What does a 487-acre campus look like during the holidays? Festive of course! Countless Christmas trees, fake snow (this is LA County after all), thousands of twinkling lights and even a reindeer or two can be spotted throughout our enormous campus. Take a look at some of our favorite spots in this two part series:…
Mother’s Day at Fairplex
No one does a buffet quite like McKinley’s Grille! Every year we get to see moms celebrated at our annual Mother’s Day brunch. It’s a lovely day full of family, food and flowers galore, and one of our favorite holidays to work. Like Fairplex itself, there is something for everyone on Mother’s Day! Check out…
Coming Soon:Valentine’s Day Cocktails at McKinley’s Grille!
A cozy fireplace, wine, a delicious meal… McKinley’s Grille knows how to celebrate Valentine’s Day! While we haven’t heard what’s on the dinner menu just yet, we caught a sneak preview of the cocktail selection and it is absolutely delicious. Whether you’re craving a refreshing taste of pomegranate or the richer elements of chocolate and…
Fairplex Eats: Our Top Food Picks
Our campus is home to two restaurants: Finish Line Sports Bar & Grill and McKinley’s Grille. We’ve spent our fair share of time dining at both of these establishments and have tried enough of their menus to know which ones are our favorites. Sure everyone’s tastes are different, but we HIGHLY recommend giving these dishes…
Fairplex Weekend Recap: Beer and brunch
The first weekend of May was a fun one at Fairplex! Keep reading to see what we were up to: LA On Tap Despite overcast skies, our guests had a great time eating, drinking and being merry at our annual beer festival. It was fun to see all the craft breweries represented on Saturday. Thank…
Fairplex Weekend Recap: On and off campus
This past weekend was a busy (but fun) one for us. Fairplex went off-campus for several events but as always there was plenty happening here too. Keep reading to see how things went: Learning Expo The 9th annual Ross/McCracken Learning Expo turned Expo Hall 9 into a giant interactive classroom on Sunday afternoon. Families had…
Fairplex Weekend Recap: Easter Brunch at McKinley’s Grille
We enjoyed a peaceful weekend at Fairplex. McKinley’s Grille (our on-site restaurant) hosted the annual Easter brunch which was a blast! We took up most of the first floor of the hotel (no, really.) The lobby played host to our carved ham and lamb stations and our omelette station. The bar offered complimentary mimosas for 21+…
L.A. Weekender: Happy Easter!
Easter weekend is upon us and Los Angeles is bursting at the seams with Easter egg hunts, brunches and celebrations galore. Keep reading for what to do this weekend: Have a great weekend! Egg-ceptional Celebration at LA Arboretum (March 26): The LA Aboretum is hosting a special Easter Egg hunt for all ages on Saturday morning. Crafts,…
Farm at Fairplex Dinner Series 2016 Opens
We debuted our 2016 Farm at Fairplex Dinner Series last Friday! This al fresco dining experience is one of our favorites… Chef Vinny from McKinley’s Grille made a delicious four-course dinner out on The Farm as guests looked on, enjoying cocktails and hors d’oeuvres prior to their meal. Each dish was made with ingredients selected…
Farm at Fairplex Dinner Series Preview: Austerity Wines
The Farm at Fairplex Dinner Series returns for another year of good food, good wine and great company! On March 18th we will be hosting the first dinner event of the year, featuring the delicate tones of Austerity Wines. Each Farm at Fairplex dinner features a menu created with care by our brilliant chefs and…
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