Lifestyle and Food News for October in Los Angeles

Here’s what to do for Halloween and more this month.

ChainFEST Celebrates Chain Restaurants

ChainFEST, celebrating gourmet chain food, returns to LA on October 5 at Skylight ROW DTLA from 12:30pm to 4pm and 7pm to 10pm, at 777 S. Alameda Street. LA Staple, Koo Koo Roo, White Castle, KFC and more will be on hand to provide food from America’s favorite chain food restaurants.

Ritz Carlton Downtown LA Offers Seasonal Chocolate Classes

The Ritz Carlton’s Sendero restaurant in downtown LA is offering Chocolate Master Classes including a Halloween inspired class on October 27 and a holiday themed class on December 22. Classes are from 3 to 4pm and are $180 per person, reservations available on Resy.

Descanso Gardens Celebrates Halloween with Carved

Beginning October 4 through October 30, Descanso Gardens is presenting a mesmerizing pumpkin wonderland filled with jack o’lanterns, giant carved pumpkins and light shows, open 6 to 10 pm, tickets at https:www.descansogardens.com.

WeHo’s Amour Launches New Happy Hour

WeHo’s French Amour restaurant is offering a new happy hour from 5:30 to 6:30 and again from 9:30 to 11pm for a late light option Tuesday – Sunday. The happy hour includes $12 cocktails and rotating featured wines with 20% off the bar and lounge menu.

Scratch Restaurants Opens 90-day Pop Up at SLS Beverly Hills

Sushi by Scratch has landed in Beverly Hills at the SLS Hotel for a pop-up through October. Sushi lovers can enjoy an upscale omakase during the 17-course intimate counter experience.

Baskin Robbins Offers Halloween Flavor of the Month

Baskin Robbins is offering a special TWIX Carmel Crunch ice cream for their flavor of the month, a combination of salted caramel and malted chocolate ice creams with TWIX cookies. They also have a new Spooktacular Polar Pizza with a chocolate chip cookie crust topped with TWIX Caramel Crunch, M&M’s, Halloween sprinkles and a fudge topping. There are also new Novelty Ice Cream Bars now available in Mint Chocolate Chip, Jamaica Almond Fudge, Pralines n Cream and Chocolate Chip.

The Bloc Offers Special Halloween Movies

The Bloc, located in downtown LA, is offering free movies during October including Ghostbusters, October 3; Hocus Pocus, October 10; Monsters INC, October 17 and The Nightmare Before Christmas, October 24. Guests can bring their dogs, chairs, blankets and pillows. Check in begins at 6pm and the movie starts at 6:30pm. Parking offered in The Bloc structure for $15.

Crustacean Beverly Hills Offers Dine for a Cause Menu

This October, Crustacean Beverly Hills will offering a special Dine for a Cause menu in collaboration with UCLA Health. Elizabeth & Helene An of Crustacean, have created a 6-course menu of signature dishes for $165 that will be available all month long. 20% of proceeds from the menu will be donated to hereditary cancer prevention and research by Dr.Beth Karlan, UCLA medical professor and world-renowned expert in gynecologic malignancies.

Cirque Du Soleil’s Kooza Comes to Santa Monica

Cirque Du Soleil will be bringing Dooza to Santa Monica beginning October 25. The performance pays tribute to the traditional circus with comedy and acrobatic feats.

The Hummingbird Ceviche House Serves Up Taco Tuesdays

Visit The Hummingbird Ceviche House for Taco Tuesdays Peruvian style with jazz, tacos and rolls every Tuesday. Live jazz, surf and turf tacos and Japanese Peruvian hand rolls will be served Tuesdays beginning October 1 from 5 to 10pm.

Puzzle Opens in Hollywood

Head to the new Puzzle in Hollywood for light French fare and music from house DJ’s and guest appearances.

OC Parks Host Annual Fall-O-Ween Events

Celebrate the spooky season with OC Parks at the fourth annual Fall-O-Ween at Heritage Hill Historical Park Oct. 11-13 and 18-20. Explore the decorated historical grounds during special park hours and enjoy family-friendly festivities including fall and Halloween-themed photo opportunities, a scavenger hunt for ghoulish goodies and a bewitching straw maze. The event is free to attend with free parking, from 4:30 to 8:30pm, at Heritage Hill Historical Park in Lake Forest.

Hotel Casa del Mar Offers Treats and Spa Treatments for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Santa Monica’s Hotel Casa del Mar is offering a special ice cream tart featuring Sweet Rose Creamery strawberry rhubarb flavored ice cream as well as a special Mani and Pedi featuring pink Zoya nail polish at their Sea Wellness Spa to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Proceeds go directly to Providence St. John’s Foundaiton for Breast Cancer.

Intercrew Reopens with New Menu and Updated Design

Intercrew, thenexperiential dining destination in the heart of Koreatown, has reopened with a new refreshed look and a new culinary direction. Led by Chef Johnny Tran, guests will enjoy a fresh seasonal Californian menu featuring both homegrown and farmers market ingredients that highlight Tran’s Southern Californian upbringing, classic French training, and hobbies (which include beekeeping, gardening, and free dive fishing). Guests will enjoy signature dishes such as Heirloom Tomato Aguachile with pea tendrils, cara oranges, grapefruit, fresno oil, lemon, crispy shallots, pickled red onions, citrus coconut vinaigrette; Lobster Risotto with lobster poached beurre monté, arborio rice, parmesan, zucchini squash; IC Bolognese Pasta with wagyu, pancetta, pappardelle, aged parmigiano reggiano, calabrian chili and Crab Fat Caramel Fried Chicken with red sorrel, shallots, lime, cilantro, and salmon roe.

Westfield Century City Celebrates 60th Anniversary

Westfield Century City is commemorating the city’s 60th anniversary on October 12-13 with a weekend of music, exclusive deals and immersive experiences. Stores will offer discounts and throwback menu prices.

CPK’s BOGO for the Bold for National Pizza Month

CPK is offering a special BOGO for the BOLD with limited time offerings including their new Burnt Ends BBQ Pizza and the return of the Bacon and Brussels Pizza. For the month of October, CPK is rewarding guests by giving a free take and bake pizza when ordering the Burnt Ends pizza or Bacon & Brussels pizza.

MALK and Sweet Laurel Bakery Team Up for Sweet Offer

MALK and Sweet Laurel Bakery have teamed up to offer a MALK x Sweet Laurel “better for You” pumpkin spice almond milk and Sweet Laurel. Pumpkin Olive Oil cake mix.Guests can stop by the Sweet Laurel Shop at 15279 Sunset Boulevard in Pacific Palisades.

Westfield Topanga Offers Halloween Fun

Westfield Topanga has special Halloween deals including from October 26 – 31, kids eat free at Pinstrips with bowling lanes, bocce courts and a bistro when they come in costume and Topanga Social is offering a costume contest with prizes and candy giveaways for kids.

Jamaica Bay Inn Hosts Halloween Events

Jamaica Bay Inn is hosting a murder mystery dinner on October 11 from 6pm to 10pm, $80 per person and will also be hosting a Halloween dog costume parade on October 27 with prizes and dog treats.