This Saturday, May 29th at 5:00pm Nancy Silverton and Executive Chef Matt Molina will be cooking at the Scuola di Pizza at Mozza2Go for their “Fest Dello Sport” tailgate party for watching Game 6.  The menu offers a variety of snacks, sandwiches, and of course,  pizza.  Cost is $50 (beverages sadly not included) and seating is limited to 30 so act fast!  I’m guessing the house-made popcorn with fennel pollen and Maldon sea salt would vastly improve any game.

Pizzeria Mozza
641 N. Highland Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Phone: 323.297.0101

http://www.mozza-la.com/

Susan Feniger will be hosting a Top Chef Masters viewing party tonight at Street.  There will be tray-passed food and drinks for $30 per person.  Space is limited so arrive early.

Susan Feniger’s Street

742 N. Highland Los Angeles, CA 90038
Phone: 323.203.0500

www.eatatstreet.com

A reader sent news that “artisanal take-out joint” Earl’s Gourmet Grub has opened on Venice in Mar Vista.  Quirky decor (think pixelated murals and ultra-moderne chalet), hand crafted sandwiches, 13 regional varieties of potato chips, and vintage sodas distinguish this futuristic European deli.  The locally sourced menu features signature sandwiches (such as the HEARTICHOKE, marinated artichoke, hearts of palm, pickled red onion hash, artichoke-jalapeno Spread, chevre, mache on pain de mie), salads, breakfasts, and pastries. 

Earl’s Gourmet Grub, 12226 Venice Boulevard, between Centinela Avenue and Grand View Boulevard, Mar Vista (310-313-1717 or earlsgourmetgrub.com).

Here’s the latest on classes at Mozza:

Scuola di Pizza’s Class Schedule

 $150 per class/12 guests per/50% deposit will be taken to hold reservation/ cancellations must be made within 7 days of class

RESERVATIONS CAN BE MADE BY CALLING:  323.297.1130

Pizzeria Mozza

641 N. Highland Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Phone: 323.297.0101
Fax: 323.297.0109

Get more information about Pizzeria Mozza

A Reader sent word that this Friday May 23rd, Sprinkles Beverly Hills will be offering a new flavor, saltly caramel cupcakes with fleur de sel from Brittany.  This sounds like heaven to me.  As a ‘salt person’, I love the crunch of salt against the rich, sweet butteryness of caramel.  Go as early in the day as you can to avoid the long lines.

Sprinkles Cupcakes, 9635 Little Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills 90210

(310-274-8765) Sprinkles.com 

On Wednesday, May 12th from 6:00 to 8:00 Susan Feniger will be hosting a TCM viewing party at Border Grill Santa Monica complete with drink and food specials.  But you must RSVP by today, May 11th to aquinn@bordergrill.com or by calling (310) 451-1655.  Good Luck Susan! 

Border Grill Santa Monica

1445 4th St., Santa Monica, CA 90401 Bordergrill.com

I have yet to try this place, but an excited reader tipped me off that Mendocino Farms has moved west (there are two locations in downtown.)  Their website decribes this sandwich ‘market’ as wine-country inspired using local and fresh ingredients.  Chef Judy Han has created a menu that offers an interesting variety of meat, fish, veggie, and vegan choices including Drunken Goat in Paris which is herbes de provence marinated Cypress Cove goat cheese with cranberry chutney, French Brie, carmelized onion, green apple and market greens on curcama hazelnut bread and My Vegan Trip Through India, a housemade Indian spiced chickpea and spinach patty with tamarind chutney, vegan cucumber and mint raita, and spinach on ciabatta.  Sounds delicious.  They opened on April 29th.  If you’ve been, let me know your thoughts…

Mendocino Farms

4724 Admiralty Way, Marina Del Ray (310-822-2300)

Daily, 11 a.m.-9 p.m

This from a reader:

Meat-Free Mondays
What: Say no to the flesh of our fellow mammals (birds, too) and dine by the sea with three courses for $35.
Why: Strawberry gorgonzola salad, grilled truffle flatbread, and a choco-peanut butter tart never killed anybody.
When: Mon., 6-10 p.m.
Where: One Pico at Shutters on the Beach, 1 Pico Blvd., at Ocean Ave., Santa Monica (310-458-0030).

News from Mozza:

Book Signing at Mozza2Go in Los Angeles

On Sunday, May 16th at 2:30pm, Mario will be in Los Angeles at Mozza2Go, to sign copies of his new cookbook, Molto Gusto.

Come early to beat the crowds!

   

6610 Melrose Ave.

Los Angeles, CA 90038

(323) 297-1130

Well it looks like construction in under way at the old French 75 space at the back of the Westfield Century City shopping center.  The boards covering the exterior say “Capitol City Coming Soon”.  It looks like it’s going to be The Tap Room By Capitol City, an adult version of the ‘upscale’ sports bar, Capitol City in Hollywood on Cahuenga.  Capitol City in Hollywood has fairly standard American fare with a good selection of beers and ales.  We’ll see what they have in mind for Century City. 

http://www.capcitysports.com/

If you’ve never met Susan before, do yourself a favor.  She is a delightful person and interesting to talk to.  You might even be able to hit her up for a recipe.  (Like I did!)

MEET SUSAN AT CiUDAD This Wednesday!
TOP CHEF MASTERS Viewing Party with Susan This Wednesday, May 5, 2010 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Ciudad bar/cantina · Delicious $3 Tacos! · 1/2 OFF Mojitos, Margaritas, and More! · Surprise Tastes of one of Susan’s   Top Chef Masters Dishes Ciudad 445 S. Figueroa Street Los Angeles, CA  90071 213.486.5171 – ciudad-la.com Please RSVP to 213.486.5171 or mcohen@ciudad-la.com Susan is competing on behalf of The Scleroderma Research Foundation To make a donation, go to www.sclerodermaresearch.org

More News from Mozza…

A full month of pizza making at Mozza’s Scuola di Pizza

Thursday, May 6^th Pizza Class

 Thursday, May 13^th Pizza Class

 Thursday, May 20^th Pizza Class

 Thursday, May 27^th Pizza Class

 RESERVATIONS CAN BE MADE BY CALLING:  323.297.1130

IMPORTANT *

Pizzeria Mozza is located at:

641 N. Highland Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Phone: 323.297.0101
Fax: 323.297.0109

Get more information about Pizzeria Mozza

News from Veggie Grill:  If you bring a Veggie Grill ‘virgin’, to Veggie Grill on Thursday, April 22, they will comp their entree.  Just tell the cashier.  And no solo virgins either.  Happy Earth Day!

www.veggiegrill.com

News from Mozza:

Pizzeria Wine Director Amanda Courtney will conduct an hour and half wine tasting/class that will explore the beautiful wines from this picturesque region in Northern Italy.

LIGURIA: COAXING WINE FROM STUBBORN SEASIDE SLOPES

$49 per person plus tax and service

Sunday April 18th from 4:00-5:30-PM

or

Sunday April 25th from 4:00-5:30-PM

Jack Warner Room, Pizzeria Mozza

Space is limited and will be booked on a first come, first serve basis. Please call our confirmation line to book:  323.866.5300Light antipasti will be served.  Inquiries for dinner reservations welcome! **tax and gratuity not included

641 N. Highland Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Phone: 323.297.0101
Fax: 323.297.0109

Get more information about Pizzeria Mozza

This from a good source:  It appears that Sweet Lady Jane, the cult-fave bakery at 8360 Melrose is moving west.  They are planning on moving a second location into the old pharmacy space at 1631 Montana Ave. in Santa Monica.  Construction is beginning as we speak.  Westsiders can expect the fanatically followed line of cakes, cookies, and sweets.  Cosmetic surgeons can expect an increase in liposuction revenue.

This just in from Mozza:

Scuola di Pizza Class Schedule

Thursday, April 8^th Chocolate Workshop 

Thursday, April 15^th Simple & Traditional Classics

 A Dessert Class 

Thursday, April 22^nd Fresh Mozzarella Workshop 

Thursday, April 29^th Pizza Class 

RESERVATIONS CAN BE MADE BY CALLING:  323.297.1130

Pizzeria Mozza is located at:

641 N. Highland Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Phone: 323.297.0101
Fax: 323.297.0109

Get more information about Pizzeria Mozza
Make a reservation at Pizzeria Mozza

On March 23rd,  participating Starbucks will be giving away a free pastry with the purchase of a beverage before 10:30am.  Download the coupon here…

http://www.starbucks.com/blog/4983/free-pastry-day 

PUGLIA – The heel of the boot…

 “Stretching out eastward towards Greece and Byzantium, Puglia, the heel of the boot that is Italy, looks more like wind-swept northern Africa or sun toasted Greece than any part of the rest of Italy. Nearly 500 miles of coastland wrap around a geological treasure trove of variation, from the craggy and hilly Gargano peninsula to the Murge, the high grassy plain that dominates the center of this region of wheat and olive farming, then south to the flat half moon of the gulf of Taranto.”

 – Mario Batali   http://mariobatali.com/exploreItalyDtl.cfm?rid=14

Please join us for a special experience of wines from the region of Puglia.

Pizzeria Wine Director Amanda Courtney will conduct an hour and half wine tasting/class that will explore the beautiful wines from this exotic region in Southern Italy.

PUGLIA: ITALY’S WINE CELLAR

$49 per person plus tax and service

Saturday, March 20^th from 3:00-4:30-PM

Saturday, March 27^th from 3:00-4:30-PM

Sunday, March 28th from 3:30-5:00 pm

Jack Warner Room, Pizzeria Mozza

Space is limited and will be booked on a first come, first serve basis.

Please call our confirmation line to book:  323.866.5300

Light antipasti will be served.  Inquiries for dinner reservations welcome!