It might be June gloom by the beach, but everywhere else in LA is starting to look like summer. Here is what is going on this month in the County of Los Angeles.
Food News
Gracias Madre Pride Celebrations
WeHo’s Gracias Madre will be hosting Sip & Sashay Drag Brunch on June 8 from 11am to 2pm, with margarita specials and live drag performances. After, the Pride Patio Party will kick off from 3pm to 7pm with Happy Hour bites, DJ and photobooth. The second Sip & Sashay Drag Brunch will be on June 22 from 11am to 2pm.
Salt & Straw Launches Summer Pie Series Flavors
Salt & Straw has launched their Summer Pie ice cream flavors including Wild Foraged Berry Slab Pie, Rhubarb Crumble with toasted Anise, Wildflower Honey and Lemon Chess Pie, Gruyere and Tomato Custard Tart and Coconut Cherry Pie with Almond Crust.
Graduation Cakes from SusieCakes
SusieCakes is offering custom school logo cakes, photo sheet cakes and logo cakes for all of the top CA universities as well as delicious cupcakes. Find the closest SusieCakes at https://susiecakes.com.
Black Lagoon Pop Up Pool Party Series at The Kimpton Everly
The Kimpton Everly Hotel will be hosting a series of pool parties this summer beginning with a Goth Girl Summer with dark cocktails and coffin pool floats, June 22 and August 3, as well as a Y2K SPLASHZONE pool party with glittery drinks and hits from the early 2000’s on July 5 and August 17 as well as a Sad Girls Swim Club pool party for punk lovers on July 20 and September 7.
Wally’s Wine & Spirits Hosts Compass Box Whisky Tasting
Head to Wally’s Santa Monica to join Compass Box Whiskymaker Michael Stephenson for a guided tasting tour of the brands four core whiskies on June 11 from 1 to 2:30pm, the event is free.
Farmers Market Hosts Gilmore Heritage Auto Show
The Farmers Market will host the Gilmore Heritage Auto Show, showcasing classic American cars, on June 7 from 11am to 4pm.
Sanpellegrino Offers Cataline Island Giveaway
Catalina Island has been selected in a new partnership between Love Catalina Island and Sanpellegrino to celebrate the launch of CIAO!, a sparkling water infused with real fruit juice. The campaign offers a chance for consumers to win a trip for two to Catalina Island. The giveaway runs until the end of June and is being promoted in participating Southern California Ralphs stores and supported by social media, terms and conditions can be found at https://yearofrefreshingdiscovery.com.
Shoreside Opens at The Shore Hotel
Shoreside has opened at The Shore Hotel in Santa Monica, serving up poolside California coastal cuisine.
Dream Hotel Launches Pool Parties
The Dream Hotel in Hollywood is bringing back their XIV Summer Sessions to their rooftop including world class music, confetti, champagne and CO2.
Chef Aarthi Sampath Hosts Pop Up at Fitoor Santa Monica
Food Network star chef Aarthi Sampath will hold a pop up dinner at Fitoor Santa Monica on June 22. The four course dining experience will include traditional Indian dishes, $105 per person, purchase tickets at Open Table.
EATALY to Host Notte Italiana: Italian Summer
EATALY will host Notte Italiana: Italian Summer on June 6 from 9pm to midnight offering Italian bites and drinks, live entertainment and a photo booth, $100.
EREWHON Launches Sincerely, Smoothie with Singer Kali Uchis
EREWHON has launched a new Sincerely, Smoothie with singer Kali Uchis featuring MALK coconut milk, passionfruit and strawberry, mango and more for a refreshing treat.
Farmhouse Opens at Descanso Gardens
Farmhouse restaurant has opened at Descanso Gardens, offering farm to table dining in a beautiful botanical environment. Open for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch.
VEA Hosts RELISH Food and Wine Event
Newport Beach’s VEA is hosting RELISH, a food and wine event featuring tastings, classes and demonstrations from celebrity chefs, June 27 to 29th.
Father’s Day Celebrations
Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel
THE Blvd at the Beverly Wilshire is offering a Father’s Day a la carte brunch from 7am to 5pm on June 15, including a cigar rolling station and bluegrass music from noon to 3pm.
Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club
The Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach offers a private beach, fitness options and upscale dining, throughout June in honor of Father’s Day Bourbon Steak at the resort will be offering a specialty whisky flight featuring Macallan’s limited edition Harmony collection, there is also a special Gentleman’s Package at the spa with a massage and facial.
BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse
All dads will receive a Free limited edition pint glass when they dine in on June 15 to enjoy burgers, steaks, fries, Pizookies and special cocktails.
Wally’s Offers Steak & Caesar Box
Give dad the ultimate Father’s Day gift with Wally’s Steak & Caesar Bo including a 48 ounce Tomahawk steak and 10 ounce rib cap; Wally’s steak sauce, steak seasoning and Caesar dressing; a 7” carving knife; roasted croutons and organic Romaine lettuce all in a burned wood recycled wine box. Local pickup or courier delivery, $290.