Alain Giraud Guest Chefs at Cheval Blanc Bistro, Fraiche Launches Brunch, MORE!

PASADENA— Alain Giraud, chef and partner at the now shuttered Anisette which once lived in Santa Monica, switches gears guest cheffing at Cheval Blanc Bistro in Pasadena from November 30-December 4. Here is his menu. [EaterWire]

CULVER CITY— And while we are on the subject of French food, this weekend chef Ben Bailly debuts brunch at his new home, Fraiche. Look for a special $10 brunch cocktail (such as Chipotle Bloody Mary, Sunday Morning, Gordon's Breakfast, Pimms Cup), fresh smoothies, and savories like panettone French toast, pork belly hash, boudin blanc, steak and eggs. [EaterWire]

AROUND TOWN— Mmmm. Right in line with those Trader Joe's turkey muffins, if you want to make something, let's say, different, this year for Thanksgiving, check out this savory Thanksgiving Turkey Cake recipe. [Chow]

[Photo: Inside Cheval Blanc Bistro]