Brunch At The Gorbals; BarNine's New Menu

DOWNTOWN—Kris Morningstar, who recently decamped from Ray's & Stark Bar, is currently spearheading the weekend brunch program at The Gorbals, with a brand new menuthat features the likes of crispy pork belly, chicken & grits, french toast with sea salt caramel butter, and smoked beef brisket hash. In addition, new cocktails, which can be seen here. [EaterWire]

CULVER CITY—BarNine Collective is launching a new food menufrom chef Gavin Lonsdale, previously of the late Ford's Filling Station, who will produce dishes like savory toast (a must these days, and no doubt a nod to SF's The Mill), oatmeal, farro salad, heirloom tomato salad, and a prociutto "PLTA" sandwich. Breakfast runs 7:30 to 11 a.m. with lunch going until 4 p.m. Brunch is served 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekends. [ELA]

AROUND TOWN—Nadia G's new Cooking Channel show, Bite This, tours around L.A. in the pilot episode. She hits up BadMaash, BP Oysterette, and Father's Office. All the characters from her Bitchin' Kitchen show are back too. Watch the entire episode here. [Cooking Channel]
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