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Weekend Guide
Add some flavor to your three-day weekend.
CHOW
You have been craving: Soi tacos—ever since you read about them in Four Trucks to Track Down.
Lucky for you: Komodo will be hosting a food truck block party, complete with said Soi tacos and more this Friday.
Why? In addition to Komodo’s tasty eats, Coolhaus, MeSoHungry and several other trucks will also be on the scene.
Location: Pico/Robertson (across from the Komodo kitchen). Date/Time: Friday, May 27 from 5 to 9 p.m. Web: komodofood.com.
TREAT
You are: lactose-intolerant. Don’t worry—it happens to the best of us.
Thankfully there’s: Divine Dips vegan ice crème.
Why? All of the creamy goodness of delicious natural ice-cream (think organic coconut milk, agave nectar and vanilla bean), sans cream—or the achy tummy!
Location: Find Divine Dips at these locations around town. Web: divinedipsicecreme.com.
CELEBRATE
You are: ecstatic about the three-day weekend!
Take advantage of: warm weather and time off by celebrating at Fiesta Hermosa, which will feature over 270 artists and crafters, eats like fresh fish tacos and handmade crepes, a Charity Beer & Wine Garden and live music.
Why? It’s going to be one beachin’ day.
Location: 1 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach, 90254 (map). Date/Time: Saturday, May 28 through Monday, May 30 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (all three days). Web: fiestahermosa.com.
SEE
You want to: catch a flick this weekend, but there’s no way you’re shelling out your hard earned money for yet another rendition of pirates fighting over hidden treasure.
Catch an outdoor flick: beginning this Saturday, and every Saturday through September 3, at different parks throughout L.A..
Why? Movies like “There’s Something About Mary,” “Fight Club,” “Reservoir Dogs” and “Office Space” are sure to satisfy the cinema lover in you, while eats from participating food trucks like Frysmith and Lake Street Creamery (donut ice cream, anyone?) will fill your belly.
Location: Please see website for location details, as it changes weekly. Date/Time: Every Saturday beginning May 28 through September 3. Web: outdoorcinemafoodfest.com.
On Our Radar
ATTEND
You have got to: get out of the city and into some nature; unfortunately leaving town is out of the question.
Keep things: local and nature-filled at TreePeople’s Green City Fair, Saturday, June 4.
Why? Take in nature, as you go on a guided hike and participate in some of the great green workshops taking place throughout the day.
Location: 12601 Mulholland Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210 (map). Date/Time: Saturday, June 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Web: treepeople.org.
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DINE
You know: that they exist, but try as you might, you just can’t seem to get that beer garden to grow.
Put down: the shovel, step away from the hose and head downtown to Chaya to see what really constitutes a Japanese Beer Garden.
Why? Let the chef tend to the Shishito Peppers, and Yakitori and Kushiyaki Skewers, while you sit back and enjoy your Sake Sangria.
Location: 525 S. Flower Street, Los Angeles, 90071 (map). Date: Monday through Friday from 5 p.m. to close, beginning Monday, June 6, through Friday, September 2. Web: thechaya.com.
Images via Divine Dips and Komodo.
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