Church & State Plants Urban Garden, Fogo de Chao Gets Revamp, New Eats at Lamill

DOWNTOWN— Earth Day is coming up and Church & State plans to celebrate via its new on-site Urban Production Garden. On Thursday volunteers from Pedal Patch Community (an LA-based non-profit that works to prevent hunger and poverty) will teach kids from the Heart of Los Angeles Youth how to sow seeds during the garden's first harvest (herbs are located along the side of the restaurant plus in pots). Later that day and going forward, the restaurant will serve three cocktails (Sorrel-Gin Fizz, The Spice Trade, and Parsley Mojito) featuring the freshly grown herbs. To start, the garden produces rosemary, dill, cilantro, onions, sorrel, mizuna and Osaka red mustard lettuces. In the future C&S hopes to grow carrots, pumpkins, squash, melons, onions, peppers, eggplant, heirloom tomatoes, cucumbers, and other seasonal veggies. [EaterWire]

BEVRLY HILLS/NATIONAL— The Brazilian churrascaria, Fogo de Chao, has completed a $1 million dollar renovation of its Addison, Texas outpost which will serve as the reference point for updates coming to other Fogo de Chaos across the country. The revamped space boasts "higher ceilings, amber glass chandeliers and private-dining areas that were expanded to accommodate parties of 10 to 100." [NRN]

SILVER LAKE— After adding a new beverage list, Lamill has also now changed up its food offerings.

Newly added:

Kimchi Flank Steak Salad – Seared flank steak over a bed of romaine, scallions and carrots.

Cheese Plate – Featuring Sofia, Barely Buzzed, Taleggio and Caveman Bleu.

Charcuterie Plate – With Fuet, Chorizo Pamplona, Chorizo Leon and Prosciutto Cotto.

Jidori Chicken Dinner – An amazing free-range seared chicken breast, spinach with bacon, twice-cooked sweet potatoes and whole grain mustard sauce.

WGFJ Ramen – Pork belly, spinac, buna shermeji, Tokyo negi and a soft-boiled, cage-free egg.

Canale – The latest addition to Lamill’s renowned dessert menu; a heavenly combination of coffee mousse, canale ice cream, hazelnut streusel and chicory chocolate sauce.

Back by popular demand:

Chilled Pea Soup – A delightful mix of English peas, wasabi peas and mint creme fraiche.

Coming soon:

Cheese Puffs

Vegetarian Sandwich

Eel and Rice Dinner