Welcome to the weekend. Get your summer cycling fix at SUMMERFIX taking place all weekend long, chow down at a premier food event benefiting the Saban Free Clinic, and pay homage to “the dude” at the Outdoor Cinema Food Fest. Then on Sunday check out the first ever flea market at Dodger Stadium, attend a tequila tasting in West LA, or a wine and beer festival at Trump National Golf Club. A cool breeze and a cold beer seem like the perfect pairing for the upcoming hot weekend!
Friday, July 16
Summerfix
Venice, Culver City, Griffith Park (times vary)
Join cyclists from all around the United States and beyond for the first annual SUMMERFIX, a three day cycling event set amongst the streets and alleys of Los Angeles. The event kicks off on Friday with a party in Culver City at the Brick Building. Then on Saturday check out the trick competition and after party. Finally on Sunday cruise West LA trick spots, race at the Chubby Boob Stage Race in Mt Hollywood, then relax in Griffith Park with some BBQ. More info here.
Saturday, July 17
Extravaganza for the Senses
Hollywood (7-10pm)
The 13th Annual Extravaganza for the Senses food and wine event will be held at Sunset Gower Studios on July 17 to benefit The Saban Free Clinic (formerly the Los Angeles Free Clinic). More than 40 LA restaurants plus 80 wineries will offer unlimited samples to attendees. The event will also feature music by DJ Scott Silva, a photo booth, fortune readings, and a silent auction. Tickets cost $100 for general admission, $225 for VIP. All net proceeds go to support the Saban Free Clinic.
Outdoor Cinema Food Fest
Downtown Los Angeles (6-11pm)
Experience the Outdoor Cinema Food Fest featuring some of the best food trucks in Los Angeles along with outdoor movies on a huge 40 foot screen. It’s the ultimate picnic in the park – no basket required! Kick back and enjoy your gourmet street food in a beautiful park under the stars. This week’s screening of The Big Lebowski takes place at Exposition Park at South Figueroa St & W 39th St, 90037. Advance VIP seating available for $8 per person.
Sunday, July 18
L.A. Flea Market
Dodger Stadium (9am-4pm)
The venue normally associated with the famous Dodger Dog will feature a host of L.A.’s most popular food trucks offering up their mobile culinary delights to hungry shoppers. The L.A. Flea Market will celebrate its grand opening at Dodger Stadium with India Jones, Dosa, Slice Truck, Mandoline Grill, Canter’s Deli, Border Grill, Komodo, Fresh Fries, Crepe’n Around, Reggae Chicken, Cool Haus ice cream sandwiches, Tropical Shave Ice and Del’s Lemonade. General admission with parking is $5; early bird tickets are $10-$15, VIP tickets are $15, and kids under 12 are free.
Tequila Taste Too
West LA (1-4pm)
The Wine House is hosting Tequila Taste Too, their second annual tequila festival. It is a walk around event, with each tequila table hosted by the producer and/or tequila ambassador. This event offers an easy atmosphere where guests taste examples of blanco, reposado, anejo and ultra anejo tequilas, as well as high end mezcals and specialty tequilas. The general response last year was it was as informative as it was fun. Executive chef, Todd Barrie will feature Mexican Tapas…samplings of gourmet quesadillas, chicken flautas, mole, barbecue, salads, tacos, etc. Plus, some mixed drinks. Casa Noble will be pouring organic margaritas (their tequila is organic, plus lime juice and agave nectar). Leblon Cachaça will also host a multiple flavor caipirinha table. They had over 100 folks last year, with a hundred different bottles to taste. And afterwords, guests may purchase any white tag item at a 10% discount in the store. $65.00 All Inclusive! Reserve your place by calling 310-479-3731, Ext. 0
2nd Annual Trump National Wine & Beer Festival
Rancho Pales Verdes (12-5pm)
There’s no better opportunity for us non-golfers (and golfers) to check out the beautiful Trump National Golf Club in Racho Pales Verdes. For $35 sample wine from 50 wineries, 25 breweries, with entertainment and food (for an extra cost). Head their early for brunch and receive discounted tickets for $20. Proceeds benefit Providence Little Company of Mary Foundation and Rotary Club of Rancho Palos Verdes. For more info and a list of wineries click here.
Continuing:
Culver City Summer Block Parties
Culver City (5-9pm)
On the third Wednesday of each month from 5-9 p.m., celebrate summer in beautiful downtown Culver City. Downtown Culver City Summer Block Parties are among LA’s best events this summer for people watching, grazing, sampling drinks and soaking in live entertainment. Angelenos will be able to taste food from the area’s award-winning restaurants, sip wine and cocktails as the sun goes down, enjoy live music under the stars, shop and sample from one-of-a-kind boutiques and view art at gallery openings. The Summer Block Parties will feature special offers and free goodies from over 25 participating businesses throughout the downtown area, as well as outdoor entertainment and activities ranging from wine and food tastings to free pole dancing lessons. Valet and free two-hour parking are available. Dates: July 21, Aug. 18, Sept. 15 and Oct. 20.
Barnsdall Fridays Wine Tasting
Los Angeles (5:30pm)
Unwind and enjoy the beautiful Barnsdall Art Park as the sun is setting, from the gated gardens in the West Lawn of the historic Hollyhock House. Silverlake Wine will present four selections of boutique, small production, artisanal wines from around the globe. As featured in LA Weekly, LA Times, Urban Daddy, and FoodGPS. Wine tastings are $20, tours of the Hollyhock house available for an additional $15. Tours start at 5:45pm, 6:15pm, and 7:00pm. Space per tour slot is limited, and often sell out, so buy your tickets in advance.
KCRW “Summer Nights”
Los Angeles (7:30-9:30)
KCRW (89.9FM and KCRW.com) is launching “Summer Nights,” a series of free, all ages music shows across Los Angeles. This summer, KCRW is bringing compelling artists and KCRW DJs directly to music fans all over town — Pasadena, Downtown, Westwood, Chinatown and more. Upcoming events around town include Everest, Saint Motel + Kitten, Admiral Radley + The Happy Hollows, Caravan Palace and more. Full listing here.
Weekend Flights at Rosso Wine Shop
Glendale (5-8pm)
A new wine theme each week. Whether it is their Old World favorites or Pinot Noir from Russian River, they mix it up and keep the price reasonable. Visit www.rossowineshop.com for more details. They also have wines by the glass available at the bar, along with some select beer picks by the bottle, if the wine flight doesn’t work for you. Cost is around $10.
Maxwell DeMille’s Cicada Club
Downtown Los Angeles (6-11pm)
Travel back in time to the glamorous days of Hollywood’s golden age of nightclubs every Sunday at the Cicada Club in Downtown. Featuring the finest vintage dance orchestras and entertainment, Maxwell DeMille’s Cicada Club is unlike any night on the town you have ever experienced. Vintage or evening attire encouraged. A dinner reservation will guarantee your table for the entire evening. To see who’s playing each week and for more info check out their web site.
palate food + wine Sunday Session and Supper
Glendale (12-5pm & 5-9pm)
Every Sunday at palate food + wine try the featured “Single Dish” at Sunday Session for $12. Or do the full Sunday supper for $35 which includes an appetizer, a main course, and dessert. Wine flights available for $12.
Little Dom’s Monday Night Supper
Los Feliz (6pm-11pm)
On Monday nights Little Dom’s if offering a $15 prix-fixe supper featuring seasonal dishes like Shrimp & Whitebean Brushetta , Grilled Albacore w/ Roasted Peppers & Oregano,
Cranberry & Chocolate Chunk Rice Pudding. Bottles of Dago Red or White are $10, and Peroni beer is $2. Sounds like the perfect recession buster to us.
Wine Pairing Wednesday at Upstairs2
West LA (7:30pm)
Upstairs 2, located above the massive Wine House, offers a four-course dinner prepared by chef Todd Barrie every Wednesday, paired with four wines from around the world selected by sommelier Marilyn Snee. Each week will showcase a different wine region, and there will be a brief discussion of each wine and its pairing. The cost is only $55 per person. Make your rezzy here.
Friday Night Sessions
Downtown Los Angeles (7pm)
Free concerts return to California Plaza in Downtown Los Angeles on the 2nd Friday of every month. The program includes performances by local emerging indie bands. The Friday Night Sessions concert series is a collaborative effort by lafreebee, Isgoodmusic, SideCho Records, Heart Music Group, Casa Downtown, Grand Performances and the artists themselves. This Friday’s performers include Under the Asbury, Garland, Lady Katherine, and Bright Million.
Upcoming:
July 24 – Keith Saarloos and Dig Lounge are headed south to the OC, serving up 5 of Keith’s new releases, and pairing them with 4 delectable bite size cupcakes from Enjoy Cupcakes. Like Chocolate Blackberry Syrah, Strawberry Delight, Meyer Lemon Chardonnay and Chocolate Cheesecake. No need to drive 100+ miles to Santa Barbara, we’re bringing the Los Olivos tasting room experience behind the orange curtain! Tickets are just $25 each or two for $40. Tickets are limited so buy now before this event sells out.
July 24 – Yet another street food fest is taking place in Long Beach. At the Long Beach Street Food Fest, taste, rock, & relax by the shore, as you munch on food 20 different trucks in Rainbow Lagoon Park. Tickets are $6 (or $8 at the door) but don’t include food. Live music by Blue Steel and Delta Nove. Bring a blanket and chairs, soak in the sun, and enjoy the live music and good food. Proceeds benefit Adopt-a-Teacher Program and Long Beach City College Student Scholarships.
July 24 – The LA Street Food Fest is back and bigger (and hopefully better) than ever! For $45 Enjoy unlimited eats from close to 60 vendors including hot gourmet food trucks, old school carts and stands, celeb chefs and street inspired dishes from LA’s best restaurants – all serving from beautiful tents on the field of the world famous Rose Bowl! Plus stay hydrated ‘n happy with our hosted (er, meaning free) beer gardens and delicious cocktails, juices and cold beverages. To top it all off, you’ll rock out with live performances from two of LA’s coolest new bands, all on the grassy green field of the Rose Bowl for one affordable, all-inclusive ticket price benefiting St Vincent Meals on Wheels & Woolly School Gardens! $65 VIP tickets available and get you in an hour early.
July 31 – Following the sold out LA Beer Festival, Drink:Eat:Play’s Block Party will once again bring together food trucks, beer, and music to our version of an old school block party, set to Paramount Studio’s New York Streets back lot. The event will offer attendees an opportunity to try various food trucks, sample hundreds of beers and check out bands. Admission is $40 for a three hour session (4pm to 7pm) or $50 for a four hour session (3pm to 7pm). Both sessions include unlimited beer, and food is sold separately. Participating food trucks include, Crepe N Around,
Frysmith, Dim Sum, Indiana Jones, Tasty Meat, Don Chow, The Greasy Wiener, South Philly Experience, Calbi,
Komodo, Lomo Arrigato, and Kabob n Roll.
August 1 – Angeleno magazine’s 2010 Le Cordon Bleu World Food Media Awards and 2008 James Beard award-winning food critic, Brad A. Johnson will host Angeleno’s Chefs Night Out Event & Awards. The event will celebrate Angeleno’s Annual Restaurant issue, which honors L.A.’s top chefs and restaurateurs. 400 guests, including chefs, restaurateurs & bon vivants. $150 gets you in early for an intimate reception with LA’s top chefs plus the awards ceremony. Or $95 for the main event which features chef cooking presentations paired with award-winning wines and spirits.
August 5 – International Beer Day is a celebration of beer’s greatness. Every August 5th we take a break from our everyday lives and take part in this beertastic elevation of the human spirit, through the drinking and appreciation of beer. On this day we celebrate the men, women, and organizations that being us the beers we love. Celebrate the Brewers and Breweries – who produce an enormous variety of delicious beers for us to enjoy, and celebrate the Bars and Bartenders – who serve us our beers and provide us a place to enjoy them. Events are expected to include: bar crawls, homebrew tours, barbeques, beer specials, and special beers.
August 12 – Enjoy an evening of fine cuisine, wine and spirits at the taste of Downtown Disney. Guests will enjoy a champagne reception, passed apps, olive oil tasting and select wine, spirits, and beer pairings at Catal Restaurant & Uva Bar, ESPN Zone, House of Blues, La Brea Bakery, Naples Ristorante, Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen and Tortilla Jo’s. Live entertainment will be featured throughout the evening. Proceeds from the event benefit Children’s Hospital of Orange County. Tickets are only $50. Buy them here.
August 21 – “Speakeasy” will take you back to a period where jazz, dance, and a free spiritedness defined the Roaring 20′s. The event (location will only be disclosed to pre-purchased ticket holders) will bring you back to the 20′s, complete with jazz bands, mixologists, and over 100 top brands of gin, bourbon, and scotch to sample from. Admission ($40) includes unlimited tastes from top of the line suppliers and an opportunity to try creations from LA’s top mixologists.
August 28 – The Santa Monica Food and Wine Festival features all you can drink wine, food and music. Taking place at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, tickets are only $40.
September 2-5 – Food & Wine magazine has announced a new four-day food event. The “Taste of Beverly Hills,” will be held September 2, 2010 through September 5, 2010 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. Taste of Beverly Hills is a four-day festival that will celebrate all things epicurean in ALL of Los Angeles. The festival will consist of everything from local restaurant tastings and live cooking demonstrations from world renown chefs, to a series of wine seminars from top vintners and live musical performances from award winning artists. Tickets for the daily events run $125-$150, all the way up to $500 for a 5 day pass.
Sept 4-Oct 3 – The LA County Fair returns to Pomona for one month, featuring a plethora of deep fried foods, turkey legs, corn dogs, live music, farm exhibits, horse racing, carnival rides, buildings full of vendors selling stuff you never knew you needed, and of course our favorite, the award winning wine garden. The most fun you’ll have this summer for only 10 bills.
September 5 – The First Los Angeles Times Celebration of Food and Wine is on Sunday Sept 5 from noon to 8pm at the Paramount Studios Back Lot. The one-day food and wine event will feature the best of the best from the culinary and beverage worlds. The Celebration will include the most popular local, national and international food personalities from print, radio, television and cable, as well as the best food from little “mom & pop” kitchens throughout Los Angeles. Throughout the day leading mixologists will create unique and artistic cocktail creations in addition to providing everyone with a taste from the finest microbeers and wines to rum, tequila, vodka and whiskey. Tickets are only $65, $150 for VIP.
Thu, Jul 15, 2010
Weekend Guide