The W Los Angeles Westwood has a delicious summer in store for guests. Summers are for Americana celebrations of life and nothing is more traditional than a Backyard BBQ, pool parties, movies…and more! Even better, at the W Los Angeles, they will take care of the work, you just have the fun!
Beginning Memorial Day weekend at W Los Angeles – Westwood, Executive Chef Dakota Weiss has created a sumptuos classic BBQ menu for the W’d Backyard and features some great new dishes. For more than 12 years, this French-trained chef has showcased her talent for creating global cuisine that utilizes locally grown, organic ingredients. She constantly scours the Farmer’s Market looking for the best and the freshest ingredients. She love to create bold tastes, and is committed to unique, yet simple and light dishes. Her culinary skills has received honors by some of Los Angeles’ toughest critics including Los Angeles Times, Gayot.com and among other notable publications. While at Jer-ne, she was named as “Best New Chef” by Angeleno Magazine. (Read about her global-inspired menu she is also featuring this summer here…)
Backyard BBQ Menu 2011
Spicy Mustard BBQ Chicken Breast Sandwich – Served on a bun with lettuce, tomato and grilled onions, Backyard Coleslaw and Wagon
Wheel Pasta Salad $15
Grilled Smoked Prawns – Lightly smoked served on a chopped salad with charred corn, roasted peppers and a BBQ ranch dressing $18
Grilled Skirt Steak Wrap – Boursin cheese, lettuce, charred tomatoes served with a red, white and purple potato salad $16
Classic Burger – 8 oz patty, lettuce, tomato, grilled onions, smoked cheddar and pickles $15
Corn on the Cobb Grillead and served with a spicy avocado butter, cotija cheese $6
Bag of Chips $4
The Backyard @ W Los Angeles – Westwood
930 Hilgard Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90024
www.wlosangeles.com
The Backyard at the W Los Angeles, where summer fun awaits!
Here is their calendar for the entire summer to put in your agenda that will make your summer a special one to remember!
Weekly events
· SHOW ME THE MOVIES! – the popular summer cinema series continues for its 5th year and is now on Friday nights. This year’s movie series will include top award winners such as The Social Network, The King’s Speech and Toy Story 3. The series will benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Greater Los Angeles to help them grant a summer of wishes. Doors open at 7PM. Movie starts at sundown.
· Wellness Weekend – Live well this summer! Join us at WET every Saturday from 9AM – 10AM with celebrity trainer Kit Rich for an hour-long fitness class set to the hottest tunes. Hollywood’s hottest stars and entertainment industry insiders are addicted to her unique approach to Pilates training combined with yoga, cardio and weights. Each class ends with a mimosa on us!
· Hangover BBQ – Having a rough weekend? Relieve those hangover blues with Executive Chef Dakota Weiss’ sure-to-cure remedies. Every Saturday and Sunday from 11AM-3PM
· WET pool party – home to the hottest weekend pool parties on the west side, join us every Sunday from 12PM-5PM. What better way to enjoy California’s hot summer days than at W’s pool.
Here are all the summer events to put on your agenda!
· Swim at ESCAPE – W’s version of post-work cocktailing with Hollywood insiders. Mix and mingle poolside or take an evening swim at ESCAPE, our night time lounge version of WET. Every 3rd Thursday from 7PM – 10PM
· Vino and Vinyasa with lululemon athletica – Tough month? Relieve some tension by joining a yoga class hosted by lululemon athletica’s yoga instructors. ‘Wine’ down your evening and stay for our wine tasting event following the class. Every 3rd Wednesday of the month
· Wine Down at W – our monthly wine tasting event for beginners to wine connoisseurs. Different wine purveyors each month and select from an array of red, whites and sparkling. Did we mention its unlimited tastings for just $20? Yogis that attend the Vino and Vinyasa receive a special $12 admission fee for unlimited tastings. Every 3rd Wednesday of the month.
· Westwood Live – Meet up with friends or make new ones every 3rd Thursday in Westwood’s famous village. Check out the amazing shops and restaurants that will be staying open later than usual, enjoy live entertainment and sampling of appetizers and food. Whiskey Blue will be the final destination as they host a monthly after-party with top local LA DJs.
· W Around the World – Tantalize your taste buds by experiencing foods from W’s Around the World. New Executive Chef Dakota Weiss whips up special menus with global influences. Every 2nd Saturday of the month.
The Backyard restaurant will be offering classic hand-crafted cocktails with modern twists including Blackthorn, popular in the 1890s and one of the first cocktails to call for Irish Whiskey, Orange Bang, a modern take on a screwdriver with the sweetness and frothiness of an orange bang or Basil Grapefruit Martini, a refreshing summer cocktail using a creative mix of absinthe, grapefruit and basil.
