Neighborhood Watch

Nick & Stef’s Gets Jazzy; Farrell’s Ice Cream Returns to Mission Viejo

Photo: Hadley Tomicki

Century City: Craft’s exec chef and pastry chef are teaming up for a Cali-Meets-Italy dinner next Wednesday with Palmina Winery. [Craft]

Downtown: Nick & Stef’s hosts a live jazz band, Bradford Erickson Project, for a special prix fixe this Sunday. [Nick & Stef’s]

Nickel Diner has applied for a liquor license. [Eater L.A.]

Echo Park: Mooi is in construction at The Jensen Rec Center and will serve raw, organic, and vegan food. [Daily Dish]

El Monte: Pho 18 Plus opened on Valley Blvd. [Eating Valley Blvd.]

Hollywood: Jones Hollywood is celebrating 15 years. [Daily Dish]

Mission Viejo: After 20 years, Farrell’s Ice Cream Parlour re-opens in O.C. today. [FastFoodMaven]

Orange: Beach Pit BBQ and Lucille’s opened on Monday for barbecue. [FastFoodMaven]

Pasadena: El Taquito reopens with triple the space and a new look. [Hometown Pasadena]

Santa Monica: Local restaurants are preparing Kooza meals and offering discounts to celebrate Cirque du Soleil’s nearby performance. [Santa Monica via Squid Ink]

Tarzana: Falafel Express changed its name and signage to Shawarma Express. [GS]

Venice: Seed Kitchen has a new brunch menu. [EcoveganGal]

Nick & Stef’s Gets Jazzy; Farrell’s Ice Cream Returns to Mission Viejo