More Food at the Melrose-Fairfax Trading Post, New Menu at Michael's, More!

MID-CITY— The Melrose-Fairfax Trading Post, that awesome flea market that takes place each Sunday on Fairfax at Melrose, is adding a slew of new food options to its previously scant "food court" offerings. As of November 4, expect more tables/seating, a picnic blanket area, plus more food vendors inclusive of Adam Yasmin from Sacred Teaometry. [Racked]

SANTA MONICA— Here's a look at the new "best of" menu from Michael's in Santa Monica. Owner Michael McCarty added a pizza oven and raw bar, and chef John-Carlos Kuramoto restructured the Cali-American bill of fare to be more approachable. New categories include; Pizza, Pasta, Vegan, Raw, Apps, Salads, Small, Fish/Shellfish, Meat/Poultry, and Sides. Prices are down, with many entrees in the low $20s. [EaterWire]

DOWNTOWN— Shin Sen Gumi is offering $3 bowls of ramen today and tomorrow from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. to celebrate its first birthday. [Grub Street]