BOSTON— After enjoying a dessert-only soft opening just before Christmas, Shake Shack has made it official at its new location in Boston's Harvard Square, its second outpost in Massachusetts. Eater Boston reports the location's special Concretes will pay homage to the nearby colleges, with a Crimson Red Velvet Concrete (a tribute to Harvard) and a MInT Chocolate (for MIT). [Eater Boston]
CARMEL-BY-THE-SEA— Celebrated California restaurant Aubergine has announced the line-up for its second-annual "Rediscovering Coastal Cuisine" dinner, scheduled for Saturday, March 22 at the Restaurant at L'Auberge. Aubergine chef Justin Cogley will join forces with David Beran (Next), Stephanie Prida (Manresa), Blaine Wetzel (Willows Inn), Justin Woodward (Portland's Castagna), John Shields (Town House), and Kyle Connaughton for a meal that celebrates the "biodiversity of the central coast." Tickets are $350; more information here. [EaterWire]
PASADENA— Pasadena, California — whose local restaurant Rite Spot is credited with inventing the cheeseburger back in the '20s — has declared January 12 to 17 "Pasadena Cheeseburger Week," during which more than 30 local restaurants will serve a special burger. More information here. [EaterWire]
Shake Shack Harvard Square. [Photo: itsandilynne/Instagram]