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Celia Soudry

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    September 30, 2011

    A September Roundup of Restaurant Openings and Closures

    Though the days of summer and beersicles have ended, some zip codes are still feeling the heat. The restaurant forecast seems a bit more chilly. Venga, which opened less than two months ago, announced its closure, but owner Shahriar Besharat recently told Eater that the rumors were false. "Apparentl ... More >>

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    June 6, 2011

    Homeboy Diner to Open at LA City Hall

    Celia Soudry​Homeboy Industries, a non-profit gang intervention group, will open its newest eatery, Homebody Diner, on Thursday -- this one inside City Hall. Founded by Father Greg Boyle in 1992, the organization already runs the semi-successful Homegirl Café near Chinatown and has, in the ... More >>

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    May 6, 2011

    Froyo Food Fight: Frost vs. Bigg Chill

    Celia SoudryFrost vs. Bigg Chill​ Frozen yogurt is a fairly low calorie treat that can be consumed by pretty much anyone, even the dairy-free. It's been altered in so many ways to meet dietary restrictions that we're not even sure if some variations can still be considered froyo. But even in c ... More >>

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    April 20, 2011

    Registration is Open For Kulov's 11th Annual Tea Festival

    Celia SoudryJapanese Tea Ceremony at last year's festival ​ If you spend way too much on loose leaf teas or savor bags of one-dollar genmaicha from your local Japanese market, you'll want to check out the Kulov Tea Festival. It's free and can teach you a few things: how to make matcha properly ... More >>

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    April 18, 2011

    The Best in Restaurant Signage: Doheny Kosher Meat Market

    Celia SoudryDoheny Kosher disclaimer​It was 5 p.m. at Doheny Kosher Meat Market on a Sunday night. We came in through the back door past a "No Admittance - Employees Only" sign. We felt like Lorraine Bracco entering the Copa Cabana for the first time in Goodfellas. There were about ten men bea ... More >>

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    March 31, 2011

    No More Clubbing in Beverly Hills: Bar 210 at The Beverly Hilton is Closed

    Celia SoudryWhat was once Bar 210​ For about two years, the nightclub Bar 210, connected to the Beverly Hilton Hotel, was the hottest place to be in Beverly Hills -- if waiting in line in a miniskirt until midnight was your thing. Now, when you drive past the chained-off bar on a Friday or Sat ... More >>

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    February 28, 2011

    Happy Hour: 31 Ten Lounge, Where Vegas Meets Beach Casual

    Celia SoudryAvalon Napa Valley Cabernet ($5)​ The Place: 31 Ten Bar & Lounge: 3110 Main Street, Santa Monica; (310) 450-5522. The Hours: Wednesday-Saturday, 5-7 p.m. The Deals: Appetizers $5-$8; $5 wines, $3 beers, and $4 well drinks. What did we think? Turn the page to find out...

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    February 10, 2011

    Naan Hut Opens in West L.A.: The Mechanical Engineering of Flatbread

    Celia SoudryNaan Hut breads​ Since August 2010 the small storefront on Santa Monica Boulevard and Colby Avenue posted signage that Naan Hut was "coming soon." After driving by the space numerous times over the past several months, we weren't sure it would ever open. But behold the Persian res ... More >>

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    February 8, 2011

    Tacos Don Jorge Closes, Hueon to Open in its Place

    Celia SoudryInside vacant Tacos Don Jorge​ Tacos Don Jorge, which initially began as a taco truck then expanded to a restaurant three years ago on Venice Boulevard in Culver City, has closed. After an economically turbulent few months, "they just couldn't stay open anymore," said Eduardo Maram ... More >>

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    February 7, 2011

    Sen Asian Kitchen Opens in Century City: CAA & Hello Panda Biscuits

    Celia SoudrySen Asian Kitchen​ Sen Asian Kitchen, tucked behind the CAA building in Century City, opened on Monday, January 31st. "We're still working out the kinks," said a flustered Sen employee. Judging by some of the meal presentations and half-filled creamy rock shrimp hand rolls, it wil ... More >>

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    January 18, 2011

    Food Retailers Struggle To Stay Open: Small Business Owners' Rent-Induced Malaise

    Celia SoudryStan's Produce​ The National Bureau of Economic Research claims that the recession is over, but many small business owners and their unemployed workers would most likely disagree. On Sunday, January 9th, owner Stanley Bosco informed employees, as well as longtime customers, that h ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 13, 2011

    Tengu in Westwood Closed For Revamp; Panini Cafe Opening Next Door

    CXCGirl via FlickrTuna tostada at Tengu​ A group of University students, backpacks in tow, arrived at a dim Tengu restaurant on Lindbrook Avenue during happy hour time on Tuesday. "Closed?" someone in the group asked. The Japanese restaurant, across the street from Palomino, posted a sign on ... More >>

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    November 30, 2010

    A Roundup of November Restaurant Openings and Closures

    Celia Soudry​ As Angelenos tweet about the "freezing" cold 60-degree weather, some restaurants are keeping their seats warm for the holidays and others aren't keeping them at all. Jian BBQ in Mid-City was replaced by Bao Dim Sum this month, and designer bake shop Diana Sproveri replaced Diddy ... More >>

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    November 11, 2010

    Bao Dim Sum House Replaces Jian Korean BBQ

    Celia Soudry​ Jian, a Mid-City Korean barbecue restaurant, grilled its last galbi on August 8th. Signage was posted on the windows informing customers that Jian, which opened two years ago, would be closed from August 7th to November 15th. "It just wasn't right for the area," said Howard Chan, ... More >>

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    November 9, 2010

    Diana Sproveri Designer Bake Shop Replaces Cookie Munch: Welcome, Cupcake On A Stick?

    Celia SoudryLollibakes​ Cupcake shops will probably outlive us all. Enter Lollibakes: little balls on sticks filled with gooey centers of cookie dough, red velvet, lemon and strawberry, then dipped in chocolate to create a hard outer shell. These mini cupcake-like treats can be found at Diana ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 3, 2010

    Happy Hour: Kabuki Japanese Restaurant in Westchester

    Celia SoudryFirecracker at Kabuki​ The Place: Kabuki Japanese Restaurant (inside Howard Hughes Center): 6081 Center Dr., Los Angeles; (310) 641-5524. The Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9 p.m.-close; Sunday, 8 p.m.-close. The Deals: $2.95-$5.95 appetizers and sushi rolls; $1.95-$9.50 beer, wine an ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 28, 2010

    Get Cracking: Squid Ink Helps Out Hiro Sone and Lissa Doumani At 28th American Food & Wine Festival

    Celia SoudryTerra's onsen tamago​ In Japanese, tamago means eggs and onsen are hot springs. In the tourist town of Beppu - Japan's bubbling geothermal version of Yellowstone Park - onsen tamago is often prepared by sticking eggs in steaming mineral pools and letting them cook so slowly that ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 27, 2010

    Happy Hour: Rush Street in Culver City

    Celia SoudryPremium margarita​ The Place: Rush Street, 9546 Washington Blvd., Culver City; (310) 837-9546. The Hours: Monday-Friday, 3-7 p.m. The Deals: $5 premium liquor and draft beer; $4 bottle and canned beer; $3 wine and well drinks; $6 food items. What did we think? Turn the page.

  • Blogs

    September 22, 2010

    Food Paparazzi Capture Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa Sipping Bubbly & Promoting DineLA

    Celia SoudryMob of photogs​ Tuesday morning, September 21st, Napa Valley Grille in Westwood Village promoted upcoming DineLA, a two-week event featuring over 300 restaurants, beginning October 3. The launch party and cook-off starred local politicians and chefs, including Mayor Antonio Villara ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 7, 2010

    Obikà Mozzarella Bar Opening in Century City & Second L.A. Location Coming Soon

    Obikà Mozzarella Bar, originally a European and Asian brand with 13 stores in Rome, Milan, Tokyo, London and most recently New York, is opening its first California location in Century City's Westfield Shopping Center on September 15. Obikà, on the second floor of the mall between the food court a ... More >>

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    September 7, 2010

    Photo Gallery: Taste Of Beverly Hills at The Beverly Hilton

    Celia SoudryHansen's Cakes​ Four full days and nights of eating and drinking booze under the hot sun. And not one arrest, according to an L.A.P.D. officer regulating the Taste of Beverly Hills. Last week and weekend, from September 2nd to the 5th, the first annual culinary expo at the Beverly ... More >>

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    August 31, 2010

    August Roundup of Restaurant Openings and Closures

    As heavily blogged about spots boasting big name chefs (Test Kitchen) emerge on the scene, along with new restaurants atop luxury shopping centers (Santa Monica Place, we're also tracking the lesser-known eateries occupying and departing strip malls around town. While some spaces remain vacant, suc ... More >>

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    August 19, 2010

    Asakuma Closes and The Palace Seafood & Dim Sum Restaurant Opens

    Celia SoudrySign posted on Asakuma's doors​ Asakuma restaurant, which has been serving sushi and Japanese food since 1985, closed three weeks ago, according to an employee of Asakuma Delivery, which has a different owner than the restaurant. "They went bankrupt," said an Asakuma Delivery empl ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 5, 2010

    Photo Preview: Santa Monica Place Opens Friday

    The dozens of shops may not be fully ready to open this week. The rooftop marketplace may not be ready until next year. But the six fine dining restaurants -- Richard Sandoval's La Sandia and Zengo; Ozumo; Pizza Antica; Sonoma Wine Garden, and Xino -- and the food court will be up and running tomorr ... More >>

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    July 28, 2010

    Magnolia Closes Temporarily Pending L.A. Health Department's Stamp of Approval

    Update: Magnolia Bakery will reopen on Monday or Tuesday of next week, August 2nd or 3rd, according to a Magnolia rep, who says, "As with most things building-related, it is taking a little bit longer than anticipated... their cupcakes, banana pudding and coffee cakes will be back in full force next ... More >>

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    July 2, 2010

    Bistro Laurent Opening in Culver City: Butter, Meet Whole Wheat Croissant

    Since about the age of 3, Laurent Triqueneaux has been learning how to bake and cook from his grandmother in their native Normandy. Triqueneaux (Cafe Laurent, and The Wood, which sold over a year ago), is now opening his third restaurant, Bistro Laurent, which will officially open on Bastille Day, ... More >>

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    June 8, 2010

    Happy Hour: Fins Creekside in Calabasas

    Celia SoudryMartini, Dirty​ The Place: Fins Creekside, 23504 Calabasas Road, Calabasas; (818) 223-3467. The Hours: Monday through Thursday, from 5 to 7 p.m.; Friday from 5 to 7 p.m., and 9 to 11 p.m.; Saturday from 9 to 11 p.m. The Deals: Free appetizers; $5 well drinks; $5 wines; $3 draft ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 7, 2010

    Vodka Shots, Firestone Beer, Wild Decanters & Wine Galore: 2010 LA Wine Fest

    Celia Soudry​ This year's LA Wine Festival tapped into two popular trends: organic biodynamic wines, and blood-sucking vampires. Over two thousand attendees congregated around dozens of wine booths, stretching their arms and glasses out in the 80-degree heat, requesting wine refills at Raleig ... More >>

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    June 2, 2010

    Kosher Yogurt Shop Opens Three LA Locations: Yogo Self-Serve

    Celia Soudry​ Located in the Melrose District, on the corner of Fuller and Melrose Avenue, Yogo self-serve frozen yogurt is the only Rabbinical Council of California (RCC) certified, Cholov Yisroel kosher yogurt shop in Los Angeles. And judging by the little kids wearing yarmulkes, jumping ar ... More >>

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    May 25, 2010

    Happy Hour: Suede Bar & Lounge in Downtown

    Celia SoudryVodka-Pineapple​ The Place: Suede Bar & Lounge, 404 S Figueroa St., Suite 102, Los Angeles; (213) 489-3590. The Hours: Monday through Friday, from 4 to 8 p.m. The Deals: $4 well drinks and house wine, $4 draft beers, $4-$6 appetizers. Celia SoudrySuede Bar & Lounge​The Di ... More >>

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    May 20, 2010

    Free WTFLA Event Atop Hotel Erwin: No Wine Snobs Allowed

    Stan Lee​ Wine enthusiasts or, more accurately, free wine enthusiasts flooded into the Hotel Erwin Tuesday night for WTFLA's first free wine event, kicking off a summer of free events. Though the lines to receive four one-ounce wine samplings were long, those who did imbibe warmed up pretty q ... More >>

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    May 14, 2010

    Crack Pies, Big Man Cakes Souped Up Food Trucks: Last Night at Downtown Art Walk

    Celia SoudryCrack (pie)​ Being serenaded and followed by a vagabond isn't unusual for the streets of downtown L.A. But a booth selling crack pies at the Downtown Art Walk? That's different. Last night during Art Walk, Paul Schneider stood at his small booth on 5th and Main Street with the word ... More >>

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    May 4, 2010

    From Japanese Tea Ceremonies to a Jumping Clown: Kulov's Tea Festival

    Kulov's Tea Festival is not your average tea party, but then there isn't much that is average at Royal/T, the Japanese-style cosplay café in Culver City. In addition to tea, there was a contemporary Indian dancer, a classically trained British clown, and matcha -- lots and lots of matcha. Saturday ... More >>

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    April 5, 2010

    Squad Cars, Food Trucks & Organic Sushi: First Fridays on Abbot Kinney

    First Fridays on Abbot Kinney -- a monthly cultural event where retailers in Venice showcase their goods while sometimes providing live music, appetizers and cocktails -- has lately seemed to center more around food trucks than local businesses. During the dinner rush last Friday night, hordes of ti ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 5, 2010

    L.A. Restaurants Celebrate National Grilled Cheese Month Grilled Cheese Invitational Tickets On Sale

    It's National Grilled Cheese Month, and the cooks inside the Grilled Cheese Truck aren't the only ones tossing buttery bread and cheese on a skillet. We rounded up some restaurants around town that are honoring the gooey holiday with traditional grilled cheese and tomato soup combos, as well as enti ... More >>

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    April 1, 2010

    Chameau Restaurant & Catering Reopens As Chameau Deli Bar

    French-Moroccan restaurant, Chameau, located in the Fairfax district, and originally opened in Silver Lake in 2001, reopened last Saturday as Chameau Deli Bar. Prices have been slashed and the restaurant is much more casual than its previous design. Co-owners Kelly Klemovich and chef Adel Chager dec ... More >>

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    February 19, 2010

    View From the Top: Santa Monica Place & Rooftop Market to Open This Fall

    Since the closing of the original Santa Monica Place in 2008, passers-by near the south end of Third Street Promenade have been wondering at the dark and mysterious tarp-covered space. The first week of August, the tarp will be lifted to reveal a newly constructed Santa Monica Place featuring a roof ... More >>

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    February 16, 2010

    Akasha Jazzes it up on Valentine's Day

    This past Sunday night couples trickled into Akasha, ready to start a romantic evening of eating farm fresh organic fare and listening to live jazz, which will now become a regular happening at the Culver City restaurant. "I always wanted to bring in live jazz," said Akasha Richmond, owner and chef ... More >>

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    February 9, 2010

    Coming Soon to Brentwood: Spumoni Italian Cafe and Yogurtland

    As if Brentwood isn't home to enough Italian restaurants within a five-block radius, Spumoni Italian Cafe & Pizzeria opens February 15th, located next door to Osteria Latini on San Vicente Boulevard. Also on the block is La Scala and Pizzicotto. And a bit further down the street you can find Sor Tin ... More >>

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    January 26, 2010

    American Tea Room Opens Full Service Tea Bar: Let them Eat Earl Grey Petits Fours

    American Tea Room in Beverly Hills is a high end retailer of organic and non-organic teas, accessories and accoutrements, a spot where you can mosey on in after shopping (or window shopping) on Rodeo Drive, after grabbing a bite to eat with the posh 90210 crowd at Enoteca Drago across the street. Si ... More >>

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    January 25, 2010

    Del's Saloon Closes Today: Everything Must Go

    Del's Saloon, a 35 year-old bar on Santa Monica Blvd., is serving its last brews today. If you're a Del's regular, or have never been to the dark spot sandwiched between Smart & Final and Light Bulbs & More--or are doing a tour of your favorite Knocked Up scene locations--the bar is serving half pri ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 11, 2010

    Restaurant Roll Call for 2009

    Last year was rough and many restaurants in Los Angeles could not weather the financial storm. After 28 years of business, Orso closed in November, and just last month Gardens on Glendon, a Westwood staple for 21 years put out a For Lease sign. But while some eateries folded, others such as Bouchon ... More >>

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    December 31, 2009

    Gardens on Glendon Restauant Closes: End of an Era for the Westwood Village Staple

    After 21 years of business, Gardens on Glendon, a Westwood Village staple closed its doors this month. Flip the page for more photos of the abandoned restaurant. Celia Soudry​

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    December 31, 2009

    Glendon Kitchen & Cocktails in Westwood Village Opens Mid-February: G-Spot Delivery Service Coming Soon

    Westwood Village was once the Third Street Promenade of the Westside, bustling with independent restaurants and shops. Now you can find a Starbucks, Coffee Bean or California Pizza Kitchen on every corner. But there's a new kid on the block, and his name ain't Donnie Wahlberg. Glendon Kitchen & Cock ... More >>

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    December 18, 2009

    Matzo Balls and Cabernet? Israeli Wine Tasting at Pourtal Fun Hanukkah Pairings

    With only two nights left to fire up the menorah, you might find yourself in a kitchen filled with Hanukkah leftovers. Maybe your last minute soirée could use an alcohol spike? Last night's Israeli kosher Yarden wine tasting at Pourtal Wine Tasting Bar featured four wines, two reds and two whites t ... More >>

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    December 16, 2009

    Bellini Osteria Bar & Lounge Opens in Westlake Village: Your Meatball, in a Glass

    A tanned Westlake Village crowd in typical Southern California winter attire (sequinned tank tops, shorts, stilletos) turned out for the soft opening of Bellini Osteria Bar and Lounge last night. Young waiters dished out samplings of creamy polenta with parmesan cheese; burrata drizzled with balsami ... More >>

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    November 12, 2009

    In Hollywood: Mercantile Now Open (and District to Come) From George Abou-Daoud and Chef Kris Morningstar

    Restaurateur George Abou-Daoud can't seem to get enough dining action with his already hopping Los Angeles-based eateries, the Bowery, Mission Cantina and Delancey. "I love being around food," says Abou-Daoud, shrugging. Next Monday Abou-Daoud and chef Kris Morningstar (Blue Velvet, A.O.C), will off ... More >>

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    November 6, 2009

    A Feast at RockSugar with Chef Mohan Ismail: It's No Cafeteria

    Last night's 15-course feast at RockSugar Pan Asian Kitchen--16-courses if you count the surprise Singapore butter lobster chef Mohan Ismail snuck in--was enough to feed a small village. A village with a very sophisticated palate. The feast was orchestrated to introduce next year's new menu items. ... More >>

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    November 5, 2009

    Pulling an All-Nighter at Panera: A Look into the Bakery's Heated Nightlife

    In honor of National Bread Month, Panera Bread recently invited us to pull an all-nighter with its kitchen staff to check out their nightly bread-baking routine. Panera manager Tanell Cook begins his shift at 10 p.m. every weeknight, supervising cooks, prepping food for the morning rush and brewing ... More >>

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    November 5, 2009

    Cheese Truck and Pasta Cart Unite at Culver City Farmers Market

    Located at opposite ends of Main Street in downtown Culver City's farmers market, Jean Avisard sells hand-made pastas and ravioli, while cheese and wine connoisseur Laurent Bonjour whips up sauces to match. Bonjour regularly scopes out Avisard's seasonal flavors and matches his own spices, cheeses ... More >>

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