Posted by Easter is just around the corner! Have you made your meal plans yet? It’s not too late to make reservations at several brunch hot spots and we’ve got the perfect list to guide you. If the Easter is not your thing, check out a new restaurant this week instead. My latest excursion takes me to Glendale’s Plate & Petal, and I have a feeling you’re going to like it.
As always we’ll also suss out the best food and drink happenings in the city. This week’s highlights include a tasting with Ballast Point Brewing Company, 329 Day at Golden Road Brewery, The Long Table Event hosted by Darling Magazine and a Steak N Whiskey OutKast Tribute Dinner.
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As always, enjoy all the tasty news bites below! Bon Appétit!
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Where to Have Easter Brunch in Los Angeles
Easter falls on Sunday April 1. Celebrate the holiday with a beautiful spring time brunch, we’ve rounded up the best spots hosting special brunches this weekend. Check out our list here.
Additional Easter Events
Le Petit Paris in the heart of Downtown will host an Easter brunch buffet from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The buffet highlights include black truffle scrambled eggs, hazelnut crepes, roasted lamb, and a decadent chocolate fountain. Make your cocktails bottomless with mimosas for $15 and bloody marys for $18.
THE Blvd at the Beverly Wilshire is hosting a three course Easter Brunch complete with a live jazz band and additional holiday add ons like crackable chocolate eggs filled with Easter confections, handcrafted chocolate ducks filled with Jordan almonds and caramelized chocolate truffles, a Champagne bar and seafood platters. See the full menu here.
We Like L.A. Visits Plate & Petal in Glendale
Located in Downtown Glendale, Plate & Petal is a breath of fresh air serving beautifully plated California cuisine with locally sourced ingredients. A small flower wall greets guests on the patio as they enter the cafe. On one side of the interior a colorful bakery section that tempts the eyes with dozens of delicious sweets. To the right is a sizable open-concept seating area with a couple rows of tables. The vibe is friendly and inviting.
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Opened in July 2017 Plate & Petal has gained fans through their brunch offerings of avocado toasts, charcuterie boards, lobster mac and cheese, shared plates and a variety of gorgeous pastries and desserts.At the helm of the kitchen is Robert Antonyan, owner and head chef. Antonyan’s background comes from working closely with Todd English, opening L.A. hotspots such as Perch, Delphine and Wolfgang Puck at Hotel Bel Air.
Standouts at P&P include the grilled shrimp with chorizo bits and braised tender fennel, the tuna tartar generously layered with creamy avocado, and a branzino filet served with rainbow chard accompanied by a velvety carrot purée (the last one was my favorite).
In addition to the regular menu they also offer a separate vegan menu not listed on their website that includes cauliflower steaks and other seasonal vegetables.
Plate & Petal is located at 216 North Orange St. in Glendale.
Food Events for this Week in L.A.
Wednesday March 28th, 2018
Sea Level at Shade Hotel Redondo Beach will host an evening of beer tasting with Ballast Point Brewing Company. From 6-9 p.m. enjoy Ballast Point flights and waterfront sunset views for $15 a person. A ticket gets you a flight that includes Grapefruit Sculpin, Grunion, Sculpin and Aloha Sculpin, plus swag from the brewery.
Bad Housekeeping at Good Housekeeping in Highland Park pops up every Wednesday now through May 30. On these nights you’ll find libations inspired by bad recipes of the past including a ‘glazed ham’ and cherry cordials cocktail.
There’s a Belgian beer tasting event at Wurstküche Venice this Wednesday hosted by resident beer expert Wil Starr. The event will include beers from around the globe, exotic sausages and cheeses.
There’s a new dumpling spot opening on Melrose Avenue this Wednesday. Stuff’d is a fast-casual concept providing guests with unique savory and sweet dumpling options such as a Miso Black Cod and Strawberry Rhubarb Dumpling. Diners can also mix and match with “snack” size dumplings or go big with the “stuff’d” option.
Take a Gin Crafting Class at Greenbar Distillery this Wednesday. Taste a flight of six gins while learning about the history, then guests will learn how to craft their own gin while enjoying gin cocktails.
Thursday March 29th, 2018
It’s 329 Day at Golden Road Brewery. Score pints of 329 Lager for $3.29, fries for $3.29, pitchers of 329 Lager for $13.29 and get a taste of a specialty infused 329 flight.
In honor of National Whiskey Day, The Bellwether will be offering a Whiskey Week menu from March 26-30. Partnering with Buffalo Trace there will be three off-the-menu cocktails that will be offered exclusively during Whiskey Week priced at $7 a drink. $1 from each Whiskey Week cocktail purchased will be donated to Road Dogs & Rescue, a local bulldog rescue.
Darling join forces with Winsome restaurant and Winc Wine to celebrate Women’s History Month with The Long Table event. The night will bring talented L.A. based female chefs together to cook a meal to remember. Chefs include Leslie Mialma, Pastry Chef of Winsome restaurant, Kuniko Yagi, Chef/Owner of the soon-to-open Pikunico, Nicole Rucker, Chef/Owner of Cofax Coffee, Rucker’s Pie & soon-to-open Fiona, and Shirley Chung, Top Chef star and Owner of the soon-to-open Ms. Chi Cafe.
Friday March 30th, 2018
Kali Supper Klub Presents a “Southernplayalistic Steak N Whiskey OutKast Tribute Dinner” hosted by Chef Julien Cox. The event will take place at The Newberry in DTLA and will include a five course meal highlighting prime cuts of steak paired with barrel aged whiskey cocktails.
Saturday March 31st, 2018
This Saturday head to Eagle Rock for Coffee + Kegs a fund raiser to raise funds for The Center at Blessed Sacrament. From 8 a.m. to noon Found coffee will donate all proceeds from drip coffee sales to the charity and from 6-10 p.m. Craft Beer Cellar will donate all proceeds from a special dedicated keg to the charity.
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