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WeHo's Newest culinary experience: Blue Birdy Gastropub Opens on Sunset Strip Near legendary Whiskey A-Go-Go
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WeHo’s Newest culinary experience: Blue Birdy Gastropub Opens on Sunset Strip Near legendary Whiskey A-Go-Go

By Marty Neehin — 5 months ago

Sunset Strip’s Blue Birdy Gastropub Opens Near legendary Whiskey A-Go-Go

Located two doors down from the legendary Whiskey A-Go-Go is a brand-new culinary experience.

Blue Birdy offers up some super tasty gastropub fare on the iconic Sunset Strip.

Blue Birdy opened its doors to amazing success in early 2024, due largely to its chef and owner JC Mahdavi.

JC is no stranger to success since he’s been in the restaurant business, having owned Joxer Daly’s in Culver City for many years. His formula is great food mixed with solid cocktail recipes. Joxer Daly’s is an Irish Pub/Sports Bar with a neighborhood feel, a true staple in the culinary landscape of Los Angeles.

He brings that same philosophy to Blue Birdy but with more of an upscale vibe.

Blue Birdy has a French-influenced menu. JC implements his family’s recipes, hailing from France, he knows what good mouthwatering food is and how to create it.

“I want my customers to feel comfortable at Blue Birdy,

a place that they can come to and leave the stress of their day behind,

enjoy great libations and wonderfully inspired gastropub cuisine.”

owner JC Mahdavi

Blue Birdy’s menu includes a wonderful specialty cocktail program, all made from scratch.

The Boom Ba Da packs a nice punch, with its smooth lemon flavor and gorgeous presentation.

Strawberry Fields is a nice refreshing blend of champagne vodka and strawberry puree, almost like a smoothy but with a nice marriage of citrus essences, which has a great mouth feel. Brunch items are huge and super tasty.

Their French Toast is unlike any other, with ube, cream cheese, and sugar-filled, it’s purple and really is amazing. The Short Rib Benedict is comfort brunch at its best, a must-try.

Their Noodle Salad is perfect for the health-conscious diner as well as their tempura asparagus. Entree menu items include Lemon Herb Chicken, Steak and Fries, Fish & Chips, Teriyaki Salmon, and lots of Burgers – all simply delectable.

Whatever you order, you too will be surprised at how great their food is.

The sparkling interior gives you an elegant hipster vibe.  The subtle blue flowers that adorn the overhead light fixtures really create a cool, sensual feeling.

Striations of blue linear lines are part of the overall flooring. Highlighted on one wall is a floor-to-ceiling LED flat-screen TV wall, that is guaranteed to bring in many sports fans for those big-ticket games, with many additional screens both inside and out.

Blue Birdy can accommodate inside seating as well as a front street-level patio and a back patio for more of a secluded experience, it’s the perfect spot for a private party.

There are plans for different themed nights. So far, Tropical Thursdays are guaranteed to get your Salsa on. Friday will be dress-up Drag Night, and Saturday is Shabhaye Tehran-LA. With all of the viewing opportunities, any night or day is a sports theme, but whatever the occasion, Blue Birdy will make your Sunset Strip experience one to remember.

 

Suzanne Tracht and Jar Welcomes Raphael Lunetta for a Collaborative Dinner at Jar on July 18
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Suzanne Tracht and Jar Welcomes Raphael Lunetta for a Collaborative Dinner at Jar on July 18

By Contributor — 1 year ago

Suzanne Tracht and Jar Welcomes Raphael Lunetta for a Collaborative Dinner at Jar on July 18

Two of Los Angeles’ Seasoned Chefs/Restaurateurs Join Talents for a Best-of-Summer Menu on July 18

Chef Suzanne Tracht welcomes her long-time friend and colleague Raphael Lunetta for a first-time collaborative dinner at Jar, combining their talents and love of Southern California’s seasonal markets.

Suzanne and Raphael have been talking about doing a dinner together for months.

“We’ve known each other in the culinary community for years and share the same sensibility in our cooking,”

says Tracht.

“It’s rare for chefs to see each other unless we’re at an event, and even that is fleeting. This makes for an opportunity that we know we’ll enjoy, and it’s great for both of us because we can work off each other’s energy and inspire one another.”

 

The four-course dinner begins with an Amuse Bouche of Sweet Summer Melon with Dungeness Crab with Jalapeno Vinaigrette & Persian mint. Then to share for the table, guests will savor Suzanne’s signature Fried Ipswich Clams with Cocktail & Roasted Garlic Tartar Sauce. Next is Wild Striped Bass & Spot Prawn with Sweet Corn Succotash, followed by the entrée of Westholme Australian Wagyu New York Strip with Weiser Farms Baked Potato, Wild Watercress, Gorgonzola, Tomato Confit & Roasted Balsamic-Glazed Ojai Roots’ Vidalia Onions.

Finish with Raphael’s Chilled Summer Cherry Soup with Vanilla Ice Cream & Chocolate Biscotti for dessert.

Guests can pair beverages with Jar’s complete list of wines, cocktails and beers, available à la carte. The dinner is priced at $172 per person, menu only, and inclusive of taxes and gratuity. The dinner must be reserved and pre-paid via OpenTable Experience ticketing.The public may call JAR at 323.655.6566 for further information.

Lunetta & Jar

July 18, 2023

$172

~Amuse~

Sweet Summer Melon with Dungeness Crab

jalapeno vinaigrette, persian mint

~Shared~

Fried Ipswich Clams

cocktail & roasted garlic tartar sauce

~Second~

Wild Striped Bass & Spot Prawn

sweet corn succotash

~Entree~

Westholme Australian Wagyu New York Strip

weiser farms baked potato,

wild watercress, gorgonzola, tomato confit

roasted balsamic glazed ojai roots vidalia onions

~Dessert~

Chilled Summer Cherry Soup

vanilla ice cream, chocolate biscotti

$172 per person

includes tax and tip

alcohol, wine, and beverages not included

A.O.C.'s Valentine’s Day Dinner in West Hollywood & Brentwood
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A.O.C.’s Valentine’s Day Dinner in West Hollywood & Brentwood

By Joe Wehinger — 2 years ago

A.O.C. Presents Valentine’s Day Dinner in West Hollywood & Brentwood

Suzanne Goin’s Decadent Four-Course Dinner Designed for Two

A.O.C., by Chef Suzanne Goin and business partner Caroline Styne, 3rd Street and Brentwood

Indulgent four-course A.O.C. Valentine’s Day celebration dinner

Chef Suzanne Goin designs an indulgent four-course Valentine’s Day celebration dinner available for dine-in and delivery on Tuesday, February 14, 2023.

The evening begins with a delicious trio of dishes to savor – Blood Orange with Avocado, Cilantro & Crème Fraîche; Charred Albacore on Lavash with Lemongrass, Kumquat & Cashews; and a Stack of Cheesy Focaccia with Jamon & Black Truffle.

Next is a course of Nettle Gnocchi with Maine Lobster, Pecorino & Sugar Snaps.

For the main course, each guest can choose from Turmeric-Grilled Oyster Mushrooms with 2 Peas’ Broccoli, Pistachio & Calabrian Chiles; Striped Bass with Roasted Beets, Fennel & Citrus Chutney; Stuffed Chicken with Morels, Country Bread & Stewed Leeks; or Slow-Roasted Beef Tenderloin with Red Wine Red Cabbage & Horseradish Cream.

Leave lots of room for the sweet ending – Ode to the Samoa Cookie for Two – Chocolate, Dulce De Leche & Coconut Ice Cream.

The dinner is priced at $150 per person, excluding beverages, tax and gratuity; reservations are offered from 5:00 p.m. – 10.30 p.m.

Head Barman Ignacio Murillo’s Valentine’s Cocktail for Two

Enhance the dinner with Head Barman Ignacio Murillo’s Valentine’s Cocktail for Two – Flor de Passion with Hibiscus-Infused Mezcal, Kumquat Cordial & Lime. To pair with the dinner, Caroline Styne has selected a flight of her favorite Rosé Champagnes— J. Lassalle, Brut Rosé, 1er Cru, Billecart-Salmon, Brut Rosé and Lanson Pink Label, Brut Rosé, and a curated list of recommended wines by the glass or bottle offered at a supplementary charge.

Vegan and Vegetarian options are available; please note these preferences when making reservations.

The public can book reservations on OpenTable.com and require advance payment.

flor de passion – photo credit suzanne lanza

flor de passion – photo credit suzanne lanza

 

a.o.c. valentine’s day dinner

february 14, 2023

 

$150 per person

vegetarian option available

to share

blood orange, avocado, cilantro & crème fraîche

charred albacore on lavash, lemongrass, kumquat & cashews

stack of cheesy focaccia, jamon & black truffle

 

***

nettle gnocchi, maine lobster, pecorino & sugar snaps

***

choice of

turmeric-grilled oyster mushrooms, 2 peas’ broccoli, pistachio & calabrian chiles

or

striped bass, roasted beets, fennel & citrus chutney

or

stuffed chicken, morels, country bread & stewed leeks

or

slow-roasted beef tenderloin, red wine red cabbage & horseradish cream

 

***

 

ode to the samoa cookie for two

chocolate, dulce de leche & coconut ice cream

 

featuring

valentine’s day cocktail – flor de passion

Sparkling Rosé Flight & Wine Flight, curated by Caroline Styne

(supplemental charge)

 

WHEN:

Valentine’s Day

Tuesday, February 14, 2023

5:00 p.m. – 10.30 p.m.

 

A.O.C. 3rd Street

8700 W. 3rd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90048 – 310.859.9859

 

A.O.C. Brentwood

11648 San Vicente Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90049 – 310.806.6464

 

ABOUT THE LUCQUES GROUP:

With the opening of Lucques, their flagship restaurant, in 1998, James Beard Foundation award-winning Chef/Author Suzanne Goin and award-winning Restaurateur Caroline Styne planted the seeds for The Lucques Group, a Los Angeles hospitality company that comprises two fine dining restaurants – A.O.C. in both Los Angeles and Brentwood.

Along with these culinary enterprises, the company also owns the Larder Baking Company and oversees Hollywood Bowl Food + Wine, which curates all the food and beverage outlets at L.A.’s iconic music venue.

The duo also operates two restaurants – Caldo Verde and Cara Cara – at the Downtown L.A. Proper Hotel.

The Lucques Group is dedicated to seasonally influenced cooking and focuses on sourcing local, organic produce from which Goin creates soulful dishes that are bold in flavor, vibrant, layered and complex.

 

For further information and complete menus for a.o.c.,

 visit www.aocwinebar.com

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West Hollywood’s The Roger Room Presents Five New Cocktails for Fall

By Joe Wehinger — 2 years ago

West Hollywood’s The Roger Room Presents Five New Cocktails for Fall

Cool Down at West Hollywood’s The Roger Room with Epic End-of-Summer Cocktails created by the Roger Room Bartenders

THE ROGER ROOM, Los Angeles’ iconic award-winning craft cocktail bar, presents five new cocktails to ease out of the summer heat and into perhaps the best season in Los Angeles – fall.

In creating the new menu, THE ROGER ROOM bartenders took to heart their motto

“The best of everything, nothing but the best.”

And came up with five exceptionally fun and extravagant cocktails to ease the transition.

In addition to their regular menu, new special selections include:

Truffle Martini, Luksusowa Vodka Infused with Black Winter Truffle, Sea Salt and Shaved Black Truffle;

Irish Goodbye with Slane Irish Whiskey, Fresh Espresso, Mr. Black and Handmade Whipped Cream;

The Alcan Road with Rittenhouse Rye, Yellow Chartreuse, Cynar and Lemon Twist;

Smokey & The Bandit with Ilegal Mezcal, Lime, Allspice, Orange, Vanilla and Cinnamon; and

Chai Whiskey Sour with Buffalo Trace, Chai Tea, Lemon, Egg White, Cinnamon and Star Anise.

All drinks are priced at $16-35.

Truffle Martini – Luksusowa Vodka Infused with Black Winter Truffle, Sea Salt, Shaved Black Truffle

Truffle Martini – Luksusowa Vodka Infused with Black Winter Truffle, Sea Salt, Shaved Black Truffle. photo credit: Philip Guerette

Truffle Martini – $35

Luksusowa Vodka Infused with Black Winter Truffle, Sea Salt, Shaved Black Truffle

Created by Jared Meisler

Luksusowa is the #1 selling potato vodka in the world and everyone knows potatoes and truffles are a delightful combination – so why not add vodka and make it the perfect threesome!

Irish Goodbye – Slane Irish Whiskey, Fresh Espresso, Mr. Black, Handmade Whipped Cream

Irish Goodbye – Slane Irish Whiskey, Fresh Espresso, Mr. Black, Handmade Whipped Cream – photo credit: Philip Guerette

Irish Goodbye – $17

Slane Irish Whiskey, Fresh Espresso, Mr. Black, Handmade Whipped Cream

Created by Leviticus Brown

Sometimes there is just no getting out of a bad situation. The best thing to do is embrace it.  The Irish Goodbye is humility in a glass.  There is no smoother way to turn the evening around than with a little sip of this.

The Alcan Road – Rittenhouse Rye, Yellow Chartreuse, Cynar, Lemon Twist

The Alcan Road – Rittenhouse Rye, Yellow Chartreuse, Cynar, Lemon Twist – photo credit: Philip Guerette

The Alcan Road – $16

Rittenhouse Rye, Yellow Chartreuse, Cynar, Lemon Twist

Created by Luke Wronski

Before prohibition, Rye was America’s favorite whiskey. The Alcan Highway is the only road to Alaska. Combine them both and you are destined for a trip that is light on the tongue with a long finish.

Smokey & The Bandit – $16 Ilegal Mezcal, Lime, Allspice, Orange, Vanilla, Cinnamon

Smokey & The Bandit – Illegal Mezcal, Lime, Allspice, Orange, Vanilla, Cinnamon – photo credit: Philip Guerette

Smokey & The Bandit – $16

Ilegal Mezcal, Lime, Allspice, Orange, Vanilla, Cinnamon

Created by Danny Vasquez

Illegal Mezcal is a 100% agave Espadin with varietal notes of sweet and spicy peppers, balanced by grapefruit, pineapple and blood orange. A deep smoke and gentle burn make it the perfect cocktail ingredient. Add a few distinct flavors and you are definitely getting away with something.

Chai Whiskey Sour – Buffalo Trace, Chai Tea, Lemon, Egg White, Cinnamon, Star Anise

Chai Whiskey Sour – Buffalo Trace, Chai Tea, Lemon, Egg White, Cinnamon, Star Anise – photo credit: Philip Guerette

Chai Whiskey Sour – $17

Buffalo Trace, Chai Tea, Lemon, Egg White, Cinnamon, Star Anise

Created by Danny Vasquez

Balance is the key to a perfect whiskey sour and this fresh take softens the sour edge with a gentle chai foam, with hints of liquorice and cinnamon.

Available now through December

6 pm to 2 am – Monday through Friday

7 pm to 2 am – Saturday

8 pm to 2 am – Sunday

THE ROGER ROOM

370 La Cienega Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA 90048
(310) 854-1300

For further information about THE ROGER ROOM

Visit www.therogerroom.com

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Get Ready to Get Lucky at El Granjero Cantina's Loteria Taco Tuesday starting Tuesday, September 13th
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Get Ready to Get Lucky at El Granjero Cantina’s Loteria Taco Tuesday starting Tuesday, September 13th

By Joe Wehinger — 2 years ago

Come get your game on while getting your taco and tequila fix at Loteria Taco Tuesday at El Granjero Cantina, L.A.’s most colorful Mexican cantina!

Starting this Tuesday, September 13th, 2022 and specially selected Tuesday evenings through November 2022

Guests can come play Loteria from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm while enjoying special $10 Taco & Baby Nacho Specials, Taco Tuesday Special, Handcrafted and Frozen Margaritas, Carafes of Margaritas, Prizes, and much more.

With its lively, bright, and inviting indoor-outdoor seating and great patio for people watching, El Granjero (pronounced gran-heh-roh) Cantina is introducing

El Granjero Cantina’ s Loteria Taco Tuesday

starting Tuesday, September 13th and then running on Tuesday, September 27th, Tuesday, October 4th, Tuesday, October 18th, Tuesday, November 8th and Tuesday, November 22nd, where guests can grab their sombreros while playing a lively game of Loteria, a traditional game of chance, like bingo, but uses beans and images on cards rather than numbered ping pong balls.

Guests can enjoy Executive Chef Jenni Sklar’s modern Mexican specials

featuring her Chicken Dorado Tacos ($10) with salsa verde, sour cream and cotija cheese, Avocado Tacos ($10) made with chipotle aioli, marinated kale, corn salsa, and pickled red onion, Carnitas Tacos ($10) served with braised pork, guacamole, cheese and pickled red onions, Baby Nachos made with Guajillo cheese sauce, shredded cheese, black olives, pickled red onions, salsa verde, pico de gallo and sour cream, and guests can add their choice of protein including Pork Carnitas, Soyrizo or Tomatillo Chicken ($5), Braised Beef ($6.50), or Steak ($10) with an additional side of Guacamole ($4).

El Granjero Cantina Taco Tuesday Special

Chef Jenni is also offering up a Taco Tuesday Special ($25) featuring one Taco Plate with a choice of Chicken, Carnitas or Avocado Tacos and one Classic or Skinny Margarita.

Get Ready to Get Lucky at El Granjero Cantina's Loteria Taco Tuesday starting Tuesday, September 13th

 

Keep the party going

El Granjero Cantina keeps the party going by offering up Frozen Margaritas and Frozen Mojito’s ($10) and EGC Margaritas By The Carafe

including Classic, Skinny or Watermelon Margaritas ($44), Cadillac Margaritas ($50) or fresh Mango Margaritas ($54) to share with the entire table!

El Granjero Cantina will be celebrating Loteria Taco Tuesday starting Tuesday, September 13th and then on Tuesday, September 27th, Tuesday, October 4th, Tuesday, October 18th, Tuesday, November 8th and Tuesday, November 22nd from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

For more information about El Granjero Cantina’s Loteria Taco Tuesday or to make reservations, please call 323.879.9324 directly or visit www.CantinaLA.com.

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