Bricia Lopez Pairs Mole and Mezcal at Las Perlas, Birthday Prix Fixe at Providence, More!

DOWNTOWN— Starting June 5, Bricia Lopez (Guelaguetza and Pal Cabron) will serve tacos arabes, chalupas, mole tamales, and huarache paired with artisan crafted mezcals at Las Perlas every weekend night after 9PM through Labor Day. [EaterWire] — YE

HOLLYWOOD— This month Providence celebrates its sixth birthday (happy b-day) so chef and owner Michael Cimarusti has decided to offer guests a five course prix fixe priced at $70 for the month of June. That might still sound a bit pricey, but at a restaurant where apps run $20-ish and entrees will set you back at least $40, this becomes a good deal. [EaterWire]

AROUND TOWN— Both M Cafe locations (Melrose, Beverly Hills) have introduced a new off-the-menu dish: Chili Cheese Fries. Think organic fries, Daiya cheese, and chili beans. [EaterWire]

DOWNTOWN— So, that Laurent Quenioux (Bistro LQ) temporary dining engagement at Starry Kitchen, most appropriately dubbed LQ@SK, has proven quite popular. In lieu of the original plan which was to offer the dinners Sun-Tue every other week, the new plan is to hold LQ@SK each Sun-Tue starting June 5, lasting somewhere for the next three to six months. Score a resy here. [EaterWire]