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Mondays
In Los Feliz, Little Dom's is featuring a $15 prix-fixe supper on Monday nights featuring seasonal dishes like fried green tomatoes with sun dried tomato pesto, white corn polenta with wild mushrooms, and Mexican chocolate budino. Bottles of Dago Red or White are $10, and Peroni beer is $2. Little Dom's, 2128 Hillhurst Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90027, 323-661-0055.
Ongoing
Given the state of the economy, it’s great to find a good value for one of the city’s most legendary frou-frou cocktail bars. Lola's, the West Hollywood hot spot, offers the "Hard Times Happy Hour," which is available seven days a week from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., featuring its famous martinis for $5, and appetizer specials for $5.50. Known for its signature apple martini and a list of 79 other varieties---the largest in town---Lola's spotlights several renditions during the happy hour, including apple, raspberry, Cosmo, dirty, dry, peach and grapefruit. Each martini is made with the "vodka of the month." Featured $5.50 appetizers include short rib tacos, chicken spring rolls, sweet potato fries, and spinach-artichoke dip. Lola's, 945 N. Fairfax Ave., West Hollywood, CA 90046, 323-654-5652.
Ongoing
Executive chef Kenny Yamada of Takami Sushi & Robata Restaurant + Elevate Lounge offers a lounge menu featuring items like calamari served with cilantro aioli, a chicken robata trio, Japanese fries flavored with seaweed flakes, and tempura shishito peppers stuffed with spicy tuna. During the weekday happy hour (Mon.-Fri.) from 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m., all bar food items are half off, and diners can sip regularly priced wines from the "WINE-ding Down" list for $5 a glass. Happy hour prices are valid only for diners seated in the bar area. Takami Sushi & Robata Restaurant + Elevate Lounge, 811 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90017, 213-236-9600.
Mondays
Hollywood's Citizen Smith is featuring a "friends and family" special on Mondays, with 50 percent off all food all day long. Jazz Tuesday offers half-off bottles of wine and live music through the evening. Citizen Smith, 1600 N. Cahuenga Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90028, 323-461-5001.
Monday through Friday
Apparently, even Katsuya is noticing the recession and is offering a new happy hour Monday through Friday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., with select specialty cocktails and menu items priced at $9 each. Drinks include the sugarsnap (sweet pea-infused vodka and citrus) and the watermelon cucumber mojito, as well as hot sake carafes and all well drinks. Pair them with Katsuya staples like crispy rice, baked hand crab roll and rock shrimp tempura. Each of the SBE-owned Katsuya locations, Brentwood, Hollywood and Glendale, will be offering the specials.
Mondays
Xiomara on Melrose introduces Cubano Mondays featuring a three-course dinner menu. The family-style meal offers a mojito and a weekly changing main course, including Bistec Empanizado, thinly sliced breaded top sirloin; Pierna de Lechón Asasda, roasted leg of pork marinated Cuban-style; Bacalao a la Vizcaina, salted cod fish Vizcaya Style; and Rabo Encendido, oxtail stew in traditional Cuban sofrito. Dinners include a greens and watercress salad with green peas, cherry tomatoes, cucumber and radish in lime dressing, plus a classic flan for dessert. The Cubano Mondays menu costs $25 per person. Xiomara on Melrose, 6101 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90038, 323-461-0601.
Monday through Thursday
For the value-oriented diner, Cézanne's executive chef Desi Szonntagh now offers daily-changing prix-fixe meals for lunch and dinner Mon.-Thurs. The three-course lunch is priced at $25 and may include items like a Cobb salad; a New York steak sandwich on baguette with Maui onion crisps, arugula salad and french fries; and a daily dessert special. For the three-course dinner, priced at $35, the menu may feature dishes such as shrimp and wild mushroom spring roll; organic salmon served with cilantro pesto, fresh egg noodles and a hoisin glaze; and a chocolate mocha torte. Cézanne, Le Merigot a JW Marriott Beach Hotel & Spa, Santa Monica, 1740 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90401, 310-395-9700, 800-323-7500.
Monday through Thursday
Whiskey Blue at the W Los Angeles Westwood offers the "Whiskey After Work" happy hour from 5 p.m.-8 p.m. The gourmet sliders and other appetizers are priced at $7, and the selection of $9 specialty cocktails includes the strawberry mojito, pomegranate margarita, and grapefruit basil martini. Valet parking is also discounted to $5. Whiskey Blue, W Los Angeles Westwood, 930 Hilgard Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90024, 310-443-8211.
Mondays
Enjoy a sweet (and gratis) ending to a meal at The Bistro Garden at Coldwater. On Mondays, diners receive a complimentary chocolate soufflé with each entrée ordered. The Bistro Garden at Coldwater, 12950 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, CA 91604, 818-501-0202.
Monday through Friday
Weekdays from 4:30 p.m.-7 p.m., NeoMezē now hosts Happy Hour, with 50% off cocktails, beer and wine, plus $5 meze. Dishes include tempura onion rings with blue cheese dressing, smoked pork ribs with jicama mango salad and Boddington's beer-battered fish & chips. Complimentary marinated olives and house-made potato chips are available at the bar. NeoMezē, 20 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91105, 626-793-3010.
Mondays
Start off the week right at Dolce Enoteca e Ristorante in West Hollywood, where every Monday you'll save 50% on your food bill. Dolce Enoteca e Ristorante, 8284 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood, CA 90046, 323-852-7174.
Mondays
Amaranta Cocina Mexicana, Eduardo and Sylvia Rallo’s contemporary Mexican restaurant in Westfield Topanga Mall, is hosting educational tequila tastings on the last Monday of every month, allowing guests to sample up to six two-ounce pours of premium tequila. Executive Chef Sarah Rocio Gomez prepares tapas to complement each tequila, pairings like ceviche with the lighter blanco style, or a traditional Mexican dessert that can hold up against the more full-bodied añejos. Ambassadors from each featured tequila brand are available to field questions and provide tasting notes. The event runs from 7 p.m.-9 p.m. and costs $35 per person. Amaranta Cocina Mexicana, 6600 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Ste. 1029, Canoga Park, CA 91303, 818-610-3599.
Monday through Friday
blue on blue at the Avalon Hotel is offering a new “kick the blues” poolside happy hour Monday through Friday from 4 p.m.-7 p.m. Diners are invited to sample tapas-style specials available for $6 each or three items for $15, as well as a selection of $8 drink specials. Executive chef Scott Garrett’s happy hour menu includes Asian beef bowls with sesame dressing and noodles; tuna and mango crudo with cilantro cream, wontons and ginger syrup; mushroom risotto arancini with mascarpone, black trumpets and panko; and turkey albondigas with jalapeño and avocado. blue on blue, Avalon Hotel, 9400 W. Olympic Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90212, 310-277-5221.
Wednesdays and Thursdays
Cézanne at Le Merigot a JW Marriott Beach Hotel & Spa, Santa Monica, offers "Comfort Food Nights" on Wednesdays and Thursdays featuring weekly rotating specials created by chef Desi Szonntagh. Dishes may include veal chops stuffed with Fontina and Porcini; Provençal lamb stew with carrots, turnips and red wine; and roast chicken with truffles under the skin. Cézanne, Le Merigot a JW Marriott Beach Hotel & Spa, Santa Monica, 1740 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica, CA 90401, 310-395-9700, 800-323-7500.
Wednesdays
Upstairs 2, located above West L.A.’s massive Wine House, offers a four-course dinner prepared by chef Todd Barrie every Wednesday, paired with four wines from around the world selected by sommelier Marilyn Snee. Each week will showcase a different wine region, and there will be a brief discussion of each wine and its pairing. The cost is $55 per person. Upstairs 2, 2311 Cotner Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90064, 310-231-0316.
Wednesdays
On the heels of the cupcake craze comes another cute confection trend: doughnuts. Every Wednesday night, Grace restaurant switches out its usual dessert menu for a menu of gourmet doughnuts. Unlike the average doughnut, these are not meant to be eaten out of hand. Instead, you’ll find before you an elaborate concoction, such as chocolate hazelnut beignets with bananas Foster or brown sugar doughnuts accompanied by blackberry preserves, beurre noissette and fresh berry salad. Grace, 7360 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036, 323-934-4400.
Fridays
In a concession to the financial times, the historic Edison is introducing its "Soup Kitchen" on Fridays from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., featuring complimentary grilled cheese sandwiches and tomato soup, plus a Depression Era cocktail at Depression Era prices---only 35 cents. Twenty-five percent of the net proceeds will go to local food banks and charities. The Edison, Higgins Building, 108 W. Second St., Los Angeles, CA 90012, 213-613-0000.
Fridays and Saturdays
The Beverly Hills location of Kate Mantilini has launched a late-night menu, available on Friday and Saturday nights, beginning at 10 p.m. Selections include sautéed sand dabs with lemon caper sauce, a blue-cheese bacon burger with beer-battered fries, frogs' legs with "plenty of garlic," and meatloaf with mashed potatoes, gravy and "the almighty kale." If you prefer breakfast, there are pancakes and smoked salmon Benedict. The restaurant also features a live DJ. Kate Mantilini, 9101 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA 90210, 310-278-3699.
Fridays
On Friday evenings, Hampton's in the Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village presents a seafood buffet featuring lobster, chef's action stations, chilled crab claws, shrimp and more. The cost is $59 per adult and $29.50 per child (ages five to 12), exclusive of tax, gratuities and beverages. The buffet is available from 5:30 p.m.-10 p.m. Hampton's, Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village, Two Dole Dr., Westlake Village, CA 91362, 818-575-3000.
Sunday through Thursday
At Nobu Los Angeles, specials on cocktails and a large assortment of cold and hot tapas are discounted Sunday through Thursday all night in the bar and lounge only. Most dishes average around $8, including scallop with jalapeno salsa, king crab ceviche with truffled kabocha, and Nobu's sashimi tacos. Nobu Los Angeles, 903 N. La Cienega Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069, 310-657-5711.
Sundays
On Sunday nights, The Bistro Garden at Coldwater offers a three-course prix-fixe supper (valued at $64) for the price of $39. The offer is available from 5:30 p.m. on. For the menu, please visit bistrogarden.com. The Bistro Garden at Coldwater, 12950 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, CA 91604, 818-501
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