Happy Father’s Day to all those Dads out there…
if you haven’t made plans….hopefuly you are looking at this post Friday at noon. Cause you better call now to make a reservation…if not (yeah, if it’s Sunday), well, better start cooking.
See below for a couple of restaurant offerings for you…Let’s not forget…Dad may enjoy some ART too.
The Hammer’s biennial exhibition Made in L.A. 2014 features works by 35 Los Angeles artists with an emphasis on emerging and under recognized artists. It debuts recent work and new painting, installation, video, sculpture, photography, and performances created specifically for the exhibition. Made in L.A. 2014 will be installed in every gallery at the Hammer Museum.
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rtists include: Harry Dodge, Gabriel Kuri, Lecia Dole-Recio, Caitlin Lonegan, Kim Fisher, Max Maslansky, Judy Fiskin, Emily Mast, Magdalena Suarez Frimkess, Jennifer Moon, Michael Frimkess, Mariah Garnett, Harsh Patel, Samara Golden, Sarah Rara, Tony Greene, Marcia Hafif, and many more.
The exhibition is organized by Hammer chief curator Connie Butler and independent curator Michael Ned Holte. The exhibition will be accompanied by a comprehensive hardcover catalogue, as well as a full roster of free public programming.
Here’s a video on more info about Made in LA….See Trailer.
Today’s program will feature the debut of Judy Fiskin’s new film, “I’ll Remember Mama.”
What: Made in LA
Where: The Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire Blvd. (NE corner of Westwood and Wilshire)
When: 11:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Website: hammer.ucla.edu
Take your Dad out for a great meal….Upper West is one of my absolute FAVORITE restaurants. The food is consistently delish.
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hef Nick Shipp knows how to keep the customers coming back. I LOVE the filet mignon…AMAZING! See pix.
If you never been to Upper West’s liquor/food pairings…get goin’ kids…I highly recommend it. There is a Johnnie Walker Pairing coming up on June 25th…check our Upcoming Events Page for more info on this.
Stop in for Father’s Day…Start with the mushroom ravioli or the braised pork belly. For the main dish, the blackened salmon is tasty, or the braised shot ribs…and you know I LOVE the pan roasted filet mignon. The burgers and sides are also out of of this world….This a wonderful restaurant to enjoy a Father’s Day meal…it’s Dad approved.
What: Father’s Day Dining
Where: Upper West restaurant 3321 Pico Blvd. in Santa Monica
When: 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Phone: 310 586-1111
Website: http://www.theupperwest.com/
Also in Santa Monica…
Taver
n LA offers a wonderful brunch for DAD. Enjoy fresh baked pastries, as well as all your breakfast favorites. Order a la carte or this prix fixe menu is available…
The prix fixe sinclude Bloomsdale spinach salad, grilled pork chop with brandied cherries; chocolate brioche bread pudding with salted caramel and vanilla ice cream. $45 per person.
BTW….I did personally call to confirm the time and was told 10-5pm…BUT the woman answering the phone seemed a bit uncertain. So be sure to check when you are making your reservation.
What: Father’s Day Dining
Where: Tavern LA, 11648 San Vicente Blvd., L.A.,
When: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm (CALL to confirm)
Phone: 310.806.6464
Website: http://www.tavernla.com/
Or in Venice…
Joe’s Restaurant offers two dining events for Father’s Day. An a la carte and a pix fix menus are available for both meals.
Brunch runs from 10am to 2:30 pm. Entrees include vegetarian quiche, lobster red flannel hash, confit of pork belly, etc. Starters like homemade sticky buns, wedge salad as well as sides such as, bacon, grits and pancakes add an extra special touch for Dad. Of course specialty desserts are available as well.
At night, Joe’s offers a Father’s Day Patio BBQ. Dad can enjoy a variety of entrees such as flat iron steak, roasted sockeye salmon, 10 hour braised pulled pork slider, Maine lobster risotto and more. Appetizers include jumbo shrimp cocktai, crabcakes with featured sides…grilled asparagus, potato salad, and apple slaw. Prix fix is $52 per person.
What: Father’s Day Dining
Where: Joe’s Restaurant, 1023 Abbot Kinney Blvd. Venice CA 90291
When: Brunch: 10-2:30pm OR BBQ: 6-10pm
Phone: 310 399 5811
Website: http://www.joesrestaurant.com/
In Highland Park…
Gold Haus Gallery & Linda Kaye Presents “Fearless!” Enjoy poetry and spoken word in a new Highland Park gallery space!
Hosted by Linda Kaye, performers include Allan Wasserman, Lisa Montagne, Carlos Astudillo, Daniel Schuster, John Mackey, Jeff Rogers, Giselle Nett, Trisha Embree, Joel Shryack, Charlie Lowrey, Devin Murphy.
Free Admission! Snacks and drinks will be available!
What: Performance
Where: Gold Haus Gallery, 5713 N.Figueroa St., Highland Park 90042
When: 7:00 pm
Phone: 323.577.9799
Enjoy the weekend….Get out there and have some fun. I’ll see ya in the galleries…!
