WEST HOLLYWOOD—In the small shopping center just across from Connie & Ted's is banner signage announcing Tasty Donuts & Cafe, presently under construction in place of Euro Fashion. Remember, this is the relocated Tasty Donuts which has been around for a hot minute, previously situated at 8120 Santa Monica Blvd. Management had hoped to open new doors in the fall but clearly things here are delayed. [EaterWire]
BALDWIN HILLS— December 15 (National Cupcake Day) through 17 Southern Girl Desserts in the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza is doing one of those golden ticket giveaways. Anyone who orders a red velvet cupcake that comes in a golden wrapper scores a half dozen freebie cupcakes. [EaterWire]
DUBAI— Following Katsuya by Starck's debut in Kuwait last month, the LA-based restaurant planted its Japanese flag in Dubai on December 8 at The Dubai Mall. [EaterWire]
MID-WILSHIRE— LA's second annual Bacon Festival returns on February 8 from 2 to 6 p.m. at Petersen Automotive Museum on Wilshire. Seoul Sausage, Hamasaku, Cliff's Edge, FEED, and Starry Kitchen are just a handful of the restaurants set to serve porcine plates alongside 20 beer options. The event costs $45 for GA or $65 to attend an hour early and score beer plus booze. [ELA]