Foie Friday at Fundamental LA, Garlic Fest at Chaya Venice

WESTWOOD—This Friday, Fundamental LA introduces Foie Friday. Add seared foie gras to any sandwich until they run through our supply. [EaterWire]

VENICE—Chaya Venice is having a Garlic Fest this month. Through August 31, try out dishes like: Seared Scallops with Black Garlic ($13); Truffle Cream with Garlic Olive Oil ($11); Heirloom Tomato with Garlic Ice Cream and Form d’Ambert cheese ($13); Alaskan Halibut with Green Garlic Risotto, Maitake Mushroom Tempura ($28); Garlic Fish and Garlic Sweet Potato Chips with Nuk-Mam Sauce ($24). [EaterWire]

NORTH HOLLYWOOD—This one's for the dogs. The Federal Bar has introduced a menu of hot dogs available for lunch and dinner. Created by Chef Louis Fuentes, it features the LA DOG (Kosher beef, bacon-wrapped and choice of 3 toppings) and the VEGAN DOG (Tofurky, radish, Beaver mustard, Veganaise & microgreens) with YOU’RE SUCH A BRAT (beer-braised bratwurst, deep fried onions, smoked sauerkraut and spicy mustard thrown in for good measure. [EaterWire]