Our weekly guide to food and entertainment goings-on in and around town includes the return of Americana in the Park, a Hoedown Throwdown, best donut and burger lists and much more.
Hoedown Throwdown: Country Line Dancing at the Annenberg Beach House: Fans of country music and dance can two-step into the sunset with the first-ever Hoedown Throwdown offering free lessons and open dancing. SoCal group Tina Michelle and the Rhinestone Cowgirls will light up the courtyard with music, step by step instruction, followed by open dancing. Event schedule: 6-7:30pm. Line dance and 2-step lessons - jump in anytime 7:30-8pm. Open dancing The event is all-ages and everyone is welcome. No dance partner is required. Thursday, August 29 at 415 Pacific Coast Highway. More info here.
Night Market at The Bungalow: This is the last night of this summer series of events with food vendors, beverage activations, family-friendly activities, live musical and DJ performances, and celebrity guest appearances. Free and open to the public for guests of all ages and pet friendly. Thursday, Aug. 29, 5–11pm Details here.
Laughs for Democracy: Laugh your fears away with Vance Sanders, Eric Edwards, Carol Ann Leif, Laura House, Cathy Ladman and more. All proceeds will fund the efforts of Field Team 6 to register Democrats. Thursday, Aug. 29, 7:30pm at UnUrban Organic Food and Coffee: 3301 Pico Blvd. More details and get tickets here.
Waves and Curls "They Not Like Us" Beach Takeover: Get ready for a fun beach day celebrating wellness and community with the Waves and Curls Beach Takeover powered by Nappywood. Sunday, Sept. 1, 11am–8pm at Crescent Bay Park 2000 Ocean Ave. More info here.
Americana in the Park: Head over to Gandara Park for this annual music concert series featuring two bands each week every Sunday in September. Bring your picnic, blankets, and beach chairs to soak up the sounds of Americana music, from its roots to modern forms. Enjoy craft activities for all ages, tasty treats from local food trucks, and a vibrant community experience in Gandara Park, 1819 Stewart St. Sunday, Sept. 1, 4pm–7pm features a sing-along free-for-all with McCabe’s Hootenanny Collective opens with Dustbowl Revival headlining with booty shaking soul roots music and cut-to-heart folk-rock ballads. More info here.
Final HULU "Poolside Cinema at Fairmont Miramar": The summer season of movies by and in the pool ends with Napolean Dynomite. $45 ticket includes $5 food and beverage credit. Sunday, Sept. 1, 7:30pm at 101 Wilshire Blvd. Details here.
What to Eat & Drink?
The Best Donuts In LA: Props to Sidecar & Holy Grail for making the list. More info here.
Pasjoli Summer of Sous Series: Throughout August, the Michelin-starred Main St. staple is showcasing their "talented team of sous chefs who are in the kitchen with Chef Dave each night" by letting them "take over the Pasjoli kitchen for one night to showcase their own personal cooking style & influences." Each four-course menu is priced at $95 per person. Thursday, Aug. 29, features Chef Jill "ending summer with nostalgia and street food from summer in the Philippines." Would you like to know more?
The Infatuation’s Best Burgers in LA List: Father’s Office on Montana Ave. makes the list and Dudley Market in Venice grabs the top spot on the list. Details here.
EaterLA Profiles New Edgemar Restaurant at 2435 Main St: "The gorgeous new Edgemar takes over a warehouse space in a Frank Gehry-designed development" and that its "natural light, historic ambience, and thoughtful design bring a refreshing new grown-up restaurant along Main St." with a menu drawing from various international cuisines, including Japan, India, and Southeast Asia, owing to the Chefs' time in London and upbringing in Malaysia. "London has been a huge influence on my life and I’m so excited by the fluidity of the menus and multicultural dishes," says Dowling. "Things are balanced by flavor, not cuisine, and [chefs are] allowed to express themselves by whatever means possible, with different spices, styles or techniques." More info here.
Best New Restaurants On The Westside List: This Infatuation article calls out Breadhead, Layla, Bludso’s BBQ and other great new spots to check out. More info here.
Looking Ahead: The Pier’s Birthday Bash (9/6), Main St. Day of the Dog Festival (9/7), Opera at the Beach (9/21), Montana Ave. Art Walk (9/28); Americana in the Park (Sundays in September)
If there’s something you think is worth highlighting around town, reach out to me at sean@smdp.com
