Jamba Juice in SM, Rice Bowl Contest at Chego, MORE!

SANTA MONICA— Jamba Juice has, in fact, taken over the shutttered Leonidas Chocolate Cafe on Santa Monica and 4th. [EaterWire]

WEST LA— Tonight Roy Choi celebrates the one year birthday anniversary of Chego with a rice bowl eating contest. Come by at 9PM to partake, contestants must consume as much of an Ultimate Chego Bowl as possible. Contents include: herbs, egg, chicken, prime rib, pork belly, and "birthday rice." The winner receives a $20 gift certificate and his/her pick of a toy off Chego's wall of tchotchkes. [LAW]

KTOWN— Grub street spots signage for a second US outpost of Tom 'N Tom's coffee opening in a few months on the ground floor of KTown's Solair Residences. [Grub Street]