Susan Feniger’s Street has added a few specials to help people with their “meatless Mondays”. Included are: jackfruit tacos, veggie tamales, and fried plantains, all for $5 each. Read more and get a glimpse of Susan’s upcoming book Susan Feniger’s Street Food at eatatstreet.com.
Obikà in Century City continues to explore the various regional cooking of Italy with a specially-themed dinner on Tuesday, May 22nd at 7:00pm. This month, they will be highlighting the flavorful vegetables and pasta of the region of Lazio with a 4 or 5 course menu. Wine pairings complete the experience of a romantic, leisurely dinner in Rome (via Century City Shopping Center). Cost is $38 and $15 for the pairing. Call 310 556-2452 for reservations. obikala.com.
Native Foods Cafe is celebrating the re-opening of its Westwood branch, now open right next door to the old one at 1114 Gayley, with new menu items. Look for such seasonal treats as: grilled California caesar, Bangkok curry bowl, Maryland tempe cakes, roasted chile taco trio, and strawberry shortcake parfait. Check out the entire menu here: nativefoods.com/menu.
Veggie Grill has recently added a number of new items to their standard all-vegan menu. Included on the list are a selection of “homestyle dinners” that consist of a main and two sides such as the gluten-free Urban Plate: blackened tempe, carmelized onion, and portobello mushroom stack with chipotle ranch, steamin’ kale and tomato salad. There are new sandwiches as well like the Buffalo Bomber (crispy chickin’ with buffalo sauce, ranch, tomato, and red onion) and the Crab Cake (“crab” cake with spiced tartar sauce, pickles, tomato lettuce, red onion). And don’t miss the new Chocolate Pudding Parfait. Find locations and read more at: veggiegrill.com.
Susan Feniger’s Street, at 742 N. Highland, has rolled out a brand spankin’ new menu filled with Asian street food treats. With a strong emphasis on vegetarian and vegan dishes, you’ll see new items such as: JAPANESE MUSTARD SPINACH (komatsuna greens, spiced tofu, toasted rice broth), DATE + KAMUT FRITTERS (yogurt sauce, rose petals, almonds), and WARM HALLOUMI CHEESE (grilled treviso, citrus, honey thyme vinaigrette). And thankfully, they’ve kept the Kaya Toast. Read the menu here: eatatstreet.com/streetdinner.
Upper West is hosting a special dinner tonight (Thursday, March 29th) at 7:00pm in association with San Antonio Winery. The are calling the promotion Old School Eats because the selections are reminiscent of the Mad Men era. Included on the menu are potato-leek vichyssoise, waldorf salad, and apple brown betty, all paired with San Antonio wines presented by wine maker Arnaud Debons. Cost is $55. Read more at: theupperwest.com.
Are you trying to eat healthier, but need a little fresh inspiration? M Café in Beverly Hills is hosting a “Sweet and Savory Spring Cooking Demo” this Tuesday, March 27th from 7:00pm to 8:30. Included on the menu are nut and mushroom , pâté, barley and green garbanzo salad, and flourless orange and almond cake. Cost is $35 and includes dinner, beverages, recipes, and a Q and A with Chef Lee Gross. Reserve a spot by emailing Sara@thechaya.com.
Gone meatless but still missing the traditional cabbage and corned beef? Native Foods is celebrating St. Patrick’s Day this year by offering half off beer and wine and with a special sandwich: The Classic Reuben consisting of thin sliced, deli-style seitan piled on grilled rye with homemade sauerkraut, Native horseradish cheese, and Russian dressing served with lemon-dill potato salad. Cost is $9.95. What could be more Irish? And did I mention all beer and wine is half off?! Read more at: nativefoods.com.
Were Melisse, Spago, and the Hotel Bel Air already booked for Valentine’s Day? Need a quick solution that’s a little more reasonable? Native Foods has the answer… For today only, they are offering a Valentine’s Day Special Italian feast consisting of “homemade vegetable lasagna layered with homemade tofu ricotta, roasted portobellos, greens, and a fresh marinara. Topped with Native cashew parmesan and served with a Caesar salad and garlic bread” all for only $9.95. Why not add in a freshly made tiramisu made with espresso soaked vanilla cake and vegan mascarpone with shaved chocolate for another $2.95 more. Fresh, healthy, and satisfying… now that’s Love!
Formerly in Culver City, Choppe Choppe, is now open at 368 N. Camden (the old Vive Le Crepe! space) in Beverly Hills. The fresh lunch spot follows a concept of “5 proteins done 2 ways” in the forms of salad, sandwich, or wrap. Check out their menu board below, or read more at: choppechoppe.com.
