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Club Vodka presents Hotel Diablo, Betty Moon, Skarlett, Snakehead, Mojo, Of Bitter Flowers, Gristle, Paul Nagi
Jan 28 2012 - 5:30pm
Key Club

$18 - 20

Ana Kefr, Animal, 13, Amarex, Awesome Sauce, A+ Dropouts, Xanthochroid
Jan 28 2012 - 6:00pm
Henry Alford Presents & Signs " Would It Kill You to Stop Doing That: A Modern Guide to Manners"
Jan 28 2012 - 7:00pm
Book Soup

Vanity Fair and NPR contributor Henry Alford discusses and signs "Would It Kill You to Stop Doing That: A Modern Guide to Manners."

The Codega presents Evertheory, The Lugnuts, Los Einstein, Burden Of Proof, Salty De Vito
Jan 28 2012 - 7:30pm
Viper Room

 $15

The Young Rapscallions cd release party, The Shakers, Cityzen, Magnastic, Post-War Quartet, Ice Cream Fire
Jan 28 2012 - 7:30pm
Comedy Madness with Michael Q
Jan 28 2012 - 8:00pm
Comedy Store

 Original Room

Cathy Lewis' Universal Comedy Show
Jan 28 2012 - 8:00pm
Comedy Store

 Belly Room

14 Comics
Jan 28 2012 - 9:00pm
Comedy Store

 Main Room

The Adicts w/World Inferno Friendship Society
Jan 28 2012 - 9:00pm

 $25 adv, $28.50 dos

16 Comics
Jan 28 2012 - 10:30pm
Comedy Store

 Original Room

Emerging Comics with Matt Taylor
Jan 28 2012 - 10:30pm
Comedy Store

 Belly Room

Club Bang
Jan 28 2012 - 11:00pm
Key Club
Australia Day Celebration
Jan 29 2012 - 3:00pm
The Eveleigh

Celebrate the Aussies on Sunday with a "sausage sizzle" and live music in the garden at Eveleigh. 3-7 p.m.

Shorty Rossi Presents & Signs "Four Feet Tall and Rising: A Memoir"
Jan 29 2012 - 4:00pm
Book Soup

Shorty Rossi discusses and signs "Four Feet Tall and Rising: A Memoir." Luigi Francis Shorty Rossi, the tough-talking, fedora-wearing star of Animal Planet’s hit show "Pit Boss," may stand only four feet tall but that hasn’t stopped him from living large, becoming a successful businessman and an outspoken advocate for pit bulls, the most misunderstood breed of dog in the world.

Guest Bartender Series: Alie & Georgia
Jan 30 2012 - 7:00pm
The Eveleigh

Alie Ward and Georgia Hardstark are two dorks and best friends who, after posting their video for a purely jocular cocktail called The McNuggetini, went on to create more palatable beverages for both TV and the web. Their newest webseries, Classy Ladies with Alie & Georgia, is on CookingChanneltv.com.

Guest Bartender Series: Alex Straus
Feb 6 2012 - 7:00pm
The Eveleigh

Alex Straus, a New York native,  and now member of the renown Bon Vivants.  Alex got his start at East Side Co., learning under the renowned Sasha Petrarske (of Milk and Honey fame), one of the titans of New York mixology. Alex has opened some of LA's most popular fresh fruit cocktail progams, including Beso, Suite 700 at the Shangri-la Hotel and currently Hemmingways in Hollywood.

Guest Bartender Series: Julian Cox
Feb 13 2012 - 7:00pm
The Eveleigh

Julian Cox crafted cocktails at Comme Ça and Myers’ modern California restaurant Sona before hooking up with Chef John Sedlar to open Rivera in January of 2009. At Rivera, Cox used the kitchen as a muse for creations behind the bar, like his celebrated Barbacoa – mixing mezcal, chipotle purée, ginger syrup and red pepper into a beef jerky garnished savory cocktail.

Cox won the Roy’s National Holiday Drink competition in 2006, and was given The Jimmy Barela Award for his 1800 Tequila cocktail, the G.T. Foam Home. Last year, Cox earned a Star Chefs Rising Star Award along with winning two national championships – The Domaine Select Roadshow at the Manhattan Cocktail Classic and the Bartender Olympics at New Orleans’ Tales of the Cocktail. This year Julian was named LA’s Best Mixologist by Angeleno Magazine.

Mondrian Sessions with Nosaj Thing
Feb 23 2012 - 8:00pm

Doors open at 8, performance at 9 p.m. Special guest DJs. Please arrive early to ensure entry. Must be 21 or older for entry. Entrance is free but RSVP required.

News

DineLA Spotlight: RH at Andaz

One of the best things about dineLA Restaurant Week is that it gives diners the chance to experience some of the city’s top rated restaurants without breaking the bank. Luckily for all foodies, critically acclaimed three-star restaurant RH at Andaz is offering both a lunch and dinner menu during Restaurant Week, showcasing the restaurant’s Southwestern French influences and local California produce.

TheSunsetStrip.com Exclusive Interview With Jeff Garlin

Comedian, author and “Curb Your Enthusiasm” star Jeff Garlin visited The Sunset Strip’s prestigious literary boutique, Book Soup, earlier this month to discuss the re-release of his weight loss/“going green” chronicle, Curbing It.  A longtime fan of Book Soup, Garlin hosts and moderates a monthly-ish book club dedicated to supporting the local landmark he so frequently patronizes. 

Before diving into a lengthy Q&A session with fans and book club “enthusiasts,” The Comedy Store regular and Book Soup mascot spoke to TheSunsetStrip.com about his journey to a life of sustainable health and eco responsibility. 


DineLA Spotlight: Nonna of Italy

The dinner hour is approaching and chances are that you don’t feel like cooking or doing the dishes tonight. So why not let someone else take care of both? Pick up the phone, make your reservation and get ready to take your tastebuds on a tour of Southern Europe at Nonna of Italy.

Focused on fresh, handmade Italian classics and contemporary Mediterranean dishes, Nonna of Italy has been a Sunset Strip staple for nearly four years, attracting A-listers and serious foodies alike.

Picks of the Week: Jan. 23-29

Kick off your week with the Guest Bartender Series at the Eveleigh. This new series features a guest bartender on Monday nights through Feb. 13. Tonight, guest bartender Neyah White takes the helm. A transplant from the East Coast, White is a fixture in the San Francisco cocktail scene. Expect cocktails featuring White’s expertise: Japanese whiskeys. As a double bonus, every Monday is “industry night” at the Eveleigh. What does that mean? Beers, Manhattans, Negronis and “greasy bites” priced $3 - $8. www.theeveleigh.com

 

Forks Up! Restaurant Week Returns Jan. 22

Grab your appetite and leave the giant bills at home as DineLA Restaurant Week is returning this month! The January edition of this biannual dining event features a host of Sunset Strip restaurants to fit every palate and wallet. The lunch and dinner menus feature three courses with set prices ranging from $22-$28 for lunch and $34-$44 for dinner per person. Bon appetit!

Katana (dinner $34 per person)
NIGHT + MARKET(dinner $34 per person)
RH at Andaz West Hollywood (lunch $22; dinner $34 per person)
Rosa Mexicano Sunset Blvd. (lunch $22; dinner $34 per person)