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SANTA MONICA—Toddrickallen catches wind of Spumoni Italian Creamery moving into the shuttered TCBY space on Montana. This ice cream shop is an offshoot of next door Spumoni Italian Restaurant and should open in a “coupla months.” [Toddrickallen]
DOWNTOWN— The Edison brings back Radio Room on September 6. Admission costs $10 and behind the bar one will find Alex Straus, Scott Baird, Josh Harris. Guest chef Chris L'Hommedieu (Michael Mina Restaurant) to serve bites. [EaterWire]
AROUND TOWN— Josh Loeb and Zoe Nathan - the power couple behind Rustic Canyon, Huckleberry, and Sweet Rose Creamery - have signed on to help organized an online "Foodie Extravaganza" auction that runs from today through September 30. There are some pretty sweet packages up for sale, and ALL proceeds benefit GrowingGreat, on a non-profit dedicated to promoting school gardens and food education for young children. For the right price Walter Manzke will come to your home to cook for you and some friends, there's a special tasting menu at AOC from Suzanne Goin with wine pairings by Caroline Styne, and a handmade pasta class and tasting menu with Evan Funke, among many more. Full details here. [EaterWire]
HOLLYWOOD—Need a job? Chick-fil-A is now hiring. Just remember, "A job at Chick-fil-A is more than just a job. It's a stepping-stone to a successful future in the world of business." Reply to this Craigslist ad for specifics. [Craigslist]
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