High-end grocery store Erewhon just dropped a new smoothie inspired by an unexpected flavor: toothpaste. Toothpaste brand Boka and Erewhon have partnered to launch the Mint Condition Smile Smoothie, available at all Erewhon locations from November 1 through the end of the month.
Coming in at $11 (a discounted price for Erewhon), the Mint Condition Smile Smoothie is inspired by the flavors found in Boka’s Ela Mint Nano-Hydroxyapatite Toothpaste, featuring mint, green tea, citrus, coconut milk, and mango. Erewhon staff will top it with mint leaves, cocoa nibs, and a generous layer of fluffy coconut cream. It’s not uncommon for Erewhon to collaborate with a brand or celebrity for their menus, as Hailey Bieber’s Strawberry Glaze Skin Smoothie remains a top-seller, even at $20.
Cole’s French Dip to remain open until December 31
Cole’s French Dip will extend its closing date to December 31. The 117-year-old restaurant initially announced its closure in July, moved the date to September, and then said its final days were in November. According to an Instagram post from Cole’s, the restaurant plans to remain open for the holiday season.
A possible future for the Cinerama Dome
Hollywood’s iconic Cinerama Dome closed in 2021 after nearly six decades, leaving longtime fans wondering if it would ever reopen. While there isn’t a reopening date yet, the Los Angeles Times reports that the current property owner recently filed paperwork to renew the venue’s conditional-use permit for on-site alcohol consumption. The filing with the city would ultimately renew the current 10-year permit, which expires November 5, 2025.
Rebuilding community for Altadena restaurants and residents
The Los Angeles Times followed the Altadena Dining Club, a grassroots group designed to aid Altadena restaurants during the Eaton Fire recovery. Since its June inception, the Altadena Dining Club has grown to more than 1,300 online followers, helping to funnel money to local businesses while connecting Altadena residents.
An hour-long chat with Nancy Silverton
Mozza, Chi Spacca, and soon-to-open Lapaba owner Nancy Silverton appeared on Michele Norris’s podcast Your Mama’s Kitchen to talk about her past as a chef and how to make the best grilled cheese.