Monday:
$8 Happy Hour at Fresh
LA’s brightest new happy hour has arrived! The airy restaurant recently opened in the heart of the Sunset Strip. Fresh’s extensive happy hour features everything from craft cocktails to plant-powered shakes to comfort food bites, all for $8. Offerings include: Nachos, Quinoa Onion Rings, Sliders and Squash Tacos, along with smoothies and shakes including the Strawberry Swirl and the espresso-almond-chocolate Bulldog. Craft cocktails include the Aloe Mojito and the Smoke & Mirrors, made with mezcal, pineapple, coconut and Thai basil. Monday – Friday, 3 – 6 pm and 9:30 pm – close; 8768 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Tuesday:
The West Hollywood EDITION Opens
Ian Schrager, in partnership with Marriott International, brings the first West Coast location in the EDITION collection. Located between Beverly Hills and Hollywood, The West Hollywood EDITION pays homage to the area’s history by reviving the Golden Age vibe. Upon entering the driveway off Sunset Boulevard behind a wall of foliage, you will feel like you are arriving at a private. British architect John Pawson created the modern building with materials such as the Western Red Cedar for the entryway and outsize front doors, and Italian travertine for the lobby area. Inside, you will find an installation by Los Angeles artist Sterling Ruby. At the far end of the lobby, an outdoor courtyard and fire feature has casual yet refined seating areas, along with an inviting bar. Every level of the hotel has unique experiences including the subterranean club Sunset, 360-degree views from the landscaped garden in the sky, Michelin-starred chef John Fraser’s Ardor restaurant on the main level, a state-of-the-art multimedia performance and event space and a spa. The West Hollywood EDITION has signature restaurant Ardor, which showcases a vegetable-forward healthy California cuisine with flavors inspired by local ingredients. Reservations are now open with opening rates starting from $395 (taxes and fees apply); Tuesday; 9040 W Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069; 310.953.9899 or reservations.weho@editionhotels.com
Thursday:
Jean-Georges Beverly Hills and Tim Mondavi’s Continuum Wine Dinner
Jean-Georges Beverly Hills in partnership with Continuum Wines, owned by Mr. Tim Mondavi, will host an intimate wine dinner. Jean-Georges Beverly Hills executive chef Steve Benjamin will prepare a 4-course meal with selected wine pairings. Winemaker Tim Mondavi, son of Robert Mondavi, will be in attendance to share his inspiration and personal stories behind the prestigious brand. Wine pairings will include select Continuum Winesingle-vineyard cabernets. $325+; Thursday, 7 pm; 9850 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; 310.860.6700
AFI FEST 2019
Now in its 33rd year, AFI FEST showcases the best films from across the globe in Los Angeles. The eight-day festival presents screenings, panels and conversations, featuring both master filmmakers and new voices. World premieres, Galas and other special events take place at iconic LA locations, such as the historic TCL Chinese Theatre and the glamorous Hollywood Roosevelt. This year’s festival will open with the World Premiere of Melina Matsoukas’s Queen & Slim on Thursday and other Galas include The Crown with a Tribute to Creator Peter Morgan on Saturday, The Two Popes on Monday, The Aeronauts on Tuesday, the World Premiere of Richard Jewell on Wednesday and the World Premiere of The Banker on Thursday. There will be a Tribute to the late filmmaker Alan J. Pakula, a Tribute to Martin Scorsese followed by a free screening of The Irishman, a conversation with Eva Longoria and Dr. Stacy Smith on the Erasure of Latinx in Film, an Indie Contenders panel with Awkwafina (The Farewell), Sterling K. Brown (Waves), Cynthia Erivo (Harriet), Jimmie Fails (The Last Black Man in San Francisco), Jon Hamm (The Report), Florence Pugh (Fighting with My family and Midsommar), Kerry Washington (American Son) and Alfre Woodard (Clemency) and much more! Thursday through November 21st; Hollywood, CA
WineMaker Dinner with Master Sommelier at Castaway
Hosted by Master Sommelier Michael Jordan (one of just 15 people in the world awarded both Master Sommelier and Certified Wine Educator) this WineMaker Dinner will offer a five course tasting menu with wine pairings. Menu highlights include: Fruit de Mere Kona Kampachi with Matanzas Creek Sauvignon Blanc; Mediterranean Meagre with Brewer-Clifton Chardonnay; and Cabernet Braised Short Ribs with Stonestreet Cabernet Sauvignon. $95; Thursday, 6 – 9 pm; 1250 E Harvard Rd, Burbank, CA 91501
INKO NITO x Boomtown Brewery Beer Dinner
INKO NITO, the modern Japanese outpost in the Arts District, is hosting an educational beer dinner in collaboration with Boomtown Brewery. Join INKO NITO Chef Randolfo Vaz and Boomtown Brewery representative Chase Hawkins for an exclusive, four-course tasting menu with 6-ounce Boomtown beer pairings. Menu highlights include: Sashimi selection paired with MIC Czech Pilsner; Panko-fried chicken and Brussels Sprouts with Nose Job IPA; and Robata-grilled prawn, corn and ribs paired with Ingenue Belgian White Ale. $42; Thursday, 7 – 9 pm; 225 South Garey St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
