July Food & Lifestyle News for Los Angeles

Here is what’s happening this month in Los Angeles.

July 4th

Hollywood Bowl

Head to the bowl to enjoy California inspired tunes with the Beach Boys and a stunning fireworks display, tickets at https://www.hollywoodbowl.com.

Celebrate the Fourth with SusieCakes Treats

Celebrate the warm weather and summer holidays with three new baked-from-scratch treats from SusieCakes. Now available through the beginning of September is a slightly tart Key Lime Pie, a sweet Summer Berry Cake and seasonal Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes. The Key Lime Pie is priced at $34.95, the Summer Berry Cake is priced at $60 for a 6-inch cake and $79 for a 9-inch cake and the Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes sell for $4.75 each. Dessert lovers can pick up the sweet summer treats at SusieCakes shops in California and Texas, or place an order online to be delivered at https://SusieCakes.com.

Sweet Lady Jane

Sweet Lady Jane is offering a variety of July 4th sweet treats including their new Triple Berry Cake with fresh berries, 6 inch cake $72) and their Red, White and Blue chocolate cupcakes ($33 for a six-pack), order at https://sweetladyjane.com.

El Torito and Acapulco Restaurants Offer July 4 Specials

El Torito and Acapulco restaurants will be celebrating July 4 with a special taco station and margaritas On Monday, July 3rd head to El Torito (all locations except Marina Del Rey, Redondo Beach, Dana Point, Monterey and San Leandro) and Acapulco and enjoy $3 House Margaritas and $5 Cadillac Margaritas (regular and fruit flavors) all day long in the restaurant and Cantina. Continue the celebration on Tuesday, July 4th from 3 p.m. to close in the Cantina with free tacos from the build-your-own taco bar with any purchase. Choose from steak, chicken, carnitas, and al pastor.

Throughout July

Tina – The Tina Turner Musical at The Pantages

Head to the Pantages for this knockout performance spanning Turner’s six-plus decade career. Great acting, spectacular singing and dancing, and a great way to remember all of The Queen of Rock’s hits, Ends July 9. Tickets start at $49, info at 800.982.2782, www.BroadwayinHollywood.com and www.Ticketmaster.com. Also plays at Segerstron Hall July 11 – 23 in Costa Mesa.

Into the Woods at The Ahmanson

Those seeking a not so fairy-tale ending to a musical can see “Into the Woods,” Stephen Sondheim’s story of intersecting plots of different fairy tale characters. Ends July 30. Tickets start at $109, info at https://www.centertheatregroup.org.

The Ants at The Geffen

Looking for an intimate unique theater experience? The Ants at the Geffen Playhouse for an immersive play filled with thrills and social commentary. Ends July 30, tickets start at $30, visit www.geffenplayhouse.org.

Don Julio Cabana and Cocktails at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills

The Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills now has a special Don Julio Rosado poolside cabana and signature cocktails through July 30. Hotel guests can book the special cabana by calling the Four Seasons spa or pool are and can enjoy new Don Julio Rosado cocktails, bites and a fresh fruit plate.

Grand Marnier Cabana at W Hollywood Hotel

Grand Marnier has partnered with the W Hotel for the Grand Margarita Summer Encounter, a special cabana experience bringing together Grand Marnier’s French heritage and the bold flavors of the Grand Margarita cocktail for an elevated poolside experience. The cabana holds up to six guests with posh seating lounge chairs and a cabana concierge, reserve at ResortPass.com.

Netflix Launches Netflix Bites

Netflix launched its first-ever restaurant concept, Netflix Bites, in Los Angeles at the Short Stories Hotel. Dishes include small bites big bites, pizzas and sweet bites by world famous chefs including Jacques Torres, Ming Tsai, Curtis Stone, Dominique Crenn and others.

Salt & Straw Launch July Flavors

Salt & Straw ice cream shops have launched their July flavors, including Birthday Cake & Blackberries, Wild-Foraged Berry Slab Pie, Goat Cheese Marionberry Habanero, GoNanas Strawberry Caramel Banana Bread and GoNanas Banana Blueberry Crumble, all available throughout this month.

True Food Kitchen Opens in Century City

True Food Kitchen has opened in Century City, providing healthy breakfast, lunch and dinner dishes.

The Maybourne Beverly Hilla Launches Maybourne Moments

The Maybourne Beverly Hills has launched Maybourne Moments, a selection of experiences, room packages and itineraries. For guests who book a one-bedroom suite under the new Suiten Your Stay package, they will be provided with the option to personalize their visit and select one of eight experiences to enjoy complimentary during their stay. These experiences are also available for guests of The Maybourne Beverly Hills to book individually on their own and include cocktail master classes, pasta making master classes, California picnics, cookie baking classes, sound bath healing, Pilates training, hiking tours, and yoga classes.

Lipton Offers Gallon Sized Tea Bags

Lipton Tea offers gallon-sized tea bags, perfect for making iced tea and a variety of other mocktails. Pair one bag of cold brew black iced tea with four cups of water, two cups of sparkling water, one cup of blueberries and the juice of one lemon and ice for a Blueberries and Sparkling Water Mocktail recipe.

El Pollo Loco Launches New Salads

El Pollo Loco has launched two new chicken salads full of fresh ingredients, perfect for summer dining. The Classic Double Chicken Salad features a double serving of fire-grilled chicken with avocado, pepitas, spinach and queso fresco with a creamy cilantro dressing and the Street Corn Double Chicken Chopped Salad has a double serving of fire-grilled chicken with avocado, cilantro, corn, queso fresco and chili lime seasoning with creamy cilantro dressing.

Bacardi Launches Pre-Mixed TAILS Cocktails

Bacardi has launched TAILS Cocktails, a new line of pre-mixed cocktails made with Bacardi liquor brands. Four varieties are now available – the Lime Daiquiri made with Bacardi Rum, the Espresso Martini made with Eristoff Vodka, the Pomegranate Margarita made with Cazadores Tequila and the Passionfruit Martini made with Eristoff Vodka.

Send a Greeting Card

Up your gift giving this summer with 100 Greetings, a unique card company that combines popular songs with synchronized lighting designs that will enhance any birthday, anniversary or special day. They will be running 20% off all cards on Prime Day.