MID-CITY: You know how chefs and soms were looking to Las Vegas as the new dining mecca? Yeah, well the tide is starting to turn now that it's Recession Vegas. One such example: Vegas chef Adam Sobel, at Company most recently and Guy Savoy before that, is in town for a guest chef stint at Breadbar on 3rd Street Dec. 15-19. Five-course prix fixe menu, his take on "refined global street food" like Korean-style shortribs, lamb tagine with harissa-scented yoturt, "liquid center gnocchi." $55 per person; ressies necessary (310.395.9490). [EaterWire]
BRIBES: The three Pitfire Pizza locations are having a toy drive to benefit the students the downtown-sare Fletcher Drive Elementary School. Bring an urwrapped toy or shcool supply to the Downtown, North Hollywood or Westwood location and get 50% off any one pizza or one pasta. Ends December 15. [EaterWire]