These Are the Coolest Food Events in Los Angeles This Week

Welcome to EventWire, Eater LA’s handy listing of local eating and drinking festivities. This weekly go-to runs down worthy events for food enthusiast consideration, and is presented in chronological order.

Thursday, December 13

Feast Of The Seven Fishes at Eagle Rock Public House
What: The fabled feast of the seven fishes is pure holiday indulgence. And though this dinner is typically served on Christmas Eve, Eagle Rock Brewery Public House will serve seven courses this Thursday. They’re bringing sustainable West Coast seafoods, and $78 covers food plus the tip.
Where: Eagle Rock Brewery Public House. 1627 Colorado Boulevard Los Angeles, CA
Details: Arrive anytime between 6 p.m. through 8:45 p.m. RSVP on Eventbrite

Friday, December 14

Nightmare Before Christmas” Beer Festival aboard the Queen Mary
What: The Queen Mary’s Grand Salon will be revamped into Halloween Town for a “Nightmare Before Christmas”-inspired beer festival this weekend. For many decades, the Queen Mary doubles as a hotel and event space, so this is the perfect place to wander the historic ship while sampling 20 types of winter, pumpkin, and holiday beers with live music. And yes, Jack Skellington will be there.
Where: The Queen Mary. 1126 Queens Highway, Long Beach, CA
Details: Get tickets on Eventbrite, which range from $42 to $46

Sunday, December 16

Nyesha Arrington’s Ramen Night at Native
What: Chef Nyesha Arrington’s ramen was a hit at the Hawaii Food & Wine Festival, so she’s bringing it to Native for Ramen Night this Sunday. It all begins at 5 p.m, where Arrington puts her spin on ramen with house made noodles in a spicy miso broth with local seafood. They’ll start serving at 5 p.m. until it sells out.
Where: Native. 620 Santa Monica Blvd Suite A, Santa Monica, CA
Details: Native’s Ramen Night begins at 5 p.m., and will be on hand until it’s gone.

Toys For Shots Industry Night
What: Neighboring joints Accomplice bar and Little Fatty made it very easy to drink for a cause. Simply bring in an unwrapped gift, and get a shot of booze. Both venues will feed participants during the toy drive from 10 p.m. until 2 a.m.
Where: Accomplice and Little Fatty. 3809-3811 Grand View Boulevard Los Angeles, CA
Details: Just show up with an unwrapped toy

Smorgasburger at Smorgasburg LA
What: It’s the second to last Smorgasburg of the year, so it’s a good time to get over to ROW DTLA for shopping and eating. And while there’s plenty to feast on, NYC’s Burger Supreme will make an appearance at this week’s Smorgasburger, where rotating chefs and restaurants showcase their best meat between buns. Burger Supreme will serve an Atlantic Boardwalk classic burger with a beef patty, American cheese, and mustard special sauce on a Martin’s potato roll.
Where: Free entry. Smorgasburg LA. ROW DTLA: 777 S. Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA