Fancypants Cognac Tasting at La Descarga, LA Restaurants in Songs, More!

HOLLYWOOD— Although Mexicali Taco & Co. folded its stand back in September, management promised pop-ups around town. Mexicali's tacos, quesadillas, and vampiros resurface at La Descarga December 5 from 8-10PM along with a set of shmancy cognacs and hand-rolled cigars. Tickets cost $70 and include edibles, two cigars, plus a taste of Paul Beau Hors d'Age ($130), Guillon Painturaud Hors d'Age ($300), Paul Marie "Faultline" ($130), Paul Marie "Devant La Porte" ($600), and a super rare pre-1930s vintage bottle tba. [EaterWire]

DOWNTOWN— On December 1, which happens to be National Pie Day, recent downtown addition, The Pie Hole, plans to launch a slew of new menu items and offer guests free whipped cream with a slice of pie. [EaterWire]

AROUND TOWN— Food GPS organizes a list of songs that reference LA restaurants. Ice Cube hearts Fat Burger at 2AM, The Notorious BIG flosses hoes at Roscoe’s... [Food GPS]