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Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Father's Day in Los Angeles

Father's Day is just around the corner! Here are a few ideas and activities for you and that special father figure in your life.  


1) James Bond Double Feature @ Egyptian Theatre
6712 Hollywood Blvd (between Las Palmas and McCadden) 
Screening start at 7:30pm 


Take your pop to the movies for a Timothy Dalton era Bond double showcase: The Living Daylights and License to Kill brought to you by the American Cinematheque.  The author of the James Bond Unmasked book will sign copies of his book at 6:30pm in the theatre lobby.  


2) Drago Centro
525 S Flower St
Los Angeles, CA 90017
213.228.8998


Check out Drago Centro's six-course Father's day tasting menu ($60).  Beer pairing are an extra $30.


3) Magnolia Bakery
8389 W. Third St
Los Angeles, CA 90048
323.951.0636


If your father has a sweet tooth, consider a dozen mini vanilla and chocolate cupcakes adorned with edible tools  ( Tool Kit $24) or a rich chocolate fudge brownie and chocolate chunk blond ( Dad's Toolkit $10) or decorated cupcakes with your choice of golf, tie, or tool decors ($3.25 each).  


4) Morton's The Steakhouse


Burbank:
3400 W Olive Ave
Burbank, CA 91505
818.238.0424


Beverly Hills Adjacent:
SLS Hotel 
435 S La Cienega Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90048
310.246.1501


If your dad's favorite plate is steak and potatoes, then you can't go wrong at Morton's.  $69 will get you a special Father's Day menu that consist of soup or salad course, entree (including a filet mignon) and vegetable of your choice.  


5) Rock & Brews Local Craft Beer Festival
143 Main St
El Segundo Ca 900245
310.615.9890


11am to 4pm.  Southern California breweries will be serving beers on tap and portion of proceeds will go to the City Year Los Angeles.  There will be pizza, Bavarian pretzels and Italian sausages.  Tickets are $50 per person that includes eight four ounce pours, a lunch buffet ticket and commemorative beer glass.


6) Rancho Park Golf Course
10450 Pico Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90064
310.838.7373


Treat your dad to an afternoon of golf or just some time on the driving range.  The greens fee is only $23.


7) Rodeo Drive Concours D'Elegance


Every year, on Dad's special day, rodeo Drive closes for it's Concours D'Elegance vintage car show.  Hot rods, muscle cars, Woodys, 1920s cars and European vehicles.  Event takes place from 10am to 4pm and its free!


8) Father's Day Lunch and Bocce at Eberie Winery
3810 Hwy 46E 
Paso Robles, CA 93446
805.238.9607


Only a short distance from Los Angeles.  When you arrive at this vineyard you'll be lavished with a gourmet lunch.  Gorgeous views of the winery and a relaxing bocce ball game make for the perfect Father's Day.  Luncheon event takes place between 12-2pm.  Cost is $35 per adult (includes wine) and $15 for children ages six to 12 and children under five dine for free!

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