Magnolia Bakery is bringing its popular Banana Pudding Bar to West Hollywood on Thursday, Feb. 12, featuring four over-the-top, made-to-order pudding creations, each layered with fun toppings and served in a branded dome-lid cup for $10.95, including toppings.

The lineup includes: 

  • Caramel Brownie – banana pudding, brownie bits, salted caramel drizzle
  • Cookies & Cream – banana pudding, Oreo cookie pieces, mini chocolate chips
  • Red Velvet – banana pudding, red velvet cake pieces, mini chocolate chips
  • Chocolate Hazelnut – banana pudding, Nutella drizzle, mini chocolate chips (contains nuts)

On Friday, Feb. 20, and Saturday, Feb. 21, Pinterest and NYX Professional Makeup will be popping up at Westfield Century City with Gimme Gummy Bar, a two-day immersive experience inspired by Pinterest Predicts’ Gimme Gummy trend for 2026.

The pop-up brings the Gimme Gummy trend to life through a candy-colored, ASMR-inspired oasis where guests can snag complimentary NYX Professional Makeup Jelly Job lip glosses, customize gummy-inspired accessories at a Chewy Charm Bar, and enjoy surprise-and-delight gummy moments throughout the space. 

Indian grill and lounge Fitoor Santa Monica,  will be celebrating its first anniversary with a full week of programming from Monday, March 2, through Saturday, March 7, including champagne toasts, belly dancing tutorials, live music, and a finale at LA’s largest Holi celebration, Holi & The Beach festival

All Week (Monday–Saturday)

  • $5 Anniversary specialty cocktail with zero-proof option
  • Daily featured anniversary dish specials
  • Complimentary champagne toast nightly at 6:30 PM (Monday–Friday)
  • Launch of the restaurant’s new Happy Hour menu
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Fitoor (Ryan Tanaka)

Monday, March 2 – Anniversary Kickoff 

  • First Anniversary Monday Night Supper – three-course prix-fixe menu
  • Option to add on a wine bottle pairing

Tuesday, March 3 – Neighborhood Love Night

  • Resident perk for Santa Monica local guests of one complimentary appetizer or cocktail (with proof of ZIP code) 
  • Locals-first evening welcoming Santa Monica hospitality professionals and creatives
  • Industry perk of complimentary cocktail or food/drink discount (with proof of employment)

Wednesday, March 4 (Holi) – Belly Dancing Happy Hour 

  • Limited-time Holi-inspired menu at Fitoor Santa Monica
  • Guided belly dancing experience during happy hour, hosted in the restaurant’s bar and lounge area
  • A 20–30 minute interactive activity, which will be first-come, first to participate

Thursday, March 5 – Live Music 

  • Live music during dinner service

Friday, March 6 – Official Anniversary Night

  • DJ-led dinner service set in a high-energy atmosphere with festive decor to celebrate the milestone
  • Champagne toast for all seated dinner guests

Saturday, March 7 – Holi & The Beach Celebration 

  • 4:30 p.m.: Fitoor Santa Monica will be the premier food vendor at one of the Largest Holi Festivals in the country, Holi and the Beach, in Redondo Beach.
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Girls Night Out (Courtesy Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills)

Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills is giving the girl dinner a glamorous upgrade at Veil & Velvet, its seasonal speakeasy in The Lounge. Offered every Tuesday through Thursday through April 30, the new Girl Dinner experiences an evening of sharing, sipping, and savoring with friends. For $50, guests select one item from To Begin (caviar olives, salmon dip, or a little gem Caesar) and one from And Then(the Royale with Cheese smashburger, golden chicken nuggets, or a hot honey pizzetta), all served with fries on a silver tray. The experience is rounded out with a build-your-own martini with vodka or gin, shaken or stirred, olives or a twist.

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