David Tanis at Belcampo Meat Co., Ugly Drum x Mendo

DOWNTOWN— Celebrated chef and cookbook writer David Tanis (Chez Panisse) is on a book tour promoting his latest work One Good Dish: The Pleasures of a Simple Meal. He'll be signing copies at Belcampo Meat Co. inside Grand Central Market on April 2 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. But the best part is that the event is totally free to attend (with RSVP) and includes food from Belcampo and wine by DomaineLA. [EaterWire]

LOS FELIZ— Cat Baker and David Beckwith of forthcoming Los Feliz market and cafe Stamp Proper Foods have settled on a launch date. Come on down for kelp noodles beginning April 7. During week one hours will run 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and then expand to 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. [EaterWire]

AROUND TOWN— This isn't a joke but on April 1 Panda Express will comp guests a Golden Szechuan Fish entree with any purchase. [EaterWire]

AROUND TOWN— Mendocino Farms is continuing its relationship with Ugly Drum BBQ after that pop up earlier this month. Mendo is adding to its menu a pastrami sandwich created in collaboration with Ugly Drum BBQ chefs Erik Black and Joe Marcos, but not until this coming fall (management is building a smoking kitchen to keep up with production). But, Mendo is planning an early tasting tour beginning April 7 at the 3rd and Fairfax location where the sandwich will be on offer for a few days during specific hours before traveling to another Mendo branch. Updates via Twitter. Anyway, the thing is called "Our House Smoked Pastrami Project," costs $12.95, and involves 12-hour pecan-wood smoked pastrami with apple coleslaw and a side of "Moppin' Mustard Sauce." [EaterWire]

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