Rustic Canyon Re-Introduces Burger and Beer Mondays, OC Restaurant Week Starts Soon, Cupcake Challenge Winners

SANTA MONICA— As of Monday, Rustic Canyon has re-introduced its Burger and Beer Mondays night. In addition to chef Evan Funke's Niman Ranch burger he is also offering two specialty burgers that are paired with craft beers. Try the Breakfast Burger, which consisted of Niman Ranch ground beef with hash browns, confit bacon, sunny side-up egg and Tillamook cheddar cheese, or the Bolognese Burger consisting of bolognese ragu with burrata and wild arugula. [EaterWire]

OC— Orange County restaurant week is just four days away. Starting Sunday and running through March 6 take advantage of $10, $15, and $20 lunches and $20, $30, or $40 dinners. For the full list of participating eateries, head here. [EaterWire]

AROUND TOWN— Grub Street reports on the winners from last weekend's Cupcake Challenge. Big Man Bakes walked away with the title for best traditional with a red velvet, Jus Minis won for best overall with a caramel banana cupcake, while My Delight Cupcakery took the best original cupcake category with a "Breakfast Cake." [GS]