WEST LA— Cocktail whiz Matt Biancaniello returns to serve boozy ice cream at Scoops Westside this coming Saturday. Because, why not. Drop by from 3 to 8 p.m. to try his cocktail-based ice creams in flavors like Candy Cap Mushroom Bourbon, Coffee Cynar, and Curried Campari with Mango Sorbet. One scoop costs $8 or $25 for four. [EaterWire]
HOLLYWOOD— If the new Coffee Commissary at Siren Studios passes health inspections this week, the hip coffee bar will soft serve on Friday. Operated by Tyler King and designed by Tima Winter Inc., expect the usual high grade coffee drinks plus snacks sold to the public via a walk-up window. Outdoor seating and shade to come. [EaterWire]
ENCINO—Word on the street is that the Veggie Grill is replacing a Baja Fresh next door to Katsu-Ya at 16542 Ventura Blvd. Management was recently hiring. [EaterWire]
SANTA MONICA— With the LA Marathon approaching on Sunday, Joe Miller's Bar Pintxo is offering a $10 soup/sandwich combo all day. [EaterWire]