A Cut Above Delays, Late Night at Freddy Smalls, More!

SANTA MONICA— A Cut Above, the new and much needed butcher shop on Santa Monica Boulevard, is slightly delayed. Owner Eddy Shin is now hoping to start slicing at the end of September, but from the picture over right, the place is still coming together. [EaterWire]

AROUND TOWN— In the spirit of shaved ice, here's a collection of Jonathan Gold's favorite frozen desserts. On the list: Hwa Sun Ji, Ice Kiss, Raspados Zacatecas, and more. [LAT]

SANTA MONICA— Word on the street is that Los Angeles could be in for another outpost of newbie Chi-Lin. IDG has scouted locations in Santa Monica near Ocean and Arizona. [EaterWire]

WEST LA— As of Monday, Freddy Smalls on Pico is launching a late night dining deal from 10 p.m. to close Monday to Wednesday and from 11 p.m. to close on Friday and Saturday. For $20 drop in to try an off-menu special plate (will change weekly) plus a beer and a shot. Next week's dish is a fried chicken sandwich with house-made potato chips. [EaterWire]

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