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Where to take Dad for Father’s Day in LA

June 11, 2021 by Bryan

Father's Day in LA

Due to the pandemic, everyone’s life has been impacted by their inability to do the things they love doing. Included were celebratory events such as eating out on Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. With the restrictions lifting in LA, it is now possible to find LA restaurants featuring on-site Father’s Day specials  City of Commerce…

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Filed Under: Multiple Locations, Z Holiday Lineups Tagged With: BBQ, brunch, Seafood, steak

Flamin’ Hot Cheetos Makes The Dish

March 2, 2020 by Bryan

flamin' hot cheetos - sopes

Flamin’ Hot Cheetos is the spicy red version of the classic cheese-flavored snack from Frito Lay. Believe it or not, it was created by a Frito-Lay janitor that pitched the idea over the phone to then CEO Roger Enrico. The result is something of a cultural phenomenon and one of the outcomes was a children’s…

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Filed Under: Z Holiday Lineups Tagged With: Mexican

Where to eat in LA on New Year’s Day

December 26, 2019 by Bryan

Oshogatsu

With so much focus being on New Year’s Eve, most restaurants choose to close on New Year’s Day. If you didn’t plan ahead and would like something different to do, here are some ideas for New Year’s Day. DTLA Japanese Oshogatsu Festival Jan. 1, 10:50 a.m. – 3 p.m.  Welcome the decade with the whole family…

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Filed Under: Z Holiday Lineups Tagged With: holiday, Japanese, New American

Hanukkah Food Across LA 2019

December 20, 2019 by Bryan

Hanukkah is the eight-day Jewish festival also known as the “Festival of Lights”. This year Hanukkah begins on Sunday evening Dec. 22 and runs through Monday evening, Dec 30. To celebrate, some LA area restaurants will offer limited-time specials. Following is a round-up of Hanukkah food across LA.   Pico Robertson The Milky Way Latkes and…

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Filed Under: Century City, Santa Monica, Z Holiday Lineups Tagged With: donuts, Jewish

Veterans Day Specials and Freebies

November 9, 2019 by Bryan

Veterans Day

Restaurants across the Southland are thanking veterans for their service this Veterans Day with special deals, freebies, and discounts. All deals benefit veterans and active service members, and some are also applicable to military families and a limited number of friends.  Veterans should bring a military ID to secure the deal. Questions should be directed…

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Filed Under: Z Holiday Lineups Tagged With: DTLA, holiday, Orange County, South Bay

LA Halloween Treats and Eats

October 28, 2019 by Bryan

Ice cream by Salt and Straw

Halloween is a holiday enjoyed by many. Kids gleefully go trick or treating and others don creative costumes and attend Halloween parties. Some restaurants take the opportunity to celebrate the holiday offering Halloween themed food. Listed below is a round-up of LA Halloween treats and eats.  Mid City Original Farmers MarketFor a safe and fun…

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Filed Under: Z Holiday Lineups Tagged With: Halloween, holiday

Celebrating Cinco de Mayo in LA

May 2, 2019 by Bryan

Cinco de Mayo

Cinco de Mayo is a time to celebrate Mexico’s heritage. It is also a time to enjoy festive music and delicious food. Mexican restaurants throughout LA are celebrating with food and drink specials. Towards that end, I have assembled a list of fun ways to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. There is something for everyone! Saturday,…

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Filed Under: Round Up, Z Holiday Lineups Tagged With: beer, cocktails, DTLA, Food Festival, holiday, Mexican, music, Orange County, South Bay, tacos

Hanukkah 2018 – Restaurant and To Go Offerings

November 29, 2018 by Bryan

Hanukkah

Hanukkah takes place December 2 through December 10 this year. Because I enjoy latkes, I decided to pull together my first attempt at a Hanukkah Holiday roundup. Celebrate the Jewish Festival of Lights at one of the restaurants or eating establishments listed below. AKASHA Dec 2-9, AKASHA will feature their famous Yukon Gold Potato Latkes served…

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Filed Under: Culver City, Fairfax, Jefferson Park, Manhattan Beach, Z Holiday Lineups Tagged With: Kosher, market

Oktoberfest Comes to LA’s Beachside

October 3, 2017 by Bryan

oktoberfest 2017

Now that it is October, Oktoberfest is in full swing. This means there will be plenty of traditional celebrations such as dirndl dresses and lederhosen outfits, giant Bavarian pretzels, and of course the obligatory keg tapping which leads to questionable activities like nail driving and the embarrassing chicken dance. But the feast and the party…

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Filed Under: Z Holiday Lineups Tagged With: beer, German

Fireworks in LA – The Complete List

July 2, 2017 by Bryan

Fireworks

Plan Ahead and pick your place to view fireworks on the 4th! Los Angeles Dodger Stadium – Dodgers vs. D-Backs at 6:10 p.m. A fireworks display will follow the game. Dodger Stadium, 1000 Vin Scully Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90012 Exposition Park – 12:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Live music, rides, fun booth, food and…

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Filed Under: Z Holiday Lineups Tagged With: fireworks, holiday

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