March 2010

March 1, 2010

Sunset Strip Picks: March 1-7

As we emerge from a stormy weekend, it’s the beginning of a new month and another great week of shows on The Sunset Strip. Here’s what’s happening:

Monday, March 1 the Viper Room presents the spacey alt-rock sounds of Costa Nova.  Drawing on a wide range of influences, this fusion rock act is reminiscent of the ambient and jammy feel of bands like Jane’s Addiction and Incubus. Also joining Costa Nova are Puss N Boots, Uriah, Laarks and Theory Of Flight. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 at the door. www.viperroom.com

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March 2, 2010

RH Celebrates Oscar Weekend With “Julie & Julia” Menu

This weekend RH at Andaz presents a delectable dinner menu that film lovers, foodies and Francophiles alike will adore. The acclaimed restaurant will feature a multi-course menu that celebrates Meryl Streep’s Oscar-nominated portrayal of the beloved Julia Child in “Julie & Julia.”

A master of the art of Southwestern French cooking, Chef Sebastien Archambault will offer his version of dishes that Child shared through her many cookbooks and television shows – the perfect poached egg, lobster thermidor, beef bourguignonne and babas au rum.

The special three-course dinner menu features:

Perigourdine poached egg
Field mushrooms, foie gras, black truffle

Lompoc Farm leeks vinaigrette
Black truffle, fresh goat cheese, crispy Applewood bacon

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Boothbay Harbor lobster open ravioli
Bisque sauce

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March 2, 2010

Construction Update: March 2-8

During work hours (Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) lanes will be reduced to one travel lane in the eastbound and one travel lane in the westbound direction. At the end of the day lanes will be reopened to two lanes of traffic in each direction.

Please remember that all businesses will be open during their normal business hours, and we encourage you to support your local businesses during construction.

During the weekday work hours, crews will continue grinding of the pavement. The old concrete is creating a lot of dust, so in an effort to combat this the sweepers are constantly running. The crews cannot use water to control the dust, because it turns into mud which will be tracked by cars along the boulevard and get into the storm drains that go directly to the ocean.

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March 2, 2010

Street Beat: Black Jackets, Leather & Neon

The stylish, the fun, the trendsetters. They all reveled in The Strip on Friday night, sporting black jackets, sharp suits, leather, neon and graphic Ts.

Luckily for us, Brent X. Mendoza was there to capture it.

 

 

 

 

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March 3, 2010

Get Ready For Your Close-Up

The countdown to the 82nd Academy Awards is in full swing, and in a city that revolves around entertainment, it is more than an awards show, it is THE event of the year. So whether you are walking the red carpet or just wanting to pamper yourself like the stars, Sunset Strip spas have your one-stop beauty needs covered.

Agua Spa at the Mondrian offers a unique and lavish Själ Blue Kashmir-Saphir Facial. This facial is exclusive to Agua Spa and is unavailable anywhere else in California. This perfectly balanced facial is designed to restore fatigued and exhausted skin and is excellent preparation for red carpet events.

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March 3, 2010

BLT Steak Gives You Something To Celebrate With Special Anniversary Menu Tonight

Tonight, BLT Steak celebrates the anniversary of the opening of the first BLT location in New York on March 3, 2004. And as a gift to its patrons, the acclaimed Sunset Strip location is offering a specially priced menu.

Tonight's 3/3 dinner includes steaks and entrees priced at $33.04 and special cocktails, sides and desserts priced at $3.03. Now that’s something to celebrate!

If you can’t make it tonight, stop by BLT Steak during the week for their remarkably pocket-friendly “5 at 5” menu from 5-7 p.m. featuring drinks and treats all priced at $5.

Items include steak sliders, L.I. Duck Rillette with green apple salad and grilled sourdough, Kobe hot dog, miniature crabcakes, sweet potato fries, specialty cocktails, draught beer and red and white wine by the glass.

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March 4, 2010

Sunset Strip, A-List Style

Hollywood’s grandest event of the year is upon us. And although you may not be invited to the parties, that doesn’t mean you can’t dine and shop like an A-lister. Embrace your inner-star at these Sunset Strip locations.

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March 5, 2010

Sunset Strip Linkage: Oscar Parties On Sunset, Soho and Trousdale Set Openings

Eating and drinking with verve on Oscar Sunday [LA Times Daily Dish]

Oscar Party Circuit: from Sunset Strip to Gabourey Sidibe [IndieWire]

A Private Club Above the Sunset Strip [Urban Daddy]

Soho House Nabs Cecconi’s Chef Matt Armistead [Eater LA]

Trousdale Set To Debut March 9 on Sunset Blvd [Eater LA]

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March 8, 2010

Sunset Strip Picks: March 8-14

Monday, March 8 join comedic cover kings Steel Panther at the House of Blues Sunset Strip. Always a favorite drop in for celebs and fellow musicians, the long-running show is still a lock for a never dull Monday night. Paperback Hero and Jukebox Cartel are also on the bill. Doors open at 9 p.m. and tickets are $12.50 at the door. This show is ages 18 and older. www.hob.com

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March 9, 2010

Construction Update: March 10-15

The Sunset Strip Beautification Project is operating at full speed as it nears completion of phase I. We ask that you please pardon our dust this week as crews begin grinding and repaving the boulevard between Alta Loma and Harper Avenue. And remember, all businesses are open, so please don’t forget to stop and say hello.

SPECIAL ALERT: WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10
Due to circumstance beyond the City’s control, it will be necessary for crews to do some early morning work tomorrow. The work includes grinding the pavement between Alta Loma Road and Harper Avenue between the hours of 1 – 7 a.m.

Regular work hours are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please note there is no work on weekends. 

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