July 31, 2008
The Weekender
The Weekend Starts Here
The weekend is adding reinforcements.
|
THURSDAY SEASIDE
Happy Sushi Hour at Catch
At this new all-week-long happy hour, you can wash down your five-dollar octopus roll with a Spicy
Takrai Martini. As usual, the crashing waves just outside don't cost a thing.
411: Mon-Fri, 5-6:30pm, Catch at the Hotel Casa Del Mar, 1910 Ocean Way Ave (at Pico), Santa Monica, 310-581-5533 |
|
FRIDAY KICKOFF
To properly celebrate the whole 8-8-08 thing (we repeat, your calendar has three eights in a
row—sort of), DJ Peanut Butter Wolf has carved out eight sequential nights to spin at eight different
spots around town—all without repeating a song. To celebrate repetition without any repetition.
411: August 1-8, various locations |
|
SATURDAY WINNING STREAK
You've often considered running shorts a tad…stuffy. Thankfully, this weekend offers the opportunity
to nobly run a 10K (or do a 5K stroll) clad only in your most flattering briefs—might want to pair
them with a sportcoat for the party after.
411: August 2, check-in begins at 3pm, La Brea Tar Pits, 5801 Wilshire Blvd (at Curson), 323-822-2873 |
|
SUNDAY SAUVIGNON
In these tumultuous times, it's decent to exercise some restraint—and then ditch restraint entirely
(for a good cause). Westwood's famed annual benefit-tasting returns with help from Pizzeria Mozza, Jar,
Comme Ca and more than 60 wineries. Generosity abounds.
411: August 3, noon-4pm, $110 in advance, $150 at door, Wally's Wine & Spirits, 2107 Westwood Blvd (N. of Olympic), Westwood, 310-475-0606 |
|
TUESDAY TUMBLERS
Tequila Dinner at the Palm
Tuesday's ode to tequila pairs strong drinks with four equally strong courses like an Aged Filet Mignon
with Anejo Cream Sauce and Mangoes with Ice Cream and Tequila-Cinnamon Glaze. Because
sometimes you like to have your drinks and eat them, too.
411: August 5, 7pm, $95, The Palm, 9001 Santa Monica Blvd (W. of Robertson), West Hollywood, RSVP to Cedric Castro at 310-550-8811 |
 |
