Riviera 31

Riviera 31 is holding its 2nd annual “Pillowcase Project Charity Event” on Wednesday, Aug. 13 from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Sofitel in Beverly Hills. Guests are encouraged to so support the cause by stopping by for cocktails, small plates and a mini children’s fashion show with specially made pillowcase dresses. Pillowcase Project founder Michelle Campbell will discuss the sustainable program in Kenya that empowers women and educates girls. Visit www.thepillowcaseproject.org. 8555 Beverly Blvd. RSVP to (310)926-2843, or email riviera31@xperimentusa.

RockSugar Pan Asian Kitchen

RockSugar Pan Asian Kitchen has unveiled three banh mi sandwiches in celebration of National Sandwich Month in August. Banh mi is a beloved Vietnamese sandwich that is the culinary result of French colonialism in Southeast Asia. Diners can enjoy the spicy chicken meatball banh mi or regular chicken banh mi with pickled carrots, cucumber, cilantro and mayonnaise, or the short rib banh mi. The sandwiches are served with a mixed green salad. 10250 Santa Monica Blvd. (310)552-9988.

‘LUCKYRICE’ Heads to L.A.

New York’s “LUCKYRICE Feast”, presented by Bombay Sapphire East, is coming to Hollywood tonight, Thursday, Aug. 7, from 7 to 10 p.m. The LUCKYRICE Feast brings together dozens of chefs and mixologists, serving authentic night market street food, innovative chef-driven dining and cocktails spotlighting the Asian food revolution. Bars such as Dirty Laundry, Harlowe, No Vacancy and Pour Vous will pour cocktails, as well as Asahi beer, Bruce Cost ginger ales and wines from Germany. A VIP opening begins at 7 p.m.; followed by general admission opening at 8 p.m. 6021 Hollywood Blvd. General admission tickets are $88; $150 for VIP. www.luckyrice.com or www.luckyrice.ticketfly.com.

New Chef at Café Pinot

Joe Vasiloff has been named as the new executive chef of the downtown Los Angeles culinary landmark, Café Pinot. Vasiloff, a longstanding member of the Patina Restaurant Group family, previously worked as the sous chef at the group’s Ray’s & Stark Bar at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, and Kendall’s Brasserie in downtown Los Angeles. He also opened the Wine Bar at the iconic Hollywood Bowl. Before coming to Los Angeles, Vasiloff worked with chef Thomas Keller at Bouchon bistro. He is known for creating dishes that blend unexpected bold flavors with traditional French fare. One of his specialties is a chilled heirloom tomato soup with bluefin crab salad and crunchy cheddar crackers. 700 W. 5th St. (213)239-6500.

Open Air Kitchen + Bar

Open Air Kitchen + Bar invites guests to relax on its newly renovated outdoor deck every Tuesday and enjoy a pizza for 50 percent off, and draft beers for $2 off the regular price. Formerly known as Fatty’s Public House, the newly renovated Open Air Kitchen + Bar is located on La Cienega Boulevard in West Hollywood. The revamped restaurant has a retractable roof and an updated menu, spearheaded by executive chef Laurent Saussy. In addition to weekly specials such as Pizza Tuesdays, Open Air Kitchen + Bar offers a happy hour from 4 to 7 p.m. every Monday through Friday with $4 plates, well drinks, wines and domestic bottled beers. 829 N. La Cienega Blvd. (310)854-0756.

Laugh Your Andaz Off

Andaz West Hollywood is offering a room package with complimentary entrance for two guests to the Comedy Store, as well as VIP access passes to Sunset Strip bars and music venues, such as House of Blues and The Viper Room, and a $50 credit for in-hotel food and beverage service. The package starts at $400 per night. 8401 Sunset Blvd. (323)656-1234.

The New Bar 20/Oliver’s Prime

The Sunset Strip’s new hot spot, Bar 20, offers a sultry, red décor with plush seating, and a guitar-shaped bar and concert-inspired artwork on the walls. The bar menu features tuna tartar sandwiches, potato and chorizo croquettes, and short ribs. Bar 20 is located next door to Oliver’s Prime, a new fine dining steakhouse that opened in April. Chef Greg Elkin makes a lobster Caprese, a 35-day dry aged New York strip, filet of bison and bread pudding served with “cinnamon smoke” under glass. The steakhouse welcomes guests for dinner from 7 to 10 p.m., weekdays, and 7 to 11 p.m., weekends. Bar 20,  (800)821-3660. Oliver’s Prime, (323)491-9003; 8462 W. Sunset Blvd.

August is National Olive Oil Month

The iconic French Riviera-inspired restaurant, Fig & Olive, is perhaps best known for its signature olive oils paired with each dish, and used in place of butter and cream. On Friday, Aug. 8, as part of National Zucchini Day, executive chef Pascal Lorange will create an olive oil and zucchini carpaccio as a seasonal signature dish. Lorange thinly slices zucchini from a farmers’ market with a mandolin to achieve a paper thin cut. A sweet, buttery olive oil is whisked together with lemon juice, salt and pepper, then drizzled over the zucchini and finished with pine nuts and Parmesan. 8490 Melrose Pl. (310)360-9100.

Nick + Stef’s Steakhouse ‘Mad Men’ Meal

Dress in retro glamour fashion at Nick + Stef’s Steakhouse every Monday through Friday from 3 p.m. to closing and enjoy new small plates inspired by the characters from “Mad Men”. Diners can spice things up with fiery Joan’s “Red Hot” deviled eggs, featuring traditional deviled eggs with sliced jalapeño and cayenne pepper; or wake up the palate with Peggy’s “Go Getter” creamed spinach croquettes made with risotto that is breaded and fried. Each dish was created to capture the spirit of the characters, fulfilling a much-needed “Mad Men” fix. 330 S. Hope St. (213)680-0330.

Wine Pairing at Tam O’Shanter

Guests can enjoy a four-course dinner paired with wines from Orin Swift Cellars tonight, Thursday, Aug. 7 at 6:30 p.m., at Tam O’Shanter. Wines such as a 2012 Mannequin, 2012 Abstract, 2012 Palermo and 2012 Machete will be paired with dishes created by the Tam’s executive chef, Mark Kalenderian. A representative of the winery will answer questions and discuss about the featured wines. This cost is $75 per person, plus tax and gratuity. 2980 Los Feliz Blvd. (323)664-0228.

Cool Down at Shore Hotel

Shore Hotel will be featuring a different purveyor offering special treats each weekend in August — from bicycle-churned frozen desserts and made-to-order liquid nitrogen ice cream, to delicious and nutritious cold-press juices and pops. Shore Hotel is a LEED Gold certified property, located near the Santa Monica Pier and beach. 1515 Ocean Ave. (310)485-1515.

Melrose BID Fun

The Melrose Business Improvement District will be hosting its first “FameFest BikeFest & Scavenger Hunt” on Sunday, Aug. 10 from 1 to 6 p.m. The event is a treasure hunt and art show that encourages bicycling. The Melrose BID will provide clues directing guests to participating retailers, where they will get a passport stamped and will be awarded prizes, including a brand new bike and gift certificates valued at $500.

Participants can receive their Scavenger Hunt Passport at in the Fame Fest Art Yard, located at 7761 Melrose Ave. Additionally, Bearwulf, DJ Mixter Ed and Chris & Maggie will perform live music at the FAME Yard, and Brandon Sopinsky, Eye One and Jennifer Korsen will conduct live mural painting. Works by local craftsmen will also be displayed. Scavenger hunt participants will also receive special discounts and giveaways at participating retailers on Melrose Avenue and at the Melrose Trading Post, and food truck will offer refreshments. For information, visit Fame Fest on Facebook, FameFest on Instagram, or @FAMEFest on Twitter.