EaterWire: Gail Simmons Tries Kogi, More Julia Mania

KOGI LAND— An Eater operative today shares, "On a whim I decided to get some Kogi BBQ for lunch. I got there late so it was empty. When I started eating I noticed that none other than Top Chef/Food & Wine's Gail Simmons showed up. She said she just came from lunch but she was visiting so she wanted to try it. She ordered a slider and her friend ordered two pork tacos. Bad call on her behalf. I would have suggested that she get short rib and pork tacos but I was too busy stuffing my face and it would have required I yelled 'HEY GAIL, BAD CALL.'" [EaterWire]

WEST HOLLYWOOD— In celebration of Julia Child's upcoming birthday and the release of Julie and Julia, Comme Ca will throw a Julia Child-themed block party this coming Sunday, August 9 from 3-7p. The party continues on to the following week where the French restaurant will offer a Julia-inspired tasting menu available on Aug 14 and 15. [EaterWire]