Pancake Breakfast, The Royce's 30 Foie Plates, More!

DOWNTOWN— Today LA Weekly announced its second annual Pancake Breakfast taking place at Vibiana. But, since The J Gold is now over at the LAT, chef Fred Eric (Tiara) is going to host the August 5 tasting. Expect 25+ pancake preps from restaurants around town such as: The Hungry Cat, Salt's Cure, BLD, Square One, Good Girl Dinette, and more. Tickets cost $30 and go on sale Thursday. [EaterWire]

CULVER CITY— A 'hounder notices that 101 Noodle Express at the Fox Hills mall has again expanded its menu to include a plethora of new plates inclusive of xiao long bao. [Chowhound]

PASADENA— The Royce bids adieu to foie gras with three final days of foie gras feasting from June 28 to 30. Over those three days, chef David Fau will serve thirty different foie gras dishes, 10 each day. Each plate costs $20 with a minimum of three per order. [EaterWire]