SAJJ Mediterranean opens today

A grand opening celebration begins Feb. 27 at 11 a.m., at the fast-casual concept offering health-focused Mediterranean food. Similar to a Chipotle-style assembly line format, the locally sourced food can be adjusted to meet most dietary preferences including vegan, vegetarian, keto and paleo. Festivities include a free entree for the first 50 people and 50% off the entire menu all day long, plus free samples of chocolate hummus and cinnamon chips. 630 W. Sixth St., (213)265-7546.

Leap year cake at Lady M

On Feb. 29, the luxury cake boutique Lady M offers its popular Salted Mille Crêpes Cake for one day only. Available at all boutiques by the slice or whole (pre-order recommended), the cake is made with chocolate crepes layered with a salted caramel pastry cream and finished with a salted caramel glaze and cacao nibs. 8718 W. Third St., (323)825-8888.

New taqueria in the Arts District

With the success of the first LOQUI in Culver City at Platform, Ari Ampudia opened a second location in downtown L.A. in the Arts District. LOQUI celebrates delicious food reminiscent of Mexico with scratch-made flour tortillas, quesadillas, classic guacamole with chips and a choice of mesquite-grilled chicken, beef, pork or mushroom tacos and plates. Seating is available in the along a brick interior wall with a Mexican flair and outdoors on the open-air patio, with tables around a cactus garden. Delivery and to-go are available through Postmates, Caviar and Chownow. Hours are from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., and till 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. 818 E. Third St., Suite 150, (213)265-7558; 8830 Washington Blvd., Suite 104, (310)220-7260.

Chado Tea celebrates 30 years

The family owned and operated tearoom and tea shop marks its 30th year in business delivering a traditional afternoon tea experience with an eclectic mix of flavors from around the world. The four locations (Hollywood, downtown L.A., Pasadena and South Bay) reflect the Shah family’s focus on accessibility and diversity, providing memorable experiences while guests taste the world’s most widely consumed beverage with savory and sweet items. 6801 Hollywood Blvd., Suite 209, (323)472-8111; 369 E. First St., (213)258-2531; 79 N. Raymond Ave., (626)431-2832; 303 El Prado Ave., (424)757-5222.

Piccalilli happy hour, late-night

Featuring a lush patio, spirit-forward cocktails and bright Cali-Asian dishes, Piccalilli is one of the first restaurants in Culver City to have special happy hour pricing every day from 4:30 to 6 p.m. and a late-night special menu from 11 p.m. to closing. Highlights on these menus include $7 Thai banana hush puppies, $9 miso pork jowl and signature cocktails, such as the Lumpini Smash, made with Ford’s gin, tamarind, palm sugar, lime and Thai basil, for $9. 3850 Main St., (424)298-8540.

Jane Fonda honored on Women’s Day

This year’s event at Studio at Beverly Hills honors the iconic Jane Fonda on March 5 from 7 to 11 p.m.  The L.A. women empowerment nonprofit will have Fonda accept her award among 500 Visionary Women members and guests. A special partnership with world-renowned arts collector and philanthropist Chara Schreyer will also launch at the event, with an interactive art exhibit unveiling the first annual Chara Schreyer Arts Initiative. Proceeds go to Los Angeles’ Downtown Women’s Center. General admission is $70, and $50 for women under 35.  407 N. Maple Drive. Visit visionarywomen.com/events.