from the disease that took her life at age eight, pediatric cancer.
Alex Lentz, daughter of renowned chefs Suzanne Goin and David Lentz, grew up attending the annual culinary cookout with her family. In recent years, she followed in her parents’ footsteps in a big way by chairing the local Kids Campaign. To further her fundraising efforts, the high school senior partnered with local restaurants to donate $1 from the sales of one of their most popular food and drink items to benefit the Kids Campaign. Alex encourages the public to support Los Angeles restaurants while also contributing to the Kids Campaign by ordering one of their featured items. $280+; 10/5, 12 – 4:00 pm; Royce Quad at UCLA – 10745 Dickson Ct, Los Angeles, CA 90095; 866.333.1213
