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rustic canyon!

One week. Endless possibilities.

EAT
Burgers and Beer
What
: Along with a classic Niman Ranch number, the cozy Rustic Canyon adds beefy Breakfast and Lobster, complete with artisanal pint pairings, to the special Monday-night menu.
Why: It cuts the mustard.
When: Every Mon., 5:30-10:30 p.m.
Where: 1119 Wilshire Blvd., b/t 11th & 12th Sts., Santa Monica (310-393-7050).

SEE
Mark Grotjahn: Seven Faces
What:
The famed L.A.-based artist presents thirteen new oil paintings, which are simultaneously abstract and figurative renderings from his face series.
Why: What’s a week without a little art?
When: Thru Apr. 3. Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Blum & Poe, 2727 S. La Cienega Blvd., b/t Venice and Washington Blvds., Culver City (310-836-2062).

LEARN
Artisanal Bread Baking
What
: Local expert Jerry Maybrook demos how to make a perfect French country loaf, while you keep busy with a beer and cheese tasting.
Why: Never mind the butcher and the candlestick maker.
When: Sat., noon-4 p.m.
Where: Surfas, 8777 W. Washington Blvd., at National Blvd., Culver City (310-559-4770 ext. 275).

SHOP
Bobbie
What:
Always pretty but never prissy, Kate Moore’s well-edited shop does super chic for super cheap with lesser-known labels.
Why: Fancy that.
When: Tues.-Fri., 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun., noon-6 p.m.
Where: 2213 Sunset Blvd., b/t Mohawk & Waterloo Sts., Echo Park (213-483-8363).

SWEAT
Up Dog Yoga + Cycling
What
: A new studio out to make you sweat with both yoga and spinning classes led by teachers with cult-like followings.
Why: Note burgers, beer, bread, and cheese above.
When: Mon.-Fri., 6:15 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sat., 7 a.m.-7:30 p.m.; Sun., 8 a.m.-7:30 pm. See schedule for details.
Where: 8599 Santa Monica Blvd., at Westmount Dr., West Hollywood (310-360-7200).

Photo: Courtesy of Rustic Canyon 

Location
8599 Santa Monica Blvd
@ Westmount Dr
West Hollywood, CA 90069
310-360-7200
Blum & Poe
2727 S La Cienega Blvd
bt Venice & Washington Blvds
Los Angeles, CA 90034
310-836-2062
2213 W Sunset Blvd
bt Mohawk & Waterloo Sts
Los Angeles, CA 90026
213-483-8363
Surfas Restaurant Supply and Gourmet Food
8777 W Washington Blvd
bt National Blvd & Helms Ave
Culver City, CA 90232
310-559-4770
1119 Wilshire Blvd
bt 11th & 12th Sts
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-393-7050
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