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Date Night: Golden Week

Date Night: Golden Week

Hakkasan’s biannual celebration of Golden Week is back in honor of the annual Chinese holiday. THE WIFE™ definitely deserves  seven consecutive days off similar to the citizens of China, but with school schedules, class projects due and endless social engagements… who are we kidding? However, from September 28th – October 18th, THE WIFE™ should to book her favorite babysitter and head to the hotspot for a much-needed night off. Let the stresses of your crazed week disappear as you sip on Hakkasan’s Signature cocktail, the Golden Ice Tea. Created with Belvedere vodka, Tanqueray No. 10 gin, Tapatio Reposado tequila, Diplomatico Reserva rum, Cointreau, orchid tea syrup, peach bitters and Champagne.. Yum!

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Date Night: Republique

Republique Restaurant

Centered in the heart of Los Angeles, Republique sits in the iconic building originally erected in 1929 as Charlie Chaplin’s offices. The stunning new restaurant took over the old La Brea Bakery and Campanile location, now offering the public a gastronomic environment of history and grandeur. Rooted in French cuisine, Republique is the brain child of Chefs Walter and Margarita Manzke along with their partner, restaurateur Bill Chait.

A wonderful date night idea for THE WIFE and her husband to enjoy cocktails in Republique’s vibrant bar or dine in their modernized bistro dinning room. Indulge in Manzke’s wide range of talent and skills, from overflowing charcuterie boards to refined family style dishes that are showcased on reclaimed wooden communal tables using materials from the same decade the building was built. To make reservations visit: www.Republiquela.com

Date Night: Sake No Hana

Sake No Hana

 Sake No Hana is a modern Japanese Restaurant from the same creators of Hakkasan and this weeks pick for date night for the British WIFE. Located in the heart of Mayfair in good company with London’s well established art galleries and auction houses; Perhaps the perfect restaurant choice after taking in an evening auction at Sotheby’s.

 Enjoy an evening with your husband with ambient interiors designed by esteemed Japanese architect Kengo Kuma. A la carte menus provide a variety of hot and cold appetizers, charcoal grill, toban and kamameshi dishes, while sushi and sashimi are prepared to order. Choose from a carefully selected list of sakes, Japanese whiskeys, wines, spirits and liqueurs to compliment dishes offered. Visit Sakenohana.com for more information. –Taryn Cox for THE WIFE

Date Night: Hotel Bel Air

Wolfgang Puck Restaurant, Bel Air Hotel

THE WIFE’s favorite restaurant, Wolfgang Puck at Hotel Bel Air, is transcendent for a romantic evening out with your husband. Even getting there is a beautiful journey… driving up Stone Canyon Road to reach the hidden gem which is tucked away into the hills. Once you arrive, walk over the bridge, pass by a quaint pond with resident swans and  you’re instantly transported out of Los Angeles and into your own private world.

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