Our pick of places to go + things to do to make the most of your February.
DO THIS → Futbol: The Beautiful Game exhibition at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art in anticipation of the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil this summer. Runs February 2 until July 20.
WATCH THIS → The Winter Olympics 2014 live broadcast from Sochi, Russia. Support our U.S. athletes as they make their mark in ice and in snow starting Friday, February 7th through Sunday, February 23rd.
EAT HERE → Crossroads as they kick off their vegan version of “Sunday Supper” this month. The series features dinner and wine pairings in collaboration with visiting chefs like Theo Schoenegger of Forbes Four Star award-winning restaurant Sinatra in the Encore at Wynn Las Vegas on February 16th and Adam Fleischman of Umami Burger on February 23rd.
AND HERE → dineMB, Manhattan Beach’s culinary spin off of dineLA featuring pre-fixe lunch and dinner menus from select restaurants. Head on over to The Rockefeller for a gastropub experience west of the PCH and The Strand House for a table with a view of the Pacific you’d be hard-pressed to beat. Reservations can be made here from February 2 until February 7.
SHOP HERE → Tory Burch’s Rodeo Drive Store in Beverly Hills to celebrate the New York-based designer’s one decade mark. Created by architect and interior designer Daniel Romualdez, the flagship’s striking facade was created to emulate the brass fretwork bottle cap on the label’s signature scent. Be sure to make friends in the dressing room, for the rooftop terrace is reserved for VIPs.
366 N. Rodeo Dr., Beverly Hills. Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. 310-274-2394.
HIT THE SWEET SPOT AT → Farmshop for their popular Conversation Cookies just in time for Valentine’s Day. From “Cutie Pie” to “I’m Yours”, sometimes it’s the sugary confections that say it best. Still looking for the perfect reservation? HEAD TO → Terranea Resort & Spa for their February 14th couples offerings, including the “Perfect Pair” dinner overlooking the water at Nelson’s and “Tapas For Two” at Catalina Kitchen. For more details, visit their website.
ATTEND THIS → Modernism Week in Palm Springs, a celebratory appreciation of mid-century architecture and design against a backdrop of pool parties, walking and bike tours, and vintage fashion. The party starts on February 13th through the 23rd.
