Philanthropists and supporters of Walk With Sally donned all white for its 11th annual White Light White Night fundraiser on July 22, 2017. This bright night featured Mark McGrath of Sugar Ray and celebrated the perservering Walk With Sally children. The evening featured live music, food tastings from fine restaurants and an auction serving the mentorship program. Walk With Sally’s mission is to provide free mentoring support programs to children whose parents, guardians or siblings have cancer or succumbed to the disease. Visit http://www.walkwithsally.org.

The bustling Federal restaurant in North Hollywood is participating in Dine LA’s Restaurant Week from July 14-28. The illustrious North Hollywood gastropub is offering a special weekday prix fixe lunch and daily dinner menu. The Federal’s 2- course lunch is only $20 per person which includes 1 appetizer, 1 entrée and a beverage. The 3-course dinner is $29 per person and includes 1 appetizer, 1 entrée, one dessert and includes a complimentary glass of Fed Red beer on draft, a 12oz Boomtown beer or fountain soda. Dinner menu options include delicious dishes Beef Short Rib, Spicy Tropical Shrimp and Quinoa, Summer Kale Chicken and Grilled Peach Salad and M.C.O. Burger (beef, egg and bacon; a charming acronym for Moo-Cluck-Oink). Dessert selections include tempting Butter Cake and Elvis Pie. Learn more at http://www.thefederalbar.com or http://www.discoverlosangeles.com/dinela-los-angeles-restaurant-week.

The Federal’s Dine LA menu is available during these times:

• Lunch menu- Monday-Friday from 11:30am-3:30pm
• Dinner menu- Monday-Sunday from 5:00pm-11:00pm

For reservations call: (818) 980-2555

5303 Lankershim Blvd, North Hollywood, CA 91601

​The Valley’s favorite fine dining establishment, Firefly, is offering a superlative three-course prix fixe menu for a limited time during the summer installment of Dine LA. The dinner is only $49 per person from July 14-28. The Dine LA dinner menu boasts mouthwatering dishes such as Heirloom Tomato (locally sourced strawberries, chia seeds& basil whipped goat cheese), Charred Peach Gazpacho (steamed prawn, avocado, yuzu & chili oil), Steak Tartare (béarnaise, tabasco vinaigrette & frisee salad), Marinated Skirt Steak (pomme aligot, garlic braised broccoli rabe h salsa verde), Steelhead Salmon (brentwood corn, roasted piquillo peppers & honey-jalapeno cornbread), Mushroom Pappardelle (maitake, oyster mushrooms, ricotta & black truffle butter) Coconut Panna Cotta and Warm Chocolate Cake. www.discoverlosangeles.com/dinela-los-angeles-restaurant-week.

For reservations, please call (818) 762-1833.

11720 Ventura Blvd.
Studio City, CA 91604

The Dine LA menu is available July 14 -28:
Sunday-Thursday: 5:30pm-10pm
Friday & Saturday: 5:30pm-11pm

Concern Foundation for cancer research hosted its legendary Block Party on the back lot of Paramount Pictures Studios on July 8, 2017. This year’s theme is “Kingdom of Concern; An Evening of Feasting, Revelry and Dance.” Thousands attended the food and entertainment focused fundraising event. The fundraising goal was to exceed last year’s $2 million for cancer research and treatments. Kelly Stone, Bruce Singer and Eden Alpert received the Spirit of Concern Humanitarians Award.

“Concern Foundation is proud to honor these exceptional people for their passion, commitment to philanthropy and involvement in the community,” says Derek Alpert, president of Concern Foundation. “They truly exemplify what Concern Foundation represents to the cancer community, locally and around the world. We recognize the most inspiring people in our community at our Block Party and we provide funding to only the best cancer research scientists that are making a difference in conquering cancer.”

The mission of Concern Foundation is to conquer cancer by providing critical funds to treat the early stages of discovery. Concern Foundation has raised and awarded $59 million to cancer scientists around the globe since its inception in 1968. For nearly 50 years, Concern has been a leader in the advancement of cancer immunology, a field that carries the most potential for discovering treatments and preventions for cancer. For more information about the Concern, please visit http://www.concernfoundation.org.

National Fried Chicken Day is observed every year on July 6th. Angelenos line up around the block at Astro Doughnuts in Downtown Los Angeles to get their fried chicken fix. Astro Doughnuts is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM, http://www.astrodoughnuts.com.

Cirque Du Soleil’s Luzia is a spectacular mélange of acrobatic acts, music, costume and storytelling. The show transports the audience to a vibrant, imaginary Mexico. Luzia’s visual theme is influenced by the elements of light and rain. Each act is masterfully executed by distinguished performers from 15 different countries. This show is a must-see for the whole family. 

Luzia will continue to show at Denver’s Pepsi Center until July 9, 2017 before heading to Chicago July 21-September 3. Learn more at http://www.cirquedusoleil.com/luzia.

Superior casual dining is at your fingertips with Hopdoddy Burger Bar. Hododdy sets itself apart from other burger joints with its fresh, all-natural ingredients. Since Hopdoddy’s launch in 2010, the ingredients have been locally sourced, helping local purveyors. A butcher at each Hopdoddy establishment grinds fresh meat every day and the breads are baked daily. If you happen to have your pooch with you, Hopdoddy provides a dog-friendly atmosphere with outdoor seating, doggy bowls and freshly made treats. 

Hopdoddy offers quality crafted burgers, shakes, beer and cocktails. Hopdoddy is also involved in philanthropic endeavors – $1 from each sale of the Goodnight/Good Cause burger will go to Heros For Children benefiting children suffering from cancer. During our press trip we visited the Denver location at the bustling Union Station location, which has garnered rave reviews. There are over 15 Hopdoddy locations in Texas, California, Colorado and Arizona. Check out their menu at http://www.hopdoddy.com/menu.

Visit the Denver location at:
1747 Wynkoop St.
Denver, CO 80202
(303) 446-2337