Chick-fil-A in Hollywood, LA's Top 20 Mexican Restaurants, Jacques Torres Now Avail in LA

HOLLYWOOD— As anticipated, the Chick-fil-A Cows helped knock down a Carl's Jr. to make way for Hollywood's first Chick-fil-A. Gawkers were treated to Chick-fil-A sandwiches (not that new one), expect an opening early this coming summer. [EaterWire]

AROUND TOWN— LAW shares a recap of an awards dinner and cocktail party to celebrate the top 20 Mexican restaurants in and around LA as selected by Sabores Auténticos de Mexico (Authentic Flavors of Mexico), a non-profit that promotes authentic cooking outside of Mexico. The winners: Casa Sanchez, Chichén Itzá, Guelaguetza, La Serenata de Garibaldi, La Taquiza, Lotería Grill, Mr. Churro, Tacomienda, Yxta Cocina Mexicana, Border Grill, Casablanca, Frida, La Sandía, Monte Alban, El Huarache Azteca, La Casita Mexicana, La Monarca Bakery, Mariscos Chente, Mariscos El Paisa, and Raya. [LAW]

CENTURY CITY— Apparently well-known NYC chocolatier Jacques Torres has never sold his sweets on the west coast (strange)...until now. Jacques plus wife Hasty, owner of Madame Chocolat in Beverly Hills, have teamed up (how cute) with House of Balsamic for a pop-up shop at the Westfield mall. This week's hours run 9AM-10PM, and 9AM-11PM next week. [EaterWire]