New EC at Michael's, LAW Launches J.Gold's Pancake Breakfast, SourFest 2011 at Library Alehouse

SANTA MONICA— Michael McCarty has appointed John-Carlos Kuramoto to the position of executive chef at his namesake restaurant, Michael's. In the past Kuramoto cooked through a slew of well-respected Los Angeles kitchens inclusive of Animal, Providence, and Campanile. [EaterWire]

DOWNTOWN— On August 28 from 11AM-2PM at Vibiana LA Weekly flips out over its newest foodie endeavor, Pancake Breakfast. For $25 guests have the opportunity to sample "20 of LA’s most eclectic pancake picks" selected by The Goldster himself. This is who has signed on so far: Kobawoo House, Square One, BLD, FIG, Quan Mien Trung, Xoia, DuPar’s, Marston’s, Warszawa, Tiara, Playa, Mayura Restaurant, Original Pancake House, Dinah's Family Restaurant, Meals by Genet and Nickel Diner. A portion of proceeds benefit the LA Food Bank. Ticket go on sale tomorrow right here. [EaterWire]

SANTA MONICA— Oh. Yes. It's sour beer time at Library Alehouse on Main Street. If you've never tried a sour before, now is the time. SourFest 2011 runs July 25 to August 4 and Libs will dedicate 10 of its 29 taps to all brews sour. That plus another 30 sours available in six or 12 ounce pours. To kick off SourFest, on Monday, The Bruery will stop by to pour the following: The Wanderer (City Beer Collaboration), Marrón Acidifié (Cigar City Collaboration), Pharaoh, Hottenroth Berliner Weisse, and Saison de Lente. [EaterWire]