Valentino Bday Deal, Little Bear Serves Tomorrow, Handsome Coffee Roasters Opening Feb 15

SANTA MONICA— Although Valentino doesn't turn 40 until December 2012, owner Piero Selvaggio is celebrating the restaurant's birthday a bit early. Starting January 9, Valentino will offer a Monday night three-course weekly changing prix fixe for $40. [EaterWire]

DOWNTOWN— Grub Street learns that Ryan Sweeney and Andre Guerrero's Little Bear Belgian beer bar opens tomorrow in the former Royal Clayton's space. [Grub Street]

DOWNTOWN/NYC— Handsome Coffee Roasters - Tyler Wells, Mike Phillips, and Chris Owens - finally debut their industrial downtown coffee bar on February 15 in the Arts District (Mateo/6th). Remember, Handsome only serves brewed coffee ($4-$9) and espresso ($3-$5), with baked goods sourced from Proof Bakery in Atwater Village. And! Without skipping a beat, the trio already has a second location planned for 90 Broad Street in NYC's Financial District named Handsome Coffee Roasters at Demi Monde. [TT]