One year ago, Congress defunded public media. Now that we're 100% community funded, please become a sustaining member or increase your existing membership today.
This is an archival story that predates current editorial management.
This archival content was written, edited, and published prior to LAist's acquisition by its current owner, Southern California Public Radio ("SCPR"). Content, such as language choice and subject matter, in archival articles therefore may not align with SCPR's current editorial standards. To learn more about those standards and why we make this distinction, please click here.
Weekend Eats: Gatsby Cocktails, a BBQ Throw Down, and Mother's Day Brunch
Photo courtesy of Oldfield's on Facebook
The weekend is so close you can practically taste it. Here are the edible events going on in the next few days to keep you occupied -- and sated, for that matter.
Gatsby cocktails at Oldfield's Liquor Room: Culver City's Oldfield’s Liquor Room is celebrating the roaring 20’s and the release of the new "Great Gatsby" film by offering a discounted classic cocktail from back in the day -- the Bees Knees, made with gin, honey and lemon. Bring in your Great Gatsby movie ticket stub this weekend and it's only $7.
West Coast BBQ Classic: Top BBQ Pit Masters from around the country will compete for prize money and the opportunity to be selected as the winner of the coveted “People’s Choice” award at the Queen Mary this Saturday. For the fans, there'll also be a backyard bar sponsored by Jack Daniel's, beer pong, live music, and a special appearance by the L.A. King's Ice Crew. Oh, and boatloads of BBQ. Tickets are $10 online pre-sale and $15 at the door. You'll need to purchase food tickets too, with each going for $2. Parking is $10 with event validation, and your tickets do not include entry to the ship or attractions. The comp goes from 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Mother's Day brunch: The big event this weekend is paying tribute to your mamas. From a flamenco feast in Silver Lake to French champagne and macarons, we have you covered. Here are 5 great brunches around to take the family to to celebrate.
One year ago, Congress voted to defund public media, eliminating a critical $1.7 million from our budget every year going forward. But they couldn’t silence us, and we’re not going anywhere. LAist is now 100% community funded and that means we’re taking our future into our own hands and turning to you to keep local reporting strong.
You come to LAist because you want independent reporting and trustworthy local information. Our nonprofit newsroom doesn’t answer to shareholders looking to turn a profit. Instead, we answer to you and our communities. We are free to follow facts wherever they lead and to hold power to account without fear or favor. Our only loyalty is to our readers and listeners and our mission: to inform, engage, and strengthen Southern California’s communities.
If this story helped you, please become a monthly member today to help sustain this mission. It just takes 1 minute to donate below.
You come to LAist because you want independent reporting and trustworthy local information. Our nonprofit newsroom doesn’t answer to shareholders looking to turn a profit. Instead, we answer to you and our communities. We are free to follow facts wherever they lead and to hold power to account without fear or favor. Our only loyalty is to our readers and listeners and our mission: to inform, engage, and strengthen Southern California’s communities.
If this story helped you, please become a monthly member today to help sustain this mission. It just takes 1 minute to donate below.
Senior Vice President News, Editor in Chief
