Rare Weekend 4.24.08

This weekend is evolving…



Change is good. And, the quirky, high-concept El Prado bar in Echo Park does just that, with every detail – from the décor to the drinks to the DJ. As of today, the vibe is dive bar meets barnyard complete with bags of apples and Belgian brews… but you never know what tomorrow will bring.

El Prado, 1805 W. Sunset Blvd. (between Glendale Blvd. & Lemoyne Street), Echo Park, (213) 483-8609, elpradobar.com

Bringing VIP to a whole new level, Table ONE at Jaan Restaurant will allow guests to reserve the entire lush garden patio for an intimate tête-à-tête, starting May 1. Feast under the stars on the likes of Sea Bass Baked in Clay or Petrossian caviar. Talk about your own Garden of Eden.

Raffles L’Ermitage, 9291 Burton Way (between Foothill & Maple), Beverly Hills, (310) 385-5344, beverlyhills.raffles.com/hsylaxra/restaurants_jaan

Fifth time’s a charm for New American resto Grace. To fête its fifth anniversary, Chef Neil Fraser has unveiled a menu of five courses for just $55, including the scrumptious donuts: strawberry, butterscotch and the elusive “Elvis”.

Grace, 7360 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, (323) 934-4400, gracerestaurant.com

Miracle Mile cube dwellers can now add Samurai Sam’s to their Koo Koo Roo-Baja Fresh-Quizno’s rotation. Gorge on one of their Teriyaki or Yaki Soba bowls, and keep your fingers crossed that you don’t run into your boss.

Samurai Sam’s, 5757 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, samuraisams.net