Los Angeles - December 31, 2009

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Bubbly. Any way you look at it.

FETE
Studio 54 at AOC
What: A night of food (tiny crab cakes, curried chicken with ’70s garnishes), wine, champagne, and dancing worth taking a disco nap for.
Why: Silly hat included; BYOQ (that’s right, quaaludes).
When: Thurs., 9 p.m. Reservations required.
Where: 8022 W. Third St., b/t Fairfax Ave. & Crescent Heights Blvd. (323-653-6359).

DRESS
Katy Rodriguez Winter Sale
What: Party-perfect pieces from fall, winter, and Wingate Paine collections up to 50 percent off at the shop (snake an extra 10 percent when you shop online).
Why: It’s frocking unbelievable.
When: Thru Jan. 31. Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 8006 Melrose Ave., b/t Edinburgh & Laurel Aves., West Hollywood (323-651-5516).

EAT
All Day at Palate Food + Wine
What: Get an early start with the raw bar at the wine bar, grab supper a la carte, or commit to the six-course tasting menu complete with midnight toast and party favors.
Why: Better Palate than never.
When: Thurs. Preparty, 2-8 p.m.; first seatings, 5:30 & 6 p.m.; second seating, 9 p.m.
Where: 933 S. Brand Blvd., at W. Acacia Blvd., Glendale (818-662-9463).

FIX
Cocktails to Raise a Glass To
What: Whip up a batch of H. Joseph Erhmann’s Old Sydney-Town Punch, Audrey Saunders’s Cucumber-Mint Creoles, or any of the other mixologists’ masterpieces in our guide to festive beverages.
Why: Raise the bar.
When: Before the clock strikes 12.
Where: Chez you.

DRINK
Bottomless Bubbly for $20.10
What: Your cup runneth just right with Marquis de Perlade Blanc de Blanc, Pierre Sparr Rose, or Kir Royales.
Why: We are the champerions, our friends.
When: Thurs., 9 p.m.-midnight
Where: Pourtal, 104 Santa Monica Blvd., b/t Ocean Ave. & 2nd St., Santa Monica (310-393-7693).

SNACK
Champagne Cupcakes
What: Brut rosé cakes slathered with pink champagne or morning-after, mimosa-inspired orange zest frosting; iced sugar cookie flutes and bottles, too.
Why: Get rid of those bakes and pains.
When: Thurs., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: All SusieCakes locations, including 11708 W. San Vicente Blvd., at Barrington Ave., Brentwood (310-442-2253).

Photo: jemsweb / Flickr

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