Mentor Dinner at Melisse; Mauro's Cafe Tasting Menu

SANTA MONICA—Wolfgang Puck and Joachim Splichal are teaming up with Josiah Citrin at Melisse to do a "mentor" dinner in honor of the restaurant's 15th anniversary. On September 15, all three chefs will prepare a six-course dinner that will run $185 per person. Make a reservation by calling 310-395-0881. [EaterWire]

AROUND TOWN—LAist has a handy statistical breakdown of the best restaurants in Los Angeles based on their appearances in various best-of lists around the city. [LAist]

MELROSE—Mauro's Cafe inside Fred Segal launches a fall tasting menu next week available on Thursdays from 6 to 10 p.m. See below for the full menu, priced at $70 with wine pairings. [EaterWire]

Starter cocktail: Prosecco

Cold Soup: fresh pea with mint

Quinoa Salad: cucumber, peas, avocado, organic quinoa in balsamic vinaigrette

Gnocchi: homemade gnocchi verde, zucchini, broccoli, spinach & peas

Meat or Fish: skirt steak or grilled striped bass served with vegetables and potatoes

Cheese plate: old world cheese and speciality breads

Dessert: creme brûlée & chocolate mousse

Coffee or Dessert Wine