Melisse's Protege Dinner; Belgium Brews at Surly Goat

SANTA MONICA—Melisse is putting together a dinner with all the chefs that have come out of the kitchen over the past 15 years, including Brenden Collins (Waterloo & City); Nyesha Arrington; Katie Weiner and John Hong (Meadowood) on July 27. Here's the $150 per person menu, with reservations at (310) 395-0881. [EaterWire]

WEST HOLLYWOOD—Surly Goat is celebrating Belgium independence day (yes, despite the fact that they beat the U.S. in the World Cup) on July 17 with a slew of glassware and merch giveaways. [ELA]

HOLLYWOOD—Next Door Lounge is launching a new menu next week that includes the likes of a 100% grass-fed burger with smoked bacon on buttered brioche. [EaterWire]