Click here to view the full photogallery. VENICE— Over the weekend ChocoVivo , that specialty small-batch “bean to bar” chocolate shop, launched its new boutique and tasting room on Abbot Kinney. There’s not a whole lot to the space, a few natural wood stools for seating, plus some bars, butters, and cocoa powers sold inside. [EaterWire] VENICE— Craig Weiss says that Local 1205 will open on November 18 . [EaterWire] UNIVERSAL CITY— A major remodel is going down at The Casting Office Bar & Grill . Annddd, a new owner is in place. Please welcome in Scott Brown . [EaterWire] Visit link: EaterWire: ChocoVivo Opens, Local 1205 Debuting Nov 18, MORE!