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Blvd 16 Debuts "Rush Hour Cocktails"
The restaurant at Westwood's Hotel Palomar is launching a new line of locally sourced small plate appetizers and wine pairings, as well as "Rush Hour Flights" of biodynamic and sustainable wines. There will also be specialty "Play Dirty/Play Nice" cocktails.
10740 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90024
"It Had To Be Sous" Contest With Chef Ludo Lefebvre
BreadBar's LudoBites guest chef is hosting a Twitter contest where followers can compete to win a spot as his sous chef for the night. From 6/24-7/8, entrants can submit a tweet about why they should win. Anyone is eligible, experience not required only succinctness.
Monthly Hatchi Guest Chef Series Debuts At BreadBar
This new monthly series that will recur on the last Thursday of every month, will kick off with Chef Nori (formerly at Charlie Trotter's and Tetsuya) hosting guest chef Debbie Lee, a finalist from "The Next Food Network Star." The concept is simple and cheap, 8 courses for $8 each. This month's menu is a Korean and Southern-inspired theme.
10250 Santa Monica Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90067
Celebrate Three Years of SimonLA June 25-26
Iron Chef Kerry Simon's restaurant at the Sofitel is turning three, and to celebrate, they are offering a special 3-course prix fixe dinner for $39.29, with wine pairings for an extra $12, and their signature cotton candy and cracker jack bags for everyone.
8555 Beverly Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90069
Patina Catering Brings BBQ to Pasadena POPS
The Patina Restaurant Group is offering a special series of Picnic Menus for the 2009 Pasadena POPS series at the Descanso Gardens, with menus themed toward individual performances. Three-course "Perfect Picnics" are $20 per person and include a choice of entrée, side and dessert, but you can also order a la carte.
1418 Descanso Dr.
La Canada, CA
FIG launches "Kegs and Eggs" Sunday Brunch
Starting this Sunday, June 28, FIG at the Fairmont Miramar. For $37, you get an egg dish and a bottomless pint of artisanal beer. Or go a la carte with the special pork and bacon menu (which includes cocktails options!). Every Sunday 11am-2pm.
101 Wilshire Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Ruby's Shake Shack Opens June 29
This new all-American diner is scheduled to open at the end of the Malibu Pier next week, just in time for summer. Featured dishes include a Guacamole Burger, Parmesan Bleu Fries and a Peanut Butter Cup Shake. The grand opening party on Sunday will offer free burgers, fries and sample shakes for all, along with live surf band music. Opening Party June 28 (11am-4pm)
23000 Pacific Coast Highway
Malibu, CA 90265
Chef Stephane Beaucamp Returns To Vermont Restaurant
Now that Mark's on La Cienega has closed its doors and merged with Vermont, they are bringing back Vermont's original executive chef to blend the best dishes from both menus, including a weekly "Dish It Out Mondays" menu special starting this week.
1714 N. Vermont Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90027
Chef Conny Andersson Departs AK Restaurant + Bar
On the other end of the spectrum, and the city, Swedish native Conny Andersson is departing the restaurant he opened only months ago on Abbot Kinney, AK, due to creative differences with the owners. He cooked his last meal there on Saturday, June 20, and now Casey Lane of ClarkLewis in Portland, Oregon, has been tapped to assume the exec chef toque. No word on his exact start date yet.
1633 Abbot Kinney Blvd.
Venice, CA 90291
(310) 392-6644
