Umami Pasadena Opens October 17, Hatfield's Pink Apron Dinner, More!

PASADENA— Umami's Old Town Pasadena outlet opens October 17 at 5 p.m. Though photos have yet to be released, flacks for the restaurant state that this eatery embodies a "sleek, modern and minimalist" design. Still to be announced is the eatery's "signature burger," exclusive to this venue. [EaterWire]

HOLLYWOOD— Tonight Hatfield's holds its first annual Pink Apron dinner with all proceeds going to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. The $110 meal (inclusive of wine pairings) will be cooked by a slew of female powerhouse chefs: Mary Sue Milliken (Border Grill), Sherry Yard (Spago), Suzanne Tracht (Jar), Dakota Weiss (NINETHIRTY at W Los Angeles), Nyesha Arrington (Wilshire), and hostess Karen Hatfield. [EaterWire]

SOUTH BAY— Caffe Luxxe's first roastery (aka Il Laboratorio) finally kicked into gear in the South Bay, although the site isn't open to the public. In other news, owners are planning a fourth cafe to open within the next year in a tba location. [EaterWire]