— For a nifty and beautifully photographed lineup of "old school" restaurants in Los Angeles, Bon Appetit has a roundup that includes everything from Musso & Frank, The Original Pantry Cafe, and Langer's Deli.
— LA Coffee Club and Caffe Luxxe are doing a coffee and whiskey pairing tomorrow in Culver City, with only a few tickets remaining. More info here.
— Beacher's Madhouse, that vaudeville-style variety and dinner show, returns to the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel after a two-year hiatus. The grand opening for the show is set for September, with shows on Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday. Past celebrity-riddled shows have included Selena Gomez, Katy Perry, Miley Cyrus, and Joe Jonas. Tickets available here.
— If you're lucky, you might catch The Walker Inn's new cocktail menu, which they're hinting might commence tonight. The original Instagram comment had mentioned this but they've since changed it, as everything The Walker Inn likes to do is secretive. Remember, you need a reservation just to get in.
— Sounds like some serious research went into compiling this best-of banh mi roundup in L.A., but the listicle includes ASAP Phorage, Gjusta, little-known Kien Giang in Echo Park, and Tip Top at the top. [LA Weekly]
— Oh, more on sandwiches. If you're into tortas, this spot in Huntington Park has the largest torta menu in the city.
— If you love lobster rolls, this is your ticket to nirvana. Next Thursday, rock and (lobster) roll at L.A. Center Studios for Tasting Table's lobster roll rumble.