The Marina del Rey branch of Mendocino Farms will open to the public on April 29. However, Mario Del Pero and chef-partner Judy Han are hosting a private pre-opening party on the night of April 27, and 30 Food GPS readers are invited. The party includes complimentary sandwiches and Boylan fountain soda for each guest. 15 pairs of passes are up for grabs. To become eligible, just comment below and on two other Food GPS posts. I’ll announce the winners on Food GPS and Twitter before lunch on April 27.

Mendocino Farms’ spring menu features seasonal sandwiches like the Braised Lamb Sandwich with mint pesto, Cypress Grove goat cheese spread, pickled red onions and arugula on toasted ciabatta; The Pork Loin Sandwich with apple chutney, spicy brown mustard, roasted potatoes and baby spinach on a Dolce Forno pretzel roll; and A French Onion Soup Melt with smoked gouda & cave-aged Gruyere fondue, caramelized onions, panini pressed on a pretzel roll.

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11 Comments

1. Ian, April 24, 2010:

   SO stoked to have this on the westside! Haven’t been able to make it to their downtown locations. Would love a pass to the opening.

2. joel, April 24, 2010:

   very psyched to try this. heard great things. Would love to get to the opening.

3. Jeff G, April 25, 2010:

   great spot in downtown! looking forward to the westide local.

4. mark, April 26, 2010:

   Living in Playa, I’m psyched that this is so close by!

5. Julianne L, April 26, 2010:

   I would love to check out the opening!

6. SCB, April 26, 2010:

   As a MdR resident, I’m excited about this new addition to the neighborhood.

7. Mirabel R, April 26, 2010:

   Would love to go to the party and taste the sandwiches

8. Jeremy M, April 26, 2010:

   So awesome that it’s opening so close to my hood in Venice!

9. Catherine, April 27, 2010:

   I’m so excited to not have to make excuses to go downtown in the middle of the day! Next, Mendo needs a Santa Monica and/or Hollywood location…

10. caleb, April 27, 2010:

    w00t! more good food on the westside!

11. Carrie, April 27, 2010:

    So excited for the new locale to open. Love Mendocino Farms!

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