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After a series of setbacks, Piper Goldstein ‘s neighborhood food market, Atwater Village Farm , finally passed its health inspection on Monday and will open for business as of December 16 . To start, while soft open, the store will serve from 11AM to 8PM until December 23. Additional hours and dates to come, but an official launch is planned for early next year. [EaterWire] Go here to read the rest: Eater Tracking: After a series of setbacks, Piper…
[Photos: Surf Lodge; Ruschmeyer’s] This morning Brigham Yen breaks big news that Hotel Clark, located near 4th and Hill downtown, will relaunch as a new boutique hotel brand under the guidance of by Ben Pundole and Ed Scheetz of King & Grove . While this company name may not sound entirely familiar to west coasters, anyone that hit up the Hamptons this summer might have frequented hippity hotspots Surf Lodge or the newer Ruschmeyer’s , both of which are King & Grove properties and both of which incorporate sceney restaurants. Former Top Chef contestant Sam Talbot has run Surf Lodge’s kitchen for years, meanwhile Phil Winser and chef Ben Towill of NYC’s The Fat Radish (which very much reminds us of Eveleigh) came onboard to operate edibles at Ruschmeyer’s. King & Grove also recently announced plans to overhaul the Tides hotel in South Beach, and it looks like downtown LA is next. In any event, we dropped Pundole a note to see what’s up, stay tuned. · Hotel Clark to be Reborn as King & Grove Hotel in Downtown LA [BY] Original post: Vital Updates : Surf Lodge and Ruschmeyer’s Operators Take to the West Coast with a New King & Grove Property Opening Dtown
HOLLYWOOD— Hollywood Patch reports that Patti Peck of Edendale Grill and Millie’s Cafe will open Beachwood Cafe in the former Village Coffee Shop space on March 1 . Expect the very specific “healthy food made from scratch.” [Hollywood Patch] PASADENA— The Orange County export , Haven Gastropub, brews bubbles in Old Town starting December 15 . While this is the second location for Haven, it’s the first to delve into on-site brewing, so the name here is actually Haven Gastropub + Brewery . Think gastropubby plates, 100 beers in bottle, 52 craft beer taps, four cask ales, and eight wines by keg. [EaterWire] HOLLYWOOD— As of today and through the month of December, Public in the Roosevelt hotel offers a Champagne and oyster menu . [EaterWire] ECHO PARK— Mohawk Bend has expanded its hours of operation. The restaurant and bar now starts serving at noon Mon-Fri and at 9:30AM on Sat and Sun for brunch. [EaterWire] AROUND TOWN— Happy holidays from Subway . Snag a Meatball Marinara or Cold Cut Combo sandwich for $2 through December. [ NRN ] Read this article: EaterWire : Beachwood Cafe Replaces Village Coffee Shop, Haven Gastropub Adds a Brewery and Opens Dec 15, MORE!
For one night, and one night only, Top Chef season four winner Stephanie Izard , chef/owner of Girl & the Goat in Chicago, skips states and lands in Vegas at Rick Moonen ‘s rm seafood on January 9. She plus Moonen will prepare a surf and turf-themed five course meal plus alcohol pairings to benefit Three Square Las Vegas and Share Our Strength . While the final menu hasn’t been released, plates come from Moonen’s Fish Without a Doubt and Izard’s Girl in the Kitchen . Din costs $150 or $175 for signed copies of both books, email Melissa for a resy. [EaterWire] Read more here: Calendar: For one night, and one night…
Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing , that new collaborative effort taking over Capri on Abbot Kinney in Venice, opens December 1 after its soft run earlier this month. Helmed by previous restaurant management plus chefs Kris Tominaga (Joe’s Restaurant), and Brian Dunsmoor (Axe), the focus has switched from uninspired Italianish fare to locally sourced rustic country-style plates and a concise list of California-centric beer and wine. This right here is the opening menu, quite obviously not a far departure from nearby neighbors Gjelina and The Tasting Kitchen, but slightly more reasonable in price. Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing will serve Tuesday through Sunday starting at 5:30PM. · Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing Taking Over Capri on AK [~ELA~] Continue reading here: Eater Tracking : Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing Opens Dec 1 on Abbot Kinney
The UCLA Bruins suited up in all-white last night in their game against the USC Trojans, and in retrospect it looks their uniforms were a white flag of surrender . The Bruins’ 50-0 defeat certainly looks like it could be the end for coach Rick Neuheisel. more › View original post here: UCLA Football Coach Could Be Canned After Bruins Face Off Against Oregon Ducks
It was a holiday-themed week in Beverly Hills from Nov. 20-Nov. 26. Here are the top five stories. 1. The city and the Rodeo Drive Committee kicked off the holiday season on Nov. 21 with the first “Let It Sparkle” event with a display of crystals and an electronic ticker tape. 2. Keeping up holiday spirits, the Beverly Hills Firemen’s Association served a generous turkey meal Nov. 21 to Beverly Hills seniors. 3. Patch got readers ready for Thanksgiving by offering food preparation tips as well as some fun trivia about the holiday. 4. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals brought their anti-fur message to Rodeo Drive shoppers on Black Friday. 5. Nov. 26 was Small Business Saturday , conceived by American Express. In honor of the day, Patch profiled A.sweeT., a local small business that mixes sweets and style. Be sure to follow Beverly Hills Patch on Twitter and “Like” us on Facebook . Read the original here: Week in Review: Beverly Hills Welcomes the Holiday Season
Excerpt from: A Last-Minute Thanksgiving Alternative: Peking Duck and Other Delicacies in Chinatown
It’s Thanksgiving Eve, and we bet you could use a little laugh. Lucky for you, that’s what L.A.’s got going on tonight. The Laugh Factory and Upright Citizens Brigade are finding the fun in Thanksgiving family gatherings, and Aero Theatre is showcasing two of the funniest Thanksgiving-centric films. If you’re really dreading the holiday, don’t fret. We found some movies and music that will make you forget all about tomorrow. more › Read more from the original source: Pencil This In: Thanksgiving Double Feature & Fighting Music
In today’s Extra, Extra we’ve got 7 witty pepper spray product reviews, a Thanksgiving dinner rolled into one croissant, Robert Wagner’s latest role, and more news bites of the day. Plus: Keep up with us on Facebook , and follow us on Twitter: @LAist @LAistFood @LAistSports . more › See the original post: Extra, Extra: Pepper Spray Product Reviews, Robert Wagner as Murder Suspect & Thanksgiving In a Croissant
