L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade Turns 10!

July 17, 2019 by evebushman

LOS ANGELES, CA — Marking a momentous tenth year, L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade, hosted by James Beard Foundation award-winners Chef Suzanne Goin and partner Caroline Styne (The Lucques Group) along with Chef David Lentz, is set for Saturday, September 14, 2019, from 12:30 – 4:30 pm on UCLA’s Royce Quad. Goin, Styne and Lentz have again enlisted the support and generosity of their culinary-superstar friends around the country who will donate their time and services to raise funds and awareness for Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) and its mission to find better treatments and cures for all kids with cancer. The Presenting Sponsors for the cookout are Northwestern Mutual and Volvo Cars of North America.

photo credit Becky Sapp/Getty from 2018 event

Featuring fabulous food, wine and cocktails prepared by the nation’s best chefs, winemakers and mixologists, L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade is an afternoon of fantastic fare, cocktails for a cause, children’s activities, extravagant silent and exhilarating live auctions, and much more. The 2019 event is guaranteed to surpass the aspirations of previous years with returning chefs Michael Cimarusti, Chris Bianco, Adam Perry Lang, Donald Link, Nancy Oakes, Nancy Silverton, Jon Shook, Vinny Dotolo, Rocco Whalen and Marc Vetri coming together to cook for childhood cancer cures. First time participant is Gabriela Cámara, Mexico City’s beloved chef of Contramar (and Cala in San Francisco) who will open her first restaurant in Santa Monica in the coming months. More chefs will continue to be announced, as well as leading vintners and mixologists from across the country.

Pricing for General Admission tickets is $195 until August 1, when the price increases to $225. L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade also offers a $1,200 premier ticket level that includes early access to the event, VIP seating and an exclusive invite to the private and intimate Welcome Dinner the evening before, on Friday, September 13. The culinary cookout is family-friendly; children under the age of 12 are free with accompanying adult and do not need to register for the event.

For complete listings of participants and to purchase tickets for this year’s event visit the ALSF website. All proceeds will benefit the Foundation.

L.A. supporters enthusiastically responded with huge turnouts in the first nine years, sampling signature dishes of world renowned chefs and reaching over $7.3 million in sponsorship, ticket and auction sales to date. In addition to the generous backing of the community, prominent personalities from the entertainment industry – long time attendees Jimmy Kimmel, Laura Dern, Joe Mantegna, Timothy Olyphant, Kirsten Vangsness and others – have become champions of the cause.

More than 2,000 people, including more than 100 chefs, mixologists and vintners, attended the 2018 event, which raised nearly 1.5 million. Those in attendance heard an inspiring speech by Jay & Liz Scott, Alex’s parents, and co-executive directors of Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, and Cooper Gray, a childhood cancer hero who was diagnosed with Wilms Tumor at age 4.

“I can’t believe it’s our tenth year. It seems like yesterday that we were introducing LA Loves Alex’s Lemonade to everyone here and now it’s a huge part of the Los Angeles experience.,” said co-founder Caroline Styne. “I’m so beyond thrilled to be part of such a worthwhile organization. And this day is by far my most favorite one of the year. Always.”

“We’re in awe of the commitment and generosity of Suzanne, Caroline and David, all the participating chefs, vintners, mixologists and guests of L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade,” said Liz Scott, Alex’s mom and Co-Executive Director of the Foundation. “It is so special to celebrate an entire decade of L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade! Every year we move closer to achieving Alex’s vision of finding a cure for all kids with cancer!”

For information on how to become a sponsor, contact Sara Moyer at Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, (610) 649-3034 or S.Moyer@AlexsLemonade.org

Become a fan of L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ALSFCulinaryEvents Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @LALovesAlexs

About Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation
Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) emerged from the front yard lemonade stand of 4-year-old Alexandra “Alex” Scott, who was fighting cancer and wanted to raise money to find cures for all children with cancer. Her spirit and determination inspired others to support her cause, and when she passed away at the age of 8, she had raised $1 million. Since then, the Foundation bearing her name has evolved into a national fundraising movement. Today, ALSF is one of the leading funders of pediatric cancer research in the U.S. and Canada raising more than $175 million so far, funding nearly 1,000 research projects and providing programs to families affected by childhood cancer. For more information, visit AlexsLemonade.org.

Partial List of Participating Chefs

Chris Bianco (Phoenix) – Pizzeria Bianco

Gabriela Cámara (Mexico City, San Francisco) – Contramar, Cala
Michael Cimarusti (L.A.) – Providence
Josiah Citrin (L.A.) – Melisse

Eva Ein (L.A.) – McConnell’s Ice Cream

Susan Feniger & Mary Sue Milliken (L.A.) – Border Grill

Michael Fiorelli

Neal Fraser (L.A.) – Redbird
Suzanne Goin (L.A.) – Lucques Group

Hedy Goldsmith (L.A.) – Sweet Hedy

Valerie Gordon (L.A.) – Valerie Confections

Sarah Grueneberg (Chicago) – Monteverde Restaurant & Pastifico

Timothy Hollingsworth (L.A.) – Otium, Barrel & Ashes

Bruce Kalman (Pasadena, CA)

Sara Kramer & Sarah Hymanson (L.A.) – Kismet, Madcapra

Adam Perry Lang (Hollywood) – APL Restaurant

David LeFevre (Manhattan Beach) – Manhattan Beach Post, Fishing with Dynamite

David Lentz (L.A.)

Donald Link (New Orleans) – Link Restaurant Group

Jenn Louis (Portland, OR)

Walter Manzke & Margarita Manzke (L.A.) – Republique

Kevin Meehan (L.A.) – Kali

Matt Molina (L.A.) – Everson Royce Bar, Triple Beam Pizza, Hippo

Dahlia Narvaez (L.A.) – Mozza Restaurant Group

Zoe Nathan (L.A.) – Huckleberry

Nancy Oakes (San Francisco) – Boulevard

Zachary Pollack (L.A.) – Alimento, Cosa Buona

Mark Rosati (Nationwide) – Shake Shack

Steve Samson (L.A.) – Rossoblu

Michael Santoro (Beverly Hills) – The Beverly Hills Hotel

Michael Schwartz (Miami) – Genuine Hospitality Group, Fi’Lia

Jon Shook & Vinny DiTolo (L.A.) – Jon & Vinny’s

Nancy Silverton (L.A.) – Mozza Restaurant Group

Jonathan Sundstrom (Seattle) – Lark

Suzanne Tracht (L.A.) – Jar

Marc Vetri (Philadelphia) – Vetri Cucina

Rocco Whalen (Cleveland/Charlotte) – Fahrenheit

Shiho Yoshikowa (L.A.) – Sweet Rose Creamery

***All chefs and vintners have graciously donated their time, food and talent to the cause for this event***

L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade Culinary Cookout Returns for a 9th Year to Fight Childhood Cancer for Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation

July 16, 2018 by evebushman

LOS ANGELES, CA —Returning for its highly-anticipated ninth year, L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade, hosted by James Beard Foundation award-winners Chef Suzanne Goin and partner Caroline Styne (The Lucques Group) along with Chef David Lentz (The Hungry Cat), is set for Saturday, September 8, 2018, from 12:30 – 4:30 pm on UCLA’s Royce Quad. Goin, Styne and Lentz have again enlisted the support and generosity of their culinary-superstar friends around the country who will donate their time and services to raise funds and awareness for Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) and its mission to find better treatments and cures for all kids with cancer. The Presenting Sponsors for the cookout are Northwestern Mutual and Volvo Cars of North America.

L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade – 2017 Participants | ©Alex Berliner/ABImages

Featuring fabulous food, wine and cocktails prepared by the nation’s best chefs, winemakers and mixologists, L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade is an afternoon of fantastic fare, cocktails for a cause, children’s activities, extravagant silent and exhilarating live auctions, and much more. The 2018 event is guaranteed to surpass the aspirations of previous years with returning chefs Chris Bianco, April Bloomfield, Evan Funke, Giada De Laurentiis, Adam Perry Lang, Donald Link, Nancy Oakes, Nancy Silverton, Steve Samson, Jon Shook, Vinny Dotolo, Rocco Whalen and Marc Vetri coming together to cook for childhood cancer cures (for a current list, see page 3). More chefs will be announced in the coming months, as well as leading vintners and mixologists from across the country.

Pricing for General Admission tickets is $195, and L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade offers a $1,200 premier ticket level that includes early access to the event and VIP seating as well as an exclusive invite to the private and intimate Welcome Dinner the evening before, on Friday, September 7. The culinary cookout is family-friendly; children under the age of 12 are free with accompanying adult and do not need to register for the event.

For complete listings of participants and to purchase tickets for this year’s event visit the ALSF website. All proceeds will benefit the Foundation.

L.A. supporters enthusiastically responded with huge turnouts in the first eight years, sampling signature dishes of world renowned chefs and reaching over $5.8 million in sponsorship, ticket and auction sales to date. In addition to the generous backing of the community, prominent personalities from the entertainment industry – long time attendees Jimmy Kimmel, Laura Dern, Joe Mantegna, Timothy Olyphant, Kirsten Vangsness and others – have become champions of the cause.

More than 2,000 people, including more than 100 chefs, mixologists and vintners, attended the 2017 event, which raised over $1.3 million. Those in attendance heard an inspiring speech by Jay & Liz Scott, Alex’s parents, and co-executive directors of Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, and Patrick Scott, Alex’s brother, who read a moving letter he wrote to his sister.

“The fact that this is our ninth year hosting this event is pretty mind blowing! It feels really amazing to be able to have such a tangible impact on something that is just so important,” said co-founder Caroline Styne.” It’s also so gratifying to see so many others jump on board and wholeheartedly support this event and the foundation as a whole.”

“We’re continuously amazed by the generosity and support of the Suzanne, Caroline and David, all the participating chefs, vintners, mixologists and guests of L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade,” said Liz Scott, Alex’s mom and Co-Executive Director of the Foundation. “The inspiring event exceeds our expectations year after year and helps us move closer toward achieving my daughter’s vision – a cure for all kids with cancer!”

For information on how to become a sponsor, contact Sarah Wright at Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, (866) 333-1213 or S.Wright@AlexsLemonade.org.

Become a fan of L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ALSFCulinaryEvents Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @LALovesAlexs

About Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation

Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) emerged from the front yard lemonade stand of cancer patient Alexandra “Alex” Scott (1996-2004). In 2000, 4-year-old Alex announced that she wanted to hold a lemonade stand to raise money to help find a cure for all children with cancer. Since Alex held that first stand, the Foundation bearing her name has evolved into a national fundraising movement, complete with thousands of supporters across the country carrying on her legacy of hope. To date, Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, a registered 501(c)3 charity, has raised more than $150 million toward fulfilling Alex’s dream of finding a cure, funding over 800 pediatric cancer research projects nationally. In addition, ALSF provides support to families affected by childhood cancer through programs such as Travel For Care and SuperSibs. For more information on Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, visit AlexsLemonade.org.

Partial List of Participating Chefs

Nick Anderer (NYC) – Maialino

Chris Bianco (Phoenix) – Pizzeria Bianco

April Bloomfield (L.A.) – The Hearth &Hound

Josef Centeno (L.A.) – Bäco Mercat

Michael Cimarusti (L.A.) – Providence

Josiah Citrin (L.A.) – Melisse

Giada De Laurentis (Las Vegas) – Giada

Susan Feniger and Mary Sue Milliken (L.A.) – Border Grill

Gavin Fine (Jackson Hole, WY) – Fine Dining Restaurant Group

Michael Fiorelli (L.A.) – Love & Salt

Ben Ford (L.A.) – Ford’s Filling Station

Jeremy Fox (L.A.) – Rustic Canyon

Chris Flint (L.A.) – NoMad Los Angeles

Neal Fraser (L.A.) – Redbird

Evan Funke (Venice, CA) – Felix Trattoria

Suzanne Goin (L.A.) – Lucques, a.o.c., Tavern

Hedy Goldsmith (L.A.) – Sweet Hedy

Timothy Hollingsworth (L.A.) – Otium, Barrel & Ashes

Eva Ein (Santa Barbara) – McConnell’s Fine Ice Creams

Bruce Kalman (L.A.) – Union, Knead & Co.

Sara Kramer & Sarah Hymanson (L.A.) – Kismet

David LeFevre (Manhattan Beach, CA) – Manhattan Beach Post, Fishing with Dynamite

David Lentz (L.A.) – The Hungry Cat

Donald Link (New Orleans) – Pêche, Herbsaint, Cochon, Cochon Butcher

Jenn Louis (Portland, OR) – Ray

Tyler Malek (L.A.) – Salt & Straw

Kevin Meehan (L.A.) – Kali

Matt Molina (L.A.) – Everson Royce Bar, Triple Beam Pizza

Zoe Nathan (L.A.) – Huckleberry

Bryant Ng (L.A.) – Cassia

Nancy Oakes (San Francisco) – Boulevard

Adam Perry Lang (Hollywood) – APL Restaurant

Zachary Pollack (L.A.) – Alimento, Cosa Buona

Steve Samson (L.A.) – Sotto, Rossoblu

Michael Schwartz (Miami) – The Genuine Hospitality Group, Amara at Paraiso

Jon Shook & Vinny Dotolo (L.A.) – Animal Restaurant Group

Nancy Silverton (L.A.) – Mozza Restaurant Group

Jonathan Sundstrom (Seattle) – Lark, Bitter/Raw, Slab Sandwiches & Pie

Shannon Swindle (L.A.) – Craft

Suzanne Tracht (L.A.) – Jar

Marc Vetri (Philadelphia) – Vetri Cucina

Michael Voltaggio (L.A.)

Rocco Whalen (Cleveland/Charlotte) – Fahrenheit

Jason Winters (L.A.) – Urban Pie

Sherry Yard (L.A.) – IPIC Group

Shiho Yoshikawa (L.A.) – Sweet Rose Creamery

***All chefs and vintners have graciously donated their time, food and talent to the cause for this event***

L.A Loves (and Michael Perlis Picks) Alex’s Lemonade

October 1, 2016 by evebushman

One of our favorite annual events was held on Saturday, September 10^th at UCLA and Karen and I had the great pleasure of once again attending.

Larry Schaffer of Tercero.

Not only is L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade always extremely well organized in a great setting on the Royce Quad, with great wines, beers and other libations, but guests were treated to culinary treats from a veritable “who’s who” of star chefs, from restaurants both local and afar:

Nick Anderer (New York, NY) – Maialino
Thomas Bellec (Los Angeles, CA) – THE Blvd Restaurant
Chris Bianco (Phoenix, AZ) – Pizzeria Bianco, Pane Bianco, Bar Bianco
April Bloomfield (New York, NY) – The Spotted Pig
Josef Centeno (Los Angeles, CA) – Baco Mercat
Adam Cherney, Amy Deaderick, Javier Espinoza, Mercedes Rojas (Los Angeles, CA) – THE LUCQUES GROUP
Michael Cimarusti (Los Angeles, CA) – Providence
Josiah Citrin (Los Angeles, CA) – Melisse, Charcoal Venice
Derek Dammann (Montreal, QC, Canada) – Maison Publique
Giada De Laurentiis (Las Vegas, NV) – Giada
Eva Ein (Santa Barbara, CA) – McConnell’s Fine Ice Creams
Susan Feniger (Los Angeles, CA) – Border Grill
Michael Fiorelli (Los Angeles, CA) – Love & Salt
Ben Ford (Los Angeles, CA) – Ford’s Filling Station
Jeremy Fox (Los Angeles, CA) – Rustic Canyon
Neal Fraser (Los Angeles, CA) – Redbird, BLD, ICDC, Fritzi Dog
Ray Garcia (Los Angeles, CA) – Broken Spanish
Andrew Gavalla & Shannon Swindle (Los Angeles, CA) – Craft
Valerie Gordon (Los Angeles, CA) – Valerie Confections
Cosmo Goss (Chicago, IL)- The Publican
Jonathan Grahm (Los Angeles, CA) – Compartes
Maria Hines (Seattle, WA) – Tilth, Golden Beetle, Agrodolce
Timothy Hollingsworth (Los Angeles, CA) – Otium, Barrel & Ashes
Bruce Kalman (Los Angeles, CA) – Union Pasadena, Knead & Co Pasta Bar + Market
Anthony Keene (Los Angeles, CA) – The London Hotel
Sara Kramer & Sarah Hymanson (Los Angeles, CA) – Madcapra
David Lentz (Los Angeles, CA) – The Hungry Cat
Donald Link (New Orleans, LA) – Pêche, Herbsaint, Cochon, Cochon Butcher
Jenn Louis (Portland, OR) – Sunshine Tavern, Lincoln Restaurant
Tyler Malek (Portland, OR + Los Angeles, CA) – Salt & Straw
Matt Molina (Los Angeles, CA) – Everson Royce Bar
Walter Manzke + Margarita Manzke (Los Angeles, CA) – Republique
Ori Menashe (Los Angeles, CA) – Bestia
Zoe Nathan (Los Angeles, CA) – Huckleberry
Dahlia Narvaez (Los Angeles, CA) – Mozza Restaurant Group
Bryant NG (Los Angeles, CA) – Cassia
Nancy Oakes & Dana Younkin (San Francisco, CA) – Boulevard Restaurant
Adam Perry Lang (New York, NY + Los Angeles, CA) – Serious BBQ
Chris Phelps & Zak Walters (Los Angeles, CA) – Salt’s Cure
Zachary Pollack (Los Angeles, CA) – Alimento
Ari Rosenson (Los Angeles, CA) – CUT
Steve Samson (Los Angeles, CA) – Sotto
Aaron Sanchez (New Orleans, LA) – Johnny Sanchez
Michael Schwartz (Miami, FL) – Fi’lia, The Genuine Hospitality Group
Sahar Shomali (Los Angeles, CA) – Lucques Group
Jon Shook & Vinny Dotolo (Los Angeles, CA) – Animal, Son of a Gun, Jon & Vinny’s
Nancy Silverton (Los Angeles, CA) – Mozza Restaurant Group
Frank Stitt (Birmingham, AL) – Highlands Bar and Grill
John Sundstrom (Seattle, WA) – Lark, Bitter/Raw, Slab Sandwich & Pie
Andy Sutton (Anaheim, CA) – Napa Rose

Suzanne Tracht (Los Angeles, CA) – Jar
Marc Vetri & Jeff Michaud (Philadelphia, PA) – Vetri
Bryan Voltaggio (Los Angeles, CA)? – Volt Restaurant
Michael Voltaggio (Los Angeles, CA) – ink.
Jonathan Waxman (New York, NY) – Barbuto
Rocco Whalen (Cleveland, OH) – Fahrenheit Charlotte
Jason Winters (Los Angeles, CA) – Urban Pie
Sherry Yard (Los Angeles, CA) – Ipic Group
Shiho Yoshikawa (Los Angeles, CA) – Sweet Rose Creamery

Impossible to pick food favorites. So many delicious bites that it was somewhat of a blur. A couple of standouts among a sea of standouts were the brunch burger from ERB, the pork belly from Redbird and the lamb belly from Bestia.

This is definitely a chef-driven/food focused event, but you can also see the whole lineup of wines, beers and cocktail providers here:

http://www.alexslemonade.org/static/lala/

Some of the wine highlights for us…

It was great to get a chance to visit with Larry Schaffer of tercero and taste several of his terrific wines before his table got too busy [as it always does]. An added bonus was he brought a couple juice samples from soon-to-be-this-year’s harvest.

Another winery based in Los Olivos, we especially enjoyed Habit Wine Company’s Gruner Veltiner and Cabernet Franc.

Hudson Wine Brokers continue to show that not all delicious wines from Australia need to be high alcohol fruit bombs.

Jamie Edlin of Hollywood & Wine poured several wines. Really liked the Archium Dissident GSM blend.

The Tyler Winery Pinot Noir and Chardonnay provided by high end wine merchant Chambers & Chambers were real crowd pleasers.

In addition to “star chefs” there were other stars in attendance as well, such as…

Jimmy Kimmel

Timothy Olyphant

Kumail Nanjiani

Annabeth Gish

Joe Mantegna

Ray Romano

Laura Dern

Kristen Vangsness

Nolan Gould

Pauley Perrette

…among many others.

Check out all the photos here from the event’s Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/alexslemonade/photos/?tab=album&album_id=10153743415086561

While you’re at it, you should check out their videos as well to see what you missed…

https://www.facebook.com/lalovesalexslemonade/videos

I just can’t wait until this event isn’t around anymore.

Wait? What?

I guess I should ‘splain myself.

For those who don’t know the story…

Alexandra Scott decided at age four that she wanted to set up a lemonade stand to raise money to help cure childhood cancer, not just for her but for all children. Others took up the cause as well and by the time Alex passed away in 2004 at eight years old [she’d been fighting the disease since before she was one], she and those inspired by her had raised more than $1 million. The following year, her parents Jay and Liz Scott founded the Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation to continue what Alex had started. More than $127 million has been raised since 2000, and one of the events that raises funds for this foundation is LA Loves Alex’s Lemonade. At this year’s LA event alone, which is hosted annually by Chef Suzanne Goin, her business partner Caroline Styne and Chef David Lentz, over $1 million was raised.

So wouldn’t it be great to not have to raise funds for this cause every year?

But in the meantime, this is about as deserving of a cause as one can possibly think of. If you missed it this year, we hope to see you there next time.

Michael Perlis has been pursuing his passion for wine for more than 25 years. He has had the good fortune of having numerous mentors to show him the way, as well as a wonderful wife who encourages him and shares his interest. After a couple of decades of learning about wine, attending events, visiting wineries and vineyards, and tasting as much wine as he possibly could, he had the amazing luck to meet Eve Bushman. Now, as Contributing Editor for Eve’s Wine 101, he does his best to bring as much information as possible about wine to Eve’s Wine 101 faithful readers. Michael is also Vice President of Eve Bushman Consulting (fka Eve’s Wine 101 Consulting) http://evebushmanconsulting.com/ and President of MCP Financial. Michael can be contacted at michaelthezinfan@aol.com or michael@evebushmanconsulting.com.

Get In The Spirit This Halloween With Spook-tacular Sips & Boo-zy Treats!

October 28, 2015 by evebushman

From several LA-based bars and restauurants!

FIN – Dark & Stormy, photo courtesy FIN.

Alley Lounge:

Witch’s Brew
Created by Ken Whang

Dare to sip the Witch’s Brew! This vibrant red potion concocted by Bar Manager Ken Whang is a mouthwatering mixture of Absolut Peach Vodka, Svedka Citron Vodka, OR-G Liqueur and a dry ice finish that is sure to put a spell on you this Halloween.

Alley Lounge will be open for Halloween, Saturday, October 31^st from 6:00 pm to 2:00 am; 12223 West Washington Boulevard, Culver City, CA 90066; 310.398.8611; www.alleyloungela.com

Bar Mattachine:

Rudi’s Downfall
Created by Garrett McKechnie

A terrifyingly tasty Tiki libation, the Rudi’s Downfall is an icy frozen treat blended with Flor de Caña 4 yr and 7 yr Rum, honey syrup, fresh pineapple juice and lime juice served in a scary-faced tiki mug.

Bar Mattachine will be open for Halloween, Saturday, October 31^st from 5:00 pm to 2:00 am; 221 West 7^th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90014; 213.278.0471; Facebook.com/BarMattachine

FIN:

Dark & Stormy
Created by Ken Whang

A fitting libation for a frightful Halloween evening, try the Dark & Stormy cocktail shaken up with dark rum, lime juice, lychee juice and ginger beer poured over ice and garnished with floating lychee nuts stuffed with bright red cherries that resemble a pair of eerie eyeballs.

FIN will be open for Halloween, Saturday, October 31^st from 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm; 12223 West Washington Boulevard, Culver City, CA 90066; 310.398.8611; www.finculvercity.com

HACHÉ LA:

Spiced Chocolate Chip ‘N Fig Republic Stout Beer Float
Created by Michael “Mick” Schepers

This Halloween, avoid the tricks and indulge in boo-zy treats! Sip on the Spiced Chocolate Chip ‘N’ Fig Bear Republic Stout Float crafted with velvety spiced chocolate chip and fig frozen custard and Bear Republic Black Stout served in a glass goblet with a spoon-straw to savor sips and spoonfuls of this tasty indulgence. Available and prepared in celebration of HACHÉ LA’s one-year anniversary!

HACHÉ LA will be open for Halloween, Saturday, October 31^st from 12:00 pm to 12:00 Midnight; 3319 West Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90026; 323.928.2963; www.hachela.com

Magnolia House:

La Básica
Created by Brian Klemm

Built from “all things basic,” the La Básica cocktail is anything but basic. Crafted with El Silencio Mezcal, chocolate, coffee, vanilla ice cream and a dash of pumpkin spice, this creamy cocktail is a brilliantly balanced beverage you are bound to enjoy this Hallow’s Eve.

Magnolia House will be open for Halloween, Saturday, October 31^st from 10:00 am to 2:00 am; 492 South Lake Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101; 626.584.1121; www.themaghouse.com

Rooftop Film Club:

The Thing On The Rocks, Created by Brady Weise

Make it a movie night this Halloween season and head to the iconic rooftop of The Montalbãn in Hollywood for a scary screening of the cult classic The Thing (Tuesday, October 27^th). Pair the eerie evening with The Thing on the Rocks cocktail mixed up with Modern Times Stout and sparkling wine created by onsite guest Barman Brady Weise.

Bates Cough Syrup, Created by Brady Weise

Suppress those screams while watching Alfred Hitchcock’s thriller Psycho on Thursday, October 29th with the Bates Cough Syrup mixed up with Hefeweizen beer and fresh blueberry syrup.

The Hockey Mask
Created by Brady Weise

Take in Friday the 13th at Rooftop Film Club during Halloween Week (Tuesday, October 27^th through Saturday, October 31^st) and sip on The Hockey Mask (Friday, October 31st, 2015). This sinful sipper is a mixture of Chenin Blanc, lemonade, dry vermouth and fresh seasonal fruit.

Rooftop Film Club will be hosting Halloween Week on the rooftop of The Montalbãn from Tuesday, October 27^th to Saturday, October 31^st; 1615 Vine Street, Hollywood, CA 90028. For more information or to book tickets directly, please visit www.la.rooftopfilmclub.com.

The Raymond 1886:

Hob Goblet
Created by Peter Lloyd Jones

Crafted with applejack, house-made pumpkin syrup, allspice dram, cinnamon, fresh lemon juice and garnished with spookily sensational cobweb candy, the Hob Goblet is a devilishly delicious cocktail to sip on this Halloween.

The Raymond 1886 will be open for Halloween, Saturday, October 31st for Brunch from 9:00 am to 2:30 pm, Lunch from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm and Dinner from 5:30 pm to 10:00 pm; 1886 Bar will be open from 4:00 pm to 2:00 am; 1250 South Fair Oaks Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91105; 626.441.3136; www.theraymond.com

Tipple & Brine:

Danse Macabre
Created by A.J. Korchak

A ghoulish gulper from Bar Manager A.J. Korchak, the Danse Macabre cocktail is a crafty sipper composed of Laird’s Apple Brandy, Ballast Point Devil’s Share Moonshine, Giffard Apricot Brandy, honey and aged pumpkin bitters dusted with freshly grated nutmeg and cinnamon, topped off with an orange peel and cinnamon stick garnish.

Tipple & Brine will be open for Halloween, Saturday, October 31st from 5:00 pm to 12:00 Midnight; 14633 Ventura Boulevard, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403; 818.528.2550; www.tippleandbrine.com

Tunnel Bar:

Polyjuice Potion
Created by Victoria “Ninja” Ortiz

A spellbinding sipper that is enchanting in color and flavor, the Polyjuice Potion from Bar Manager Victoria “Ninja” Ortiz is shaken up with absinthe, gin, Crème de Violette, lemon and pineapple syrup, served in a coupe with a lemon peel garnish.

Access to Tunnel Bar is granted through Tipple & Brine; Tunnel Bar will be open for Halloween, Saturday, October 31^st from 7:00 pm to 2:00 am; 14633 Ventura Boulevard, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403; 818.528.3434; www.tunnelbarla.com

Venice Whaler:

Tequila Mockingbird
Created by Anthony Settecase

A murderous masterpiece that is perfect for pairing with a balmy beachside on Halloween weekend, the Tequila Mockingbird cocktail from Bar Director Anthony Settecase is handcrafted with Sauza Hornitos Black Barrel Tequila, agave, blood orange bitters and grapefruit.

The Venice Whaler will be open for Halloween, Saturday, October 31^st from 11:00 am to 2:00 am; 10 West Washington Boulevard, Venice, CA 90292; 310.821.8737; www.venicewhaler.com