Even Travolta can correctly pronounce the weekend.
Your Perks: 1) Fine watches from Japan, for 30% off the going rate. 2) The perfect razor (or a dapper shaving kit) from Baxter of California. 3) A bottle of Widow Jane 7 Year—the bourbon that top shelves were made for.
No one is saying you need a new suit. But we figured you should at least be aware that Duncan Quinn is in town for the next few days and he’s taking appointments to personally fit you for a hand-cut, made-to-measure number. No pressure, but he flew all this way...
Tonight, a group of five comedians will tell their funniest food stories at the Standard. So you’ll show up, relax over a couple of drinks and laugh as some people you probably recognize from Conan and Chelsea Lately try out their best kale material. Come hungry.
The Kentucky Derby has funny hats. Santa Anita this Saturday has 30 California breweries, local bands and a bunch of Pasadena barbecue. So this Saturday at Santa Anita is better than the Kentucky Derby. Fact.
There are two ways to do the LA Marathon. Train for months, then compete in a grueling 26.2-mile run. Or have Sunday brunch at the Andaz, drinking bottomless Bloody Marys and mimosas while you watch other people exert themselves. Perhaps you could cheer between sips.
Mud Hen Tavern has an idea. It’s a simple one, really. They’re taking the worst day of the week (Monday) and attempting to improve it by offering a special triple pairing of single malt scotch and oysters. You like their odds.
