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March Food News and Happenings in LA

The latest in restaurant openings, events and happenings in Los Angeles in March

Take a short drive to Carlsbad to see the blooming Flower Fields
Take a short drive to Carlsbad to see the blooming Flower Fields (Shaena Engle)

Here is what's happing in LA in March

The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch is Open

The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch officially opens on March 1. Their 2024 theme is “Spring into Color” and their fields of giant ranunculus will be in bloom for approximately eight to ten weeks. Admission is $23 for adults, $14 for children 3-10 and free for children under three. Visit https://www.theflowerfields.com for more information.

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Cookies Melrose Dispensary Opens in WeHo

Cookies Melrose Dispensary has opened in West Hollywood. A new 3-in1 dual chamber vape and three new Cookies strains launched at the opening. The new location is at 7569 Melrose Avenue.

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Los Angeles Wine & Food Festival

The Los Angeles Wine & Food Festival, March 1-3 in Santa Monica, is offering six themed areas each inspired by a different facet of LA living. Purchase tickets at https://www.lawineandfood.com.

Beyond Blindness Sensory Easter Egg Hunt at Newport Dunes

Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort, Beyond Blindness and the OC Sheriff's Department, is hosting the Beyond Blindness Beeper Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 23, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This year, 250 students–ages one to 22– and their family members will gather at the Grand Gazebo and grassy lawn area for a sensory egg hunt, featuring beeping eggs donated by the OC Sheriff’s Department.

Sal’s Place Returns to LA

Sal’s Place has returned to West Hollywood, celebrating the restaurant’s winter homecoming to Los Angeles. Boasting a 75-year legacy rooted in Provincetown, Massachusetts, the Italian restaurant is renowned for its warm hospitality under the helm of owner Siobhán Carew as well as a menu that has a handcrafted emphasis on seasonality and its exceptional selection of pasta dishes. Located at 350 N. Robertson Boulevard, cash only, Tuesday to Saturday 5 to 10pm.

Erewhon Offers Yough! Greek Yogurt Frozen Pizza

Local Erewhon markets are now offering Yough! Frozen pizza dough offering gut healthy postbiotics, lower calories and carbs and high protein.

Mastro’s and The Palm Offers New Seafood Dishes

Mastro’s and The Palm are offering new seafood dishes, perfect for those giving up meat due to Lent. Both restaurant locations offer a wide variety of sushi, fish and vegetarian options.

Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey Offers Cans for Easy Sipping

Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey is offering 100ml cans perfect for spring break, pool parties or enjoying time around the campfire with family and friends.

City Cruises Unveils Spring Cruise Options

City Cruises has unveiled its latest springtime cruise selections as winter draws to a close. Residents and tourists can savor the warmer temperatures on the water through unique experiences in San Diego, Newport Beach, Long Beach and Marina Del Rey including dining cruises, brunch cruises, whale watching and special events for brides and four legged friends.

Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel Hosts 96th Academy Awards Watch Party

Head to the Hollywood Roosevelt on March 10 for the hotel’s exclusive Oscar Viewing Party in their iconic Blossom Ballroom, the location of the First Academy Awards in 1929. Watch the live broadcast of the awards while enjoying a four-course menu and cocktails. Priced at $350 per person.

Kimpton Everly Hollywood Offers Spring Experiences

Kimpton Everly Hollywood is offering new Spring experiences including Sound Bath Healing on Tuesdays, Jazz Nights on Wednesdays and resident DJ Sets on Fridays.

Polly’s Pies Celebrates Pi Day

Celebrate Pi Day on March 14 by getting a complimentary slice of pie with any entrée purchase at Polly’s Pies.

AOC Presents La Festa Della Donna

La Festa Della Donna is coming to Brentwood! Caroline Styne and Suzanne Goin have invited Italian Winemakers Mariarita Grasso, Alice Bonaccorsi and Restaurateur/Author Shelley Lindgren to celebrate the Italian Festival of Women benefitting Regarding Her on Monday, March 11. Reserve at OpenTable.

Petit Soleil Relaunches in San Luis Obispo

Petit Soleil, a boutique hotel property, has relaunched in San Luis Obispo. The 17 room bed and breakfast offers an intimate location to stay for a perfect weekend getaway in the Central Coast with a new restaurant and cocktail bar opening this spring and new rooms in fall.

Head to Baar Baar for Pre-Game Dinner

Head to downtown’s Baar Baar for pre-event cocktails or dinner. Located just two blocks from LA Live or Crypto Arena, Baar Baar offers modern Indian cuisine and a special Baar Baar Hour on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 5 to 6:30pm with $7 bar bites and Bollywood inspired cocktails for $15.

POP MART Opens at Westfield Century City Mall

POP MART, a renowned designer toy and entertainment brand, has opened its largest flagship location at Westfield Century City Mall. The new location also has launched a new collection, Peach Riot, from the brands first US artist, LA native Libby Frame.

Dewar’s Offers Double Double 21-Year-Old Mizunara Oak Cask Finish

DEWAR'S® BLENDED SCOTCH WHISKY introduces the newest iteration from its award-winning Double Double series, Double Double 21-Year-Old Mizunara Oak Cask Finish. The whisky brings together the distilling traditions of Japan and Scotland, creating a blend that captures the essence of two cultures. Unlike American oak, Mizunara Oak requires more than 200 years to reach maturity and does not grow straight, posing a unique challenge in the process of forming it into casks. Available for $149.99 at https://www.Dewars.com.

Randy’s Donuts Launches Mochi Donuts

Randy’s Donuts are now offering mochi donuts at their Costa, Downey, Inglewood, El Segundo, Pasadena, Santa Monica and Torrance stores. Featured flavors include vanilla iced with gruity pebbles, ube iced with crumbles, Nutella and Oreo crumbles and cinnamon sugar.

Oceanpoint Ranch’s Cow Tipper Restaurant Offers Easter Brunch Buffet

Oceanpoint Ranch’s Cow Tipper Restaurant is offering an Easter Brunch Buffet on March 31 from 7am to 1pm, $40 for adults, $22 for children, reservations at OpenTable.


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