Inside simplethings, Grant Achatz in LA, Win A Turkey

MID-CITY— Following its press preview, Grub Street shares a look inside that new sandwich and pie shop on 3rd Street, simplethings. [Grub Street]

AROUND TOWN— On Friday Alinea's Grant Achatz hit LA for an Absolut spirit-tasting and dinner dubbed The Sensory Analysis Work Shop which took place at a private event space. LAW shares all the glorious photos, from edible cocktails (yes, chewable) to a Jackson Pollack-esque dessert situation. All this in preparation for a new Chi-Town bar called Book or Aviary opening at the end of this year. [LAW]

GIVEAWAYS— Head over to Serious Eats for a chance to win an organic D'Artagnan turkey. The site will give out a turkey a day from today until November 19. [Serious Eats]