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September Food and Lifestyle News

New openings and fall festivities in Los Angeles

Learn how to make a Greek cocktail with the My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 Limited Edition Cocktail Kit
Learn how to make a Greek cocktail with the My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 Limited Edition Cocktail Kit (Mextaxa)

Level 8 Opens DTLA With Restaurant, Bars and Nightlife

Level 8, a new multidimensional dining, drinking and entertainment experience features eight unique venues. Spanning 30,000 square feet, the indoor and outdoor space occupies the eighth floor of the Moxy and AC Hotels in DTLA.

Cocktail Courier and Metaxa Launch My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 Limited Edition Cocktail Kit

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Just in time for the movie, Metaxa and Cocktail Courier have launched their My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3 limited time special cocktail kit. Transport yourself to Greece with the Greek liqeur Metaxa 12 Stars and added ingredients to make delicious Greek inspired libations. Available through September 28, $89.99 at https://www.cocktailcourier.com.

BOA Sunset Hosts Paul Hobbs Wine Dinner

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BOA Sunset is hosting a special dinner Thursday, September 28th highlighting Paul Hobbs Wines. The dinner features five courses including A5 Kagoshima and Waygu beef, paired with Paul Hobbs Wines. Begins at 6pm, $295 per person, book tickets at https://www.sevenrooms.com/experiences/boawesthollywood/boa-steakhouse-paul-hobbs-wine-dinner-9292009183.

Glen Ivy Hot Springs Launches HydraBoost Facial and Products

Glen Ivy Hot Springs is launching a new HydraBoost Solution Facial and Hudramemory products this September. The new facial delivers instant hydration and radiance to skin. The Hydramemory line features seven new skincare products. Glen Ivy has also updated their spa.

Kimpton La Peer WeHo Offers Anthropologie Accessories Collection

Kimpton La Peer WeHo has partnered with Anthropologie to offer “Forgot it? We’ve Got It” collection offering a range of accessories that can be borrowed from the hotel’s front desk, allowing guests to experiment with different looks throughout their stay. Guests can borrow or buy items.

Runamok Maple Releases Maple Grenadine Syrup

Runamok Maple, famous for their delicious non-traditional syrup flavors including Strawberry Rose Infused Maple Syrup and Chile de Arbol Infused Hot Honey, recently released their Maple Grenadine, an all natural alternative to add a sweet surprise to dishes. You can find all of their unique flavors at https://runamokmaple.com.

Annual Malibu Chili Cook Off

The 41st annual Malibu Chili Cook Off will be held from Friday, September 1 through Monday September 4.The event will feature food, entertainment, a wine and beer lounge, carnival rides and their famous chili competition. The chili competition is Saturday, Sept. 2 from 4 to 5:30pm. Tickets at https://malibuchilicookoff.org/buy-tix/.

The Salty Magazine Hosts Dinner at Baar Baar

Chef Sujan Sarkar of Baar Baar Los Angeles and Salty Magazine are hosting an exclusive dinner with acclaimed chefs Chef Roberto Alcocer, of Valle in Oceanside, CA, and Chef Jaime Camacho Rodriguez of Celele in Cartagena, Colombia. The chefs have come together to create a unique dinner experience on Monday, September 18th at the Baar Baar in Los Angeles and will showcase contemporary coastal cuisines of India, Baja California, and the Colombian Caribbean,$195 per person with optional wine pairing. Seatings at 5pm to 7:30pm, book via Open Table.

Belles Beach House Hosts Labor Day Party

Hawaiian inspired Belles Beach House will be hosting a Labor Day party on Monday, September 4 from noon to 6pm. The specialty menu of luau style dishes and cocktails includes port sliders, grilled pork belly, Huli Huli chicken, kimchi fried rice and other dishes.

Eataly Hosts Notte Italiana: An After Hours Experience

Century City’s Eataly is hosting Notte Italiana: An Eataly After-Hours Experience on Friday, September 22 from 9pm to midnight. Celebrate the end of summer with Italian bites, summer cocktails, wine and live entertainment. Tickets start at $95, visit https://www.eataly.com.

SLAB x You Need This

SLAB has you covered for your Labor Day BBQ needs - The latest cheesy snack is now available in-venue at SLAB and on Postmates to kick off the partnership over the long Labor Day weekend. The new smoked brisket nachos include smoked brisket, you need this nacho tortilla chips, jalapeño cheddar cheese sauce, pico de gallo, green onions, sour cream, shredded Monterey and cheddar cheese, and cilantro.

Milk Bar Launches Seasonal Treats

The Milk Bar has launched fall sweets and treats including their Gooey Marshmallow Batter Brownie serving up big brownie action with swirls of marshmallow for extra goo. The Pumpkin Coffee Cake and Truffles is a vanilla cake layered with cinnamon “goo,” crunchy cinnamon streusel, pumpkin cheesecake filling and pumpkin frosting. It’s then topped with coffee cake topping. Their Candy Bar Sundae turns the candy bar inside out. A swirl of chocolate fudge soft serve is topped with sweet, shortbread cookie crumb and a heavy drizzle of candy bar caramel.

Polly’s Pies Celebrates Grandparents’ Day with Specials

Polly’s Pies is celebrating Grandparents’ Day September 10 with free shipping on any pie order over $50. Use the code FREESHIP now through September 10. Additionally, grandparents that dine-in will get a FREE slice of pie with the purchase of an entrée on Grandparent’s Day.

Bar Louie Launches September Martini

Bar Louie’s September martini is the Grand Lemon Drop. They are donating $1 of each purchase to No Kid Hungry. The martini is citrus forward with Deep Eddy Lemon, Grand Marnier, lemon, sugar and a lemon twist.

Red Vines Celebrates Pumpkin Spice Season

Red Vines is celebrating pumpkin spice season with fall flavors including pumpkin spice, original red, black, grape, strawberry, and more. All available as twists, bites and ropes.

El Torito and Acapulco Offering Labor Day Margarita Specials

El Torito and Acapulco restaurants are offering special $3 house margaritas and $5 Cadillac margaritas all day on Labor Day.

JINYA Ramen Bar Offers New Dishes

JINYA Ramen Bar is launching new Sweet Soy Glazed Chicken Wings and Kara-Men Ramen dishes throughout September. The crispy chicken wings are healthier than traditional deep fried wings and lightly tossed in soy sauce.

Hilton LA Century City Summer Concert

Hilton Los Angeles Culver City is offering a free concert on Saturday, September 30 on the West Lawn. The all day happy hour menu features bar bites and summer cocktails. Strange Hotels band will be performing, and attendees can sample drinks from Tanteo Tequila, Angel City Brewery and Daou Vineyards. Doors open at 2pm.

Erewhon and Agent Nateur Launch New Holi Mane Smoothie

Erewhon stores and natural skincare brand Agent Nateur are bringing back their popular Holi Mane Smoothie in September. The smoothie features Agent Nateur’s Holi Mane collagen supplement.

Cheese Bits Launches in U.S.

Cheese Bits, an award winning artisanal European style snacking cheese is launching in the U.S. The snack features Scamorza cheese in a variety of options including sticks, tots and pea sized pearls in a variety of flavors. Now available at Kroger’s markets.

Baskin-Robbins September Flavor of the Month – Coffee Shop Cold Brew

Baskin-Robbins has announced their September Flavor of the Month – Coffee Shop Cold Brew. This new scoop is a perfect pick me up made with real cold brew concentrate and topped with a fluffy cold foam flavored ice cream with swirls of cinnamon sweet cream.

Whipshots Launches Pumpkin Spice Flavor

Whipshots, the vodka-infused whipped cream, has launched a new limited edition Pumpkin Spice flavor for fall. Perfect for Pumpkin Spiked Lattes! Also enjoy their vanilla, caramel and mocha flavors.


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