Posted by First things first. Today is Free Cone Day at Ben & Jerry’s. This means free ice cream from noon to 8 p.m., so make time to head to one of the participating locations for a complimentary cool down. Got your ice cream yet? Good.
In other updates, I checked out Spaghetti Sundays at Winsome in Echo Park (a beautiful spot by the way). Also, a Cuban restaurant in Silver Lake was just awarded “Best Cuban Sandwich in the world” and I’ve got more info below.
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Lastly, this week’s event highlights include a Woon pop-up at ETA, a Stay Lucky pop-up at Hayden, a Sandwich Fckrs takeover of Patio Burgers and much more.
As always, enjoy all the tasty news bites below! Bon Appétit!
It’s Free Cone Day at Ben & Jerry’s TODAY!
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Ben & Jerry’s Free Cone Day is today! Score a free scoop between noon and 8 p.m. at a host of locations that include LA Union Station, Burbank, Sherman Oaks, Santa Monica and Northridge. Find more information and a list of scoop shops here.
Spaghetti Sundays at Winsome
Does anyone else think Sunday suppers should be as popular as brunch? At Winsome it seems to be that way. Every Sunday Angelenos can enjoy a spaghetti dish, garlic bread, a seasonal salad and a scoop of ice cream made in house for just $20. Chef de Cuisine Joe Perez offers three different pasta combinations each Sunday, with the rotation including a spaghetti bolognese, a wild mushroom spaghetti with speck, and a few gluten-free options. Additionally there are drink specials from Campari and Peroni as well as a curated list of natural wines available during dinner service. I noticed a number of families and kids there last Sunday, making Winsome a smart choice for parents who want to wind down the weekend with a proper meal.
This Cuban Sandwich Located in Silver Lake Was Just Named Best in the World
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Los Angeles Magazine recently profiled family-run Cuban restaurant El Cochinito’s recent and major win at the International Cuban Sandwich Festival in Ybor City, Florida. Resturants from all over the world competed in the contest and El Cochinito was selected to represent the entire West Coast. The process was strenuous with a lot of rules to abide by, but in the end the experts in slow-roasted lechon asado (roasted pork) took home a towering 1st place trophy and the ultimate bragging rights. Read all about it here. Then go get yourself an award winning and affordable (it’s only $9) Cubano.
Los Angeles Times Food Bowl
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The Los Angeles Times Food Bowl returns for their second year of hosting more than 200 gustatory experiences happening for the entire month of May. To help you navigate this massive event we highlighted ones that were most unique like a pizza festival at the Hollywood Palladium, a Jonathan Gold Film Festival and much more. See our post all about the L.A. Times Food Bowl here.
Why Lemons Replace Limes at Taco Trucks Every Spring Answered
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We’ve all seen lemons instead of limes at taco trucks and in salsa bars at plenty of restaurants in Los Angeles. No they did not run out limes that day, there’s actually more to the story. Gustavo Arellano explains in his latest for LA.Taco.
A New Pizzeria, Creamery and Pub Now Open in Eagle Rock
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Piencone in Eagle Rock is now serving pizza, ice cream and alcohol in a massive 4,500 square foot space housing several spaces including a bar, patio and atrium. Read all about our preview visit here.
Food Events for this Week in L.A.
Tuesday April 10th, 2018
FARMHOUSE launches lunch this week. They’ll offer an à la carte “seed-to-plate” lunch menu and a two-course prix-fixe lunch menu ($24.) The prix-fixe includes a choice of soup, garden toast or simple salad followed by a choice of entree that includes a Chicken Avocado Sandwich, Ocean Trout Gravlax Toast, Pizza and more. Lunch is offered all week.
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Greenbar Distillery has teamed up with The Burrito Project and a select list of local bars and restaurants, to provide thousands of burritos to those in need in the Los Angeles area. Simply go to a bar on the list and order a CITY Bright gin cocktail from there Greenbar Distillery will donate a burrito to The Burrito Project. Get more info here.
Wednesday April 11th, 2018
Bad Housekeeping at Good Housekeeping in Highland Park pops up every Wednesday now through May 30. On these nights you’ll find libations inspired by bad recipes of the past including a ‘glazed ham’ and cherry cordials cocktail.
Thursday April 12th, 2018
Los Angeles-based pop up noodle cart, Woon will team up with Highland Park’s neighborhood cocktail bar, ETA, for a delicious pop-up featuring noodles, pork belly baos, drink specials and DJ tunes. Happening from 6 p.m. until the food sells out.
Friday April 13th, 2018
To Live and Di(n)e is a 35-person supper club where attendees will enjoy a fine meal, cocktails and cabaret-style performances with the ghosts of the most infamous figures in Los Angeles’ true crime history. Each course and cocktail will be inspired by a different figure and era and guests will come face-to-face with the Black Dahlia; the “Glamour Girl Slayer”; Charles Manson; the “Night Stalker,” and more infamous figures of the past.
Saturday April 14th, 2018
FARMHOUSE will launch brunch this Saturday at their Beverly Center location. Happening every Saturdays and Sundays, the new restaurant will offer vibrant brunch dishes from sourced directly from farms. Menu highlights include brioche made with Kenter Canyon Farms heritage grain, Fine Herbs Omelette and Breakfast Pizza topped with eggs, bacon, fresno chilies, and fontina.
Sunday April 15th, 2018
Ari Kolender’s Hayden will host a pop-up series with Vinh Nguyen of upcoming Stay Lucky, a Chinese concept slated to open later this year. Happening every Sunday in April from 2-9 p.m. diners can order from the Stay Lucky menu that includes Cumin Lamb Dumplings, Sichuan Wontons and Taiwanese Cold Sesame Noodles. Beverage Director Akari Yamamura will pair select wines with Nguyen’s dishes and Hayden’s regular menu can also be ordered during the pop-up.
Food and event group, Sandwich Fckrs will take over Eagle Rock’s Patio Burgers for a pop-up event from noon to 6 p.m. Chef Alex Abdel-Monem and friends will serve up a Chicago staple called the “puff” a handmade puff pastry stuffed with savory ingredients much like an empanada. There will also be a variety of beer and wine to pair with the puffs, as well as a vegan option. This event is cash only so stop by the atm before hand.
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