The Los Angeles Times has a very special evening planned for its members. Restaurant critic Jonathan Gold has handpicked more than 20 restaurants to please your palate as you sample your way through some of L.A.’s signature dishes. This intimate event is sure to sell out fast - don’t miss this unique opportunity.
Tuesday, May 21st at The Atrium at LA Times
*You must be a LA Times member to purchase tickets. Tickets go on sale May 8th, 10am.
Restaurants:
Due to the popularity of Taco Night last November, Chef Suzanne Tracht and bartendress Margo Tyler bring back the taco party to the Jar Bar for one night only with anew menu of tacos and seasonal market Peligroso Tequila margaritas. Jar offers 4 hand-built tacos, made in the Suzanne Tracht fashion, for an evening of bites, shots and good company. Special Guest Mika La Silva of Peligroso Tequila will be on hand to discuss tequila.
Taco Night, Thursday May 22, 2013
Red Chili Tacos
Guajillo Pepper Sauce
7
Grilled Market Fish
Roasted Corn Salsa, Mango and Habanero
8
Duck Taco
Tamarind, Maui Gold Pineapple and Pickled Onion
7
Suzanne’s Special
8
Featured Margaritas by Bartender Margo Tyler
Spicy Watermelon
Blackberry
Cucumber with Sweet Chili Rim
14
Special Guest Mika La Silva of Peligroso Tequila
Lotería Grill is taking a tour of Tequila Ocho’s exclusive tequila library at the Santa Monica, Studio City and Hollywood locations. Tequila Ocho Founder Tomas Estes will walk guests through samples and educate them on the brand’s unique, single-estate, and vintage approach to the spirit. Loteria Grill Executive Chef Jimmy Shaw will pair five signature appetizers with the tequilas to highlight the intricate flavors during the special happy hour:
- Galleta de Chicharrón de Queso con Camarones al Morita
- Flautitas de Cochinita Pibil y Papa servidos con Guacamole
- Sopecitos de Pollo en Mole Poblano
- Mini Quesadillas de Plaza de Queso con Rajas de Chile Poblano
- Mini Tacos de Carne Arrachera
Wednesday, May 22, 2013, 5:30-7 p.m
Lotería Grill Santa Monica
1251 3rd Street Promenade
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Phone: 310.393.2700
Thursday, May 23, 2013, 8-9:30 p.m.
Lotería Grill Studio City
12050 Ventura Blvd.
Studio City, CA 91604
Phone: 818.508.5300
Friday, May 24, 2013, 5:30-7 p.m.
Lotería Grill Hollywood
6627 Hollywood Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90028
Phone: 323.465.2500
FilAm ARTS - The Association for the Advancement of Filipino American Arts and Culture - cordially invites you to the exclusive The Adobo Road Cookbook Launch Party!
What: Join our good friend and author Marvin Gapultos (Burnt Lumpia, Manila Machine) as he celebrates the official launch of his much-anticipated new book, THE ADOBO ROAD COOKBOOK. In this special, invite-only event, Marvin will discuss his culinary chronicle. Guests will be served a dinner inspired by recipes from the book and can be among the first to pick up a personal, signed copy of the book.
How: Strictly via RSVP. Please note that admission is limited and on first-come, first-served basis.
$30 - Dinner and book
$20 - Dinner only
*Thanks to the generosity of the author and Seafood City, a portion of the proceeds benefit FilAm ARTS cultural programs.
Situated in the center of West Hollywood on Robertson Boulevard, Tortilla Republic is hosting a Memorial Day brunch on Monday, May 27 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Signature modern Mexican brunch dishes include: Huevos Divorciados with poached eggs, tomatillo ranchero sauce, Applewood-smoked bacon, black beans, tortilla strips and queso fresco, TR Benedict on a manchego black pepper scone with poached eggs, chopped Applewood-smoked bacon, arugula, classic hollandaise, and cheddar breakfast potatoes; Seared Ahi and Sweet Potato Hash with wilted greens and poached eggs; and Fresh Corn and Blueberry Pancakes served with whipped salted butter and maple syrup.
Tortilla Republic will also serve Bottomless Mimosas and a Mexican take on brunch cocktail favorites including the Tomato Fresca with El Jimado blanco, muddled grape tomatoes, fresh lemon juice, and Tapatio hot sauce and Prickly Pear Bellini with fresh prickly pear juice and champagne.
The Viceroy is putting together a Memorial Day BBQ, with smoked meats, burgers, hot dogs, and more from 12-5 p.m. And because this is SaMo, there's also cold-pressed juices available on site. To counter that, there's frozen cocktail popsicles.
MEMORIAL DAY "BIG DADDY'S SUMMER BBQ” KICKOFF
Monday, May 27, 2013
1pm until we’re out
Memorial Day is the official beginning of Summer and the first Big Daddy's Summer BBQ of the season! We will be on the front patio with meats served directly off our smoker and a beer in hand to celebrate the beginning of the summer barbecue season.
Choice of 2 Meats
Whole Roasted Hog
Beef Brisket
Grilled Chicken
Beer Braised Mattinata Sausage
Pork Ribs
Choice of 2 Sides
Southern Style Tuscan Greens
Marinated Heirloom Tomatoes
Mac n Cheese with ham hock and fresno chile
Corn on the cob
Red Bee Potato Salad
BBQ Baked Beans
2 meats & 2 sides| 28
add a beer| 3
A very wise man once said: "Intelligence is something we are born with. BBQ’ing is a skill that must be learned" - Edward de Bono
STREET CELEBRATES MEMORIAL DAY THEIR WAY WITH A KOREAN BBQ OF GIANT PROPORTIONS
In Concert with Giant Robot, Chefs Susan Feniger and Kajsa Alger Bring Korean BBQ, Kimchi, and Sake to STREET
WHO: Chefs Susan Feniger and Kajsa Alger of STREET restaurant in Hollywood.
WHAT: Because burgers and hotdogs are a bit blasé, Susan Feniger’s STREET and Asian/American pop-culture tastemaker, Giant Robot, are hosting a Korean BBQ on STREET’s patio to celebrate the launch of the summer. Guests can partake in Korean BBQ and saunter up to STREET’s sake lounge, and Susan Feniger will be on hand to spice the party up.
Korean BBQ
Beef Short Ribs
Slow Roasted Pork
Chicken
Tofu
Kimchi Station with 5 Types of Kimchi
Cucumber
Green Peach
Cabbage
Carrot Scallion
Apple Bok Choy
Bibimbap Rice Salad
Fresh Melon
Wood Oven Roasted Corn on the Cob
Sake Lounge
Sake Tastings
Summertime Sake Punch
Cold Beer
Wine
Specialty Cocktails
Pre-purchase tickets - $35, includes 4 drink tickets
Tickets at the door - $45, includes 3 drink tickets
LUCQUES owners Suzanne Goin and Caroline Styne present the return of Lamb Roast at Lucques,now in its third year with a devoted following. Goin’s three course dinner, with spit-roasted Windrose Farm lamb as the star, is priced at $75 per person
apricots and arugula with sheep's milk cheese,
marcona almonds, crispy prosciutto and local honey
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spit-roasted windrose farm lamb
with rosemary, thyme and salsa verde
and
potato, green garlic and fava gratin,
barbara's greens and black olives
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crème fraîche panna cotta with strawberry gelée,
strawberry sorbet and dried rhubarb
$75 per person, menu only
