Susan Feniger’s Street Unveils New Menu

Posted on March 29, 2012 by toddrickallen

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’s “Old School Eats” Wine Dinner Tonight

Posted on March 29, 2012 by toddrickallen

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.

Cal Shabu Now Open In Santa Monica

Posted on March 28, 2012 by toddrickallen

Here’s another one that escaped my attention, but it seems Japanese cutie, Cal Shabu, has quietly slipped into the corner shop at 930 Broadway in Santa Monica. The chain, with restaurants in Costa Mesa and Fountain Valley, specializes in fresh ingredients that you cook yourself. The space is bright and airy, and filled with funky art. And yes, they actually offer a vegetarian shabu plate! Read more at: californiashabushabu.com.

M Café’s Spring Cooking Demo Tomorrow

Posted on March 26, 2012 by toddrickallen

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.

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John Kelly Chocolates Now Open On Montana In Santa Monica

Posted on March 23, 2012 by toddrickallen

Boy, I sure missed this one, but it looks like an outpost of Hollywood chocolatier, John Kelly Chocolates, is now open at 1111 1/2 Montana Ave. in Santa Monica. With one store already at 1506 N. Sierra Bonita in LA, the brand hand-produces award-winning fudge and chocolates using only the best, preservative-free ingredients. The results are spectacular, particularly the truffle fudge, that they will happily offer you as a free sample as soon as you walk in the door. Read more at: johnkellychocolates.com.

Jersey Mike’s Coming To MDR

Posted on March 21, 2012 by toddrickallen

Jersey Mike’s Subs, the East Coast sandwich chain is continuing its inexorable march into the West Side. The latest location is under construction at The Shoppes at Del Rey at 4020A Lincoln Blvd in Marina Del Rey, near Free Bird and The Coffee Bean. You can acquaint yourself with the menu here: jerseymikes.com, before they open one in your backyard.

Mr. C’s “Night In Venice”

Posted on March 19, 2012 by toddrickallen

Been daydreaming about gondoliers, pasta, and canals? This Thursday, March 22nd, Mr. C in Beverly Hills is presenting a special dining event, “A Night in Venice”. The evening begins at 8:30pm and later, they move the celebration to The Beverly in West Hollywood. Make a reservation by contacting dleahy@mrchotels.com or 310-226-6245. Read more at: mrchotels.com.

Native Foods Goes Green With 1/2 Off Beer/Wine And A Reuben Sandwich

Posted on March 16, 2012 by toddrickallen

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.

Mozza’s Cookbook Class This Thursday

Posted on March 14, 2012 by toddrickallen

Ever wondered how they do it? Want to recreate the ravioli with the egg in it? Well, now’s your chance. Tomorrow night (Thursday, March 15th), the folks down at Mozza are holding a class to demonstrate various recipes from their newest book The Mozza Cookbook. Class starts at 7:00pm and costs $150. Make a reservation by calling 323.297.1133.

Dr. Siegal’s Cookie Diet Has Crumbled…

Posted on March 12, 2012 by toddrickallen

Ok, you knew it was too good to be true. It looks like Dr. Siegal’s Cookie Diet has closed up shop at 407 N. Bedford Dr. in Beverly Hills. No need to cry over spilled milk though, you can still get your hands on the calorie-crunching confections, if you must, in numerous locations including here: cookiediet.com.

Chipotle Taking Over Baja Fresh Space In Beverly Hills

Posted on March 9, 2012 by toddrickallen

There seems to be a load of restaurant activity going on in Beverly Hills lately… Here’s the latest: design-your-own-burrito restaurant Chipotle Mexican Grill is hard at work taking over the now closed Baja Fresh space at 475 N. Beverly Dr. in Beverly Hills (on the corner of Little Santa Monica). And yes, there already is a Chipotle down the street at 224 S. Beverly. Unfamiliar with the ubiquitous Mexican chain? Acquaint yourself here: chipotle.com.

My Vienna Gelato And Coffee Coming To Beverly Hills

Posted on March 7, 2012 by toddrickallen

Austrian theme restaurants are hot in BH right now. Recently came the opening of BierBeisl further up the street, and now it appears that construction is underway on the double space just to the right of Crumb’s Bake Shop on Little Santa Monica near Beverly in Beverly Hills on another Austrian themed eatery. My Vienna Gelato & Coffee is developing the spaces and has posted signs and applications in the window. According to their Facebook page that you can see here: facebook.com/pages/My-Vienna-Gelato-Coffee, they are billing themselves as, “Award winning gelato and authentic coffee tradition”. I’ll keep you posted as more develops…

Free Desserts Today And Tomorrow At Native Foods

Posted on March 6, 2012 by toddrickallen

Buy an entrée, side, and drink at Native Foods today and tomorrow (Tuesday and Wednesday), and they’ll throw in a free dessert (including a limited edition mint chocolate whoopie pie). A portion of the profits goes to benefiting two charities, Farm Sanctuary and something called the Orange County Chapter of the Society for Conservation Biology. Read more at: nativefoods.com.

Mondays Suck At The Counter, El Segundo

Posted on March 5, 2012 by toddrickallen

By merely uttering the words, “Mondays suck”, custom-built burger restaurant The Counter will give you a complimentary shake of your choice. The offer is good only at the El Segundo Plaza location. I can’t think of a better way to stave off the beginning of the week blues…

For locations and other info, check out: thecounterburger.com

Whole Foods’ Crack Heard ‘Round The World

Posted on March 2, 2012 by toddrickallen

You could be forgiven for thinking that “The crack heard ’round the world” was a reference to your old, flatulent college roommate, but it isn’t. On Saturday, March 10th, in a promotional event, Whole Foods stores will simultaneously be cracking open over 300 wheels of authentic Parmigiano Reggiano. The “The crack heard ’round the world” occurs at 3:00pm eastern time and samples will be offered.

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