MARCH 27TH, 2024

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• 🍟 MCDONALD’S + KRISPY KREME: The Golden Arches and the Krispy Kreme Glaze are joining forces to bring a sweet new treat to McDonald's customers nationwide. In a surprise announcement yesterday, the two iconic brands revealed plans to roll out Krispy Kreme doughnuts at participating McDonald's locations across the country over the next few years. Starting in the second half of 2024, select McDonald's restaurants will begin offering three classic Krispy Kreme flavors - Original Glazed, Chocolate Iced with Sprinkles, and Chocolate Iced Kreme Filled. And by the end of 2026, the companies expect Krispy Kreme doughnuts to be available at every single McDonald's in the U.S.

• 🏰 STAR WARS + DISNEYLAND: New popcorn buckets are landing at Disneyland Park and include creatively designed options, such as one featuring Jabba the Hutt. The galactic goodies are part of the Season of the Force celebration at Disneyland Park in Anaheim from April 5th through June 2nd. Guests can expect Star Wars experiences, themed foods like Bantha Burgers, and the debut of the Jabba the Hutt buckets during this period.

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• 🍺 SANTA MONICA: The future branch of Met Her At A Bar in Santa Monica will be located on Main St. in Santa Monica. This expansion is part of the cozy neighborhood cafe's growth, known for its Belgian waffles and coffee. Meet Her At A Bar is described as a hip little neighborhood cafe that currently has a location on S. La Brea Ave. | 💻️ View Website | 📸 @meetheratabar

• ⚓️ BURBANK: CAVA, a fast-casual Mediterranean chain, is expanding to Burbank with a new location on N Victory Pl, replacing California Roll & Sushi. Known for health-focused salad- and grain-based bowls with bold flavors like spicy harissa and tender braised lamb, CAVA also offers dips, spreads, and sauces available at Whole Foods and other grocery stores nationwide. Founded by childhood friends Ike Grigoropoulos, Chef Dimitri Moshovitis, and Ted Xenohristos, CAVA has twenty-five locations in SoCal and over 250 across the U.S., with plans to operate a thousand locations by 2032. | 💻️ View Cava’s Winter Menu | 📸 @cava

• 🍷 WESTLAKE VILLAGE: We Vino, a woman-owned restaurant in Westlake Village, is set to open this season on Via Collinas. Helmed by business partners Kathy Panchenko, Diana Brigitt, and Liliya Bezinover, We Vino will offer an extensive wine collection focusing on wine pairings and education. The menu, crafted by Executive Chef Edward Brik, will feature small plates and wine pairings like caviar pasta, truffle salmon carpaccio, lobster risotto, bone marrow, signature dishes, and seasonal selections. The restaurant aims to provide an upscale yet casual dining experience for locals and visitors alike, offering a private room for special events and gatherings. | 📩 Join We Vino’s Email List | 📸 @wevino_westlake

• 🥘 SILVER LAKE: Azizam, a celebrated Iranian pop-up, has found a permanent home in Echo Park, Los Angeles. The restaurant, which translates to 'my dear' in Farsi, offers a unique take on Persian cuisine beyond the typical kebabs. Chef Cody Ma and partner Misha Sesar aim to showcase the diverse cultures and ethnicities of Iran through their dishes. Their menu includes specialties like Tabriz-style kofteh and turmeric pilaf, reflecting the rich culinary heritage of Iran. Azizam's success as a pop-up led to its establishment as a full-fledged restaurant, emphasizing homestyle Persian food that may be less familiar but has garnered overwhelming support from customers. The restaurant operates from Thursday to Monday, with plans to extend to dinner service in the future. | 🖥️ View Website | 📸 @azizam_la