The Best Things To Do in Los Angeles 9/9/24 – 9/12/24
Monday
Owner Alex Sarkissian and Chef Vartan Abgaryan Celebrate Momed Atwater Village’s 10th Anniversary With Four Renowned Chefs & 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, kicking off today, will feature 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; Mondays (through 9/30), 5 – 9:30 pm; 3245 Casitas Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90039; 323.522.3488
Instagram Personality Mike Majlak Brings Popular Smash Burger Brand 10/10 Burger to Los Angeles
10/10 Burger, the popular smash burger brand co-founded by entertainment industry vets Mike Majlak (best-selling author, Instagram personality and podcast host) and Jeff Levin (entrepreneur and talent manager), announced expansion to Los Angeles with the launch of the concept’s new mobile 10/10 Burger Truck. An avid foodie and pop-culture enthusiast, Majlak has travelled the globe in search of the world’s best burger. Taking cues from his travels, he and Levin have assembled a star team focused on creating the world’s best smash burger and incorporating the highest of quality ingredients. The new 10/10 Burger mobile burger truck will be hitting the streets of Los Angeles, bringing the brand’s signature smash burgers to a new audience. The truck will be making stops at various locations throughout the city, including the Cool Kicks store on Melrose Blvd. through 9/155, and a residency at the Smorgasburg Los Angeles open food market, every Sunday, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. Burger enthusiast are welcome to check for additional pop-up announcements via 10/10 Burger’s Instagram @1010Burger.
West Hollywood Offers Wellness Specials for Mind + Body Month
West Hollywood is one of nearly 2,500 cities worldwide participating in World Wellness Weekend (9/20 -9/22), the time of year when businesses throughout the world offer specials on wellness classes and treatments devoted to well-being. Boasting more wellness treatments per square mile than any other city on the West Coast, West Hollywood is clearly a hub for those who love wellness. For the first time ever, Visit West Hollywood, the city’s travel + tourism board, is taking this weekend a step further by expanding the celebration for the entire month. Throughout September, various hotels, gyms, studios, spas, retail, restaurants, and more will participate in the first-ever West Hollywood Mind + Body Month to offer guests and locals unique wellness experiences. From facials and massages to the hottest workouts, West Hollywood Mind + Body Month has something for everyone to focus on their physical and mental health. Various prices, Monday – 9/30; Various hours and locations throughout WeHo
Tuesday
Hotel Bel-Air Hosts Ultimate End-of-Summer Chef Collab BBQ Celebration
As we bid farewell to summer, a festive barbecue extravaganza is certainly in order! Los Angeles’ timeless estate Hotel Bel-Air will debut the return of its highly anticipated Annual Visiting Chef Series & cookout experience within the hotel’s vibrant grounds and lush gardens. Guests can savor an array of elegant barbeque-inspired bites by Hotel Bel-Air’s Culinary Director Joe Garcia, Executive Pastry Chef Christophe Rull, and an esteemed roster of all-star California-based chefs—including Ray Garcia (The Rose Venice, Qué Bárbaro, The Brown Sheep, asterid, ¡VIVA!), Saw Saw (The Dutchess), Alisa Vannah (Mr. T Los Angeles), Burt Bakman (SLAB, Sant’olina) and more. $350; Tuesday, 6:30 – 9:30 pm; The Restaurant at Hotel Bel-Air – 701 Stone Canyon Rd., Los Angeles, California 90077
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
Nice Guy Wednesdays
The Nice Guy invites you to celebrate hump day in West Hollywood. This industry hotspot is a scene straight out of Hollywood’s golden age, with live music, A-list DJs, and a seriously glamorous crowd. Various prices; Wednesdays, 6:00 pm – close; 401 N La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048; 310.360.9500
Thursday
Join Black Angus Steakhouse for the Return of Their Popular Bourbon Dinner
Fresh off their “Kick-Off to Football Brunch Experience“, Black Angus is excited to introduce the “Fall Bourbon Experience.” This special dinner event will feature a meticulously crafted three-course menu paired with handcrafted bourbon cocktails, presented by Uncle Nearest Whiskey. Guests will enjoy off-menu dishes designed to complement the specialty bourbon cocktails. The menu includes Smoked Brisket Potato Skins paired with a Peach 1884 Whiskey Fuzz, Coffee Rubbed Steak Medallions with an Apricot Whiskey Cosmopolitan, and a House-made Creamy Banana Pudding paired with a Cinnamon Espresso Martini. $51.99 and ($54.99 in Hawaii); Thursday, 7:00 pm; All Black Angus locations
Level 8 Celebrates One Year Anniversary with Level 8 Feastival, a Bottomless Culinary Journey
Level 8, one of LA’s hottest dining and entertainment venues is celebrating their one year anniversary, with the first-ever “Level 8 Feastival.” This bottomless culinary journey welcomes food lovers to taste the flavors of each venue at Level 8 for one night only. $79 – $149; Thursday, 7 – 10:00 pm; Level 8 DTLA, 1254 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90015; 213.886.8860
American Psycho at Rooftop Cinema Club DTLA
Rooftop Cinema Club DTLA is screening the cult classic, American Psycho under the stars. Watch Christian Bale as he brings you into the disturbing mind of Patrick Bateman, a wealthy investment banker who leads a seemingly perfect life but harbors a dark secret. $23+; Thursday, 10:15 pm; Level Hotel – 888 S. Olive St., Los Angeles, CA 90014
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 (9/21): Celebrate Batman’s 85th Anniversary with Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood
For one night only, Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood welcomes fans to celebrate Batman’s 85th anniversary on the historic backlot with a behind-the-scenes look of the iconic 1989 film. The special one-hour guided tour focuses on Batman and a brand-new Batman exhibit, showcasing original costumes and batmobiles, bringing fans closer than ever to their favorite superhero in honor of the anniversary. The event will also include a special screening of Tim Burton’s Batman, starring Michael Keaton, Jack Nicholson, and Kim Basinger. Fans won’t want to miss the chance to see the Bat-Signal illuminate Stage 16, one of the largest sound stages in the world that displays the WB logo. $89; 9/21, 5:00 pm; 3400 Warner Blvd., Burbank, CA 91505
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( 9/19): 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 a la carte. Various prices – $165; 9/19, 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 (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 these featured items. $280+; 10/5, Royce Quad at UCLA – 10745 Dickson Ct, Los Angeles, CA 90095; 866.333.1213
