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Here’s this week’s round-up of Eastside food and drink news<\/p>\n
Echo Park Rising<\/p>\n
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Echo Park Rising returns from Aug. 28 to Aug. 30. Alongside the weekend of music and events, there will also be plenty of specials from local restaurants and bars.<\/p>\n
The Echo Park Farmers\u2019 Market<\/a> will kick off the event on the evening of Aug. 28 with live music starting at 4:30 p.m.Yoga-urt<\/a> will give 15% off one item per person all day if you mention Echo Park Rising from 1 to 11 p.m.Combo A<\/a> is offering its Combo A deal for $17, with a portion of proceeds going back to the Echo Park community.Cowboy Churro<\/a> is popping up outside of X\u0113ba Bot\u00e1nica starting at 1 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.Cantiq<\/a> is hosting a queer party with DJ sets and drinks from Skyduster Beer and Sun Boy.Rodeo Mexican Grill<\/a> is extending their happy hour from 3 p.m. to close, and loyalty cards will get double stamps all week.Bacetti<\/a> is hosting disco brunch on Saturday, Aug. 29 and live jazz brunch on Sunday, Aug. 30.<\/p>\n And The Semi-Tropic, Little Joy, The Short Stop, Dada Bar, Gold Diggers, Bar Bandini, The Douglas, The Echo and Sticky Rice will all host live music sets. Stay up to date on the Echo Park Rising Instagram<\/a> for more.<\/p>\n What else is happening?<\/p>\n Boyle Heights\u2014Picaresca Cafe<\/a> is hosting its third latte art throwdown with The Pour Up LA<\/a> on Friday, Aug. 21 starting at 6 p.m. All buy-in proceeds will be donated to Day Laborer Network, and there will be food from River Bed Bums and Camello Pita Pobloano.<\/p>\n Highland Park\u2014\u201cDon\u2019t Dream It\u2014Drink It.\u201d Johnny\u2019s Bar<\/a> is hosting a midnight screening of \u201cThe Rocky Horror Picture Show\u201d on Friday, Aug. 21 with cocktail specials from Grey Goose, Patron, Angel\u2019s Envy and more.<\/p>\n East Hollywood\u2014Savor the slowdown of summer at Tabula Rasa<\/a> on Saturday, Aug. 22 with wine and ice cream pairings and sorbet wine floats from Servet starting at 4 p.m.<\/p>\n Silver Lake\u2014If you\u2019re one of the many people getting into run clubs or if you like to walk and eat pizza, the LA Countdown Pizza Run & Walk Club<\/a> on Saturday, Aug. 22 could be for you. Run or walk from La Sorted<\/a> to Hot Tongue<\/a> and enjoy a free slice at each. All ticket proceeds support Soccer Without Borders.<\/a><\/p>\n Virgil Village\u2014Good Friend Coffee<\/a> is hosting an industry party with Washed Up Coffee for Coffee Fest LA on Saturday, Aug. 22. Starting at 7 p.m., they\u2019ll have free drinks thanks to Minor Figures, Mr. Black Spirits and Pixel Dust to enjoy along an evening of food, drinks, giveaways and music.<\/p>\n
Highland Park\u2014Amiga Amore<\/a> and Speak Cheesey<\/a> are joining forces on Thursday, Aug. 27 for a community pizza party with MexItalian creations, Korean shaved ice and, of course, sourdough pizza!<\/p>\n Silver Lake\u2014We have Euro Summer at home at the Silver Lake Pool + Inn<\/a> on Friday, Aug. 28. Join them for an evening of pasta dishes, cocktails, amaro tasting and dessert from Pasta Girlfriend Party starting at 7 p.m.<\/p>\n East Hollywood\u2014The East Hollywood Neighborhood Council<\/a> is bringing neighbors of Heliotrope Drive together for a block party on Saturday, Aug. 29 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Ondo Coffee and GoGo Juice Bar will be serving up beverages for folks looking for finds at The Queer Mercado, the Goddess Mercado, Track 16 Gallery and RED Vintage Co.<\/p>\n Silver Lake\u2014Oaktown Spice Shop<\/a> is having a party on Saturday, Aug. 29 from 3 to 6 p.m. with oysters and poke from Shucks Oyster Co, macha crisp from Cuatro Mamas and free wine from Silverlake Wine<\/a>.<\/p>\n Etc.<\/p>\n Silver Lake\u2014Amiguita<\/a> is starting brunch service on Saturdays and Sundays at noon with plates of mang\u00fa and blackened salmon, shirmp po boys, Haitian diri ak pwa, arepas and a classic American egg breakfast.<\/p>\n Historic Filipinotown\u2014J\u014dd\u014d Sake Bar<\/a> is soft opening on weekends from 5 p.m. to midnight with sake, small bites and beers on Temple Street.<\/p>\n Echo Park\u2014Bill Addison reviewed A T\u00ed for the Los Angeles Times<\/a> earlier this month.<\/p>\n ICYMI<\/p>\n Echo Park\u2014Television writer Hank Chilton plans to open the Ravine Club this fall in the former Button Mash space. The sports bar will serve wings, hot dogs, burgers, tacos and gluten-free options from chef Hugo Sanchez of Brown Soul Brewing. Co-founded with Dodgers fan group organizer Alex Soto, the bar aims to welcome fans of all teams. It will preview its food during Echo Park Rising on Aug. 29 and 30. LA Eater<\/a><\/p>\n El Sereno\u2014Canyon Coffee<\/a> is planning an October opening on Huntington Drive, where Grand Central Market owner Langdon Street Capital has acquired six parcels. The popular Echo Park roaster will join a new Highland Cafe outpost in one of the Beverly Hills firm\u2019s properties. L.A. Material<\/a><\/p>\n Support Eastside Community News \u2014 Now Tax-Deductible<\/p>\n You can now make a tax-deductible contribution to support The Eastsider\u2019s civic and accountability coverage on the Eastside.<\/p>\n Choose what works for you: <\/p>\n \u2022 Become a monthly supporter and help us reach 500 neighbors funding daily reporting<\/p>\n \u2022 Make a single gift to our new Eastside Community News Fund<\/p>\n Strong local news keeps residents informed and leaders accountable.<\/p>\n Thank you for your consideration.<\/p>\n \u2014Jes\u00fas Sanchez, Publisher<\/p>\n
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