LOS FELIZ— In the same building as Messhall and Chase bank comes signage for Stamp Gourmet, a new market and eatery. No further details at this time. [EaterWire]
MID-CITY— Marcona on Melrose is trying out the weekend brunch thing for the first time this weekend, running Saturdays and Sundays through the summer (for now) from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. In addition to chef Andy Sonnefeld's bill of fare there's also revolving pastries, Equator coffee, fresh juice, and BYO booze. [EaterWire]
AROUND TOWN— BTW, the Real Food Daily password to get 1993 prices in Santa Monica and 20% off in WeHo and Pasadena TODAY is "peace, love & tempeh." [EaterWire]
BEVERLY HILLS— Four Seasons is running an inaugural Culinary Camp from August 3 to 5 where guests partake in a whole slew of food-related activities. The visit includes dinner at Culina, a trip to the Santa Monica farmers market, lunch at a local farm, a mixology class, an Indian-themed dinner, brunch, and an ice cream sundae demo. Contact the property for more. [EaterWire]
HIGHLAND PARK— On June 12 Jimmy Everett, executive chef at newbie Sonny's Hideaway, rolled out a trimmed-down late night menu clad with falafel fries, sweetbreads, and a coffee-braised pork cheek. Kitchen service runs until 11:30 p.m. Tuesday to Thursday and until 12:30 a.m. on Friday/Saturday.
CHILLED EDAMAME SOUP 7
smoked cherries, basil oil
FALAFEL FRIES 6
lemon pepper aioli
CHICKEN FRIED SWEETBREADS 14
d'anjou pear, brussel sprouts, thyme
COFFEE BRAISED PORK CHEEK 12
coconut milk, apple relish, honeycomb
MANILA CLAMS 15
baby leeks, smoked grape broth, cilantro, toast
RICOTTA DUMPLINGS 13
stewed tomatoes, swiss chard, parmesan
BACON BURGER 14
pickled green tomatoes, grilled onion, jack cheese, chipotle mayo, fries
SIDES
PARMESAN ASPARAGUS 5
FRENCH FRIES 5
BRAISED COLLARDS 5
DESSERT
SPICED PEAR COBBLER 7
ORANGE CUSTARD 7
PEANUT BUTTER MOUSSE 7
COCONUT BREAD PUDDING BRULEE 7