Father’s Day can mean a lot of different things: boxes of cigars, pinstriped ties and, of course, the quintessential “World’s Greatest Dad” mug. This Sunday, we suggest ditching these go-to gifts and showing dad your appreciation with a filling meal. After all, the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, right? Here are our haute picks for the best places to celebrate the most important man in your life.
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There’s no question Memorial Day weekend marks the beginning of summer festivities, which calls for al fresco brunches, rooftop pool parties, and everything in between. And after a brisk and chilly winter, Angelenos will surely be celebrating the three-day weekend on several levels. If you’re not spending a lazy day at the beach or firing up those grills at home, head to our haute picks for where to celebrate the holiday.
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A good plate of octopus is hard to come by, as turning these mysterious sea creatures into a vibrant salad, savory Carpaccio or tender braise takes a true culinary mastermind. Cooking octopus requires an investment—it takes long and slow hours before it becomes tender and ready to be manipulated, and its timing determines how dry and edible it is. To truly appreciate the art of a good octopus dish, we’ve come up with best places around town to enjoy our eight-tentacled friend. When swimming for options, head to these five haute spots.
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The Mexican specialty isn’t hard to come by in Los Angeles—especially in a city where tableside ceviche or crab tostadas upstage the guacamole. However, all bets are off when it comes to Cinco de Mayo specials. Luckily, the holiday falls on a Sunday this year, which means you have the entire day to hop from muy loco event to the next. Here are our haute picks for the best places to celebrate Cinco de Mayo weekend.
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St. Patrick’s Day may fall on a Sunday this year, but that doesn’t mean you can’t raise a glass (or three) and celebrate in full Irish spirit. There is no shortage of festivities happening throughout Los Angeles, with some starting as early as 6 a.m. So don your best green and emerald attire, and head to our haute picks for green beer, corned beef and cabbage, and plenty of other shamrock debauchery from dawn ’til dusk.
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Between the plush red carpet, “best dressed” fashion hits, and a roster of the brightest names in show business, the Academy Awards are, without a doubt, the biggest night in Hollywood. While most Oscars parties will have a guest list tighter than a Jolie-Pitt wedding, that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a little glitz and glam of your own. So ditch your couch on Sunday, and head to these haute hotels showing the ceremony, along with nominee-inspired cocktails and meals.
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Super Bowl Sunday may not be an official holiday, but few yearly spectacles are as quintessentially American as football’s biggest day. Whether you’re a Ravens or 49ers fanatic, or in it for the halftime show and commercials, Super Bowl Sunday wouldn’t be complete without a party. Thankfully, LA’s restaurants have lined up game-winning feasts to keep you in check as you cheer on your favorite team. Here are our game-day picks for where to celebrate in style, from kick-off to the final touchdown.
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DineLA may be kicking off just as New York Restaurant Week comes to an end, but that doesn’t mean the West Coast doesn’t have the culinary chops to impress foodies and non-foodies alike. Now in its fifth year, the 12-day dining event, which runs until Feb. 1, features prix-fixe lunch and dinner menus for some of the finest dining establishments throughout the city, from Michelin-starred hotspots to popular marquee posts. And while sifting through the list of the more than 250 participating restaurants can be quite daunting, we’ve narrowed down the choices to the top five places not to be missed. Bon appetit!
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Breakfast in LA can often mean a pitstop at a nearby coffee shop or just a bowl of milk and cereal. In between our busy schedules, making time for the most important meal of the day is almost a luxury. But with a city as gastronomically diverse as LA, it would be a shame not to take advantage of the Wagyu beef hash and crème brulee French toasts readily available at the crack of dawn. Here are our top picks for breakfast in the city.
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If too many episodes of Downtown Abbey have influenced you to start carving out time for proper afternoon tea, then we’ve got you covered. From black truffle grilled cheese to beet-filled macarons, there is no shortage of haute spots to enjoy this British tradition—pinkies up.
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