{"id":456053,"date":"2025-12-18T18:06:36","date_gmt":"2025-12-18T18:06:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/456053\/"},"modified":"2025-12-18T18:06:36","modified_gmt":"2025-12-18T18:06:36","slug":"l-a-weekend-guide-kazunori-opens-in-calabasas-violet-l-a-buche-de-noel-class-and-popup-bagels-debuts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/456053\/","title":{"rendered":"L.A. Weekend Guide: KazuNori Opens in Calabasas, Violet L.A. B\u00fbche de No\u00ebl\u00a0Class\u00a0and PopUp Bagels Debuts"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Plus, holiday bars at Daisy, Gin Rummy and more <\/p>\n<p>Copy and paste Every Thursday,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lamag.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Los Angeles\u00a0magazine<\/a>\u00a0curates a list of the best events in and around Los Angeles. Craft a great last-minute schedule with our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/lamag.com\/tag\/weekend-guide\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Weekend Guide<\/a>\u00a0to L.A., and don\u2019t forget to sign up to have the guide delivered to your inbox every week by clicking\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/weekendguide.beehiiv.com\/subscribe\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">HERE<\/a>.intro\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.handrollbar.com\/locations\/calabasas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><strong>KazuNori<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>Opens in Calabasas \u2014 Dec. 17<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"low\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"975\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"KazuNori Calabasas\" class=\"wp-image-281873\" style=\"object-position: 50% 50%;\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/KazuNori-Calabasas-Photo-Credit-Jakob-Layman-33-e1766014792256-1200x975.jpg\"\/>Credit: Jakob Layman<\/p>\n<p>The city\u2019s favorite hand roll bar unveils a new location at The Commons\u00a0at\u00a0Calabasas.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.popupbagels.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><strong>PopUp\u00a0Bagels Opens in Brentwood \u2014 Dec. 19<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"low\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"PopUp Bagels\" class=\"wp-image-281874\" style=\"object-position: 50% 50%;\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_2137_courtesyofPopUpBagels-1200x800.jpg\"\/>Credit: Courtesy PopUp Bagels<\/p>\n<p>PopUp\u00a0Bagels ushers in weekend fun early with its debut, featuring a schmear collaboration with La\u00a0La\u00a0Land Kind\u00a0Cafe, plenty of bagels and other surprises.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/fleurdumal.com\/?srsltid=AfmBOoqCZEjzXbebDrydFeaeuRXLSYW4JdaOxjozIy_dq49Hpt2QDXj1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><strong>Fleur du\u00a0Mal Complimentary\u00a0Embroidery\u00a0\u2014 Dec. 20<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center is-style-altfont has-secondary-color has-text-color has-link-color has-xs-font-size wp-elements-a392843e06eac12cec56e735f4f8219f has-lg-margin-top\" style=\"letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase\">Scroll to continue reading<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"low\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1055\" height=\"1200\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"Fleur du Mal\" class=\"wp-image-281875\" style=\"object-position: 50% 50%;\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Fleur-050-scaled-e1766014982762-1055x1200.jpg\"\/>Credit: Courtesy Fleur du Mal<\/p>\n<p>The stylish\u00a0lingerie and fashion brand treats shoppers to complimentary embroidery with any\u00a0purchase\u00a0at its Almont Drive boutique.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yamasushimarketplace.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><strong>Yama Sushi Marketplace Mochi Making Class \u2014 Dec. 20<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"low\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"862\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-281876\" style=\"object-position: 50% 50%;\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Fugetsu-Do-1200x862.jpg\"\/>Credit: Courtesy Fugetsu-Do<\/p>\n<p>The San Gabriel Valley location hosts a free mochi pounding demonstration from 11 a.m. to noon set to music by taiko drummers. After,\u00a0Little\u00a0Tokyo\u00a0institution\u00a0Fugetsu-Do\u00a0provides\u00a0mochi.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pci.jotform.com\/form\/253156173789165\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><strong>Violet L.A. B\u00fbche de No\u00ebl\u00a0Class\u00a0\u2014 Dec. 20<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"low\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"996\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"Violet L.A.\" class=\"wp-image-281877\" style=\"object-position: 50% 50%;\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Buche-de-Noel-1-scaled-e1766015150376-1200x996.jpg\"\/>Credit: Dana Slatkin<\/p>\n<p>From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., pastry chef Yesenia Cruz takes aspiring bakers step-by-step through making the classic French yule log cake. Light bites and drinks are included in admission.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dice.fm\/partner\/tickets\/event\/g5k28p-five-records-a-music-exploration-series-vol-2-21st-dec-only-the-wild-ones-venice-tickets?dice_id=7760617&amp;dice_channel=web&amp;dice_tags=organic&amp;dice_campaign=DICE&amp;dice_feature=mio_marketing&amp;_branch_match_id=1463509703361069959&amp;utm_source=web&amp;utm_campaign=DICE&amp;utm_medium=mio_marketing&amp;_branch_referrer=H4sIAAAAAAAAA8soKSkottLXz8nMy9ZLyUxO1UvL1c9PTTMwTbQ0TjNNNbWvK0pNSy0qysxLj08qyi8vTi2ydc4oys9NBQDhh7LtOwAAAA%3D%3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><strong>Five Records: A Four-Part Music Exploration Series\u00a0\u2014 Dec. 21<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"low\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1038\" height=\"1200\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-281878\" style=\"object-position: 50% 50%;\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/The-Gaslamp-Killer-Five-Records-Press-Photo-scaled-e1766015234927-1038x1200.jpeg\"\/>The Gaslamp Killer Credit: William Bensussen<\/p>\n<p>Happening\u00a0every last\u00a0Sunday of the month\u00a0through February\u00a0at Only the Wild Ones wine bar in Venice, The Gaslamp Killer\u00a0presents an evening of music that includes a top-to-bottom album listen, a DJ set and an\u00a0exploration of five records and the stories behind them.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/frostyschristmas.bar\/los-angeles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><strong>Frosty\u2019s Christmas Bar \u2014 Through Dec. 30<\/strong><\/a><strong\/>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"low\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"Frosty\u2019s Christmas Bar\" class=\"wp-image-281880\" style=\"object-position: 50% 50%;\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/2g9a6740-1200x800.jpg\"\/>Credit: Frosty\u2019s Christmas Bar<\/p>\n<p>This 21+ holiday experience immerses imbibers in a\u00a0Christmas-to-the-max space ripe for festive cocktails and photo moments.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.daisyla.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><strong>Daisy Merry-rita\u00a0Bar\u00a0\u2014 Through December<\/strong><\/a><strong\/>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"low\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"Daisy Merry-Rita Bar Dec 25\" class=\"wp-image-281882\" style=\"object-position: 50% 50%;\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/DSC05491-1200x800.jpg\"\/>Credit: Daisy Margarita Bar<\/p>\n<p>Daisy Margarita Bar has gone big for its first holiday\u00a0season.\u00a0Amid festive decor, sip seasonal drinks\u00a0like the Partridge &amp; Pear Margarita with poached pear and duck fat and Gingerbread-House Margarita Milk Punch, among others.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ginrummybar.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><strong>Holiday Takeover at Gin Rummy\u00a0\u2014 Through December<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"low\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"Gin Rummy Holiday Bar 2025\" class=\"wp-image-281884\" style=\"object-position: 50% 50%;\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/GinRummyNovember2025_08-1200x800.jpg\"\/>Credit: Philip Guerette<\/p>\n<p>The Marina del Rey tiki bar embraces the spirit of the season with themed decor, soundtrack and drinks like a frozen marshmallow\u00a0daiquiri, gingerbread\u00a0mojito\u00a0and the Christmas Colada.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sbe.com\/restaurants\/katsuya\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><strong>Katsuya Century City Holiday Specials\u00a0\u2014 Through December<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"low\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"Katsuya holiday specials 2025\" class=\"wp-image-281885\" style=\"object-position: 50% 50%;\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Katsuya_16-1200x801.jpg\"\/>Credit: Courtesy Katsuya<\/p>\n<p>Available at its Century City,\u00a0Brentwood\u00a0and L.A. Live locations, Katsuya meets the high culinary expectations of the holiday season with savory excellence. Its special menu items for the season include smoked duck breast nabe\u00a0udon, spicy lobster miso soup and a surf and turf\u00a0roll.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shuttersonthebeach.com\/dining\/living-room\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><strong>Shutters on the Beach Holiday Cocktails \u2014 Through December<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"low\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"Sour Cherry Fizz Shutters on the Beach December 2025\" class=\"wp-image-281887\" style=\"object-position: 50% 50%;\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Sour-Cherry-Fizz-Credit-Shutters-on-the-Beach-1200x800.jpg\"\/>Credit: Shutters on the Beach<\/p>\n<p>Get cozy in\u00a0Shutters\u2019\u00a0Living Room (or at 1 Pico) while enjoying new holiday cocktails like the Eggnog Martini and Sour Cherry Fizz.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.viceroyhotelsandresorts.com\/santa-monica\/activities\/calendar\/apres-surf-lounge-fireside-winter-experience\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\"><strong>Viceroy\u00a0Santa Monica Apr\u00e8s Surf Lounge \u2014 Through\u00a0Feb. 28<\/strong><\/a><strong\/>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"low\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\" alt=\"Viceroy apres surf lounge winter 2025-26\" class=\"wp-image-281888\" style=\"object-position: 50% 50%;\" data-lazy- data-lazy- data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Joseph-Duarte-Ambience--1200x900.jpg\"\/>Credit: Joseph Duarte<\/p>\n<p>This\u00a0Apr\u00e8s Surf Lounge immerses diners\u00a0in an Aspen-chic setting\u00a0where they can enjoy sweet and savory shared plates like crispy risotto arancini and cinnamon rolls.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Plus, holiday bars at Daisy, Gin Rummy and more Copy and paste Every Thursday,\u00a0Los Angeles\u00a0magazine\u00a0curates a list of&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":456054,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5123],"tags":[1582,276,7709,100669,2961,224,5337,61065],"class_list":{"0":"post-456053","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-los-angeles","8":"tag-ca","9":"tag-california","10":"tag-holidays","11":"tag-katsuya","12":"tag-la","13":"tag-los-angeles","14":"tag-losangeles","15":"tag-weekend-guide"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@us\/115741903214594996","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/456053","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=456053"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/456053\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/456054"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=456053"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=456053"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=456053"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}