Hakkasan Beverly Hills Showing Signs Of Life…

Posted on April 8, 2013 by toddrickallen

Impossible to get a look inside yet, but there are signs of life at the upcoming Beverly Hills branch of Hakkasan at 245 N. Beverly Dr. in Beverly Hills. With locations in London and at the choicest addresses throughout the world, the upscale Chinese restaurant known for its designer-clad waiters, ultra-swanky vibe, and astonishing prices has posted its application to sell alcohol, but not exactly at eye level… No word on an exact opening date yet, but their website announces a Summer opening. Check out the Miami Hakkasan’s menu here to get an idea of things to come, and read more at: hakkasan.com/beverlyhills.

Street’s Easter Brunch

Posted on March 27, 2013 by toddrickallen

Haven’t made up your mind yet about where to go for brunch on Easter? Here’s a sample of the special “All About Eggs” menu they’ve put together over at Susan Feniger’s Street: Zucchini Polenta Benedict (goat cheese stuffed squash blossom and roasted poblano hollandaise), Diablo Egg Salad Sandwich (spicy egg salad with watercress and spring radishes on whole grain bread), Turkish Baked Eggs (harissa, spinach with baked eggs and chickpeas topped with mint yogurt sauce), Sweet Potato Hash (piquillo peppers, kale, caramelized onion and fried egg), and of course the iconic Kaya Toast. There are many other offerings as well, call (323)203-0500 for reservations and check out the full menu here: eatatstreet

Bouchon Bakery’s Easter Treats

Posted on March 25, 2013 by toddrickallen

Here’s a sample of the Easter treats that the good folks at Bouchon Bakery in Beverly Hills will be rolling out starting Monday March 25th: Egg Bon Bons, Religieuse, Chocolate Salted Caramel Cupcakes, St. Honore, Easter Shortbread Cookies, Chocolate Easter Eggs, and Golden Egg Mini Macaroons. They’ll also have hot cross buns and Easter baskets by special request. bouchonbakery

Huckleberry’s Thursday Night Dinner Series

Posted on March 20, 2013 by toddrickallen

Huckleberry in Santa Monica is hosting a series of Thursday Night Dinners, each consisting of a three course prix fixe. On the menu tomorrow night (March 21st): Farmers’ Market Bitter Greens Salad with dates and parmesan, Crispy Anson Mills’ Polenta and slow cooked free range chicken confit with farm egg, roasted artichokes, and asparagus, and Fresh Strawberry Tart. They will do a vegetarian option as well. Cost is $30 (kids under 12 are half off, under 5 are free), no reservations, seating begins at 6pm and ends at 9pm. huckleberrycafe

Border Grill’s Cooking Class With Susan Feniger And Mary Sue Milliken

Posted on March 8, 2013 by toddrickallen

Downtown’s Border Grill is offering a rare opportunity to spend an afternoon with the Too Hot Tamales themselves, Susan Feniger and Mary Sue Milliken. On Saturday, March 16th they will be offering a cooking class on doing brunch the Border Grill way. Included on the menu are Border Bloody Maria, Guava empanadas, and La Bomba Rice Pudding. But you had better move quickly, the 11am class is sold out but thankfully they’ve just added a 2pm class. Cost is $75 and includes brunch, cocktails, and recipe booklet. Call (213) 486-5171 just as fast as your little fingers can dial to secure your spot. bordergrill.com

Susan Feniger’s Street Celebrates Chinese New Year

Posted on February 6, 2013 by toddrickallen

This Sunday, February 10th from 11am to 3pm, you can celebrate the Chinese New Year with an all vegetarian dim sum brunch at Susan Feniger’s Street. Check out their “Year of the Snake” menu and read more here: eatatstreet.com.

Street’s 80’s Themed Valentine’s Menu

Posted on January 25, 2013 by toddrickallen

It’s not too early to early to think of plans for St. Valentine’s Day. And Susan Feniger’s Street has the perfect idea with an 80’s themed menu that you kind of have to see to believe. The menu, dubbed “80’s Mix Tape Valentine” features, well let’s just say very creative titles such as: Pet Chop Boys with Duranch Duranch Dressing, Soy George, and Chile Vanilli. To find out exactly what these dishes are, check out the entire menu and get more info here: eatatstreet. Cost is $65 for four courses of New Wave romance.

Tower 8, Oceana Beach Club Hotel’s Restaurant Now Open, Menu By Josiah Citrin

Posted on January 16, 2013 by toddrickallen

A few months ago, I told you about the renovation of Hideaway at the Oceana, the restaurant at the charming and seductive Oceana Beach Club Hotel nestled in a quiet neighborhood at 849 Ocean Avenue in Santa Monica. While keeping the spectacular views of Palisades Park and the ocean beyond, the plucky little restaurant has replaced its beach club feel with a swanky new look, a new menu, and a new name. Tower 8 (named after the corresponding lifeguard tower on the beach) is now open with a look that is being described as “70s chic” by staff. But here’s the biggest surprise: The menu is designed by Josiah Citrin, yes the Josiah Citrin of Mélisse. The new “California-Coastal” menu features snacks, small plates, plates, sandwiches and panini, salads, and “garnishes” which appear to be side orders such as roasted squash with trumpet mushrooms, pomegranate, rosemary and gigande beans with barley, mushrooms, cippolini onions, roasted grapes. So let’s see… a hip new vibe, breathtaking views, and a menu by Josiah Citrin? I don’t think Tower 8 is going to be a secret for long. Read more at: oceanabeachclubhotel.

Bouchon Bakery’s Holiday Fare

Posted on December 14, 2012 by toddrickallen

Can’t live without a traditional Bûche de Noël this Christmas? Looking to send a real fruitcake? Desperately in need of Star of David cookies? Look no further than Bouchon Bakery in Beverly Hills, who recently began churning out holiday cakes, cookies, and pastries just in time for the Holiday party season. And because they’re from Bouchon Bakery, you know they’ll elicit squeals of delight from guests… Check out their entire list here: BouchonBakery.

Street’s New Year’s Eve Murder Mystery Dinner

Posted on December 7, 2012 by toddrickallen

You do realize that New Year’s Eve is less than a month away, right? So it’s not too early to begin planning. Susan Feniger’s Street is hosting a special event titled Getting Eve’n: A New Year’s Eve Murder Mystery Dinner. Billed as an evening of FLAVOR, FRIENDS, AND FOUL PLAY, you can enjoy a special menu as you get clues and try to figure out who dunnit. Included on the menu, will be intriguing dishes such as Shot in Cairo, Drowned in Mumbai (shot of Egyptian dukkah spice and warm housemade paneer in ‘drowned’ naan), and Snakepit Poisoning (viper chile and ginseng laced mandarin oranges). Seating is all evening long, cost is $65 per person and guaranteed to sell out so dial 323-203-0500 just as fast as your fingers can dial to score your reservation if you feel up for the challenge. Read more at: eatatstreet.

Bouchon Bakery’s Halloween Specials

Posted on October 25, 2012 by toddrickallen

Bouchon Bakery in Beverly Hills is getting into the spirit of the season with Halloween-themed baked treats. From now until October 31st, you can take home their “scary good” specials including: Pumpkin Brioche, TKO Bat Cookies, Devils Food and Pumpkin Cupcakes, and more. Perfect for your Halloween party. bouchonbakery.com/beverly-hills

Native Food’s New Fall Menu

Posted on October 3, 2012 by toddrickallen

Native Foods has unveiled its new fall menu this week with a number of innovative dishes including: Butternut Polenta Bites (pesto baked polenta topped with roasted butternut squash, caramelized onions and toasted pumpkin seeds in a balsamic drizzle over arugula), Bistro Steak Sandwich (Native seitan steak, thinly-sliced and seared, topped with homemade bleu cheese dressing, oven roasted tomatoes, crispy shallots and arugula on a warm grilled baguette), Native cobb salad, and a pumpking pie. Read more at: nativefoods.com.

Susan Feniger’s Street’s “Break The Fast”

Posted on September 25, 2012 by toddrickallen

Susan Feniger’s Street has created a special a la carte “break the fast” menu for Yom Kippur on Wednesday, Sept. 26th. Included on the menu are: Blueberry Crusted Noodle Kugel, White Cheddar and Chive Stuffed Latkes, Homemade Bagel Platter (with Smoked Fish Horseradish Spread, Broadbean Hummus with Roasted Lemons and Garlic, and Late Harvest Heirloom Tomatoes), and an Artichoke and Feta Frittata with olive aioli. Regular menu also available. www.eatatstreet.com

A.O.C.’s La Tomatina Dinner

Posted on August 28, 2012 by toddrickallen

Surely you’ve heard of the famous La Tomatina festival that occurs on the last Wednesday of August every year in the town of Buñol in Valencia, Spain, where people gather in the Plaza and hurl tons of over-ripe tomatoes at each other. Well, this Wednesday, August 29th, A.O.C. is celebrating La Tomatina with a special multi-course dinner showcasing, you guessed it, the tomato. Check out the menu and make a reservation here: aocwinebar.com. We’ll see if any of the tomatoes end up in the air…

Sotto’s Pizza And Cocktail Special…

Posted on August 22, 2012 by toddrickallen

Arguably, Sotto makes one of the best pizzas in town. Their hand-built Neapolitan wood-burning oven turns out a chewy, slightly charred pie that explodes with flavor. Equally adept are they at their mixology. Now you have an opportunity to sample both. Tuesday to Friday from 5:30pm to 7:30pm, you can get their summer special Sosta Napoletana: one of their highly-lauded signature pizzas and a cocktail for $19. Bar only. Sotto is at 9575 W. Pico Blvd. in Los Angeles. Read more here: sottorestaurant.com.

Bouchon Bistro’s Julia Child Week

Posted on August 7, 2012 by toddrickallen

This week at Bouchon Bistro in Beverly Hills, they’re celebrating the 100th birthday of legendary Julia Child (a personal idol of mine whom I was fortunate to have met once) with a special menu inspired by Julia’s cookbooks. Included on the menu will be such things as Salade Niçoise, Provençal Soup, Tarte au Fraises (strawberry tart), and other items either ordered À la carte or as a full menu for $59.95 for three courses. The special menu is featured August 7th through August 15th. Call (310) 271-9910 for reservations. bouchonbistro.com

Melisse’s Australian Black Truffle Tasting…

Posted on July 27, 2012 by toddrickallen

Alas, we find ourselves woefully between truffle seasons. But those desperate for the fabulous fungus can rejoice: Melisse in Santa Monica has procured a stash of Australian black truffles (fully in season) and is offering an 8 course truffle tasting menu for $345. But they are also offering their signature dishes à la carte as well including: Fresh Tagliatelle (grated black truffles, parmesan brown butter truffle froth), Truffle Risotto (carnaroli rice, mascarpone, shaved black Australian truffles), Sweet White Corn Ravioli (brown butter truffle sauce, shaved black Australian truffles), or the classic Truffle Egg with toasted brioche. melisse.com.

Native Food’s Drunken Tofu Banh Mi This Weekend Only

Posted on July 20, 2012 by toddrickallen

Native Foods is offering a special meal deal this weekend only: Drunken Tofu Banh Mi consisting of crispy tofu marinated in a sweet and tangy sauce on a grilled baguette with pickled daikon, carrots, basil, and cilantro, served with a side of kimchi slaw, all for $9.95. Find a location and read more at: nativefoods.com.

M Café’s Build Your Own Burger Bash

Posted on June 29, 2012 by toddrickallen

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’s, and 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

Posted on June 24, 2012 by toddrickallen

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/.

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