New Chef at Petrossian

Giselle Wellman left Bouchon in Beverly Hills and is the new Executive chef at Petrossian. She is preparing fresh pasta, seafood and signature caviar dishes for lunch and dinner. Some of her creative meals include a black fig and persimmon salad, smoked Sturgeon risotto and Napoleon Tartare with caviar. 321 N. Robertson Blvd. (323)271-0576.

Beverly Hills Hotel

There is a new outdoor lounge at the Beverly Hills Hotel, the Fireside Lounge at Bar Nineteen12 (named in honor of the year the hotel opened). Semi-private dinners near “fire tables” lit with atmospheric flames and overhead heaters keep diners warm during winter months and chilly nights. New complimentary bar snacks include truffled popcorn and a marinated olive mélange. Truffled grilled cheese sandwiches, lobster tacos, and chicken and Shiitake mushroom pot stickers are some of the items featured on the new menu. 9641 Sunset Blvd. (310)273-1912.

New Gastropub

New American cuisine is featured at Les Deux in Hollywood.  Some of the comfort foods offered are: hush puppy toast points with Norwegian smoked salmon, burger wedges, three-cheese grilled cheese served with tomato-basil soup and Jidori chicken with brussel sprouts and bacon lardons. A rooftop garden grows herbs and spices for the organic cocktail and kitchen creations. 1638 Las Palmas Ave. (323)467-0200.

Free Meal at Corner Bakery

The first 5,000 visitors who click “like” on Corner Bakery’s Facebook page and submit a personal story of living a healthier lifestyle in 2011, will receive a postcard in the mail for a free Corner combo. Maintain a calorie conscious lifestyle at Corner Bakery with their 100 under 600-combo program. More than 100 of their different combinations of signature sandwiches, panini, salads and soups are less than 600 calories.  801 S. Figueroa, (213)239-0424, 1019 S. Westwood Blvd., (310)824-1314 and 100 N. La Cienega Blvd., (310)358-9146

Lunch at Boxwood Café

Gordon Ramsay’s newest cafe at The London West Hollywood is offering a daily three-course lunch for $19. Start with the soup of the day, roasted chicken with wild mushroom risotto, mascarpone cheese and tarragon and finish with pumpkin ice cream. 1020 N. San Vicente Blvd. (310)358-7788.

dineLA Culinary Adventure

From January 23 to 28 and January 30 to February 4, the Los Angeles Convention and Visitors Bureau and American Express are teaming up with some of our city’s premiere restaurants for the winter 2011 dineLA Restaurant Week. Three dining categories are offered for specially priced three-course lunch and dinner menus at hundreds of restaurants in Los Angeles. Each menu offers an appetizer, entrée and dessert. Deluxe Dining ($) is $16 for lunch and $26 for dinner. Premier Dining ($$) is $22 for lunch and $34 for dinner. Fine Dining ($$$) is $28 for lunch and $44 for dinner. For a list of participating restaurants, go to www.dineLA.com/RestaurantWeek

Baleen & Portofino Hotel & Yacht Club

For dineLA Week, the Portofino is offering Dine and Stay packages includes overnight accommodations and a $50 dining credit at their signature restaurant Baleen. Enjoy duck carnitas and cornmeal crepes or a warm asparagus and mushroom salad. Entrées include seared ahi tuna or miso roasted black cod. Rates start at $209. Mention promo code: dineLA. Valid until February 9. 260 Portofino Way. (310)379-8481.

Fairmont Miramar Hotel and Bungalows

Dine at the award wining Ray Garcia’s bistro, FIG and stay overnight in a guestroom or suite for a package rate starting at $389. Enjoy a dineLA three-course dinner for two at FIG, plus FIG valet parking and a welcome amenity. Retire at the Fairmont in a luxury suite or guestroom. Use Promo code: PDNL when reserving your package. 101 Wilshire Blvd. (310)576-7777.

LA Market Dinner for Two

The JW Marriott Los Angeles at L.A. Live is offering an overnight package from now to January 31, starting at $369.  Receive overnight accommodations, two glasses of wine and an appetizer at Glance. Stroll over to LA Market to meet Nona Sivley, the winner of Season 8 Hell’s Kitchen and enjoy dinner for two and breakfast the following morning. Complimentary valet parking is included. Use promo code: EAT when making your reservations. Subject to availability. 900 West Olympic Blvd. (213)765-8600.