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SusieCakes July 4th Deals, and New Location in Manhattan Beach
The fourth location of this retro-chic bakery is opening adjacent to the Manhattan Village Mall. Take a gander at the vintage Betty Crocker posters and chrome furniture as you wait for your choice of nostalgic all-American desserts (we've got our eye on the chocolate and marble six-layer cake). The bakery should be open by the end of July. In the meantime, check out one of their other locations for 4th of July specials like a Summer Berry Icebox Chiffon Cake, or a Blueberry Crumble Pie.
3500 N. Sepulveda Blvd., #150, Manhattan Beach, 90266, (310) 303-3780



Patina Promotions
The Patina Group is launching all sorts of new endeavors at locations across Los Angeles. First up is a new Burger Bistro at the Market West Deli in the Hollywood Bowl. Aside from burgers, of course, it will also serve other eatables like a Korean BBQ Beef Taco. Pinot Bistro is offering a "Tour de France" Tasting menu from July 5-26 to commemorate the only few weeks each year that people care about cycling. You get four courses for $45 ($65 with wine pairing).
For more information on all these specials, check out the Patina Group's web site.



Lunch at Westside Tavern Starts July 7
Though Warren Schwartz (formerly at Whist) has been serving dinner at his new restaurant for a couple months now, it's only as of next Tuesday that lunch service finally begins. The midday menu will include dinner favorites like the cheeseburger with Tillamook cheddar, plus a few new items along with some additional specialty cocktails from mixologist Ryan Magarian--hello three-martini lunch!
10850 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, 90064, (310) 470-1539



Japanese Street Food at Royal/T: Poketo, June 27-July 18
Culver City's Japanese maid café and art gallery will be hosting a special three week exhibit of Poketo, or art for every day, as well as a special prix-fixe menu of Japanese street food. Three courses will go for $21 with dishes like a sweet Japanese squash croquette; there will also be a "One Night in Tokyo" karaoke dance party from 9pm-2am on Friday, July 10.
Royal/T, 8910 Washington Blvd., Culver City, 90232, (310) 559-6300



Rosé Themed "Vin et Fromage" at Maison 140
Every Wednesday from 6-9pm, guests can enjoy three different French rosés paired with artisanal cheeses at the Parisian-inspired Bar Noir at Maison 140. The tasting will set you back $35 per person and runs through the end of August.
140 S. Lasky Dr., Beverly Hills, 90212, (310) 281-4000



"1971" Menu at Mirabelle
To commemorate its founding year (and drum up some business in the process), this Sunset Strip institution is creating a new "1971" menu that goes for, you guessed it, $19.71. You get three courses with choices like the Chopped or Caesar Salad, pasta, chicken or steak, and then your choice of ice cream for dessert. It may not be the most exciting menu, but it's still an exciting deal.
8768 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, 90069, (310) 659-6022



Abalone Wednesdays at The Grill
Every Wednesday, hit this Beverly Hills restaurant for its new special $65 menu of abalone, shoestring fries, and your choice of a glass of wine or Champagne. Not exactly a bargain, but then again, abalone isn't exactly an everyday thing.
The Grill on the Alley, 9560 Dayton Way, Beverly Hills, 90210, (310) 276-0615