Los Angeles has never been short on nostalgia. But every so often, a project arrives that doesn’t just reference the past—it inhabits it. Brassroots District: LA ’74, which opened on February 7 at the historic Jewel’s Catch One, isn’t asking audiences to remember 1974. It’s inviting them to step inside it.
As Super Bowl weekend reached its fever pitch, Guy Fieri turned the Cow Palace into the epicenter of pregame energy with Guy Fieri’s Flavortown Tailgate, one of the largest free Super Bowl events in the country. Just hours before kickoff, more than 10,000 fans flooded the iconic venue 40 miles north of the big game site to experience a bold, high-octane celebration that felt equal parts food festival, concert, and classic American tailgate.
The Bay Area native brought his unmistakable personality home, transforming the Cow Palace into a full-scale Flavortown takeover. From Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives restaurant pop-ups to Guy’s custom-created culinary concepts and beloved local favorites, the event featured 10+ culinary experiences designed to satisfy every craving imaginable. Guests sampled free bites from top food partners, paired with ice-cold beer, creative cocktails, and a nonstop flow of tailgate fun.
Music played a starring role in the day’s festivities, with live performances by Tucker Wetmore and Loud Luxury delivering the perfect soundtrack to Big Game Sunday. The crowd—packed with fans ready to celebrate football’s biggest day—danced, sang along, and soaked in the electric atmosphere that only a Guy Fieri production can deliver.
The star power didn’t stop on stage. The tailgate drew an impressive lineup of celebrity guests and sports legends, including Rob Gronkowski, Eli Manning, Aaron Jones, Navarro Bowman, Eric Kendricks, and comedian Bill Burr. One of the day’s most talked-about moments came when Guy and Burr shared cigars and laughs, capping off a years-long running joke as Guy finally scored Burr’s phone number—after “hounding” it from fellow comedian Bert Kreischer for years.
Produced by Medium Rare and presented by SpotOn, the event leaned hard into its fan-first mission. With support from major sponsors including Anheuser-Busch, Carnival Cruise Line, Verizon, Velveeta, King’s Hawaiian, Sabra, Pendleton Whisky, Santo Tequila, and Coke Zero, Flavortown Tailgate wasn’t just about spectacle—it was about access. Carnival Cruise Line provided free entry to 2,000 veterans and active-duty military members, while SpotOn guaranteed entry for many local food service workers, underscoring the event’s community-driven spirit.
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At its core, Guy Fieri’s Flavortown Tailgate was a celebration of the people who love food, football, and a good time—no tickets, no barriers, just pure, unapologetic fun. A deep-fried Super Bowl party in every sense, it brought together a devoted crowd of diners, drive-ins, and dives devotees and sent Super Bowl weekend in San Francisco out in unforgettable Flavortown style.
Taste of the NFL presented by PepsiCo rolled into San Franciso in a dynamic way on Feb. 7 to raise funds and awareness for a wonderful cause.
It was a night of support, love, and community amongst women as the American Heart Association hosted their 2026 Red Dress Concert and Fashion Show, presented by Go Red for Women®.
The annual event serves to continue the Go Red For Women campaign’s initiative of raising funds and awareness that heart disease is the leading cause of death in women, challenging the misconception that it’s predominantly a “man’s disease.”
Leading the evening was Laura Linney as host of the awards ceremony alongside CEO of the AHA, Nancy Brown- followed by the honor of Woman Changing the World award for Amy Grant, and a show-stopping performance by Nicole Scherzinger. Fashion designers create red couture gowns each year for the fashion show portion of the event, emphasizing that heart disease affects women of all ages, backgrounds, and lifestyles.
Activists, artists, doctors and educators on the carpet highlighted everything from women’s heart health awareness and education gaps around it… to health equity and policy barriers that affect preventive care, treatment access, and long-term outcomes…to research and funding shortfalls.
Using their voices this year were Selma Blair, Susan Lucci, Jane Seymour, Miss America 2026 Cassie Donegan, Uzo Aduba, Ali Ahn, Chlöe Bailey, Christina Chang, Kandi and Riley Burruss, Alexandra Breckenridge, Edie Falco, Aida Turturro, Amaya “Papaya” Espinal, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Normani, Sasha Pieterse, Jen Hale, Bella Poarch- and last but certainly not least, Monty, The Giant Schnauzer.
Each person on this carpet- whether speaking from personal experience with and/or watching a loved-one battle heart disease- had something meaningful to contribute to the conversation of cardiovascular disease’s impact and how women can advocate for and educate themselves. Significant disparities persist for women, particularly women of color, in access to quality care, representation in research and bystander CPR.
Doctor Evelina Grayver in particular strongly encouraged action and preventive care among young women and mothers:
“First step… find a cardiologist that will actually listen, will not dismiss your symptoms, and understands the importance of maternal health.”
Aside from cardiovascular disease being the number one killer for women, Grayver adds, “The unfortunate part about it is the fact that less than 50% of women going into pregnancy are in optimal cardiovascular shape.”
In addition to preventative care, it’s important to know the Warning Signs & Symptoms of Heart Attack and Stroke. Every second counts.
I’m a fan of anything Scotland. I’ve traveled there twice, marched in the Tartan Day Parade, happily lose hours rewatching Outlander, have met Sam Heughan three times, adore a good plaid, and have even experienced the Johnnie Walker Princes Street journey firsthand. So when I attended Burns Distilled at Conwell Coffee & Cocktail Hall, it felt less like an event and more like stepping into a historic Highland celebration – while drinking what I love including Johnnie Walker, Oban, Lagavulin and Buchanan’s.
Sabrina Carpenter is taking over my life! Trust and believe, I’m not mad.
The “Manchild” singer paired with Johnnie Walker on the rooftop of the Aster Hotel to light up the Hollywood sky with music and some truly fanciful flights.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 30: The Go Go Highball and Johnnie Walker Black Label are pictured ahead of the biggest night in music at The Aster on January 30, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. Stars were seen sipping on the cocktail of the weekend, the Go Go Highball, created by Johnnie Walker with GRAMMY award-winning partner Sabrina Carpenter. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Johnnie Walker)
The Go Go Highball is her signature Johnnie Walker Black Label collaborative concoction. It was a smoky and sublime drink that welcomed us all to the city’s best Grammys soiree.
They also collaborated on a crystal embellished clutch that Carpenterinas around the world are begging for as we speak.
Johnnie Walker and Sabrina also collaborated on these unbelievable large scale animations that ruled the Hollywood skyline. Breathtaking much?
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 30: Johnnie Walker lights up the skyline of Los Angeles with large scale animations to celebrate music’s biggest weekend at The Aster on January 30, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Johnnie Walker)
Max and Helen’s on Larchmont Boulevard was host to an after AFTER party. Shoutout to the art director, because this was a candy land cherry bomb.
I couldn’t stop dancing and making friends, a testament to the untouchable vibes curated by the creative team behind this night.
Carpenter dazzled at the Grammys with a campy, unforgettable performance surrounded by thirsty men. I’m sensing a theme here.
“This moment is the perfect celebration of our partnership with Sabrina: raising a Go Go Highball to her progress and the incredible milestones she has achieved as an artist, against the backdrop of music’s biggest weekend” said John Williams, Global Head of Whiskey at Diageo.
I can’t help but raise a glass to pop’s most exciting new artist and whiskey’s most trusted brand.
Cheers to many more nights sipping Johnnie Walker Black Label and dancing through Hollywood being the “Manchild” I was always born to be.
GO GO HIGHBALL
Ingredients:
Garnish: Two Black Cherries
Glassware: Highball
Ice: Cubed
Method: Build ingredients in chilled highball glass over lots of ice. Add sour cherry juice last to have a ‘drizzle’ effect. Garnish cocktail with two black cherries.
Park City came alive once again as Casamigos returned as the exclusive tequila partner of TAO Park City’s annual pop-up during the Sundance Film Festival, delivering a two-night celebration that blended music, culture, and high-altitude indulgence. Set against the snowy backdrop of Utah, the weekend-long affair quickly became one of the festival’s most talked-about destinations.
Opening in the heart of West Hollywood, Studio 1 Blowouts is giving Malibu meets WeHo cool vibes and blowouts.
It was music’s biggest night—a cultural coronation draped in couture and soundtracked by the industry’s most daring icons. Whether you’re here for the fashion highlights or the show-stopping medleys, we’re keeping score on the moments that truly hit all the right notes.
San Francisco welcomed a new kind of nightlife ritual on Thursday—one that smelled like fresh coffee, sounded like dominoes slapping the table, and tasted like aged rum with a bold espresso backbone. BACARDÍ Rum and NBA All-Star Jimmy Butler hosted the third chapter of their ongoing collaboration: the BACARDÍ x BIGFACE Rum Room Domino Club, marking its first-ever West Coast appearance after a buzzy Miami debut in 2024.
More than a pop-up, the Rum Room Domino Club unfolded as a living expression of culture and connection. Hosted at Starlite in Union Square, the immersive, one-night experience drew from BACARDÍ’s Caribbean and Latin heritage and Butler’s personal passions—coffee, competition, and community. At the center of the room was dominoes, a game Butler has long championed as both a cultural tradition and a social equalizer.
Guests moved through a high-energy space filled with custom domino tables, Caribbean- and Latin-inspired music, and signature cocktails crafted with BACARDÍ Reserva Ocho Rum. Staying true to the spirit of past Rum Room events, Butler was front and center throughout the night—serving drinks, mingling with attendees, and jumping into multiple rounds of dominoes with guests.
The event also marked the Bay Area debut of the BACARDÍ x BIGFACE Café Con Ocho cocktail. A creative twist on the classic espresso martini, the drink paired the smooth, layered notes of BACARDÍ Reserva Ocho with BIGFACE’s Doublestar Omni Blend coffee, accented by salted caramel and finished with an orange garnish. The result was bold, balanced, and quickly became a crowd favorite.
For Butler, bringing the Rum Room to San Francisco carried special meaning. “BIGFACE is built on coffee, culture, community, and competition,” he shared during the event. “The Rum Room Domino Club brings all of that together with BACARDÍ Rum. San Francisco feels like home, so it was great to see the Bay Area show up, try Café Con Ocho, and really experience what this collaboration is about.”
The celebration extended beyond the walls of Starlite. BIGFACE Coffee officially kicked off its expanded residency at Square’s Corner Store the same day, launching a multi-month presence that will run through mid-April. Designed as a “living pop-up,” the space began offering daily BIGFACE service alongside rotating programming, establishing a new hub for Bay Area coffee culture.
Thursday night also served as the debut of the all-new BACARDÍ x BIGFACE co-branded merchandise collection. Following strong demand at previous Rum Room Domino Club events, the refreshed 2026 capsule featured a jacket, hoodie, t-shirt, and hat. Butler debuted select pieces during the event, including an exclusive hat worn while playing dominoes with guests. For the first time, the collection became available not only at the event but also online nationwide in the weeks following.
The Rum Room Domino Club drew familiar faces as well, including Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II, who joined the celebration and added a local connection to the night’s energy. With DJ Jaymeebaaby setting the soundtrack and dominoes anchoring the room, the event captured the celebratory spirit and sense of community that define the BACARDÍ x BIGFACE partnership.
As the third iteration of their collaboration came to life on the West Coast, the San Francisco Rum Room Domino Club reinforced what has made the partnership resonate from the start. It wasn’t just about rum, coffee, or fashion—it was about shared rituals, cultural roots, and the simple joy of people coming together around a table, a drink, and a game.