Kelly's Hot Spots - CELEBRATING CHRISTMAS/KWANZAA
Morels French Steakhouse & Bistro
189 The Grove Dr
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 965-9595
The skinny: Special tasting menus in both their bistro ($35) and upstairs steakhouse ($65) on Christmas Day.
Patina
141 South Grand Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90012-3034
(213) 972-3331
www.patinagroup.com/patina
The skinny: Special 4 course prix fixe with a sampling of everything from Maine lobster salad, to a fall glazed vegetable mosaic, to foie gras ravioli and a choice of Pennsylvania roasted duck in huckleberry jus or Colorado rack of lamb with baby artichokes on Christmas Eve. $95 adults, $25 for additional artisanal cheeses, a la carte menu also available
Zucca Ristorante
801 South Figueroa Street
Los Angeles, CA 90017
(213) 614-7800
www.patinagroup.com/zuccaRistorante
The skinny: Celebrate Christmas Eve Italian style with a four course prix fixe sumptuous feast reminiscent of a rustic Italian holiday feast. Favorites include the pumpkin zuppa di Zucca, lobster spaghetti, steamed capon, seared duck and a selection of holiday desserts. $45 for adults, $15.95 for kids under 12
Café Pinot
700 West 5th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90071-2026
(213) 239-6500
www.patinagroup.com/cafePinot
The skinny: Christmas Eve menu features festive dishes of forest chestnut potage, duo of foie gras, gingerbread-crusted duck breast, crispy Jidori chicken breast, black truffle and oxtail ravioli, rotisserie prime rib, caramelized monkfish tail, and selection of seasonal holiday desserts. $55 for 3 courses, $68 for 4 courses, $15.95 for kids under 12
Pinot Provence
Westin south Coast Plaza
686 Anton Boulevard
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 444-5900
www.patinagroup.com
The skinny: On Christmas Eve, choice of three or four courses with highlights including Dungeness crab salad, pan-roasted Scottish salmon, maple leaf duck breast with chestnut fondue and rotisserie chicken with parmesan polenta. $55 for 3 courses, $65 for 4 courses, $15.95 for kids under 12
M Café de Chaya
9433 Brighton Way
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
310.858.8459
9343 Culver Boulevard
Culver City, CA. 90232
310.838.4300
7119 Melrose Avenue
Los Angeles, CA. 90046
323.525.0588
www.mcafedechaya.com
The skinny: This restaurant offers contemporary macrobiotic cuisine (no refined sugars, eggs, dairy, red meat or poultry). Pre-order savory sliced seiten, herbed bread stuffing, pan gravy and cranberry relish for pick up. 2 for $60 and 4 for $110
Chaya Beverly Hills
8741 Alden Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(310) 859-8833
The skinny: Christmas Eve, Maine lobster prix fixe, $60
Chaya Venice
110 Navy Street
Venice, CA 90291
(310) 396-1179
The skinny: Christmas Surf ‘n Turf, $55
Chaya Downtown
525 South Flower Street
Los Angeles, CA 90071
(213) 236-9577
The skinny: Christmas Eve, Noel medley, $60
Neo Soul
Neo Soul: Taking Soul Food to a Whole 'Nutha Level
The skinny: Soul food recipes by Lindsey Williams, grandson of founder of famed Sylvia’s restaurant in Harlem, prove that down-home cooking doesn’t have to be unhealthy
