Monday, November 3:
#CLOVEMBER
Clover Juice is kicking off their Movember initiative, encouraging locally grown mustaches to promote men’s health and Clover will award four lucky gentlemen free juice for the month of December.* Clover will select the best ‘stache from four different categories: 1) The Porn Star 2) The Rollie Fingers 3) The Horse Shoe, and 4) The Wild Card. The Wild Card category will be judged on creativity and charm. Additionally, a percentage of the proceeds from Clover’s Stone Gold will be donated to Clover’s Movember team, which goes straight to the charity. Start clean shaven and show your progress @cloverjuices and #clovember *one complimentary cold-pressed juice per day
Conscious Nutrition
Join Eastern Nutritionist, Acupuncturist and Chinese Herbalist Stephanie Cortner along with plant- based chef, wellness coach and health educator Corinne Rice for an interactive learning experience. Through this workshop you will learn how to differentiate your individual constitution and therefore how to eat for your unique body type based on the nature of different food groups. Corinne will demonstrate delicious dishes for each constitution and you’ll leave with a full belly and recipes in hand. Registration ends on November 5 at 10 pm. $95; Saturday, 10 pm-12 am; Dongguk University: 440 Shatto Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90020
Salt & Straw’s Thanksgiving Menu
Buy a pint, give a pint promo will be available at the Larchmont shop throughout November. Buy a pint of any Thanksgiving flavor and Salt & Straw will donate a pint to the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank to give families a sweet treat on Thanksgiving. Flavors include Salted Caramel Thanksgiving Turkey (sweet and salty with flavors of a roasted turkey, caramelized onions packed into a turkey fat caramel ice cream, then speckled with handmade fried turkey skin brittle); Spiced Chevre Pumpkin Pie (Pumpkin cheesecake ice cream made with goat cheese from Soledad Goats in Mojave, CA); Honey Bourbon Corn Pudding (Sweet, light, and buttery Corn Pudding with lots of locally-crafted bourbon from Ascendant Distillery in Santa Barbara); Cranberry Walnut Stuffing (combo of cranberries with Central Coast walnuts in molasses brown bread stuffing based ice cream); and Sweet Potato Casserole with Maple Pecans (Sweet potato ice cream, Vermont maple-infused marshmallow pillows, and pralined pecans). 240 N Larchmont Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90004; 323.466.0485
Dunkin’s Croissant Donut
Dunkin’ Donuts will launch its new Croissant Donut at its Downey location because that location was selected as the Los Angeles reveal location as part of its program to reward 12 lucky members of its DD Perks® loyalty program across the country with a special sampling event. The Dunkin’ team will honor Downey resident Joanne Tolen during the Croissant Donut launch. At the tasting, Croissant Donuts will be offered free to the first 500 guests while supplies last. Monday; 9070 Firestone Blvd., Downey, CA
Coast “Burgers & Burgundy” Dinner Menu
Shutters on the Beach’s casual beachfront restaurant, brings back this menu for a second consecutive year! Executive Chef Isaac Gamboa amps up the American classic with new flavors, ingredients, and a lot more meat. The pairing menu invites you to mix and match from four gourmet burgers and four glasses of Burgundy. The B&B selections include the following and are served with a choice of fries, greens, or chips: Burgers; Three Little Piggys with pork, bacon, lardo, coleslaw and a pretzel bun; Hen and the Egg – a chicken hash burger with soy, Yukon gold potatoes, cilantro, and a sunny side up egg; Over the Top with California wagyu, short rib, caramelized onion, and blue cheese; and Ahi Tuna Burger with avocado and chile aioli. $28; Available now through November 8, the $28
Zengo’s NFL Season
During NFL games, Zengo turns into the ultimate Game Day Lounge, with a special menu featuring bottomless beer (Sapporo and Dos Equis Amber) and special Latin-Asian bar bites. The nine shareable plates (also available a la carte for $5 each) includes several dishes exclusive to the Game Day Lounge, including the Zengo Dog, an all-beef kosher frank topped with bacon, caramelized onions and miso mustard. Other options include Teriyaki Chicken Wings, which are doused in a mix of teriyaki and the savory-spicy Korean chile paste gochujang. The Sweet & Sour Ribs are cooked for six hours and served with a unique sweet-tart-spicy-smoky sauce and fresh chayote slaw, while the Togarashi Fries are topped with a zesty Japanese spice mix. Zengo’s signature Sushi Rolls are also on the list along with Sautéed Shishito Peppers, a Chipotle Chicken Sandwich and an Angus Burger. $29; During all NFL games on Monday & Thursday evenings and Sundays after 4 pm in the bar and lounge; 395 Santa Monica Place, Santa Monica, CA 90401; 310.899.1000
Tuesday, November 4:
99 Cent Burger Tuesdays at The Rockefeller
Tuesdays just got better thanks to new Head Chef Cody Diegel. Cody comes to the South Bay from The Larchmont in Hollywood, where he started his signature burger, deemed “The Best Burger in LA.” Now at his new home, The Rockefeller, Cody is serving up his gourmet creations for only 99 cents every Tuesday, all night long. Swing by either the Manhattan or Hermosa Beach location for a taste of this month’s burger, made with roasted poblano peppers, pepper jack cheese, house made guacamole, frisée salad and lime crema.
Dominick’s Russian Standard 66 cent Martinis
West Hollywood’s legendary rat pack hangout, is another year older and to celebrate their 66th Anniversary they are serving straight up Russian Standard 66 cent Martinis (shaken or stirred). Executive Chef Brandon Boudet has also added special dishes to the menu to compliment the mass amount of martinis that will be served. Below is additional information on the event. Tuesday, all night; 8715 Beverly Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90048; 310.652.2335
Election Day Specials at The Culver Hotel
In 1952, The Culver Hotel served as the campaign offices for Dwight D. Eisenhower’s Presidential campaign. So, what better place to grab a drink this Election Day than in the Grand Lobby Bar of Culver City’s historic hotel? The Culver Hotel is offering a special Election Punch made with Absolut Vodka, Orange Curacao, passion fruit puree, fresh lemon and cranberry juices and a float of champagne for only $7. Voters will receive an extra 10% off for wearing their “I Voted” sticker. Visit the hotel from 4-7 pm for an array of happy hour bar bites including Tempura Green Beans, Street Tacos, Truffle Fries and more, and stick around for Live Jazz Music, beginning at 7:30 pm. Tuesday; 9440 Culver Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232; 310.558.9400
Election Day Specials at Suncafe
Studio City’s hottest, plant-based eatery is honoring your patriotism with a slew of Election Day specials! Visit SunCafe and flash your “I Voted” sticker to score half-off favorite appetizers and pizzas like Lettuce Leaf Tacos, Sun Bruschetta, Pesto Pizza and Seasonal Farmer’s Market Pizza made with fresh figs, tempeh bacon, white sauce and peppery arugula (available on your choice of Raw or Gluten Free crust). Members of both vegan and carnivore parties will enjoy SunCafe’s special All-American Beer Flight. Beverage Director, Nevin Kumar has assembled a special collection of 4 local, California craft brews from The Bruery and Alesmith, offered exclusively on Election Day for only $10. Tuesday; 10820 Ventura Boulevard, Studio City, CA 91604; 818.528.2550
Kye’s Opens
The restaurant introduces the one-of-a-kind, KyeRito, a portable wrap that showcases a medley of premium, locally-sourced fare by Owner Jeanne Cheng, who holds degrees in both traditional and holistic medicine. The KyeRito, sold in patent-pending “slip wrap” packaging is offered in four categories: Breakfast, Deli Style, Classic Comfort, and Asian-Inspired. Menu items include Nori n’ Lox (green eggs, smoked salmon, scallion aioli, arugula, tomato, and a white rice quinoa blend wrapped in nori), Deli Turkey (turkey, goji aioli, sprouts, sprouted sunflower seeds, sugar snap peas, and brown rice wrapped in romaine), The Bulgolgi (marinated beef, kimchi, Asian pear, carrot, cabbage, sweet and spicy red pepper paste, sesame seeds, and a red and black rice blend wrapped in nori). Kye’s offers vegetarian, vegan, macrobiotic, Paleo, raw, and kid-sized options, as well as a range of distinctive à la carte add-ins – like bonito, freshly ground flax seeds, tridoshic spice mix, and Japanese “furikaki.” The majority will be both gluten and dairy-free. In celebration of their commitment to community well-being, the team at Kye’s will give the first 50 guests who come through a complimentary KyeRito on opening day, and donate a portion of the day’s proceeds to local nonprofit Heart of Los Angeles. 1518 Montana Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90403; 310.395.5937
Umami Burger’s Pumpkin Spice Latte Burger
Made with their signature beef patty topped with a garlic aioli, tempura Kabocha (an Asian winter squash), spiced Mascarpone and a coffee glaze, the burger launches Wednesday, and will be available that day for just $4. From November 6th on, the burger will be available for $12 at all participating Umami Burger locations.
National Doughnut Day at Tanzy
Executive Chef Bryan Podgorski normally offers BOMBOLINA (crispy italian doughnuts) for weekend brunch. However, in honor of National Doughnut Day, the BOMBOLINA dish will be available all day. Wednesday, 11 am-10 pm; 10840 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90024; 310.307.7004
Thursday, November 6:
AFI Film Festival
One of LA’s premiere film festivals returns! Check out Paul Thomas Anderson’s new Inherent Vice, as well as the new Mark Wahlberg movie The Gambler. Thursday- November 13; Various Locations
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf®
They are having a Holiday Open House featuring $1* (small 12oz.) beverages, including flavors like the Toffee Nut Latte and Red Velvet Hot Cocoa. All proceeds from the select promotional beverages sold during the open house will be donated to The Help Group, the largest U.S. nonprofit serving children with special needs. Select open house beverages will include: Winter Dream Tea® Latte, Toffee Nut Latte, Toffee Nut Ice Blended® drink, Red Velvet Hot Cocoa. Thursday, 2 – 6 pm; to locate the closest store click here.
Night of Whisky & Cigars
LA’s Italian steakhouse, Pistola is partnering with Twelve Five Rye for a night of whiskey and cigars. The event includes a welcome punch-cocktail, a whiskey presentation by Twelve Five Rye’s Lead Distiller Kolin Brighton and a three-course dinner by Chef Vic Casanova with whiskey and cigar pairings. $150; Thursday, 7 pm; 8022 W 3rd St., Los Angeles, CA 90048; RSVP: Alysa.Braswell@Pistola-LA.com
Malibu Bounty
Malibu Pier Restaurant & Bar is taking advantage of the fresh ingredients foraged in Malibu by hosting a new dinner series every Thursday evening. Executive Chef Jason Fullilove will prepare a seasonal 4 course meal that can be enjoyed while listening to the musical styling’s of Sophie Holt. $40; Thursdays; 23000 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90265; 310.456.8820