May 2010 - The Sunset Strip

Calling All Truckies!

The Sunset Strip is excited to host ten of L.A.’s most beloved food trucks this weekend. On Saturday these mobile gourmets will roll up on Sunset and unleash their delicious treats starting at 8 p.m. until midnight.

The trucks will be strategically placed on walkable stretch of Sunset, starting at The Comedy Store on the east to The Roxy Theatre on the west end of The Strip. So grab your walking shoes, your mobile devices and your appetite and come party with us!

The full lineup includes (from east to west)….

– India Jones (@indiajonesct) at The Comedy Store, 8433 Sunset
www.indiajoneschowtruck.blogspot.com
– World Fare Bus (@worldfare) at City Parking Lot at Queens Road, 8459 Sunset
www.worldfare.com

Mass Happy Hour on The Sunset Strip!

The Sunset Strip is celebrating the summer with a Mass Happy Hour every Wednesday night! Kicking off June 2, select businesses are offering extended happy hours from 5-8 p.m. as well as a specially priced “The Sunset Strip” cocktail for $4.

Participating retailers are also extending their hours to 8 p.m. on Wednesdays and offering ‘tax break shopping’ from 5-8 p.m. Enjoy poolside cocktails, delicious appetizers, and stress-free shopping on The Strip all summer long. What are you waiting for?

PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS/BARS

Unleash Your Inner Carrie, Samantha, Miranda Or Charlotte

If you’ve somehow missed the media buzz the past few weeks, Sex And The City 2 is set to debut in theaters this weekend. And fans of Carrie, Samantha, Miranda and Charlotte need not travel to New York or Morocco to experience the fun. All you need is a trip to The Sunset Strip to indulge in unique events celebrating your favorite ladies.

The Gordon Ramsay Bar at the London has created a menu of specialty cocktails “designed” after the famed women of SATC. All priced at $5, the cocktails will be offered weekdays from 5-7 p.m.

Toast Carrie Bradshaw with “The Fashionista” featuring Veuve Clicquot, pomegranate juice and pink rose petals, or sip on the Samantha Jones-inspired “Blonde Ambition” featuring Skyy infusions pineapple, fresh lime juice, tripe sec, crème de cacao and lime garnish.

Throwback To The 60s This Week With Otis Redding Whisky Release, Tony Clifton and Mad Men on The Strip

When Otis Redding caught a groove at the Whisky a Go Go [LA Times]
Andy Kaufman lives on in Tony Clifton [LA Times]
The London West Hollywood Launches The Guest Breakfast Table [Hotel Interactive]
Get Out: Mad Man at Book Soup [LAist]
Beauty & the Beat: Paper Mag’s Party at The Standard on Sunset [LA Weekly]

Tony Clifton Onstage And Backstage @ The Comedy Store

Brent X Mendoza captured Tony Clifton onstage and backstage following his performance at The Comedy Store on Sunday, May 16.

You can check out the man, the mystery, the international singing sensation live in person tonight, Thursday and Friday at The Comedy Store. Limited tickets still available for $20. www.thecomedystore.com

Check out the review!

Watch Out Ladies! Tony Clifton Live From The Comedy Store All Week Long

Rumors have been swirling for weeks leading up to Tony Clifton’s return to the stage. Since arriving in town for rehearsals, the self-proclaimed international singing sensation has been hitting The Sunset Strip and causing a raucous wherever he appears.

In support of his week-long residency at The Comedy Store, Clifton and his entourage besieged the Viper Room last week, after ceremoniously being turned away at nightspot Voyeur. Clifton and crew have also been chatting up a storm on Twitter and other social networking sites, hyping the show with outrageous claims and boasts about possible guest appearances. After the “incident” at Voyeur, Clifton’s online PR campaign even urged fans to call the club and make a stink.

Thursday Comedy Nights @ Pi On Sunset

Pi On Sunset has added a new item to its menu. Beginning this Thursday the Lebanese restaurant will offer a night of comedy each week featuring top comedians as well as dinner and drinks.

The series kicks off Thursday night and includes dinner, drink and show for $18 per person. Space is limited. For reservations and additional details, call 310.657.1774.

www.pionsunset.com

Colin Hanks Got Hitched @ The London; Usher, Kevin Jonas, Reese Witherspoon, Katy Perry, Russell Brand Spotted On The Strip

Mr. Clifton’s Neighborhood [LA Weekly]
Robbie Conal book signing at Book Soup [Brand X]
Historic Billboards of the Sunset Strip [LA Independent]
West Hollywood Structures & Style: Taste & Space Tour [NBC Los Angeles]
Designer Spotlight: Genetic Denim [LIVE! On Sunset]
Tony Clifton! Tony Clifton! Tony Clifton! [The Comedy Store Tumblr]

Sunset Strip Restaurants Strut Their Stuff At Structures & Style Tour

There’s more to West Hollywood’s restaurants than just culinary excellence. In addition to tempting your tastebuds, the city’s dining establishments also nourish your eye for design.

On May 22, the Structures & Style: Taste & Space tour will showcase both the culinary and architectural delights of eight West Hollywood restaurants. Sunset Strip restaurants on the tour include: BOA Steakhouse, Gordon Ramsay at The London West Hollywood, RH at Andaz and Restaurant at Sunset Marquis. (West Hollywood’s Cecconi’s, Comme Ca, Lucques and The Palm are also featured.)

Participants will journey through culinary tasting experiences while exploring and learning about the “avant-garde” architectural design and trends of each establishment.

Street Beat: Saturday Night on The Strip

Fans and revelers were out in full force Saturday night checking out Warner Drive at The Roxy, "The Real Sunset Strip" team broadcasting live from On The Rox and the constant party at The Rainbow. Oh, and did we mention Tom Morello was there, too?
Thanks to roving photo-reporter/internet sensation Brent X Mendoza for capturing the fun.