Rare Weekend 8.21.08

Every weekend should begin like this…



Open bar alert! To kick-off the new John Varvatos shop at Fred Segal, free booze will be served. While you’re there, check out the shop-within-a-shop celebrating JV’s CBGB store and all of the noted designer’s clothing. The reception starts at 6 p.m

Fred Segal Santa Monica, 420 Broadway, Santa Monica, (310) 451-9002, johnvarvatos.com

Of course, you’re going to need fuel after all those refreshments. A little Spicy Miso Chilean Sea Bass at SASHI should do the trick. Then again, there’s kurobuta , black-peppered Berkshire pork, hot off the robata grill.

SASHI sushi + sake lounge, 451 Manhattan Beach Boulevard, (310) 545-0400, sashimb.com

Class up the start of the work week with the sounds of Ol’ Blue Eyes… it’s Sinatra Mondays at Crown Bar. Max Vontaine provides the vocals. You sit back and enjoy. Ah, the Summer wind.

Crown Bar, 7321 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, (323) 882-6774, crownbarla.com

Unwind with a little vino at BLD’s special wine and cheese class this Monday. Swirl and savor a selection of artisanal cheeses from local California producers. Class is in session at 5:30 p.m. $30 gets you in.

BLD, 7450 Beverly Boulevard (at Vista Street), Mid-City West, (323) 930-9744, bldrestaurant.com