BY KAREN YOUNG
Margarita Mezcal at Loteria
Lotería Grill at The Promenade in Westlake now has full service, sit-down dining. West Valley patrons can enjoy Chef/Owner Jimmy Shaw’s unique take on regional Mexican cuisine, including Mole Poblano con Pollo, Carnitas en Salsa Morita, andChicharron de Queso in the 50-seat contemporary restaurant, along with select tequilas, cervazas, and signature margaritas. Also, this week at all Loteria locations, the St. Patrick’s Day celebration continues through March 24 with their “green” menu.
Veggie Grill “Burger”
Veggie Grill is opening soon in Encino on Ventura Blvd near the southeast corner at Rubio Avenue. The American style vegan/vegetarian fast casual chain offers a wide variety of salads, sandwiches, soups and more. Across the street, it looks like Poquito Mas will open any day now.
LA Creamery special flavor!
Serve a twist on your typical Passover desserts. LA Creamery is offering a limited flavor for the holiday — Chocolate Matzoh Ice Cream pints will be sold at Olive & Thyme in Burbank, Joan’s on Third in West Hollywood, Farmshop in Brentwood, Vicente Foods in Brentwood, The Oaks Market in Hollywood, PC Greens Market in Malibu and Monsieur Marcel Gourmet Market & Restaurant in Beverly Hills starting this weekend.
Gertie and BB S’mores
Perfect for Passover is MDF’s favorite candy — toffee infused into a crisp matzo topped with one of these fabulous flavors – S’mores, Pistachio Crunch, Cinnamon Hot Cocoa, Mint Madness, Coconut Almond. Select from a variety of packaging. Visit www.gertieandbb.com or call (818) 905-0319 to place your order.
Flourless Chocolate Cake and Chocolate Roule at Nesmon — perfect for Passover.
Nesmon Cafe in Sherman Oaks is offering a homemade flourless chocolate cake sold whole ($25) or by the slice ($2.50). Chocolate Roule for $35 (serves 8) or a slice is $4.95. It’s the perfect place to find a hostess gift as well — find French imports, such as servers, cake plates, aprons, linens and more — or create a gift basket. Wrapping and a card is included with purchase. They’re also serving up Matzobrei for Passover week.
Sweet Butter has plentiful sweets for the holidays.
Sweet Butter Kitchen in Sherman Oaks is baking up a large menu of baked goods for Passover and Easter. Order 48 hours in advance for Passover and by Tuesday, March 26 for Easter. Passover selections include: 9 “ Flourless Chocolate Cake with Caramel Sauce serves 10-12 ($ 55), Chocolate Pistachio Loaf with Chocolate Ganache (Gluten Free) serves 10 ($ 30), Coconut Macaroons (Traditional, Chocolate-Dipped, Raspberry or Lime) 6 for $ 15, Almond Butter & Jelly Sandwich Cookies 6 for $ 15, Chocolate Toffee Matzah (Fleur de Sel, Almond or Marble) $ 10 per bag. Easter treats include: Coconut Cake with Lemon Filling & Coconut Buttercream Decorated for Easter 6” cake serves 8-10 ($55), 9” cake serves 12-14 ($ 75), Chocolate Pistachio Loaf with Chocolate Ganache (Gluten Free) serves 10 ($ 30), 9 “ Lemon Meringue Pie ($30), Carrot Cake Whoopie Pies (minimum order 6) $ 21, Hummingbird Bread Pudding serves 6-8 $ 20/ Large serves 12-14 $ 40, Decorated Bunny Sugar Cookies $ 18, Decorated Easter Egg Sugar Cookies (minimum order of 6) $ 18.
Bottomless mimosas at Easter brunch
Easter Brunch at Sportsmen’s Lodge is a going to be a huge celebration. There’s an enormous buffet with French Toast and Omelette stations, carved ham and roast beef, crepes, blintzes, crab legs, shrimp, salads, eggs and more. Champagne, mimosas, coffee and tea are all included in the price — $39.95 Adults, $19.95 Kids 5-9, Kids under 5 Free, 20% Senior Discount. Kids will enjoy the petting zoo, pony rides and photos with the Easter Bunny! Make your reservations now at (818)755-5000.
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