Westside Today Headlines http://www.westsidetoday.com/news-s3/1/dining.html Sun, 27 May 2012 06:03:15 -0700 en-us Copyright 2012, Westside Today http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Dining-WestsideToday/~3/ABnrSOeh7Wk/pacific-dining-car-valentine.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/s3-6694/pacific-dining-car-valentine.html Sat, 04 Feb 2012 06:03:15 -0700 From Thursday, February 10th through Tuesday, February 14th, 2012 the Pacific Dining Car will offer the following menu at both of its locations; 2700 Wilshire Blvd. in Santa Monica (where live music will also be offered on Friday and Saturday)and 1310 West 6th Street in downtown Los Angeles.The Prix Fixe Valentine’s Meal 79.95 per person (Three Course Wine Flights is an additional $18.00 per person)Diners can indulge in: FIRST COURSESeafood Salad Lobster, Crab, Scallops, Shrimp and Mussels wi...http://www.westsidetoday.com/s3-6694/pacific-dining-car-valentine.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Dining-WestsideToday/~3/QaRdnv74G-E/cheers-to-jazzy-sundays.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/s3-6678/cheers-to-jazzy-sundays.html Thu, 02 Feb 2012 06:03:15 -0700 First timers at the Sunday Jazz Brunch at Twist Restaurant in the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel Spa might think they have wandered into a private party of jazz fans. Everyone seems to know everyone else in the buffet line, the patrons flit table to table socializing, and the crowd and the performers on stage joke back and forth between numbers. The atmosphere is jovial and welcoming, and so long as you love jazz you are party of this family.Renowned jazz artists such as Stan Gilbert Trio Plus D ...http://www.westsidetoday.com/s3-6678/cheers-to-jazzy-sundays.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Dining-WestsideToday/~3/VhS19uAv6Mg/coral-tree-cafe-food.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/s3-6016/coral-tree-cafe-food.html Fri, 30 Sep 2011 06:03:15 -0700 On October 15th, 2011, Coral Tree Café will do its part in the fight to end Multiple Sclerosis by donating $1,500 of food at the 4th annual “Serve It Up to End MS” Charity Tennis Tournament, hosted by Ojakian Tennis, Inc. The event will be located at The Jack Kramer Club in Rolling Hills Estates, CA from 9am to 6pm, and all proceeds will benefit the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (CA and NV Chapter). Coral Tree Café has been a proud donor of “Serve It Up to End MS” in the past, ...http://www.westsidetoday.com/s3-6016/coral-tree-cafe-food.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Dining-WestsideToday/~3/5rP-ezoGKKQ/kreation-kafe-juices-angelenos.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/s3-5903/kreation-kafe-juices-angelenos.html Mon, 19 Sep 2011 06:03:15 -0700 It's a post-card-like day when I belly up to Kreation Juicery's grand opening. The affable Ryan serves up shot glass size samples of juices which boast all sorts of vitamins, minerals and other healthful ingredients. The menu of cold-pressed juices includes custom juices mixed fresh and designed to treat what ails you; digestion, skin, brain and the like. There are also a tasty array of smoothies and bowls which mix up Kreation's vegan ice cream along with a melange of fresh pressed juices. ...http://www.westsidetoday.com/s3-5903/kreation-kafe-juices-angelenos.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Dining-WestsideToday/~3/UOB-wKFjMBE/it-s-all-about.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/s3-5671/it-s-all-about.html Tue, 09 Aug 2011 06:03:15 -0700 When co-owner and restaurateur Antonio De Cicco spots my boyfriend and I gazing starry-eyed at each other at his jewel of a restaurant, Villetta, the first thing he says is, "That's what I like to see, two people holding hands and in love. You don’t see enough of that today." It’s easy to want to hold hands at Villetta, the ambiance alone—with its dark woods, beige tones, warm candles, topiaries and touches of sliver—is enough to wrap you in a snug cocoon of romance. But couple...http://www.westsidetoday.com/s3-5671/it-s-all-about.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Dining-WestsideToday/~3/eVJMzg3wIJ0/chef-michael-rosen-new.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/s3-5619/chef-michael-rosen-new.html Tue, 02 Aug 2011 06:03:15 -0700 A 25-year veteran of the Los Angeles dining scene, Rosen adds a personal touch to already famous dishes on the Pacific Dining Car menu in addition to his own creations. Rosen, acclaimed for his culinary skill at acclaimed eateries including Les Anges, Reign, Maple Drive and his own Zeke’s Smokehouse, he brings a proven tasty track record to the tastiest of dining cars. “After sitting down with Michael on a few separate occasions and talking about the company vision, his and mine, I felt conf...http://www.westsidetoday.com/s3-5619/chef-michael-rosen-new.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Dining-WestsideToday/~3/B4aaeB6rG0g/beverly-hills-farmers-market.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/s3-5438/beverly-hills-farmers-market.html Wed, 29 Jun 2011 06:03:15 -0700 Come early and enjoy some great chow. Can't roll out of bed in time? Here is a schedule of the highlights: 11:00am - Judging begins for Chili Cook-Off11:00am - Corn shucking contest for all ages!12:00pm - Chili Cook-Off winners announced! All of this tasty action will take place at the Beverly Hills Farmers’ Market, 9300 Civic Center Drive in Beverly Hills. Two hours of free parking is available at Civic Center on 450 N. Rexford Drive nearby within Beverly Hills. Applications and rules for...http://www.westsidetoday.com/s3-5438/beverly-hills-farmers-market.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Dining-WestsideToday/~3/dqShNFMdBaA/kcet-celebrates-its-independence.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/s3-5399/kcet-celebrates-its-independence.html Wed, 22 Jun 2011 06:03:15 -0700 The unique benefit included two exclusive culinary events June 12 and 13, 2011, to support the future of KCET program development for its 2.3 million viewers in the 11 communities it serves.Over the course of the two evenings, nearly 400 guests savored culinary specialties, and dined on traditional French fare crafted by Chef Thomas Keller and Chef de Cuisine Rory Herrmann. Attendees mingled with Chef Keller, and were able to explore the behind-the-scenes experience in Bouchon’s state-of-the-a...http://www.westsidetoday.com/s3-5399/kcet-celebrates-its-independence.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Dining-WestsideToday/~3/48I8Ppe8yfs/fine-dining-in-the.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/s3-5345/fine-dining-in-the.html Thu, 16 Jun 2011 06:03:15 -0700 Any excuse to go to Palm Springs is a good one, but Palm Springs Restaurant Week is a great one. During this 10-day showcase of local epicurean talent held each year in early June, more than 100 participating Coachella Valley restaurants offer an exciting array of three-course menus at an affordable fixed-priced of $24 or $36. Don’t fret if you missed the event this year; you can still order the menu offerings from Restaurant Week year round at regular prices, and save up your appetite for n...http://www.westsidetoday.com/s3-5345/fine-dining-in-the.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Dining-WestsideToday/~3/ycY_dEOOJUE/bloomsday-.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/s3-5321/bloomsday-.html Sun, 12 Jun 2011 06:03:15 -0700 BLOOMSDAY is an annual Irish tradition observed on June 16th, commemorating Irish writer JAMES JOYCE and the events described in his novel ULYSSES, all of which took place in Dublin on the same day; June 16, 1904. The name BLOOMSDAY derives from Leopold Bloom, the protagonist of the novel that chronicles his passage during an ordinary day on June 16, 1904 (the day of Joyce's first date with his future wife, Nora Barnacle).Modern-day celebrations include Ulysses readings, elaborate dramatizations...http://www.westsidetoday.com/s3-5321/bloomsday-.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Dining-WestsideToday/~3/1FI2482hhgk/westside-writers-lunch.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/s3-5286/westside-writers-lunch.html Mon, 06 Jun 2011 06:03:15 -0700 http://www.westsidetoday.com/s3-5286/westside-writers-lunch.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Dining-WestsideToday/~3/uK_dOcsUr8U/real-food-for-real.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/s3-4759/real-food-for-real.html Wed, 01 Jun 2011 06:03:15 -0700 In her second book "Vegan Family Meals" author and restaurateur Ann Gentry adapts her Real Food Daily recipes which entice the likes of Alicia Silverstone, Ellen DeGeneres, Portia DeRossi, Zoe Deschanel, Ginnifer Goodwin and many others, so that you and your family can enjoy stellar health -- without the price tag, attitude or staff of the glitterati. Recipes include yummy ways to start your day like RFD favorites such as Sesame-Shiitake Tofu Frittata to simple homemade soups such as ...http://www.westsidetoday.com/s3-4759/real-food-for-real.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Dining-WestsideToday/~3/y0Ml7UbMt9I/dance-monday-nights-away.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/s3-5002/dance-monday-nights-away.html Mon, 02 May 2011 06:03:15 -0700 Monday is Tango Night at Aqua Lounge hosted by Tango Maestro Marcos Questas and the Aqua Lounge, featuring an exclusive night of Argentine Tango, music, local dancers, guest artists and performances. The evening begins with a tango class by world class tango artists Maestro Marcos Questas Ruta Maria, followed by a mix of traditional Argentine Tango music through the night. 8:00PM Tango Class9:00PM Tango Night Milonga$12 all inclusive (excludes special events)entrance includes class, tango and s...http://www.westsidetoday.com/s3-5002/dance-monday-nights-away.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Dining-WestsideToday/~3/q9B7Jn-Qg_w/westwood-live-to-launch.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/s3-4835/westwood-live-to-launch.html Thu, 21 Apr 2011 06:03:15 -0700 Napa Valley Grille and other Westwood Village businesses will join together in this new monthly celebration of culture, cuisine, and cinema with live music, wine, cocktails, and food tastings on its glass-enclosed outdoor patio. With the purchase of a $10 ticket, guests can enjoy unlimited bites of the restaurant’s seasonal cuisine and three drink tastings from California vintners and mixologists until 9 p.m.—in addition to drink specials all-night-long and the happy hour menu from 3-7 p.m....http://www.westsidetoday.com/s3-4835/westwood-live-to-launch.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Dining-WestsideToday/~3/YhByYrGtF3E/happy-birthday-locanda-del.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/s3-4768/happy-birthday-locanda-del.html Sat, 02 Apr 2011 06:03:15 -0700 Locanda del Lago located at the corner of Arizona Avenue and the 3rd Street Promenade turns 20 years old in April 2011. Owner West Hooker-Poletti— a native of Milan - focuses on serving traditional cuisine from his native Milan and the Lombardy region of Italy. In 2011, Locanda del Lago also marks a decade of exclusively Milan-born executive chefs, with Chef Walter rounding out the trilogy with his arrival at the restaurant in February 2011.For more on the restaurant: www.lagosantamonica.com...http://www.westsidetoday.com/s3-4768/happy-birthday-locanda-del.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Dining-WestsideToday/~3/D7R0hCJvkf0/vivian-campbell-of-def.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/s3-4685/vivian-campbell-of-def.html Fri, 18 Mar 2011 06:03:15 -0700 Legendary musician, VIVIAN CAMPBELL, hosts the 3rd Annual Benefit to support nonprofit CREATE NOW [www.createnow.org] at Finn McCool’s Irish Pub in Santa Monica on Saturday, March 19th, 2011.Spend an evening with Vivian at a private dinner party on March 19th. You can still buy tickets to be eligible to win a prized spot at the dinner table at EventBrite.com or Ebay (click link) http://shop.ebay.com/createnow213/m.html?_nkw_armrs=1_from_ipg=50All proceeds benefit CREATE NOW or donate directly ...http://www.westsidetoday.com/s3-4685/vivian-campbell-of-def.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Dining-WestsideToday/~3/5nPkA2ajbCo/making-lemonade-in-brentwood.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/s3-4643/making-lemonade-in-brentwood.html Tue, 15 Mar 2011 06:03:15 -0700 Lemonade will open in the space once occupied by Clay Pit: Contemporary Indian Cuisine, just south of Sunset. Lemonade already has five locations around the Los Angeles area: on Beverly in West Hollywood, on Abbot Kinney in Venice, on Flower Street in Downtown, at the Museum of Contemporary Art and at USC.The restaurant brings a new twist to a childhood concept. Not only can people enjoy a fancier version of what kids used to offer on the street in paper cups for 25 cents, but Lemonade incorpor...http://www.westsidetoday.com/s3-4643/making-lemonade-in-brentwood.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Dining-WestsideToday/~3/LvdJaIO7vJw/march-madness-at-the.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/s3-4633/march-madness-at-the.html Mon, 14 Mar 2011 06:03:15 -0700 We’ll hit up the best West Hollywood bars to imbibe in drinks with names like “Bite my Apple”, Leprechaun Shots", “Shamrock Shots” and the ubiquitous green draft beer. With your favorite plastic Lomographic camera in tow ( what, you think we’re going to let you drink with an LC-A+ or Lubitel in hand…nice try), convince a stranger that you’re Irish and you MUST be kissed, pinch anyone not wearing green and shoot, shoot, shoot!$15 gets you a DAY PASS for all bus and metro serv...http://www.westsidetoday.com/s3-4633/march-madness-at-the.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Dining-WestsideToday/~3/ld-FLRqFt7k/popular-food-monologue-show.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/s3-4483/popular-food-monologue-show.html Thu, 17 Feb 2011 06:03:15 -0700 Created, directed and produced by Peggy Sweeney-McDonald and Jay Basist of Superstar Events-L.A., the show's fun-filled monologues explaining how our lives revolve around food experiences will be presented by special guests Lynne Curtin of “Real Housewives of Orange County,” KABC Radio’s “Bikini Chef” Susan Irby, Chef William Annesley of History Channel’s “History on Tap;” Chef Nathan Lyon; Savannah Wise, star of “Ragtime” on Broadway; TV chef Vinni Villicano, actress Lisa An...http://www.westsidetoday.com/s3-4483/popular-food-monologue-show.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Dining-WestsideToday/~3/vlfIkYuraU0/be-my-crumb-.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/s3-4372/be-my-crumb-.html Wed, 02 Feb 2011 06:03:15 -0700 Help make Valentine’s Day a little sweeter for that special someone with CRUMBS limited edition Valentine’s Day cupcakes. With festive toppings such as heart shaped cookies and red hot candies you’re sure to win over the heart (or sweet tooth) of your Valentine, and any of the five delicious new flavors will make the perfect Valentine’s gift for anyone. The signature size will be available for $3.75 each and $18 for a Taste Pack in stores. AND, to make the day a little bigger, the Colo...http://www.westsidetoday.com/s3-4372/be-my-crumb-.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Dining-WestsideToday/~3/q56iFHpLt1k/bcc-skirmish-over-country.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/s3-3713/bcc-skirmish-over-country.html Tue, 25 Jan 2011 06:03:15 -0700 FARMshop seeks to sell beer and wine on premises, which requires approval from a Los Angeles City Zoning Administrator. Neighbors immediately adjacent on Avondale hope to minimize any irritants generated by the restaurant, such as noise, traffic, parking or disturbances caused by those who have imbibed too much.Such a position is consistent with the philosophy of the Brentwood Community Council, which works to protect quality of life in Brentwood.The conflict arose because the neighbors who live...http://www.westsidetoday.com/s3-3713/bcc-skirmish-over-country.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Dining-WestsideToday/~3/ERA4m4--qXU/toscana.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/s3-4103/toscana.html Tue, 21 Dec 2010 06:03:15 -0700 A fantastic addition to any kitchen countertop this holiday season would definitely be Simple Authentic Italian Recipes: from our family to yours, a cookbook proudly written by the co-owners of Toscana, the Trattoria in Brentwood. Kathie and Amy Gordon have put together a book with over 200 pages of their “most cherished, authentic dishes that are simple and easy to make at home, but a tribute to Toscana’s twenty years of success.”The cookbook is a luscious compilation of recipes crafted b...http://www.westsidetoday.com/s3-4103/toscana.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Dining-WestsideToday/~3/NgMDt-f9reo/farmshop-avondale-neighbors-reach.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/s3-4106/farmshop-avondale-neighbors-reach.html Tue, 21 Dec 2010 06:03:15 -0700 A long, intense and private negotiation held between Jim Rosenfield of the Country Mart and homeowners who live on Avondale, which backs up to the Country Mart, has been successfully concluded, according to Flora Krisiloff.Krisiloff lives on Avondale. 52 conditions have been put into writing that FARMshop will adhere to in its daily operations. Neighbors had been particularly concerned about the issues of noise, trash pickup, traffic and parking.Jim Rosenfield of the Country Mart has wanted FA...http://www.westsidetoday.com/s3-4106/farmshop-avondale-neighbors-reach.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Dining-WestsideToday/~3/tO8qhpcaUxY/miracle-on-san-vicente.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/s3-4113/miracle-on-san-vicente.html Tue, 21 Dec 2010 06:03:15 -0700 18th Annual Veterans’ Holiday Celebration“Honoring America’s Heroes”A group called VHC, which puts on the annual “Veterans Holiday Celebration,” put on a fabulous show on the VA grounds December 5 for those who served our country. The annual event, now 18 years running, honors veterans with food, music and fellowship. An army of volunteers served up a very nice dinner made up of contributions from local food establishments. Mayor Villaraigosa came, as did several military dignitari...http://www.westsidetoday.com/s3-4113/miracle-on-san-vicente.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Dining-WestsideToday/~3/bOIo39Yg128/lions-and-tigers-and.html http://www.westsidetoday.com/s3-4007/lions-and-tigers-and.html Thu, 09 Dec 2010 06:03:15 -0700 During the holiday season we are bombarded with sugary treats everywhere we go. Thanks to The Organic Candy Factory -- www.organiccandyfactory.com -- there is now a way to indulge your children's cravings without the guilt -- or the often exhausting aftermath of a prolonged sugar high. The Organic Candy Factory's Organic Cubs give kids the great, satisfying flavor of gummie bears without the polysyllabic artificial ingredients that often turn our beloved angels into sugar-fueled devils post sna...http://www.westsidetoday.com/s3-4007/lions-and-tigers-and.html