Monday:
Burke Williams Offers Select Services at a Special Price
Unwind with Burke Williams’ Pure Relaxation Massage, a personalized Swedish massage that blends long, flowing and circulatory strokes to restore calm to the mind and body. Experience the ultimate in skincare with a signature Spa Style Facial that includes 22-point acupressure massage and incorporates Burke Williams exclusive H2V skincare line. Both services are now available at the special price of $95 (regular price starts at $125). The luxurious pampering continues with Burke Williams’ popular Anti-Aging Facial that regenerates and firms skin cells to repair damage and boost collagen production. The Anti-Aging Facial is now available at the special price of $175 (regular price starts $210). Pure Relaxation Massage and Spa Style Facial: September 1 – 24, Anti-Aging Facial: September 1 – 30; 1-866-BEYOND-5 or visit here.
Church & State’s 9 Year Anniversary Dinner Menu
Restaurateur Yassmin Sarmadi and Executive Chef Tony Esnault are celebrating Church & State’s 9 Year Anniversary by offering a very special classic dinner menu with 2008 pricing which features benchmark dishes that have helped solidify Church & State as the cornerstone of French Bistro dining in DTLA. The menu includes: Onion tart with caramelized onions, gruyere cheese, and Applewood smoked bacon; Soupe à l’Oignon, french onion soup with baguette, and emmentaler; Le Cachat with herbed goat cheese, lavender, honey, and a toasted baguette; Salad Lyonnaise with frisee, soft egg, lardon, and sherry vinaigrette; Moules Marinieres, prince edward island mussels, celery, shallots, cream, and french fries, aioli; Saumon, slow-cooked scottish salmon with du puy lentil and pickled red onion; Poulet à la Bourgeoise, chicken, fingerling potato, carrot, bacon, and jus; Boeuf Bourguignon, beef stew with pearl onion and mushroom; and Crème Brulée. Monday -Thursday, 6-10 pm, and Friday, 6-11 pm; 1850 Industrial Street, #100, Los Angeles, CA 90021; 213.405.1434
Tallula Launches Happy Hour
This beachy, neighborhood Mexican spot has launched happy hour in the bar, lounge, and patio only. Feast on dishes like Nachos “Sencillo”, “Rollo de Ojo” Steak Tostadas with jicama, red onion, and mint, and a variety of Tacos with organic chicken, grass-fed ground beef, and veggies on house made Masienda organic corn tortillas. Get the Tallula’s margarita for $8/glass or $30/pitcher with the option to make it spicy or with mezcal, alongside beers for $4-6 and wines by the glass for $8-10. Monday-Friday, 4-6 pm; 118 Entrada Dr, Santa Monica, CA 90402
Laurel Tavern Hermosa Beach
Just steps from the sand, Laurel Tavern Hermosa Beach is launching brand new weekday specials. On Monday, enjoy an all night “Hoppy Hour” with all beers priced at $5 and $2 chicken sliders (minimum order of two). On Tuesday, get $5 margaritas and $3 fish tacos (minimum order of 2). On Wednesday, sip on $7 Old Fashioneds and munch on $1 wings (minimum order of 4. On Thursdays, get wine and grilled cheese for $15. Monday-Thursday, 5 pm-close; 1220 Hermosa Ave, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254; 424.275.9694
Public School on Tap
Known for its extensive list of local beers on tap and delicious eats, Public School is the ultimate game day destination. In honor of the season, all LA Public School locations will be offering exclusive specials for Monday Night Football, inclusive of $5 buffalo fried chicken sliders, burger sliders and foot-long hot dogs, in addition to $7 wings and $4 beer specials. Mondays, 4 pm until close, at the bar or on the patio.
Tuesday:
Lost at Sea Launches Lunch
Pasadena’s modern seafood destination, debuts lunch service. On the heels of the restaurant’s one-year anniversary, Executive Chef Tim Carey has created a seafood-centric lunch menu that you can enjoy on-the-go, or in the dining room. Menu highlights include: Chopped César Salad made with hearts of romaine, grana padano, marinated white anchovy, croutons and Caesar dressing; Stone Fruit Salad with arugula, frills, peaches, nectarine, tarragon vinaigrette, and pepitas; Smoked Salmon Sandwich with house cured and cold-smoked Scottish salmon, arugula, cucumber, pickled onion, capers, horseradish crème fraiche, on a sourdough baguette; Prosciutto San Daniele Sandwich made with prosciutto San Daniel, Piave cheese, wild arugula, tarragon vinaigrette, on a sourdough baguette; Albacore Tuna Sandwich with house made albacore tuna salad served cold on sourdough bread with chopped romaine, heirloom tomato and red onion; Albacore Tuna Melt served warm with melted fontina Valle d’Aosta Cheese on SEED Bakery rustic bread; Salmon Rice Bowl with confit NZ King Salmon, lightly pickled vegetables, wild red rice, pepitas, and sunflower seeds. Tuesday, 11:30 am-2 pm; 57 E Holly St, Pasadena, CA 91103
First Ever Seasonal Menu at Gyu-Kaku
The Japanese BBQ spot is serving up new menu items that are available for a limited time. Gyu-Kaku new items include U.S. Wagyu “One Minute” Steak; Shrimp & Mushroom Ahijo; Harami in Secret Pot; BBQ Beef DIY Tacos; and Miso in Love. So grab some friends and get cooking!
Local Chefs Dinner Series at Kali
In an effort to elevate the local food scene and camaraderie, Kali will be hosting a five course tasting menu with every course curated by each chef. Chefs Joel Miller of The Wallace, Jon Yao of Kato restaurant, Vartan Arbayan of 71 above and Pastry Chef Susan Bae of Kali will be joining Chef Kevin Meehan in his kitchen for one night to celebrate the city’s growing food culture. The tasting menu includes: Hamachi with lemongrass, coconut, and Thai chili from Joel Miller, The Wallace; Parsnip with duck fat, date, creme fraiche, and mulled spice from Vartan Arbgaryan, 71 Above; Porridge with Dungeness crab, and conpoy from Jon Yao, Kato Restaurant; Dry Aged Ribeye with black garlic, charcoal, and buttermilk emulsion from Kevin Meehan, Kali Restaurant; and dessert of banana, chocolate, passion fruit, and anise hyssop from Susan Bae, Kali Restaurant. $85, $120/wine pairing; 5722 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038; 323.871.4160
Wednesday:
Brack Shop Tavern Celebrates One-Year Anniversary
In honor of its first year as part of the DTLA community, Brack Shop Tavern is offering food and drink specials all night including $2 mole tacos and $5 shots of Don Julio tequila, in addition to their normal 3-7 pm happy hour. They will also be bringing back food and drink favorites from the past year including the Rum Bum made with rum, spices, pineapple, lime and the Jersey Handshake made with bourbon, apple brandy, tea-infused vermouth, Benedictine. Starting at 10 pm, a three-round bartender competition will take center stage featuring Brack Shop Tavern’s own Alex Owens-Sorno, as well as bartenders from neighboring hotspots including Far Bar, Seven Grand, and Ace Rooftop. Brack Shop’s new game room will also be open all night, with ping pong, Nintendo, shuffleboard and more! Free; Wednesday; 525 W 7th St, Los Angeles, CA 90014
Tam O’Shanter’s Spanish Wine Dinner
They are hosting a festive Spanish wine dinner where you will embark on an incredible tour of exquisite wines from several regions in Spain including 2016 Solo Rosado Centifolia, Fuendejalon, Spain; 2015 Turonia Albarino, Rias Baixas, Spain; 2005 Rioja Bordon, Gran Reserva, Logrono, Spain; and 2015 Valcantara Garnacha, Carinena, Spain. You will also enjoy a four-course meal of Spanish-inspired cuisine created by executive chef Juan Escamilla and paired beautifully with each featured wine. The Tam’s in-house wine expert, Brien McNally, will guide you through each tasting. $85; Wednesday, 6:30 pm; 2980 Los Feliz Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90039; 323.664.0228
Thursday:
Pacific Standard Time: LA/LA Launch Party
Pacific Standard Time: LA/LA hosts a daylong party for the public at Grand Park in DTLA, celebrating the launch of Pacific Standard Time: LA/LA and featuring music, food, drink, activities, giveaways, and a chance to plan an itinerary for Southern California’s largest arts experience. The celebration kicks off with music and dance performances by Ori, presenting an exploration of ancestral and modern folk music from Latin America, with an emphasis on Afro-Cuban and Brazilian dances. Throughout the afternoon, the party continues with a pop-up interactive installation, the PST: LA/LA Mobile, delicious fare from local food trucks, and a themed bar. Explore the book nook with exhibition catalogues highlighting Latin American and Latino art, participate in hands-on workshops, engage with PST: LA/LA ambassadors, and relax with friends. The musical entertainment heats up again as the sun comes down, when DJ Cee Brown and Aponte take the stage at 6 pm, with Afro Caribbean sounds, Salsa, Hip-Hop, Reggaeton, Soul and Jazz. Quantic Live takes the Grand Park stage at 8:30 pm, blending the sounds of Global Dance music with the powerful, iconic rhythms of Tropicalia. Free; Thursday, Noon – 10 pm; Grand Park, 200 N Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012
