Steve Samson and Zach Pollack To Open Italian Resto, White Truffle Cocktails at Library Bar, SIV at Scarpetta, Holiday Baked Goods Ready at FarmShop

AROUND TOWN— Former David Myers Pizzeria Ortica alums Steve Samson and Zach Pollack will together open an Italian restaurant in LA. But first they're eating their way though Southern Italy. Workation? [Feast]

HOLLYWOOD— Just going to throw this out there. Tonight, Eater Shaker Of The Year winner Matt Biancaniello has a ton of seasonal goodies on offer in a slew of new seasonal elixirs. Hit Library Bar in the Roosevelt for Autumn Bliss (persimmon/passionfruit cocktail), a passionfruit lassi, he's also got fresh pumpkin puree and WHITE TRUFFLES from Alba to throw around. Bring the big bucks for that last one. [EaterWire]

BEVERLY HILLS— Last Week SIV was spotted in Scarpetta sampling octopus and spaghetti. Expect an Early Bird review in the near future. [EaterWire]

SANTA MONICA— Jeffrey Cerciello's FarmShop is still a few weeks off, but in the meantime start ordering his holiday sweets: Traditional Pumpkin Pie ($27), Pecan-Chocolate Chip Pie ($29), Crispin Apple-Cranberry Pie ($29), Pumpkin-Pecan Cake with Spiced Orange Glaze ($28) and Cinnamon Crumb Coffee Cake. Call the bakery at 310-566-2400 or email info@farmshopla.com. [EaterWire]

[Photo: Culinary Director Jeff Cerciello and Restaurant Director Michel Darmon outside FarmShop.]