Well, it looks like longtime Montana Ave fixture in Santa Monica, Patty’s Pizza has closed up shop. But what’s curious is that it is being replaced by a Subway! If you don’t count any of the 85 or so coffee or yogurt shops, there are currently no fast food restaurants on swanky Montana. One wonders if the NoMa matrons will be lining up to get their footlongs…
625-D Montana Ave, Santa Monica
If you’re a fan of New York’s The Spotted Pig, Then Monday, July 26th is your lucky day. April Bloomfield, chef at the wildly-popular Michelin starred gastropub, will be the guest chef at Josiah Citrin’s Melisse in Santa Monica. The price is $150 with a portion of the profits benefiting Special Olympics. Rezzies can be made at Opentable.com or by calling (310) 395-0881.
Mélisse Restaurant, 1104 Wilshire Blvd. Santa Monica, CA 90401
Ph.:310.395.0881
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