Michele StuevenCasa Dani by sbe in Century City is bringing a fresh, casual twist to Spanish dining with the launch of its new daily Happy Hour, running from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. every day. There’s an approachable selection of $7 tapas and beverages, offering a taste of Chef Dani García’s culinary style in a relaxed, social setting.
Featured tapas include pimientos del Padrón with hummus, spicy tuna croquettes, oxtail brioche with bull sauce, and grilled California avocado with feta and cilantro pesto. Beverage offerings include Estrella Damm, house red and white wines, and red sangria.
With appetizers like wood-grilled artichokes for $8 and pan con tomate at $5, mains including a crispy chicken sandwich or burger at $12, $11 salads, and Bolognese pappardelle, the Golden Hour at Lunetta Santa Monica is an early bird’s dream. Pair with those with $12 cocktails, $14 wines, and beers at $6, it’s a gourmet steal Tuesday through Saturday from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Rock shrimp ceviche at Lunetta (Michele Stueven)
Sean Brock’s WeHo joint Darling is now serving Happy Hour Wednesdays through Saturdays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. with a tight menu of savory selections including 5 Fat Fried Chicken with house hot sauce, honey and pickles (it uses five different kinds of fat), shaved southern country ham with apple butter and thyme, and devilled eggs with bluefin tuna belly and Sansho from $12 to $16 each. Bar Director Jason Lee created a Happy Hour drink menu featuring six martini variations, each priced at $13, and wines are $10 a glass.
Settling into its new home in Westwood, STK Steakhouse’s signature $3, $6, $9 happy hour offerings are available Monday through Friday from 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., and on weekends from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., with a late-night menu Sunday through Thursday from 10 p.m. to close. Hosted in the bar, lounge, and patio, the menu is designed as a curated introduction to the brand’s core offerings, featuring dishes like short rib quesadillas, Japanese A5 wagyu tacos, and STK and frites, alongside $9 cocktails and wines by the glass.
Tuna Tartare Tacos (Courtesy STK Steakhouse)
Founded in Venice, Calif., in 2016, Tocaya is turning 10 and to celebrate, they will be rolling out a 10-day lineup of daily offers, giveaways, and loyalty rewards from Friday, April 18, through Monday, April 27. The brand will offer rotating daily specials throughout the promotion, including:
- April 18: Happy Hour all day
- April 19 & 25: Loyalty members enjoy 10% off all orders
- April 20: Free chips and guacamole for loyalty members
- April 21: $25 Tocaya gift card giveaway on Instagram (10 winners)
- April 22: Aviator Nation giveaway on Instagram
- April 23: $50 gift card giveaway (5 winners)
- April 24: Free chips and queso for loyalty members
- April 26: $10 Bowls and salads (In-restaurant & Online with code: BDAYBOWL)
- April 27: Free dessert for loyalty members
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