Inside Paich?, Lauded Israeli Chefs Cook at Jar, More!

MARINA DEL REY— Paich?, the Ricardo Zarate-cheffed Peruvian izakaya haunt, is bracing for its April 2 debut. But, before that, the restaurant is holding a couple distinguished chef dinners and readers have the opportunity to win an early table as well. Anyway, Urban Daddy takes a looksee inside the completed eatery and offers a copy of Zarate's inspired and quite unique menu. Yuca beignets, uni shrimp toast ... [Urban Daddy]

HERMOSA BEACH—Abigaile is kicking off weekend brunch this Saturday with a freebie gathering open to the public from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. While brunch officially begins on Sunday, those who stop by on Saturday will score tastes of chef Tin Vuong's Huevos Ranchero Con Chilagquiles, Proverbial Chicken 'n Waffles, Ooey Gooey!!! Pecan Cinnamon Rolls, and brunchy cocktails all on the house. Just make sure to RSVP. [EaterWire]

MID-CITY— Chefs Assaf Granit and Uri Navon of popular and highly respected Machneyuda restaurant in Jerusalem, Israel will join chef Suzanne Tracht in the kitchen at her Beverly Boulevard restaurant, Jar, on April 13. The chefs are in town to celebrate Israel's Independence Day. Consul General of Israel David Siegel will guest host the four course $125 a head meal (with wine pairing), which includes plates like Sea Fish Tartare "Jaffa Gate" Style, Roasted Aubergine, and more. Supposedly chefs Granit and Tracht devised the menu via Skype. Proceeds benefit Ultimate Peace. [EaterWire]

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