Burger Week begins in L.A.

From July 12-18 participating Los Angeles, Long Beach and Orange County restaurants and chefs are creating innovative burger specials during Burger Week. The menus also include a variety of selections, sides and beverages. Everything from classic cheeseburgers to veggie burgers are priced at $10, $15, $20 and $25 for outdoor dining and takeout. To see the list of L.A. restaurants participating in Burger Week, visit burgerweek.com/la-burger-week.

La Brea Bakery online ordering

Now customers have even more options by ordering directly through the café without having to go through third-party apps. Review the full menu on their website, including fresh-baked bread and pastries, breakfast, lunch and dinner items available seven days a week and customize a pick-up time. labreabakery.com/cafes/la-brea-bakery-cafe. 468 S. La Brea Ave., (323)939-6813.

Tu Madre’s patio dining

Tu Madre’s food celebrates flavors from across the city with a diverse array of ingredients and cooking techniques, including slow-roasted and braised meats and house-made fermented chili salsas. Plant-based tacos, burritos and bowls are also offered. All locations are available for outdoor dining, and the new West Hollywood restaurant has the largest outdoor seating inspired by the beaches of Tulum. Basket light fixtures hang above teak wooden tables and rattan woven chairs. 1111 N. Hayworth Ave., (323)922-4826.

Spartina on Melrose

Chef Stephen Kalt’s restaurant on Melrose is leading the charge on healthy and safe dining by implementing a new multi-functional nano coating technology by Macoma Environmental Technologies. Spartina will become the first full-service restaurant in the country to implement these methods, along with temperature checks, constant cleaning and appropriately distanced tables. Enjoy grilled pizza and handmade pasta with fresh in-season ingredients. New menu items grilled avocado with oven-dried tomatoes, ricotta salata and calabrian Chilies, or smoked prosciutto and fontina pizza bianca out on the expansive patio. 7505 Melrose Ave., (323)782-1023.

Spago expands outdoor dining

Due to changes for indoor dining, Spago has adjusted its outdoor seating to utilize and include a sidewalk mural and cul-de-sac along Canon Drive. The extended outdoor seating accommodates an additional 18 tables, plus their outdoor patio. Spago will continue to adhere to the highest safety standards. 176 N. Canon Drive, (310)385-0880.

Farmer Boys FRYday

In celebration of National Fry Day on July 13 and Tax Day on July 15, Farmer Boys is offering two deals at participating locations. On Monday, July 13, Farmer Boys is offering $1 crispy fries with any purchase made after 2 p.m. On July 15, they are offering two breakfast burritos or two Double Big Cheeseburgers for $10.40 all day long. 5519 Hollywood Blvd., (323)466-0073; 726 S. Alameda St., (213)228-8999.

Honey’s Kettle expansion

Honey’s Kettle Fried Chicken founder Vincent Williams noticed an increased demand for food delivery during the COVID-19 pandemic, and he opened his first drop kitchen with another planned to open in Hollywood later this summer. Fans can enjoy the kettle-cooked, farm-fresh chicken, as well as handmade baked goods – including the Biscuit Bake, a new breakfast creation. The premium kettle chicken sandwich is a kettle-fried breast fillet with shredded lettuce, tomato and topped with Honey’s house sauce on a toasted artisan bun. Order a family pack that has eight pieces of kettle-fried chicken, two kettle fries, four buttermilk biscuits, a pint of coleslaw or macaroni salad, and a large side of sweet ‘n’ tangy pickles. The picnic box comes with 20 pieces of kettle-fried chicken, five kettle fries, 10 buttermilk biscuits, a pint of macaroni salad and a pint of coleslaw. Fresh pies by the slice include peach, pecan or apple. Honey Drop Kitchen is available on all major delivery platforms including Postmates, DoorDash, Uber Eats, ChowNow and Grubhub, from 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. honeyskettle.com. 9537 Culver Blvd., (310)202-5453.

Gotta have S’more S’mookies

Teenager Nicolas Johnson created the new S’mookie by replacing graham cracker with a chocolate chip cookie. Johnson calls himself the CCO (chief cookie officer) of Gotta Have S’more, and plans to put the profits towards his college education and several charities related to Black Lives Matter. His mother, Annalisa Johnson, owns Annie’s Soul Delicious, a Sunday pop-up that turned into a full-time soul food restaurant. Operating at the same location, now you can pick up lunch or dinner along with S’mores and S’mookies. The sweet treats are available in several flavors ranging from milk and dark chocolate to salted caramel, peanut butter cup, and cookies and cream. Seasonal flavors include peanut butter and jelly, spicy Mexican hot chocolate, pumpkin pie, strawberries and cream, and espresso bean. Annie’s Soul Delicious can be delivered on Uber Eats, DoorDash, Postmates and Grubhub. Visit anniessouldelicious.com/anniesmenu. July hours are Thursday through Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. To order S’mores and S’mookies, visit gottahavesmore.com. 1066 S. Fairfax Ave., (323) 424-7402.

Counterpart Vegan is open

The all-day vegan restaurant in Echo Park specializing in plant-based comfort foods is abiding by government health and safety mandates to stay open. The restaurant is keeping its capacity to 60%, maintaining social distancing in dining and waiting areas and having all employees receive daily thermal temperature checks and wellness checks, as well as wear masks and gloves. Chef Mimi Williams prepares all vegan proteins, sauces and spreads from scratch. Menu favorites include a classic bagel and house-cured carrot “lox” and plant-based pastrami sandwiches. Outdoor seating is available around the restaurant. Online ordering is available for dine-in, pick-up and catering daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. 1559 Echo Park Ave., (213)221-7198.