Valentino's 40-Course Dinner, Glow Juice Bar, More!

SANTA MONICA— Piero Selvaggio, proprietor of longtime westside Italian institution Valentino, celebrates the restaurant's 40th birthday on November 14 with a dinner titled "Forty Years, Forty Dishes and Forty Wines." Valentino's EC Nico Chessa and pastry chefs Alessandro Stroppa will be joined by chef Celestino Drago (Osteria Drago) and Steve Samson (Sotto) to prepare a 40(!) course menu, paired with 40 wines (2-ounce pours) inspired by the cuisines of Sardinia and Sicily. Dinner costs $125 or $200 with wine pairing. [EaterWire]

WEST HOLLYWOOD— On November 14 nutritionist Kimberly Snyder opens Glow, a new smoothie, cold-pressed juice, and organic coffee/tea shop on Melrose at Gardner. More here. [Grub Street]

AROUND TOWN— LAmag is beefing up its food section with a slew of new food and drink contributors. Please welcome Eddie Lin of Deep End Dining, Caroline On Crack, Street Gourmet LA's Bill Esparza, and author Randy Clemens. [EaterWire]