Pulse on LA – No.1
Because savoring life in LA can be something of an adventure.
[dropcap letter=”I”] have grown up in Los Angeles and have watched it grow, plummet, expand, broaden, change, invigorate, excel, and ultimately prove why this city is so utterly phenomenal: Nothing keeps it from evolving. LA is a city always keeping you on your toes. That said, it’s almost impossible to keep up on what’s happening (because literally, every day, something new is on the scene), so – I figured I’d help you keep a “Pulse on LA”.
From food to art to random popup events, you can’t ever safely say you’re “bored” in the City of Angels. And, in truth – my love for the city is continually restored because of it. For this 1st post, I wanted to share some of the weekly finds that will feed your cravings no matter what day of the week it is.
Translation: You’ll actually have something to do even when good ole Monday ruins your weekend bliss. Tah-dah!
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+ {wednesdays + thursdays}
EVERY MONDAY | Tacos + Tequila … kind of sounds like heaven! And you don’t even have to wait for Tuesdays to roll around!
The Tacoteca |Â 2460 Wilshire Blvd. | Santa Monica, CA 90403
Santa Monica Bar + Taqueria – Every Monday is #MezcalMonday with #Tosba mezcal. $10 flights and a $10 specialty cocktail all night. When you head in to The Tacoteca, be sure you use #MezcalMe in your posts. Sooo, just in case you wondered what they do with their Mezcal …
{ mezcal } | Preparado for Shots ​+2 to any mezcal (+1 during Happy Hour)
1.) orange slice, chapulines, worm salt
2.) orange slice, smokey spiced chocolate
3.) orange slice, cucumber, Tajin
(oh and keep in mind they have over 80 selections … yep. Totally serious. It’s kinda their thing.)
And if you felt like coming on Wednesdays or Thursdays, they have your back too.
{every monday}Â #mezcalmondays 7pm-10pm with special flights of the month’s mezcal brand
{every wednesday}Â #humpday 50% off all beer
{every thursday}Â #tbt 50% off all classic cocktailsÂ
{TUESDAYS} noho
EVERY OTHER TUESDAY | because movie nights are meant for throbbing heat and tailor-made cocktails and desserts to soften the blow.
Bow & Truss |Â 11122 Magnolia Boulevard, North Hollywood, CA
Here’s the gist: Every other Tuesday night, skeddaddle on over to the valley. Oh, traffic isn’t that bad – you CAN do it. Bow & Truss is giving your summer nights a much needed boost. Plus, you can totally dress up like the characters in the movie they’re playing. Below is a calendar of what’s coming AND the info to register for your Movie Night spot.
July 28 – 7:30pm – Dirty Dancing
August 11 – 7:30pm – Labyrinth
August 25 – 7:30pm – Back to the Future
Movie Night is $15/person which includes a movie-themed drink and dessert. You get a table set up for you and your party however large or small on the patio and a server will be helping you all night (you won’t have to wonder where they went!). And, for good measure, they have a costume contest and trivia game where you can win prizes!
Make your reservation here: email [email protected] (Be sure to include the Movie you want to see, how many seats you need – AND – most importantly, a phone number so they can call you to confirm.)
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{THURSDAYS} weho
EVERY THURSDAY | Who Says You Can’t Get GOOD Fried Chicken in LA other than our staple at Roscoe’s Chicken + Waffles?!
The Churchill |Â 8384 W 3rd St. | West Hollywood, CA 90048
Well, now you can invite anyone you know in search of some Killer Fried Chicken (at least until it runs out!) to feast their bellies at The Churchill (which also just happens to be one of the most fab #Brunch spots in the city). In the spirit of Franklin BBQ in Austin (minus the 12-hour lines), Chef Michael Bryant is about to make you a very happy diner.
Tuck your napkin in your shirt and come with an empty stomach!  Chef Michael Bryant of the West Hollywood hotspot, The Churchill, is bringing the Southern classic fried chicken to Los Angeles every Thursday starting at 4 pm until they run out! Hailing from Virginia, Chef Michael grew up enjoying in some of the best fried chicken around and decided that Los Angeles locals needed to have the same opportunity to indulge in this Southern dish. Using his family recipe and techniques he learned throughout his travels, Chef Michael pairs this mouthwatering entree with delicious slow cooked green beans infused with bacon and onions, savory mashed potatoes mixed with Gruyere cheese, spicy pickled cucumbers and freshly baked cheddar jalapeno biscuits.
If this perfected dish and sides are not enough on their own, The Churchill has a large hand crafted beer selection to complement this rich and flavorful meal.  We recommend the Allagash Curieux, a beer that is stored in whiskey barrels to up the alcohol content, as a heavenly addition to this meal. Whether you want to stop in to have a bite of the legendary fried chicken on your own or come with friends and opt for the family style option ($25 for an entire chicken), The Churchill’s fried chicken night will not disappoint!
