2013 - The Sunset Strip

New In The Neighborhood: Rare By Drai’s Steakhouse

You’ll definitely want to sink your teeth into this: Rare by Drai’s steakhouse is open! The French-inspired steakhouse is decked out in red hues with velvetty red curtains, plush sofas and ornate lighting and seating.
The menu includes cold and hot seafood offerings, filets, prime NY strip, ribeyes, prime porterhouse and rack of lamb as well as a full bar with signature cocktails. Items that caught our eye include iced Kumamoto oysters, pepper steak filet with fresh cracked peppercorn sauce, lobster truffled macaroni and cheese and the “On Sunset” cocktail (tequila ocho plata, arbol chili infused St. Germain, honey, lemon and ginger).
Expect a well-heeled crowd and lots of seductive engery with DJs, outdoor patio seating near the lounge and a candlelit dining room.
Rare by Drai’s is open for dinner service. For reservations and more information, call 310-360-1525 or visit www.facebook.com/rarebydrais.

Cherie Currie Rocks Good Cheer To The Sunset Strip

This Friday, Dec. 6 pioneering rock n’ roll frontwoman Cherie Currie returns to her humble beginnings here on The Sunset Strip for a very special Toys for Tots benefit show at the Viper Room.
Before heading out to “Rock This Christmas Down” and sing-a-long to all your favorite youthful angst anthems, catch up with Currie as she reminisces about her early days on The Sunset Strip, talks about a possible Runaways reunion and shares her newfound love of…chainsaw carving?

Paint us a picture of what The Strip was like in the mid-seventies when The Runaways were first getting started?

December Sunset Strip Holiday Cheer Guide

Deck the halls and get ready to party on The Sunset Strip all month long! Holiday events, shopping discounts, open houses, trivia, parties, New Year’s Eve and more. It really is the most wonderful time of the year!
Ongoing
Toy Drive at Andaz West Hollywood
Drop off toys at Andaz for the 23rd Annual Holiday Toy & Food Drive. More info.

Calling All Thanksgiving Volunteers

House of Blues Sunset Strip is proud to announce another House of Giving Event for Thanksgiving 2013. The legendary music venue plans to feed more than 2,000 underserved families in our community, with a full Thanksgiving meal and live music. House of Blues currently has multiple volunteer opportunities available for those who are interested in participating with this annual event.
House of Giving Thanksgiving Event Date: Thursday, November 28
Location: House of Blues Sunset
8430 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069

Giving Thanks On The Sunset Strip

Sunset Strip businesses are hosting many Thanksgiving events in the next two weeks, from charitable events and parties to Thanksgiving dinners. Get in the spirit!

Now through Nov. 27
Food Drive at House of Blues
Help us help those in need. Bring two non-perishable food items to House of Blues Sunset Strip before Nov 27 and dessert is on the house. www.hob.com/LA

Pub For Grub Food Drive

Get in the giving spirit tonight at Rock & Reilly's pub for their "Pub For Grub" fundraising event. Donate $20 to the Los Angeles Food Bank and receive a $20 Rock & Reilly's credit to be used at a future visit. (That's a win/win!)
The night also features special raffle prizes and silent auction items including:

This Is Halloween!

Your guide to tonight's parties:
West Hollywood's Annual Halloween Carnaval
Annual free event takes place on Santa Monica Boulevard between 6-11 p.m. Live music stages and costume parade. This year's honorary "queen of the carnaval" is Queen Latifah. For more information, and road closures, visit www.weho.org/halloween.

Pi On Sunset’s New Look

Mediterranean favorite Pi On Sunset recently unveiled a new modern look. The two story restaurant and hookah bar has updated plush booths, expanded indoor/outdoor seating and views of The Sunset Strip from the restaurant's second floor.
It is a great spot for lunch, dinner or late night post-Viper Room snacks. Pi is open seven days a week, noon – 2 a.m. Sunday – Thursday and noon – 4 a.m. on Friday and Saturday.
For more info, visit pionsunset.com or Facebook.

Photos courtesy Pi On Sunset.

2013 Sunset Strip Halloween Guide

The countdown to one of our favorite holidays is officially on. Grab your costume and join us for two weeks of rockin’ Halloween party fun.

Metal & Spooky Rock at Whisky – Oct. 19, 20, 24, 26 & 31

Rock Into October With Rock & Reilly’s

Rock & Reilly's pub is hosting their 2nd Annual Rocktoberfest Block Party on Saturday, Oct. 12. Here are details!
Performances by The Spazmatics, DJs and bands throughout the day
12 bars and 6 beer trucks
Food trucks: Germany's Famous Brautwurst & Grilled Cheese Truck
Games!
Tickets are available now through Eventbrite for a discounted advanced rate of $15 ($20 at the door, day of). A portion of the proceeds will benefit Pencils of Promise, which creates schools and programs around the world in support of education for kids.
So get out and rock in October for a great cause!