Dolly Llama Customer Appreciation Day

On May 19, the first 50 customers to arrive at one of Dolly Llama’s three locations will receive a free individually wrapped waffle with any purchase. The next 50 customers will get a free pin and sticker with any purchase. All merchandise is 50% off the regular price. During Memorial Day weekend from May 26 to 29, guests who buy one waffle get a second one 50% off. This includes a “build your own” or “signature creation.” The Dolly Llama is also hosting a swag giveaway. Post a picture or video during your visit on Instagram and tag @thedollyllama_us with the location visited for a chance to win. 611 S. Spring St., (213)283-8615, 273 S. Western Ave., (213)908-5353, and 14545 Ventura Blvd., (818)809-2500.

Everytable opens storefront

The grand opening and ribbon cutting event for Everytable in West Hollywood is May 25, at 11 a.m. Mayor Sepi Shyne, Sam Polk, Everyday founder and CEO, and Elessa “Eli” Dominguez, the store manager will welcome attendees. Samples from local vendors, a live DJ and 200 free meals for the first guests will be offered while supplies last. Everytable is a mission-driven food company fighting for food justice by making fresh, nutritious food accessible and affordable for all. Grab and go nutritious breakfast and lunch ready-to-eat meals start at just $6. They also offer chef-crafted bowls, wraps and salads, cold-pressed juices, carefully curated beverages, snacks and desserts. Everytable offers a convenient and flexible meal subscription program for pick up at the West Hollywood store or for home delivery. 8717 Santa Monica Blvd., (434)425-7262.

Hollywood Bowl Food + Wine Season

The Los Angeles Philharmonic in partnership with The Lucques Group and Sodexo Live, debut the new 2023 Hollywood Bowl Food + Wine season. This is the eighth year that James Beard award-winners chef Suzanne Goin and restaurateur Caroline Styne curate a variety of dining options at three restaurants and three marketplaces. Additionally, Goin’s vibrant summer dishes can be ordered a day in advance for the Terrace and Garden Boxes. Susanne’s all-inclusive fried chicken is available in two sizes with corn bread, coleslaw, ranch, honey and hot sauces. The upscale picnic fare can be paired with the exceptional wine and beer programs curated by Styne, that includes natural wines from Broc Cellars, Johan Vineyards, Lo-fi Wines and Angeleno Wine. Winemaker Wednesdays and Sunday Market Tastings is a 14-week program offering complimentary wine tastings at the Plaza Marketplace with guest winemakers, importers and sommeliers. Concert goers can also order from street-food kiosks or pre-ordered picnic boxes. Bar West has batched craft cocktails made with soju and other wine-based liquors by A.O.C.’s head barman Ignacio Murillo. The Plaza’s new South LA Café is a thriving family-owned and community-owned cafe that operates daily 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and during performances. There is also a new comprehensive compostable food ware and greenware program used throughout all disposable food services. Go to hollywoodbowl.com/visit/when-youre-here/ food-wine. 2301 N. Highland Ave., (323)850-2000.

New dining experience at Abernethy’s

Chef Brad Willits of Market Venice has begun his residency as an Emerging Chef at Abernethy’s at the Music Center in Downtown L.A. Showcasing his Italian roots of pastas and shared plates, with touches of Asian and Portuguese flavors, his menu features chilled mussels, a chicken liver crostino, smoked albacore bruschetta and tempura fried squash blossoms for starters. Salads include fennel and a Little Gem. Entrée choices include two pastas, a heritage pork chop, plus a hangar steak, Hamachi and farro risotto. Desserts include a Basque cheesecake, olive oil cake or chocolate terrine. Reserve on Opentable. 220 N. Hope St., (213)972-8088.

Reunion Opens at NeueHouse Hollywood

The original restaurant concept has been expanded with a new location in Hollywood. It’s open to the public and offers a spacious, verdant terrace overlooking Sunset Boulevard. Reunion was developed by Culinary Director Dominick Pepe and Robert Marchetti, global EVP of restaurants and bars at CultureWorks. The bar program is helmed by industry veteran Eric Alperin, offering an Italian wine list curated by sommelier Rosemary Walker. The skylit bar spot makes slushy Sgroppinos and fizzy Spritzes. The outdoor dining room’s menu focuses on coastal Italian dishes made with seasonal, local and responsibly sourced ingredients. Following the opening of Reunion Venice Beach in March, Reunion Hollywood now offers NeueHouse members a new, convenient dining destination on both east and west sides of Los Angeles. Doors open to the public for dinner and drinks at 5 p.m., on Tuesdays through Saturdays. NeueHouse members receive insider perks at Reunion, such as secret menu options and rosé prosecco upon arrival. Make a reservation at reunionbyneuehouse.com. 6121 Sunset Blvd., (323)760-9058.

Melanie Wine Bar launches new burger

The local neighborhood wine and food pairing hotspot, is offering a lunch program featuring four flavorful smash burgers and fries with signature sauces from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Each burger is topped with options like pepper jack cheese, arugula, onion jam, the signature “melaoili” and pickles served in a potato roll. Beverages to enjoy with a burger include a glass of wine, a crisp Topo Chico, canned soda or cold beer. Available for dine-in, take-out and delivery. Order in advance at melaniewinebar.com. 8310 W. 3rd St., (323)592 3390.