National Beer Day in LA

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Cheers! Did you know that it is National Beer Day? April 7th, 1933 was the first day in 13 years that people could buy, sell and drink beer. President Roosevelt signed the bill legalizing beer consumption and sales on March 22nd, and then on April 7th the new law went into effect. This unofficial holiday is celebrated all over the United States.

Now that you know the history, it is time to celebrate. Obviously, you need to drink a beer, but lets find out where the best places to celebrate are in Los Angeles.

Anchor Brewing might be from San Francisco, but you can still sample their delicious brews in Los Angeles. It was one of the few breweries to survive the 13 years of Prohibition, and it is also the only local San Francisco brewery that is still in existence from that time.You can find Anchor Brewing beers at Hotel Palomar & Blvd 16 ,10740 Wilshire Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90024. This is also close to your home at The Glendon. 

If you don’t mind the drive, head to Father’s Office in Santa Monica. They have a delicious burger, but there is more to this delicious establishment than their food. They now have a huge selection of international and rare beers to choose from with your dinner. Use this holiday to expand your tastes and try a new beer that you cannot get anywhere else. 

You can also head outside to Verdugo Bar to enjoy your drink in their awesome beer garden. They offer 22 regularly rotating tap beers along with happy hour and day-of-the-week specials. If you use this day to do a beer tour, this is a must-have on your tour list. 

Finally, if you want to celebrate National Beer Day with more of the brewery side of things. You can head to Thrillist best brewery at Beachwood Brewery in Long Beach. Beachwood Brewery has won more awards than any other brewery in the Los Angeles Area. 

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St. Patrick's Day in LA

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Get your green on. St. Patrick’s Day is coming up and we cannot wait to celebrate. Even if you are not Irish, you can still celebrate with your friends at many events in the Los Angeles area. Los Angeles knows how to party, and we have found some great events throughout the next week. So go find your green shirt and beads, you are going to have a great time!

St. Patrick’s Day Parade

The St. Patrick’s Day parade is an event that everyone looks forward to all year. Green is everywhere as we see some of our favorite local floats and celebrities ride through South Bay. The St. Patrick’s Day parade will be held on March 12th this year. It is only an hour from your home at The Glendon. The parade starts around 11 am and features local officials, Irish dancers and more. 

St. Patrick’s Day Festival

Casey's St. Patrick's Day Street Festival in Downtown LA is from 6am to 2am on March 17th. This festival features food, drinks and games all day long. It is even free admission before 3:30pm. This event will be held at 613 South Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA with an entrance at Wilshire and Hope.

St. Patrick’s Day Block Party

Rock & Reilly's St. Paddy's Day Block Party will be held this year on March 12th from 1-10pm. The party benefits Pencils of Promise. You can hang out hear DJ’s, enjoy food trucks and enjoy 8 bars with 100 kegs of green beer. The party is held in the back lot behind Rock & Reilly’s in West Hollywood. Make sure to get there early because entrance availability is subject to capacity. 

Irish Bars

If you want to get your Irish on at a local bar, Los Angeles has a few to choose from. You can always go to Finn McCool’s. You can listen to their Irish bands while enjoying Irish food and drinks all day long. 

We hope you have a safe and happy St. Patrick’s Day with friends and family in Los Angeles.

Fall in LA

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It might not feel like fall in Los Angeles, but fall is technically here. Just because we are experiencing hot temperatures this time of year, does not mean we cannot enjoy the cool weather activities that the rest of the country experiences. Oktoberfest, festivals and concerts are just a few of the ways we can celebrate the change in seasons. Invite your friends from Palazzo Westwood and see what you can find in our gorgeous city. 

Los Angeles Oktoberfest

Happening a little later in the season is the Los Angeles Oktoberfest. This event is held October 16th-18th at the Beverly Hills Country Club. For $100 dollars per person, you can acquire glass bier stein that gives you unlimited refills throughout the festival. You also can enjoy food and entertainment throughout the three day event. The best part about this event is that it raises money for local charities in the region.

Farm Pumpkin Patch

The Tapia Brothers Farm Pumpkin Patch is not just a quick way to buy a pumpkin. You can literally get lost in the famous Tapia Brothers Farm epic corn maze. This maze is so big it is in a separate lot across from the pumpkin patch. You can run through the maze with a map and a sheet full of trivia questions. As you run around the maze, you can find the answers. If you complete the maze and the answers you can submit your name to win $100. After you complete the maze, go pick out a pumpkin or five to carve for your Halloween celebrations. 

Los Angeles Haunted Hayride

The famous Los Angeles Haunted Hayride is back for this Halloween season. This is not a kid-friendly ride through a pumpkin patch. This hayride includes everything from demons to monsters all throughout Griffith park. There is a pitch black maze and scare zones just waiting to help your Halloween spirit. This year’s theme is “Boogeyman”. This event happens all throughout October. You can learn more on their website. 

These are just a few of the great fall events occurring throughout Los Angeles. What is your favorite fall event?

Beer Week is Back

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Whether you have a love for all things craft beer or have just had a long, hard week at the office, relief is on the way - the 7th annual Los Angeles Beer Week is just about here! This year's LA Beer Week runs from June 20 through 28, and has a variety of events in store throughout the city during this time. Here are a few of this year's most notable events:

Kickoff Event

The LA Brewers Kickoff Event is tomorrow, June 20, on the south lawn of Exposition Park. More than 75 breweries will be in attendance, with 200 types of beer in tow. In addition to food trucks (including the Grilled Cheese Truck) and beer, there will be live entertainment for your listening pleasure. The event will be held from noon to 5 PM. Tickets are available online, but please be advised that VIP tickets for the event have already sold out.

Father's Day Vinyl Brunch

If you want to treat your beer-loving Dad to a nice Father's Day outing on Sunday, head to Phantom Carriage for brunch. Enjoy "Beermosas," Bloody Marys, Sangria and plenty of one-off beers as you listen to some old-school vinyl records. While some LA Beer Week events charge an admission fee, this event is free to enter and begins at 12:10 PM.

Vegan Cheese & Beer Pairings

Even if your diet does not include animal products, you can still participate in LA Beer Week. Join Golden Road Brewing at the pub for an evening of vegan cheese and beer pairings. Guests will enjoy vegan cheese from Follow Your Heart paired with some of Golden Road's favorite brews. The event takes place Monday, June 22 from 5-9 PM. 

Rarest of the Rare

Smog City Brewing's Rarest of the Rare event has taken a break for the past two years, but it will triumphantly return on Saturday, June 27. Smog City's three bars will serve retired beers, bourbon barrel-aged beers, sour beers and experimental beers. Don't feel the need to drink everything all at once - this event lasts from noon to 8 PM.

These are just a handful of the week's planned events. To view the full schedule, visit the official event website. If you have yet to come up with the perfect Father's Day gift idea, some of these events could be just the ticket! Please remember to travel safely and responsibly from your home at Palazzo Westwood Village to each of these events. Get ready to sit back, relax, and sip on a nice cold brew!

Have you attended any LA Beer Week events in the past 7 years? Which events are at the top of your list this year? Share your thoughts with us on the Palazzo Westwood Village Facebook and Twitter pages!

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LAist