New Patio Covering at Hostaria del Piccolo, Short Order Rocks Lunch, MORE!

SANTA MONICA— From hot to not (especially with yesterday's 85°F uptick). Over the holiday weekend, Hostaria del Piccolo threw up new posts/beams for a covered patio situation. And, actually, there are heaters there, too. [ELA]

MID-CITY— As of November 25, Nancy Silverton and the late Amy Pressman's buzzy as ever new burger haunt, Short Order, flipped the switch on lunch, now serving burgers daily starting at 11AM. Meanwhile, brunch kicks in January 1. [Grub Street]

SANTA MONICA— Toddrickallen notes that Z Garden has replaced Tom's No. 1 Family Restaurant, which turned out to be not so number one. While still influx, the new unfussy eatery offers an assortment of Mediterranean plates inclusive of falafel and fatoush. [Toddrickallen]