M Café’s Build Your Own Burger Bash

Looking for a vegan, macrobiotic option for your Fourth of July barbeque party this year?  Look no further than M Café.  They’ve neatly wrapped up an impressive party package to help you create your backyard burger bar.  Available to serve either 4-6 ($80) or 8-10 ($160), each deal comes with Big Macro Patties, Soy Mozzarella Cheese, Special Sauce, Whole Wheat Buns, all the fixin’sand two deli salads such as Kale with Spicy Peanut Dressing, Creamy Cole Slaw, or Scarlet Quinoa.  Just throw those burgers on the barbie and your set.  Get more info at: mcafedechaya.com.

 

Potato Corner Coming To Century City

A new venture, Potato Corner appears to be building a free-standing shop on the first floor of the Westfield Century City Shopping Center.  With locations at various malls throughout LA and the US, this is their first foray into the Westside.  As you can guess, their specialty is potatoes in an array of forms and flavors.  Check out their menu here: http://potatocornerusa.com/menu/.

Sweet Crush Ice Bar Coming To Brentwood

Construction is underway on an “Asian” shaved ice shop in Brentwood.  Sweet Crush Ice Bar is moving into the space at 11761 San Vicente Blvd, near Whole Foods.  As you can see from the photo, it looks like they have a way to go, but I’m told the icy treats should begin rolling out sometime in July.  Check out their Facebook page here: facebook.com/pages/Sweet-Crush-Ice-Bar.

Native Foods Café’s Big Daddy Dagwood Sandwich…

Native Foods Café rolls out their Big Daddy Dagwood Special Meal in time for Father’s Day.  Consisting of “warm thinly sliced original seitan, caramelized onions, vegan cheddar, avocado, tomatoes, pickles, mustard, mayo and creamy horseradish sauce on grilled marble rye” and served with special fresh garlic fries. Cost is a cool $9.95.  But you can only get it this weekend only, June 15th through the 17th.  Read more at nativefoods.com.

 

Summer Taste Wine Series At Santa Monica Place

While we’re on the subject of Santa Monica Place, starting tonight and running the entire summer on the second Wednesday of every month through October, you can advance your oenophilic knowledge at the Learn About Wine Summer Series at Santa Monica Place.  Tonight’s lesson, “Que Syrah – A Night for Rhones” commences at 7:00pm and goes until 9:00pm.  Cost is $60 at the door.  Read more at learnaboutwine.com.

M Café Celebrates Its 7th Anniversary June 15th With Deals

 M Café will be celebrating its 7th anniversary with a “Lucky No. 7” celebration on Friday, June 15th.  From 7pm until closing, you can get any of the following items for $7 each: Big Macro Burger (w/ side), Tofu Teriyaki Rice Bowl, M Chopped Salad, Tuna Wrap (w/ side), 16 oz Juice: Refresher or Pick Me Up, Two cupcakes (M Café patisserie only), or Two-Salad Deli Combo.  Offer good at both locations, read more at: mcafedechaya.com.