Shaena Engle brings food news and other happening for the month of September – free giveaways, contests, new openings, and Halloween events. 

1 Hotel West and INBLOOM Offer Protect & Glow Smoothie

1 Hotel West and Kate Hudson’s INBLOOM are offering an immunity boosting Protect & Glow Signature Smoothie at 1 Kitchen in WeHo now through September 30. The smoothie is $17. Additionally, the hotel will offer a wellness yoga series on property on Fridays.

El Pollo Loco WeHo is Opening Soon

El Pollo Loco West Hollywood officially announced its intent to open at 8601 Santa Monica Boulevard soon. The new grilled chicken restaurant chain is opening below Trader Joe’s on historic Route 66.

Hamburger Mary’s WeHo Hosts BROS Movie Mobile Pop-Up Theater

Hamburger Mary’s WeHo is located at 8288 Santa Monica Blvd., hosted a BROS movie mobile pop-up theater experience on September 8th. Guests got to see exclusive footage from the new gay Universal Pictures’ BROS on on an 18-foot screen.

HomeGoods Has Halloween Décor

HomeGoods has a wide range of great Halloween décor including mixing bowls, placemats, serving bowls, aprons, towels and fun figurines, lights and wreaths, $12.99 and up at your local HomeGoods.

Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights

SoCals scariest Halloween event is back and is open Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights beginning September 8. Be sure to check out the new The Weeknd: After Hours Nightmare haunted house inspired by the musician’s After Hours music and ride the Terror Tram to experience the new Jordan Peele inspired Us and NOPE scare zones. Tickets now at https://www.universalstudioshollywood.com. 

Free Cheeseburgers for One Year From Black Tap

Black Tap Anaheim is offering guests free cheeseburgers for a full year to celebrate National Cheeseburger Day on September 18. This one day only giveaway on September 18 gives every guest who orders a classic All American Burger a scratch off prize card. Five lucky winners per location will receive a Golden Burger Ticket for access for free cheeseburgers for a year.

BOA Steakhouse Has New Dishes

BOA Steakhouse debuts all new menu items at their WeHo and Santa Monica locations beginning September 7. New dishes include scallop crudo, oysters on the half shell, Petrossian Royal Ossetra Caviar, Dover sole, veal Milanese and new sides including truffle tots and roasted peppers.

Cheesecake Factory Launches New Dishes

Head to the Cheesecake Factory in Pasadena, Beverly Hills or Encino to try…