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LAPD Topanga Station/West Valley CHP “Tip-A-Cop” Charity Event At Woodland Hills Friday’s On May 27th

Ok, now this is something I can definitely see myself attending.

LAPD writes:

“Tip a cop” fundraiser-May 27 6-10 pm,to benefit the Special Olympics-Captian John Sherman may serve you, Please come

LAPD/TOPANGA AREA has an important message for the community!

The Los Angeles Police Department Topanga Division Police Officers will be participating jointly with the West Valley California Highway Patrol in a “TIP-A-COP” fundraiser event to benefit Special Olympics.  It will be at the TGI Fridays at 5919 Canoga Avenue on May 27th between 6pm and 10pm.  Bring the kids and come by to be “waited on” by uniformed LAPD and CHP officers and help raise money for this worthy cause.  You might even be waited on by the Commanding Officer of Topanga Division, Captain John Sherman!

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VCC Food, Wine, and Micro-Brew Fest Tonight 5-8:30pm

For the past couple of days I’ve been wondering what that huge tent going up in the Topanga Promenade parking lot was.  Turns out it’s for the Valley Cultural Center’s 2010 Food, Wine, and Micro-Brew Fest which is tonight.  I’m not particularly dialed into the VCC, but I will try to provide more timely information in the future.  Especially with their concerts in the park about to begin in a few weeks.  I signed up to their e-mail list so hopefully I won’t be in the dark next time around.

From their site:

Food, Wine and Micro-Brew Festival
May 13, 2010 from 5 PM – 8:30 PM
at Westfield Promenade at the corner of Erwin and Topanga Canyon Boulevards.

Over 1,000 connoisseurs from all over the Valley will gather to experience the ultimate in dining indulgence from local restaurants, wineries, and microbreweries.

Purchase Tickets

Tickets for the event are $50 each for individual tickets or $45 each for groups of 10 or more.

It seems like tickets are still available for this event at $50 each, and I’m assuming this includes food and drink.  Visit ValleyCultural.org for details and to order tickets for Will Call pickup and check out the PDF brochure here.  I didn’t get any tickets this year, so if I’m getting drunk tonight it will have to be at Morton’s.

See the list of food, wine, and beer providers at this event after the jump.

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Support The Michael J Fox Foundation And Get A Free Stack Of Pancakes At Denny’s In Ventura County Monday 5/10

Some of you might not know that I am a fervent supporter of the Michael J Fox Foundation.  I am hoping that through this philanthropy Michael J Fox’s Parkinson’s Disease will one day be cured and  they will make a Back to the Future Part 4.

That being said, if you go to either of the 2 Ventura County Denny’s locations listed below on Monday May 10 from 9am to 5pm and donate $1 or more to the MJFF you will get a free stack of pancakes.  Enjoy.

MJFF writes via e-mail:

Join MJFF and Denny’s for “Pancakes for Parkinson’s,” a fundraising event on Monday, May 10, 2010, from 9am-5pm at select Denny’s restaurants in Ventura, California and Hawaii. Any customer who donates $1 to The Michael J. Fox Foundation will receive a free stack of pancakes!

The event is made possible by the generous support of Denny’s franchisee and Team Fox member Ajay Keshap. The following is a list of Denny’s restaurants participating in Pancakes for Parkinson’s:

California:

2148 East Harbor Boulevard, Ventura, CA 93001-3706, (805) 643-3414

2511 North Ventura Road Port Hueneme, CA 93041-2014, (805) 985-1727

Hawaii:

2463 South Kihei Road Kihei, HI 96753-8691, (808) 879-8600

430 Kele Street Kahului, HI 96732-3406, (808) 873-5550

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Woodland Hills Koo Koo Roo Closes Along With 9 Other Locations

Magic Brands LLC, the now bankrupt Austin, Texas company that owns the Koo Koo Roo and Fuddruckers brands, had sold off their assets to Florida-based Tavistock Group.  While many restaurants from each chain will be closed in the deal, Koo Koo Roo is clearly the redheaded stepchild of the deal with 10 of 13 outlets being scrapped.

Tavistock hopes to transform the long dying Fuddruckers brand into a franchising powerhouse like Virgina-based Five Guys Burgers and Fries, the rapidly expanding franchise-ready version of In-N-Out Burger.  I fully expect all Koo Koo Roo’s to eventually be closed.  It is a chain that lost its direction early in the 2000s with constant and questionable menu and decor changes that left their customers scratching their heads and looking for other dining options.

No word yet on what might move into the now empty Koo Koo Roo space in Woodland Hills, but as always I will keep my eyes on it and keep you posted.

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Morton’s Power Hour Is A Great Place To Get Oysters At A Great Price

I’ve been to Morton’s in Woodland Hills quite a few times in the past couple of months.  Recently, I got a craving for oysters and I remembered that Morton’s has fresh oysters on their Power Hour happy hour menu for only $1.75 apiece.  Can you say done deal?  I called up some friends and we agreed to meet up there yet again.

As you can see the oysters look great, taste great, and come with the full assortment of necessary accoutrements.  I’ve actually been back there a couple of times since for more.  I’ve recently been shunning carbs and well, as far as I can tell, oysters are all protein.  Excellent!

On  this particular night there was also a celebrity in the house, D.L. Hughley.  He was there checking out the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship.  He was among many disappointed bandwagon Butler fans in attendance in the bar area, including myself.  Hughley must live in the area, as I’ve seen him at Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse in the past as well.

I also had another one of Morton’s $15 Prime Burgers during the Power Hour, and it was great.  I avoided the bread and only had a tiny bit of the excellent mashed potatoes this time around.  Good stuff.  As always, I’m so impressed by the relaxed and cool vibe at Morton’s bar.  It’s a great place.

The Power Hour runs between 5pm to 6:30pm and 9pm to close daily.

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Enjoy Spring Prix Fixe Menus At Both Roy’s And Fleming’s

Both Roy’s Hawaiian Fusion  Restaurant (6363 Topanga Canyon Blvd) and Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse (6373 Topanga Canyon Blvd) are offering special Spring Prix Fixe menus.  Roy’s is priced at $35 per person, and Fleming’s is $39.95.

Roy’s Spring Prix Fixe menu:

Come taste the exhilaration of spring with our new 3-course Spring Prix Fixe Menu. Bright flavors and the freshest ingredients come together to create incredible dishes like our Mochi Crusted & Seared Ahi Sashimi and our Roasted Garlic & Herb Crusted Lamb Chop. We look forward to celebrating the new season with you.

Available Spring of 2010 — $35 per person

Appetizer (Choice of 1)

Thai Curried Shrimp Salad
Tangelo, Mango Basil Vinaigrette

Mochi Crusted Ahi Sashimi
Ponzu, Truffle Emulsio

Wagyu Beef Potstickers
Kim Chee Cucumber, Firecracker Sauce

Entree (Choice of 1)

Rustic Charred Salmon
Watercress, Pancetta, Braised Bean Cassoulet

Herb Grilled Lamb Chops
Port Wine Bordelaise Sauce

Pan Roasted Stuffed Chicken Breast
Parsnip Puree, Chicken Jus

Tender Braised Beef Short Ribs
Creamy Mashed Potatoes, Natural Braising Sauce

Dessert (Choice of 1)

Strawberry Cheese Cake
Kaffir Lime Essence

Roy’s Melting Hot Chocolate Soufflé
Flourless Chocolate Cake with a Molten Hot Center served à la Mode

Fleming’s Spring Prix Fixe menu:

Spring Prix Fixe Menu – 3 courses, $39.95*
An Exceptional Dinner Offering, Highlighting Tastes of the Season

In celebration of Spring, Executive Chef Russell Skall created an innovative 3-course dinner inspired by the vibrant flavors of the season. With a choice of two entrées and a light but decadent dessert, it’s the perfect menu for a serendipitous rendezvous with friends, or a spring fling with someone special.

Our Director of Wine, Marian Jansen op de Haar, has suggested three outstanding wines to pair with your meal. Each will bring an extra bouquet of flavors to your table.

CHOICE OF APPETIZER

Caesar Salad
chopped hearts of romaine, aged parmesan, croutons baked with whole-grain mustard

OR

Shrimp Consommé
fresh herb dumplings and garden vegetables

CHOICE OF ENTRÉE

Broiled Scottish Salmon
spaghetti squash with lemon garlic beurre blanc and crispy capers
Suggested wine: KUMEU RIVER, Chardonnay Kumeu New Zealand, 2006**

OR

Veal Scaloppini
spring tomato sauce
served with mushroom ravioli in a gorgonzola cream sauce
Suggested wine: VOLPAIA, Chianti Classico Italy, 2005**

DESSERT

White Chocolate Bread Pudding
with bourbon crème anglaise
Suggested wine: YALUMBA, Tawny Port Barossa Museum Release Antique Australia NV

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Every Thursday From 10am to 2:30pm There’s a Farmer’s Market At Kaiser Permanente In Woodland Hills

Some friends have mine have brought to my attention the fact that there is a “Certified Farmers’  Market” every Thursday in the Kaiser Permanente parking lot – “In the plaza between entrances 3 and 4.”

Karen writes on our Facebook page:

Come by the Farmers Market every Thursday 10- 2:30 Kaiser Woodland Hills, music, fresh LOCAL produce, honey, flowers, pistachios, great little market !!!

Sadly, I have to work on Thursdays and have never been able to check it out.  Anyone who has been there, please feel free to comment.

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