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Movie Shoot Transforms Friday’s Into Rivetti’s Bar & Restaurant

Written by Girard on July 27, 2010 - 1 Comment
Categories: Around Town

Friday's Woodland Hills - July 27, 2010

Friday's Woodland Hills - July 27, 2010

Looks like there is a multi-day film or TV shoot going on at Friday’s in Woodland Hills this week that has transformed it into Rivetti’s Bar & Restaurant.  If anyone has details please e-mail me!

Update: A Facebook fan tells us that she believes the movie being filmed is Horrible Bosses, starring Jennifer Aniston, Kevin Spacey, and Jason Bateman. Wow.

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Dogfish Head Beer and Cheese Tasting At Morton’s In Woodland Hills Tonight, Room Still Available

Written by Girard on July 15, 2010 - 0 Comments
Categories: Food

dogfish1Have some delicious beer and cheese at Morton’s tonight during a special Dogfish Head Beer and Cheese Tasting event.  This event is taking place during their Happy Hour at 5:30pm. Details below.  I have called and confirmed that room is still available.

Happening on July 15 (Thursday)

Join us for ‘Hoppy Hour’ at Morton’s!

Challenge your perception of what a beer is supposed to be and sample the off-center and full flavors from the Dogfish Head Craft Brewery!

Enjoy exquisite beer paired with fine cheese and Morton’s appetizers.

$45 per guest
Inclusive of tax and gratuity

Morton’s The Steakhouse will donate $5 to the Make-A-Wish Foundation(R) for every event ticket purchased. For more information on the Make-A-Wish Foundation, please visit wish.org.

Call 818-703-7272 to make a reservation.

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Fleming’s Offers Free Corkage This Summer

Written by Girard on June 25, 2010 - 0 Comments
Categories: Food

In an e-mail blast sent out yesterday, Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse (6373 Topanga Canyon Blvd in Woodland Hills) let us know that you’ll be able to get free corkage on up to two bottles of your own wine this summer.

They write:

Celebrate Your Favorite

Summer Wines With

Complimentary Corkage

Bring your own bottle to Fleming’s this summer
and we’ll open it for you at no extra charge.

THURSDAY, JUNE 24th – TUESDAY, AUGUST 31st
LIMIT TWO BOTTLES PER VISIT
Whether it’s a spicy Zinfandel to pair with our
new Peppercorn Steak, or a silky Chardonnay
that yearns for our Salmon Nicoise Salad,
your favorite bottle is welcome at Fleming’s.

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Bell Wine Cellars Dinner at Morton’s Woodland Hills Friday Night (June 25)

Written by Girard on June 24, 2010 - 0 Comments
Categories: Food, Special Events

Bell Wine Cellars Dinner - June 25, 2010

Bell Wine Cellars Dinner - June 25, 2010

I must admit I have been indulging in the Happy Hours at Morton’s quite a bit recently, and it has come to my attention that tomorrow night the restaurant is holding a special Bell Wine Cellars Dinner where patrons can “Enjoy 5 courses of Morton’s signature cuisine paired with artisinal wine from Bell Wine Cellars.”  The dinner will be held at 7pm on Friday June 25th, and is $125 inclusive of  tax and gratuity.  The event is actually being hosted by the co-founder of the winery, Anthony Bell.  Give Morton’s a call at 818-703-7272 to reserve your spot.

Bell Wine Cellars Dinner
Happening on June 25 (Friday)

Join Morton’s for an evening of fine wine, great food and excellent company!

Enjoy five courses of Morton’s signature cuisine paired with artisinal wine from Bell Wine Cellars.

Friday, June 25

6:30pm Reception
7pm Dinner

$125 per guest
Inclusive of tax and gratuity

For further information, please contact Matthew Prince at 818.703.7272 or matthew_prince@mortons.com

Menu for the Evening

First Course
Broiled Sea Scallops, Wrapped in Bacon, Apricot Chutney
Miniature Crab Cakes, Mustard Mayonaise
2007 Chardonnay, Napa Valley

Second Course
Roma Tomato, Fresh Mozzarella and Basil Salad
2009 Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley

Third Course
Grilled Lamb Chops with Caramelized Red Onion
2006 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley

Fourth Course
New York Strip
Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Grilled Asparagus
2006 “Clone 6″ Cabernet Sauvignon, Rutherford

Fifth Course
Morton’s Legendary Hot Chocolate Cake
2007 Vintage Port, Lodi

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Milwaukee Brewers Release Soup’s Owner Jeff Suppan

Written by Girard on June 7, 2010 - 0 Comments
Categories: In The News

MLB.com writes:

MILWAUKEE — The Brewers made the most costly cut in franchise history on Monday when they released increasingly ineffective right-hander Jeff Suppan with more than $10 million left on his contract.

Suppan, 0-2 with a 7.84 ERA this season in two starts and 13 relief outings, mostly in mop-up duty, was in the final season of a four-year, $42 million deal that was the richest in club history when he signed it on Christmas Eve 2006. Suppan’s 2010 salary was $12.5 million, and he’s also due a $2 million buyout of his $12.75 million club option for 2011.

“I think we all wanted to try to extend this as long as we could because of our respect for Jeff and what he’s done for the organization and the kind of person he is,” Brewers general manager Doug Melvin said. “He’s one of the classiest guys I’ve been associated with. In the end, it does come down to performance.”

Suppan, 35, is expected to seek a chance to start with another Major League team. He did not participate in interviews on Monday but did release a statement through the team.

“I want to thank [Brewers principal owner] Mark Attanasio and Doug Melvin for all they have done for my family and me, especially how they handled this situation,” it read. “I’ve played with a number of organizations and the Brewers are one of the classiest.

“When I signed in 2007, I was committed to winning and to this day I still am. Nobody is more disappointed with how things have turned out. I enjoyed my time here in Milwaukee, as both a player and a member of the community. As such, I will continue my involvement with the [Brewers Community Foundation] for the remainder of the 2010 season. My commitment to this cause and the people it serves is unwavering.”

As many of you know, Jeff Suppan is a west San Fernando Valley native and owns Soup’s Sports Grill on Ventura Blvd in Woodland Hills.  I guess being fired sucks, but it sucks a whole lot less when you’ve been paid over $40 million.  Check out the rest of the story on MLB.com.

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Kate Mantilini Woodland Hills Retools Happy Hour, Offering Discount Food & Drink Selections 4 to 7pm Weekdays

Written by Girard on May 19, 2010 - 2 Comments
Categories: Food

Kate Mantilini rolls out revamped 4 to 7pm weekday Happy Hour.

Kate Mantilini rolls out revamped 4 to 7pm weekday Happy Hour.

In keeping with the recent trend among just about all restaurants in Warner Center, Kate Mantilini in Woodland Hills has begun offering discounted food and drink selections in its bar area weekdays from 4 to 7pm.

In addition to $5 house drinks and $6 house martinis, wine selections include Pinot Noir, Cabernet, and Chardonnay by Smoking Loon.  Happy Hour beers priced at $3.75 include Fat Tire, Pyramid Hefeweizen, Sierra Nevada Summerfest.  Discount appetizers and tapas selections are served in the bar area and range from $4.50 to $7.00.  Selections include made to order Guacamole, Tapas Crab Cake, Tapas Ribs, Grilled Artichokes, and several others.

I saw the shiny new sidewalk sign for the happy hour yesterday and decided to call some friends over to check it out with me.  Foods and drinks were very good, and the place was pretty busy by about 6pm.  See images in the gallery below.

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

Written by Girard on May 17, 2010 - 0 Comments
Categories: Events, Food

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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