The Churchill's Crab Boil; 10 Days of Alcove

WEST THIRD— The Churchill is throwing a crawfish and softshell crab boil brunch beginning July 4 and running every weekend through the summer. For $15 per person, enjoy softshell crabs from Maryland, tiger prawns, and veggies dusted with Old Bay seasoning. Not a bad way to kick off the holiday weekend. [EaterWire]

LOS FELIZ— The Alcove is celebrating 10 years in Los Feliz with the 10 Days of Alcove starting July 14, a Willy-Wonka like deal where "golden tickets" will be hiding in napkins and Alcove chocolate wrappers sold at the café. Each one bears a special prize. [ELA]

SANTA MONICA— ShopHouse is rolling out summer squash on their seasonal menu starting July 7, wok-fried with garlic, Thai chilis, and fresh Thai basil, it's locally sourced from Santa Maria. [EaterWire]