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12/24/09
The weekend lost its pants in the chimney. Don't ask.
FORTUNE COOKIES
Not Christmas Eve at the Foundry
In stark contrast to the standard Christmas Eve thing tonight, Foundry chef Eric Greenspan is serving up
Chinese food, The Princess Bride and The Big Lebowski. Alcohol will flow, Pork Belly
and Scallion Steamed Buns will be passed, and drop-ins will be welcomed.
- 411:
- Dec 24, Bride at 8:45pm, Lebowski at 11pm, 7465 Melrose Ave, 323-651-0915
POST-FAMILY
Cocktails and Chocolate at Angel's
Even if you're stuck spending Christmas with disturbing relatives, the day's not a total wash—wrap
things up with a "Cocktails and Chocolate" party at your favorite
Westside piano bar. Worst holiday sweater wins a free dinner for two.
- 411:
- Dec 25, 6pm, winner crowned at 10pm, Angel's, 2460 Wilshire Blvd, 310-828-2115
PROPER FINISH
Gratis Drink and Dessert at Agura
After your dinner under the giant
Buddha, Agura now offers a novel way to finish off your meal (and year). A champagne cocktail will
arrive with a Green Tea Opera Cake topped with chocolate ganache—on the house.
- 411:
- Now through Dec 30, Agura, 514 N. La Cienega Blvd (S. of Melrose), 310-289-1940
CHEER(S)
Gingerbread on the Rocks at Nobu
Even come Saturday, we say 'tis still the season for vodka. The Nobu mixologist agrees—a
Gingerbread on the Rocks is double-espresso vodka with a cinnamon and ginger puree,
garnished with gingerbread crumbles.
- 411:
- Now through Jan 1, $12, Nobu, 903 N. La Cienega Blvd, 310-657-5711
JUNK FOOD
Holiday Brunch at Simon
For this weekend only, chef Kerry Simon's brunch specials include Chestnut Soup, a Yule Log
With Meringue Mushrooms…and a holiday version of the signature Junk Food Platter. In
case you didn't find restraint under the tree.
- 411:
- Dec 26-27, 11am-3pm, Simon, 8555 Beverly Blvd (at La Cienega), 310-358-3979
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