EaterWire: Taste of the Nation Announced, Valentino Deals

LOS ANGELES—It doesn't take place until Sunday, June 14th, but tickets for the 21st Annual Share Our Strength’s Taste of the Nation are now on sale. As in years past, more than 40 of the city’s restaurants will take part, with this year's lineup including the likes of Craft, Nobu, Fraiche, Riva, The London, Comme Ca, Beso and oh so many more. Tickets start at $115 and can be purchased by calling 1-877-26-Taste or visiting the website. [EaterWire]

SANTA MONICA—Piero Selvaggio's flagship restaurant, Valentino, is getting in on the recession special action and will now be offering a nightly three-course dinner for $49 and a $35 prix fixe at the Vin Bar. For now, the offer is good throughout the month of March. [Zagat]

TV LAND— Oh lordy. Sandra Lee gets another show: "Sandra's Money Saving Meals will premiere on May 10 at 12 p.m. The show will focus on Lee's 'triple A factor' of accessible, aspirational, and affordable food." [YumSugar via ENY]

FAIRFAX—Several tipsters have noted that the Eat-a-Pita location at the 400 N block of Fairfax (on the corner Rosewood) has been completely leveled, leaving "nothing but dirt" on the lot. Anyone know if something is in the works to replace it? [EaterWire]

[Photo via Zagat]