February Food & Lifestyle News for LA

What’s happening this February in Los Angeles.

Universal Studios Hollywood Fan Fest Nights on Sale

Universal Studios Hollywood is hosting Universal Fan Fest Nights, an imaginative all-new, after-hours, separately ticketed event designed to transport fans and guests into immersive in-world experience, tickets are now on sale for the inaugural event which takes place April 25-27; May 2-4, 9-11 and 16-18, 2025.

DINELA Continues Until Feb. 7
DINELA is still on until February 7, offering three and four course dinner and lunch specials at LA’s best restaurants. Visit https://www.discoverlosangeles.com/dinela for menus, participating restaurants and more information.

Westfield’s Topanga Social and Pinstripes Hosting Super Bowl Watch Parties

Westfield Mall’s Topanga Social and Pinstripes restaurants are hosting Super Bowl Watch Parties on February 9 at 3pm. Fans can watch the game on multiple big screen TV’s, lounge in cozy seating, partake in beer and food promos, and more.

KOAST Opens on Melrose

The new KOAST Melrose is now open, a casual dining seafood forward restaurant with an interior Japanese inspired design with coastal inspired dishes.

Bread, Espresso & Opens in Redondo Beach

Renowned Japanese bakery Bread, Espresso & has opened in Redondo Beach. Known for Japanese baking techniques and modern flavors, the new eatery is 2,000 square feet looking over PCH.

TOUS les JOURS Unveils “Fall in Love with Chocolate” Valentine’s Day Collection

Bakery TOUS les JOURS invites guests to celebrate the season of love with its “Fall in Love with Chocolate” Valentine’s Day collection. This limited-edition lineup includes indulgent cakes and coffees and is available at participating locations from Feb. 1-14. Included are the Beary Crispy Chocolate Cake with three layers of dark, milk and white chocolate mousse, and the Heart Chocolate Cake, which features rich chocolate buttercream and decorative chocolate hearts; among others. They are also offering specialty beverages.

AOC Teams with Billecart-Salmon to Support Wildfire Relief

On February 8, AOC and Billecart-Salmon Champagne will host a brunch from 10am to 2:15pm where a percentage of sales will benefit Restaurants Care, the organization helping California’s food and beverage workers impacted by recent fires. Tickets are $125 and can be reserved on OpenTable.

The Abbey Teams with The Gay Men’s Chorus of LA for Benefit

The Abbey is teaming with The Gay Men’s Chorus of LA for a one-night benefit concert on February 4 at 8pm. The evening will raise funds for MusiCares Fire Relief Efforts, supporting those impacted by recent wildfires. Tickets are $20, to purchase go to https://www.gmcla.org/lafirebenefit.

Kasbah Opens in Hollywood

Kasbah has opened in Hollywood bringing authentic Moroccan food to an exotic setting within the maze of Members, the club/restaurant on Sunset Blvd.

ITO EN Teams with Major League Baseball

ITO EN, Japanese green tea producer, has teamed with Major League Baseball to become the Official Green Tea of MLB. They will partner to introduce Oi Ocha, their unsweetened green tea beverage brand, to the US market including new LA Dodger Shohei Ohtani as brand ambassador.

Ippudo Offers Lunar New Year Specials

Ippudo in WeHo is offering an all-day happy hour until Feb. 4 to celebrate Lunar New Year. Diners can enjoy signature menu items at a great price.

Tacos Neza Opens in Pasadena

Tacos Neza, with an authentic Mexican inspired menu, has opened in Old Town Pasadena. Dishes include their Encostrodas, tacos in crispy cheese and handmade tortillas and signature tacos.

Celebrate Valentine’s Day and Galentine’s Day

The Hideaway, Beverly Hills

Treat your Valentine to a taste of Mexico at The Hideaway! Offering a three-course meal for $150 per person. Grab a seat near the cozy fireplace and enjoy highlights including a tableside Caesar salad for two, a perfectly cooked filet mignon with an optional lobster tail addition for $25, the indulgent Maine Lobster Thermidor, and a selection of desserts to complete the evening.

From February 10-16, excluding the 14th, celebrate friendship and Galentine’s Day at The Hideaway. The Mexican steakhouse is offering a $65/person three course menu, plus a glass of sparkling cava and choice of guacamole or guacasabi.

Firefly, Studio City

Firefly invites guests to enjoy a decadent three-course Valentine’s Day meal for $150 per person. Four seating times are available: 4 PM, 6 PM, 8 PM, and 10 PM. The culinary experience begins with an amuse-bouche of chilled Dungeness crab salad, followed by a selection of appetizers, entrées, and desserts to complete the evening.

Firefly will offer a special prix-fixe menu throughout Galentine’s Week from February 8-16th, with the exception of February 14. Priced at $78 per person, the three-course menu features vegetarian options for each course, accommodating friends with diverse dietary preferences. Menu highlights include Crispy Pork Belly & Watermelon, Miso Cod, Mushroom Pappardelle, and White Chocolate Crème Brûlée.

Acapulco, Chevys and El Torito

Acapulco, Chevys and El Torito restaurants will offer a special Sweetheart Menu for Two including grilled fajitas and more available Feb. 10 through 17, $60.

Arden, West Hollywood

Arden’s prix fixe menu features dishes including Wagyu tartare, Dover sole with lobster beurre meuniere and hazelnut chocolate tart, $150 per person.

Bacari, Beverly Hills

Bacari Beverly Hills will offer their mussels with pilpelchuma butter and tomatoes and Hillel’s Donuts for dessert.

AOC, West Hollywood and Brentwood

Enjoy a five-course VDay dinner including grilled halibut, glazed shortribs and more, $150 per person offered 5 to 10pm, on February 14.

Openaire, KoreaTown

Openaire at The Line in Koreatown is offering a five-course prix fixe menu featuring mushroom raviolo, tagliatelle with herbed pistachio cream, black cod or filet of beef and more, $125 per person,

Harmon Guest House

Take a short trip to Harmon Guest House in Healdsburg for a romantic getaway, including sparkling wine, fresh flowers, spa treatments, $50 food credit and a cozy stay, starting at $534 per night, now through Feb. 28, book at https://harmonguesthouse.com.