Hullabaloo Over Tar Pit Happy Hour, New Cocktails Coming To The Raymond, Beer Class At Rustic Canyon, MORE!

MID-CITY— On the subject of the Tar Pit's new happy hour, LAist writer Lindsay William-Ross wasn't such a fan. After sharing her dining experience, chef and owner Mark Peel got in on the action responding to the review. The outcome? Commenting mayhem, see for yourself. [LAist]

PASADENA— LAmag reports that Marcos Tello (Varnish) and Aidan Demarest (First & Hope, The Edison) have joined forces to create cocktail consulting team Tello Demarest Liquid Assets. Right now the duo is working on revamping the bar at The Raymond on Fair Oaks and plan to launch a new cocktail menu later this summer. [LAmag]

SANTA MONICA— The beer chicks, Christina Perozzi and Hallie Beaune, are back with yet another flavorful beer class at Rustic Canyon. This one is geared to Father's Day and takes place June 19. Tix cost $45 here. [EaterWire]

DOWNTOWN— According to blogdowntown both Lot 44 Coffee and Showbiz Ribs have shuttered. [blogdowntown]

BURBANK— After a temporary shutter Mo's in Toluca Lake has reopened. The American eatery was out of comish for several days to repaint and rearrange furniture. [EaterWire]