Monsieur Marcel Summer Specials

The gourmet market and bistro with locations at both the Farmers Market and the 3rd Street Promenade in Santa Monica is bringing a certain je ne sais quoi to Angelenos’ summer entertainment plans. Moviegoers who present their same day ticket stub from either the Pacific Theatres at the Grove or the AMC Theatres at the Promenade will receive free hors d’oeuvres with the purchase of a glass of wine. At the Farmers Market location, guests will also have the option to present their movie ticket for 20% off a bottle of wine at Monsieur Marcel’s gourmet market. The promotion runs now to August 31. 6333 W. Third St. (323)939-7792 and 1260 Third St. Promenade (310)587-1166.

Dinner Theatre

Enjoy Independence Day weekend on July 2 with old-fashioned cooking by Damon’s Restaurant before watching a patriotic performance of “1776” at The Glendale Center Theatre. A live country band will entertain guests before the theatre doors open. Dinner and show costs $37.50 per person. Arrive at 6:30 p.m. for dinner and dancing. The theatrical production begins at 8 p.m. 324 N. Orange St. (818)244-8481.

New Menu at Napa Valley Grille

Executive Chef Joseph Gillard’s new rustic summer cuisine includes handmade cheeses, cured meats, and all-natural proteins from artisanal purveyors. Guests will enjoy zucchini flatbread, crispy squash blossoms, quinoa “Johnny Cake” with roasted peaches and housemade apricot butter or a slice of rose-scented peach pie. 1100 Glendon Ave # 100, (310)824-3322.

A Star at Greenleaf Gourmet Chopshop

Executive Chef Kristi Ritchey makes her primetime TV debut in the premiere of Food Network’s new culinary competition, Extreme Chef. Known for her dedication in preparing all-natural healthy salads, sandwiches and hot entrées at Greenleaf Gourmet Chopshop and for personally losing over 110 pounds, Ritchey is the ideal competitor in the summertime series. She vies for $10,000 and the title of Extreme Chef. Enjoy one of Ritchey’s nutritious gourmet fare items at the Beverly Hills or Century City locations. 9671 Wilshire Blvd (310)246-0756 and 1888 Century Park E. (424) 239-8700.

Crepes at La Cachette Bistro

Crepe Master Pierre-Lo Denichous prepares different crepes each week the true Parisian way. Sit out on the patio from 6 p.m. to closing to try his La Complete with ham or turkey, cheese and egg or La Tomat Mozza with tomato, mozzarella and basil. Crepes range from $6 to $8. For something sweet, enjoy a chocolate or Nutella with bananas crepe. 1733 Ocean Ave, (310)434-9509.

Saint Feliz Opens Second Location

One of the city’s best Happy Hour bars in WeHo now has a Cahuenga location, serving all signature cocktails, wines and beers at half-price from 5-8 p.m. On Monday through Friday at Saint Feliz,  sip a creative Chocolate Roux Martini or Cucumber Dilettante while enjoying Chef Brian Vaccarella’s small plates of ahi sliders, Moroccan chicken cups and Kobe sliders with smoked bacon for $5 during Happy Hour.  Open daily from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. 1600 N. Cahuenga Blvd. (323)469-5001.

Independence Day Cupcakes

Magnolia Bakery has all kinds of patriotic treats perfect for a bbq or block party from July 1 to July 4. Since July is Blueberry Month, they are offering many blueberry treats such as a red velvet cupcake topped with blueberries, blueberry pie and blueberry jamboree. 8389 W. Third St. (323)951-0636.

Hollywood Nightcap

Enjoy a late night Happy Hour from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. every day at one of Hollywood Blvd.’s newest restaurants, Wood & Vine.  Signature cocktails are $8 and California beers are $4. Sit by the fire pit and enjoy the warm summer nights among twinkle lights. 6280 Hollywood Blvd. (323)334-3360.

Chipotle Mexican Grill

Serving “food with integrity” made with better ingredients from more sustainable sources is one of Chipotle’s philosophies. Most of the bell peppers, jalapenos, oregano, red onions, lemons, cilantro, avocados and romaine lettuce are from local family owned farms. It gives their burritos, tacos, burrito bowls and salads a fresher and high quality flavor. 110 S. Fairfax Ave. (323)857-0608, 7660 Sunset Blvd. (323)952-5160 or 121 N. La Cienega Blvd. (310)855-0371.