December Food And Lifestyle News for Los Angeles

Here is what’s happening in Los Angeles this December.

Eataly Offers Notte Italiana: Holiday Edition

Eataly is offering Notte Italiana: Holiday Edition, an after hours event on December 6 from 9pm to midnight at the Eataly in Century City, guests can taste a variety of delicious Italian food and sample wine and cocktails, $92.65, tickets at https://www.eatly.com.

Yama Sushi

Yama Sushi has two shops to pick up delicious sushi platters this holiday season, in West LA and in the San Gabriel Valley, perfect for parties or for holiday meals, visit https://www.yamasushimarketplace.com.

Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Citywalk Offers Holiday Favorites

From Friday, November 29 through Monday, January 6, 2025, guests can experience the magic of the season at Universal Studios Hollywood and Citywalk with Super Nintendo World which features an all-new holiday celebration, while enjoying such family traditions as “Grinchmas” and “Christmas in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.” Universal Citywalk’s new Hello Kitty Café includes a variety of 50th anniversary cakes and cookies and the Toothsome Chocolate Emporium has the Wintermint Spice Shake, a seasonal holiday milkshake.

Bar Next Door Offers Special Holiday Menus

The Bar Next Door in WeHo is offering special cocktails for the holiday season including Stay Up for Santa with an eggnog spiked Ketel One vodka, Disaronno Velvet, and Mr. Black Cold Brew Coffee liqueur and the You’re A Mean One Mr. Grinch with Patron Cristalino, crème de cacao, pandan, crème de menthe and matcha coconut milk, as well as other libations.

Bacari Opens in Beverly Hills

Bacari has officially opened in the old Villa Blanca space in Beverly Hills.

STILE Downtown Has a New Happy Hour

STILE Downtown, formerly the Ace Hotel, now has a new Happy Hour from 4 to 7pm or guests can head to Sauced, the upstairs rooftop wine bar.

The London Offers Holiday Tea

The London WeHo is offering a special Sugar Plum Fairy Tea with warm scones, sweets and tea sandwiches, $84.

LA Philharmonic Offers Holiday Concerts

The LA Philharmonic is offering a variety of concerts for the holiday season including Leslie Odom Jr on December 1, a Holiday Sing Along on December 14 at 11:30am and 2:30pm, Chanticleer at Walt Disney Hall on December 17, Jennifer Hudson at Walk Disney Hall on December 18, Home Alone in Concert on December 21 and 22 at 2pm and 8pm and Arturo Sandoval Swinging Holiday on December 23. Tickets at https://www.laphil.com.

Fairmont Grand Del Mar Offers Santa Suite

A short drive to San Diego can bring guests to the Fairmont Grand Del Mar’s Santa Suite, adorned with Santa inspired décor and family activities like cookie decorating, hot chocolate bar and classic Christmas movies, reserve at 858.314.2030.

Breakfast with Santa at Joey DTLA

On December 7 from 9am to 11:30am, Joey DTLA will invite children of all ages to meet with St.Nick at THE BLOC. Photos and prints available. Breakfast will include pastries and coffee and prix-fixe entrees are also available, reservations required and seating is limited, $39 visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/breakfast-with-santa-tickets-1054439881069?aff=oddtdtcreator to reserve.

Alisal Ranch Offers Holiday Escape

Head to Alisal Ranch just a few hours from LA for a cozy winter escape including cottages with private fireplaces, s’mores around the fire pit, horseback riding, spa treatments, holiday dining and a short shuttle ride away from Solvang, visit https://www.alisalranch.com to reserve.

Beverly Center Opens Lucky Strike Bowling Alley

The Beverly Center will open their new Lucky Strike Bowling Alley on December 7 with 22 lanes and 60 arcade games to choose from, as well as a new menu.

Café Telegrama Hosts Chloe Walsh for Special Menu

On December 12, Chef Chloe Walsh will be cooking at Café Telegrama offering fall inspired small plates from 6pm.

Chicken Guy Opens in Hollywood

Chicken Guy will have a grand opening ribbon cutting on December 4 at 11am, at 6201 Hollywood Blvd.

Warmies Pop Up at Century City Mall

Warmies, the microwavable lavender scented plush toys and wellness products, will be hosting a pop-up at the Century City Mall until December 26. Guests can shop their new holiday collection, located between Nordstrom and Bloomingdales.

DTLA Lights Up with Magic Grand Illuminations

DTLA will light up for the holidays with the new Grand Illuminations, a new light installation opening at The Yard at Cal Plaza, 350 S. Grand Avenue. On Wednesday, December 4, there will be a kick off ceremony from 5 to 8pm.

DTLA Offers A Saturday Picnic with Santa

On December 14, Grand Hope Park in downtown LA will offer A Saturday Picnic with Santa a free event from 11am to 1pm with cookies, crafts and a visit from Mr. Claus.

Christmas Eve, Christmas Dinners and NYE Celebrations

The Exchange at The Freehand

The Exchange will offer Christmas Eve dinner from 5pm to 9pm with a Middle Eastern inspired menu and New Year’s Eve Prix Fixe Dinner from 6pm to midnight, both reservations available at Open Table.

Beverly Hills’ The Hideaway is offering Christmas Eve dinner and Christmas day brunch, Christmas Eve at $85 per person for a three-course dinner.

Skybar Los Angeles will ring in 2025 with an epic celebration including an open bar, live DJ sets and views of the LA skyline, 8pm to 2am, general admission $192.45. Tickets at https://posh.vip/f/191df?t=pr.