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A Thanksgiving Day feast replete with standard trimmings and traditional side dishes has all the main ingredients for a delectable series of leftover lunch and dinner plans, say some of Los Angeles' more celebrated chefs. All it takes to whip up a sumptuous post-holiday meal is a blend of mouth-watering vittles, a carousel of savory herbs and spices, and a few dashes of creative preparation. Executive chefs at two of L.A.'s more historic culinary landmarks share their professional thoughts and expert advice on how to make some favorite leftover offerings an enjoyable experience for friends and family. These chefs also remind amateur cooks to always feel free to modify suggested recipes to individualize their own tastes, specific needs and strict dietary requirements.
This time of year many restaurants add pumpkin dishes to their menu celebrating the advent of Halloween and Thanksgiving. Most of these dishes are desserts made with pumpkin such as pies, cookies, cakes and even ice cream squares. But there are a few restaurants that add pumpkin to many of their main recepies and even to some of their ales. If you just can't get enough pumpkin, head out to the best restaurants serving pumpkin dishes in Orange County.
Yo Gabba Gabba! LIVE! will once again return to Southern California for a brief Thanksgiving run.
You know the basics about liquids through security and booking early to save money, but navigating Los Angeles during the holidays involves a little more finess. From where to stock up on pre-trip necessities to the best ways to travel, this is the inside scoop on traveling L.A. like a pro this holiday season.
Complete your holiday experience and stop by one of these locations to see Santa.
These Turkey Trots will not only get you outdoors with the family, but allow you get in a good run before indulging in pumpkin pie (or after). Here are some popular Turkey Trots in Los Angeles and Orange County.
If you're over the collegiate concert scene and want to see a show with dinner instead, finding the right venue is key. Look no further, as Orange County boasts plenty of venues that offer both a great dining experience and splendid music for you and your loved ones to enjoy. From soul food and soul music to hard rock and barbecue there is something for just about everyone across this part of California.
Black Wednesday is that time of the year when families and friends reunite in a big way. Whether you're avoiding the in laws or reuniting with everyone from school, it's important to hit the best local haunts. With a dizzying number of entertainment-themed taverns dotting the social landscape of the greater Los Angeles region, there is a tasteful jumble of unique establishments that offer a lot more than a stiff drink and quick wink. These are the best bars for black Wednesday in Los Angeles.
Planning for the big holiday meal can put a ton of stress on just about anybody. This year, take that unnecessary tension out of the Thanksgiving gathering, and instead tune into football, the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade and family time by making a reservation elsewhere. More and more restaurants are staying open to serve traditional Thanksgiving dinners. These five L.A. restaurants will do all of the prep work, cooking, and cleaning up for you.
