Rare Weekend 3.13.08

This weekend is medium rare.



New York. Washington, DC. And now… Los Angeles. Every great city deserves their own great BLT Steak. Indulge in prime cuts of Certified Black Angus, USDA Prime, and Japanese Kobe Beef at West Hollywood’s newest steakhouse. Expect a relaxed, open vibe, complete with an outdoor patio.

BLT Steak, 8720 Sunset Blvd (W. of La Cienega Blvd), West Hollywood, (310) 360-1950, bltsteak.com

Speaking of hearty fare, Celestino is introducing a new Wild Game Menu for the adventurous eater. Start with tortellini in pheasant broth and move up to Costoletta di Cervo con Salsa di Porto e Ciliege, a rack of venison in Port sauce with cherries, and Struzzo con Erbette Aromatiche e Grappa, ostrich with aromatic herbs in a grappa reduction. Game on (pun intended). $68 per person.

Celestino, 141 S. Lake Avenue, Pasadena, (626) 795-4006

Whenever we have a craving for a French Maid (that’s a cocktail), Lawry’s the Prime Rib is where we go. To kick off its 70th birthday, the L.A. institution is serving libations just like back in the day. Celebrate a time when life was simpler with the likes of a Sidecar, Between the Sheets, or an Angel’s Wing. The $12 price tag will bring you back to the present.

Lawry’s the Prime Rib, 100 N. La Cienega Blvd, Beverly Hills, (310) 652-2827, lawrysonline.com

That pleasant smell in the air might be from the new, high-end French perfumer Le Labo. Treat your significant other to one of their award-winning fragrances. Or have them create an exclusive scent just for you.

Le Labo, 8385 West 3rd Street (between S. Orlando Avenue & S. Kings Road), (323) 782-0411, lelabofragrances.com