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The Fabulous Beekman Boys Booksigning In Santa Monica

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TV’s back-to-the-earth couple otherwise known as The Fabulous Beekman Boys (Josh Kilmer-Purcell and partner Brent Ridge) will be doing a book signing of their paean to the simple life and cooking, The Beekman 1802 Heirloom Cookbook at the Santa Monica Public Library in the MLK Auditorium at 2:00pm on Sunday October 9th.  To score one of the free tickets, you have to be present one hour before the event when they will be passed out, one ticket per guest.  The Santa Monica Main Library is located at 601 Santa Monica Blvd. in downtown Santa Monica.  Read more about the fabulous duo at http://planetgreen.discovery.com/tv/the-fabulous-beekman-boys/the-fabulous-beekman-boys.html

Spumoni Italian Creamery Coming To Montana Avenue

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Good news for West Siders! Spumoni, the intimate little Santa Monica branch of the Italian fave chain is opening an exciting new project, Spumoni Italian Creamery in the old TCBY Yogurt space next door at 715 Montana Avenue.  They will be manufacturing their own proprietary ice cream using authentic equipment that is still on order.  They don’t as of yet have an opening date set, but they expect to be up and running in a “coupla months.”  I’ll keep you posted on progress…

Good Food Festival & Conference, Santa Monica

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The Santa Monica Farmer’s Market will be celebrating its 30 year anniversary by hosting the Good Food Festival and Conference September 14th through 18th.  A variety of events are scheduled and will be conducted by chefs, farmers, “food leaders”, and others.  The main thrust is to open a discussion about issues concerning local and sustainable food systems.  Discussions and demos will be led by a host of politicians, CEOs, and local chefs including:  Susan Feniger and Mary Sue Milliken, Suzanne Goin, Evan Kleiman, Nancy Silverton, Jerry Brown, Jonathan Gold, and many others.  There will also be a street fair on Saturday and Sunday.  Check out the full program at goodfoodfestivals.com.

Seed Bistro In West LA Opens Monday August 29th.

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The new Seed Bistro going into the old BiMi sushi restaurant space at 11917 Wilshire in West LA is having their grand opening on Monday August 29th.  The sunny little bistro, a sister to the Venice original, Seed Kitchen, promises a vegan, organic, and macrobiotic menu.  They will be opening for dinner only on Monday at 5:30 pm until 10:00pm.  Lunch service will begin Sept. 12th from 11:30am to 2:00pm.  Read more about Seed at www.seedbistro.com.

 

Ferrarini, Beverly Hills Has Liquor License Pending…

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Work continues, albeit slowly, at the upcoming Ferrarini, the purveyor of Italian specialty items and “eating place” going into the old Le Croissant space at 9622 Brighton Way in Beverly Hills.  Recently, they posted their liquor license application, so we can assume beer and wine will be served.  No word of an opening date yet, but I’lll keep my ear to the ground.  You can acquaint yourself with the company here:  www.ferrarini.it/en/mondo/italy-all-over-world

Shore Hotel, Santa Monica To Open October 1?

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As we await the  promised summer opening of the uber-stylish Shore Hotel on Ocean Avenue in Santa Monica and its upcoming restaurant Plato Azul by the BP Taco group, the website has given us a glimmer of hope:  They are shooting for an October 1st debut.  (Given that they are taking reservations starting that date, I imagine they intend on making it.)  I’ll keep an eye on it for you… Until then, you can read more at shorehotel.com/. 

Ramen Yamadaya Hopes To Open This Saturday In Culver City

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Torrance-based Ramen Yamadaya is expanding into the Westside.  Looks like they are on track to open their newest restaurant in Culver City on Washington Blvd., one block east of Sepulveda at the corner of Commonwealth Street.  The pace of work is fast and furious as they push to make their deadline of an August 27th (this Saturday) opening.  Read more at www.ramen-yamadaya.com/.

The Battle Of The Baristas At Caffe Luxxe Santa Monica

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If those frothy hearts, leaves, and swirls at the top of your latte fascinate you, then this Tuesday, August 16th head down to Caffe Luxxe at 925 Montana Ave. in Santa Monica for The Battle of the Baristas, a “latte art competition”.   Starting at 6:30pm, this teeth-clencher promises multiple rounds of baristas showing off their flashiest milk-foam skills.  http://www.caffeluxxe.com/

“A Taste Of Ozo” Pop-Up At Susan Feniger’s Street

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On Thursday, August 25th from 7pm until 9pm, Susan Feniger’s Street will be hosting a pop-up party in the lot behind the restaurant featuring two sets by the cult-fave band Ozomatli.  KCRW’s Liza Richardson will be dj-ing as well.  Special food stations will be set up throughout the restaurant offering a unique array of food designed by Susan that reflects the “culture of Ozomatli”.  There will also be special cocktails, espresso, and all guests will receive a re-issue of Ozomatli vs. KCRW Soundclash.  Cost is $85 and space is limited so act quickly by calling (323) 203-0500 for reservations. 

Susan Feniger’s Street
742 N. Highland Los Angeles, CA 90038
Phone: 323.203.0500
http://www.eatatstreet.com/

 

Toast & Taste, Santa Monica

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The first annual Toast & Taste Santa Monica will be held this Saturday, August 6th from 2:00pm until 6:00pm at 1238 Lincoln Blvd. (just south of Wilshire) in Santa Monica.  The charity affair benefits the Boys and Girls Clubs in the LA area and will feature wine and beer tastings as well as local restaurants and food trucks, and a silent auction.  Some of the participants are: BRÜHAUS, Pourtal, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Blue Moon beers, and Cheeseball Wagon.  The kid-friendly event costs $29.  Go to http://www.smbgc.org/toasttaste/ for more info.

José Eber 360 Cafe Opening Soon In Beverly Hills

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Work is underway on a new cafe at 360 N. Camden in Beverly Hills.  Located inside the new José Eber Hair Salon, 360 Cafe will be opening “very soon”.  (Or so I was told.)  With entrances from the street as well as directly into the tony new salon, the petit cafe will feature a simple menu of coffee and cafe items featuring baked goods from the new-ish La Focacceria Tra di Noi next door.  (While investigating the new cafe, a kind receptionist at the salon let me look around unescorted until I stumbled into the station of José Eber himself, who dropped his scissors and stared at me as if I were a janitor stumbling into surgery.  I was promptly walked out.)

Bouchon Bistro Bar’s New Happy Hour

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This week, Bouchon Bistro Bar (the bar upstairs) in Beverly Hills launched a new happy hour.  Look for reduced prices on beer, house wines and spirits, and a $9.00 Bouchon Cocktail.  The new hors d”ouvres menu includes tarte aux tomates (heirloom tomato tarte with dehydrated nicoise olive crumble, burrata and petit basil), pommes frites (french fries with truffle aioli), as well as fried oyster, steak tartare, and ceviche.  The fun lasts from 5:30 until 7:30 Monday through Friday. 

 
235 N. Canon Dr., Beverly Hills 90210 (310) 271-9910  
 www.bouchonbistro.com
 
 

La Gourmandise School Upcoming Vegetarian And Vegan Classes In Santa Monica

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La Gourmandise School, the culinary school in the Market at the top of Santa Monica Place is offering an array of upcoming vegetarian and vegan classes.  On Monday, August 1st, there will be a “vegetarian Indian basics” class at 6:30pm taught by Kaumudi Marathe of Un-Curry, the Indian pop-up (http://www.un-curry.com/Un-Curry_Website/home.html).  Then, on August 14th, there will be a “vegetarian BBQ” class from 10:00am to 2:00pm.  There is a “rewiring to vegan” class on Friday, August 23rd.  “Indian vegan” will be the subject on Thursday, Sept. 8th at 6:30pm.  Check out http://thegourmandiseschool.com/index.php for prices and more info. 


395 Santa Monica Place The Market, Santa Monica CA 90401
310-656-8800

Urban Fresh, Beverly Hills Opens August 15

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Work continues fast and furiously on the new Urban Fresh going into the old Mr. Kicco’s Coffee space at 9679 Wilshire Blvd. in Beverly Hills.  As you can see from the photo, they are currently hiring and are looking to open August 15th.  Look for a menu of organic coffees and teas, juices, farmer’s market-driven salads and sandwiches, and breakfasts.  Read more at https://toddrickallen.com/2011/06/03/urban-fresh-taking-over-the-mr-kiccos-coffee-space-in-beverly-hills/ or at http://theurbanfresh.com/.

 

Lemon Moon Happy Hour “Tapas, Tempranillo And Sangria”

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Looking for something to do tonight? Yearning for the Spanish coast?  Josiah Citrin, Raphael Lunetta and Jonathan Moulton are hosting a special happy hour at their restaurant Lemon Moon this evening (Thursday July 21)  titled “Tapas, Tempranillo And Sangria” featuring Spanish tapas and wines from 5:00pm until 7:00pm.  Lemon Moon is at 12200 W. Olympic Blvd. in Los Angeles. http://www.lemonmoon.com/

Veggie Grill Virgin Day At Rolling Hills Plaza

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Today, (Wednesday July 20th) is Veggie Grill Virgin Day at their Rolling Hills Plaza location.  If you bring in someone who has never been before (the virgin), Veggie Grill will comp their entrée.  But they have to be accompanied by an “experienced” VGer (that’d be you, you tramp), no solos and only at this location.  http://www.veggiegrill.com/