Shaena Engle brings us LA Food & Entertainment for the month of November
LA Food & Entertainment Scene November
Nespresso Launches Limited Edition Nordic Flavors
Just in time for winter celebrations, Nespresso has launched a line of Nordic inspired flavors including Nordic Black, Vanilla Princess Cake and Cinnamon Swirl.
Lenny Kravitz Dom Perignon Items
This November, Lenny Kravitz is releasing three new items in partnership with Dom Pergnon. They include a limited edition gift box, candelabra box and table bar.
Ample Hills Scoop Shop
Brooklyn based Ample Hills Creamery has opened a scoop shop in Los Feliz. In addition to selling delicious ice cream, the shop is hosting an ice cream making class on November 21 from 7 to 9pm.
Los Feliz Atrium Hosts Chef Alex Seidel Dinner
On November 19, Los Feliz’s Atrium restaurant’s Chef Hunter Pritchett will join visiting Chef Alex Seidel for a collaborative menu. The dinner will begin at 7:30pm and costs $65 per person, reservations can be made via Open Table.
Tovala Partners with Chef Graham Elliot
Tovala, the chef crafted meal service and smart oven, has teamed with celeb chef Graham Elliot to launch a new selection of limited edition easy to make healthy meals, order at http://www.tovala.com.
Canary Nightclub
The new cocktail driven lounge Canary has opened in Santa Monica offering small bites, inspired cocktails and live music.
HIghclere Castle Gin
Downton Abbey fans will love HIghclere Castle Gin, available in a beautiful purple bottle ($48) and a limited edition luxury gift box ($399).
Revelator: Bar Avalon Opens in Echo Park
Revelator: Bar Avalon has opened in Echo Park with dishes highlighting local produce.
Bordeaux Wine Dinner at EST. Prime Steakhouse
EST. Prime Steakhouse is hosting a Bordeaux Wine Dinner on November 9 at 7pm, $150 per person, reservations at 626.607.2012.
Plated
No time to shop for meals? Plated makes it easy to provide healthy delicious meals in a snap. They also just launched brunch meal kits, visit https://www.plated.com.
Sushi Roku Celebrates 19 Years
Pasadena’s Sushi Roku is celebrating their 19th Anniversary by offering diners 50% off dinner food from Saturday November 10 through Thursday November 14.
Smashed Opens in Hollywood
Smashed, a new burger bar concept offering smashed burgers and fries as well as slushy cocktails, has opened in Hollywood.
L’Antica Pizzeria da Michele Launches Weekend Brunch and Weekday Breakfast
Hollywood’s L’Antica Pizzeria da Michele has launched a new weekday breakfast and weekend brunch menu.
Christian Siriano Teams with SweeTARTS for Be Both Sunglasses
Designer Christian Siriano has teamed with SweeTARTS to design a limited edition pair of Be Both sunglasses. Fans can win a pair free by visiting and commenting on @SweeTARTSCandy’s Instagram post showing how they embody the idea of Be Both.
Venetian/Palazzo Offer Celebrations Packages
Venetian and Palazzo resorts in Las Vegas are offering unique celebration packages for celebrations of all kinds including birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, divorces and any other day that is a special event. Their staff can customize each celebrations to include cakes and goodies, balloons, spa treatments, champagne and many other luxuries. Contact the Venetian or Palazzo resort at 866.659.9643.
THANKSGIVING LIBATIONS
Fernet-Branca, made up of a blend of 27 herbs and spices, is the perfect after turkey dinner digestive.
Macallan Estate Whisky
Macallan Estate Whisky’s unique color and taste is the perfect pre or post dinner libation.
Moet & Chandon Imperial Brut 150th Anniversary Limited Edition Bottle & Gift Box
Moet & Chandon are offering a limited edition bottle and gift box, perfect for hostess gifts or holiday entertaining.
 TO DEVOUR
Harry & David Launches Limited Edition Chocolate Mocha Yule Log
In addition to providing beautiful food gift baskets, Harry & David have created a limited edition 9 pound chocolate mocha Yule log cake perfect for all of your holiday celebrations. Standing over 5: tall, this made from scratch treat can fee 30 people.
Thomas Keller’s Gluten Free Mixes and Chocolates
Baking for gluten free guests? Try Thomas Keller’s Cup 4 Cup Gluten Free pie crust, flour and chocolate brownie mixes. Chocoholics will love Chef Keller’s K + M Extravirgin Chocolates.
Mrs. T’s Pierogies
Looking for something different for this year’s Thanksgiving Day table? Try bacon wrapped mini pierogis or parmesan mini pierogi fries from Mrs. T’s Pierogies.
THANKSGIVING DINING OUT
Don’t want the hassle of shopping, cooking and cleaning up on Turkey Day? Here are some options: Playa Provisions in Playa Del Rey, $38 dinner; Le Grand Downtown LA , $65 dinner; Terranea Resort, $105 ballroom buffet; Bourbon Steak Los Angeles three course dinner $89;
ENTERTAINMENT AND EVENTS
Love Actually Returns to The Wallis
Love Actually Live is returning to The Wallis in Beverly Hills. Tickets for November 27 through December 29 performances are on sale now at https://thewallis.org.
Summer Comes to Pantages
Summer – The Donna Summer Musical will be at the Pantages Theatre from November 5 through November 24, tickets at www.hollywoodpantages.com.
Enchanted Forest of Light at Descanso Gardens
Tickets are on sale now for the Enchanted Forest of Light at Descanso Gardens. The event features a one-mile walk through unique lighting experiences throughout Descanso Gardens. The event is held November 17 – January 5 and can be purchased at https://www.descansogardens.org.
