Thai Street Food on Sunset [Urban Daddy]
A Look Into Night Market, Open Tonight in West Hollywood for Thai Street Food [Grubstreet]
Celebrate The Holiday Season on The Sunset Strip [Kix Axe]
Watch Sunset Tower’s Holiday Video Card – Made by ‘SNL’ Stars [Hollywood Reporter]
UK indie rockers Fiction Plane journeyed Sunset Strip side for one of only two U.S. appearances promoting the release of their new record Sparks. The seasoned three-piece, comprised of frontman/bassist Joe Sumner, guitarist Seton Daunt and drummer Pete Wilhoit, has already toured the world in support of Sting, The Police and The Bravery, as well as headlined their own sold-out European tour. Now poised to make their mark in the States, band leader and rock royalty progeny Joe Sumner has relocated to Lala Land and is quickly making his presence known.
Before taking the stage for their Nov. 18 performance at the Viper Room, the jovial lads from Fiction Plane spoke with TheSunsetStrip.com about the importance of having a driver’s license, the daunting question of nepotism when you are Sting’s son, and supermodels who work in coffee shops.
From burlesque with Dita Von Teese at The Roxy Theatre, to rooftop fireside drinks at The London West Hollywood, to “customized fiesta” price-friendly party packages at Cabo Cantina, the holiday spirit is alive and well on The Sunset Strip throughout the month of December.
Restaurants nightclubs and shops along The Strip are united in making the 2010 holidays an affordable, fun and hassle-free experience this season with special holiday menu items and events for those looking to get into the holiday spirit. Here’s your guide featuring festive things to do and your places to party this month!
No, it’s not a new reality TV show from Fox. “Chef Swap” is a unique dining experience that is sure to bring delight to the hearts and taste buds of Los Angeles food lovers.
Beginning this Thursday, Dec. 2 through Saturday, Chef Sebastien Archambault from RH restaurant will swap kitchens with Chef Mollie Ahlstrand from Trattoria Mollie in Santa Barbara. The chefs will create tasting menus showcasing dishes that have made their restaurants favorites among foodies and critics alike.
During Chef Ahlstrand’s residency at RH, guests will be treated to Italian fare that helped distinguish Trattoria Mollie as one of National Geographic’s “Ten Best Destination & Special Restaurants in the World.” Menu highlights will include crostini ai funghi, ossobuco con verdura and panna cotta.
Thanksgiving is all about the three “f’s”: food, friends and family. For those looking to take a break from cooking all of the food, Sunset Strip restaurants have you covered with various Thanksgiving menus and options – from brunch and late night to traditional and gourmet dinners as well as all you can gobble buffets. Make your reservation and join us!
BLT Steak
BLT Steak presents traditional and gourmet menu options for Thanksgiving. Choose from an appetizer, main entrée, sides and dessert for $68 per person. Entrée choices include roasted turkey with chestnut-sausage stuffing, cranberry grenadine sauce and rosemary gravy; dry-aged roasted prime rib with confit garlic jus and caramelized onion bread pudding; or lightly smoked salmon with American sturgeon caviar and green apple nage. BLT Steak will be open for dinner, from 5-8 p.m. www.bltsteak.com
Celebrate the changing season with a pleathora of new events on The Sunset Strip, including fall-inspired menu items, weekly jazz and DJ series, seasonal cocktails and shopping discounts.
“riothouseREPLAY” DJ Series
RH at Andaz West Hollywood is launching a weekly DJ session every Thursday night, starting Nov. 18. The sessions include drink specials (a weekly $9 “riothouseREPLAY” cocktail, $7 beers, $12 seasonal cocktails) as well as gourmet bar bites priced from $6-$9 (options include portabella mushroom sliders, duck drumette confit, macaroons). Guests can Tweet DJ requests to @RHweho throughout the night. www.andazwesthollywood.com
There’s no such thing as an ordinary Tuesday on The Sunset Strip. Yesterday, Nov. 16, was a testament to this fact as iconic comedy duo Cheech & Chong rolled up to The Roxy Theatre to sign a 10-foot tall art guitar created to celebrate their careers. A surreal and fun mid-day break indeed.
The larger-than-life guitar was created by award-winning artist Margaret Garcia as part of GuitarTown Sunset Strip, a public art exhibit that features 26 guitars placed along the boulevard.
Cheech & Chong started their career performing in West Hollywood’s The Troubadour as well as The Roxy Theatre (which was featured in “Up In Smoke”) and The Comedy Store. Each side of the guitar is dedicated to a portrait of Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong. The guitar also pays tribute to The Sunset Strip’s role in developing comedy as well as music.
Singer, songwriter, actor, dream weaver. Sean Tillmann, better known as his tongue-in-cheek persona Har Mar Superstar, has built a worldwide cult following, dishing out dirty innuendos over slickly polished beats. Tonight, the underground legend unleashes his "sexual napalm" on The Sunset Strip when he takes the stage at the Viper Room. Before heading out to the show, catch up with the man-of-many-briefs as he discusses pillow fights, Ron Jeremy, the Crüe and Britney Spears.
You’re currently touring with your fourth record. How has your style evolved during your career?
Cheech and Chong to sign Sunset Strip guitar next Tuesday [LA Snark]
Eggs, Bacon and Rock ‘n’ Roll [NBC Los Angeles]
Hitchcockian Mischief on Sunset [NBC Los Angeles]
Showtime! The 10 Greatest Rock Venues of All Time [Gibson]
Having shared the stage with some of the biggest bands in the world, Matt Sorum (Guns N’ Roses, Velvet Revolver) has tasted success on a grand scale more than just once. His latest project as captain of rock and roll girl group the Darling Stilettos has him on the brink of mainstream stardom once again.
How does this in demand drummer balance his hectic schedule? Get the low down from the man himself before heading to the Viper Room on Friday, Nov. 12 for the final night of the Stilettos’ impressive residency.
