Sure, we enjoy swanky restaurants like The Wilshire, but it's usually the small hole-in-the walls that hold a special place in our hearts, and stomachs. That's why it hurts so bad when the dinky places close. RIP Tacos Carmelita. Let's take a moment to appreciate our favorite dives, taco carts, food trucks, and smoothie stands located on the corner of Heartbreak and Cash Only Avenues.
We're still waiting for The Must's reopening, which is tentatively slated for early summer, as well as SmithHouse Tap & Grill, which was pushed to June. In the meantime we can busy ourselves with a number of upcoming eateries. On the chain front, The Counter posted signage that they will open in Century City's Westfield Mall, next to RockSugar, and Lemonade will open in Brentwood in about three weeks.
Read on for this month's list of Openings and Closures:
OPENINGS
Berlin Currywurst: 3827 W Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles; (323) 663-1989
Happy Eating Restaurants: 140 W. Valley Blvd. # 211, San Gabriel.
Harvard & Stone: 5221 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles; (323) 466-6063
Kachi: 1055 Willshire Blvd., Los Angeles
Lukshon: 3238 Helms Ave. Culver City; (310) 287-2770
Naan Hut: 11551 Santa Monica Blvd. L.A.; (310) 481-9820
Playa: 7360 Beverly Blvd. Los Angeles
Ray and Stark Bar: (at LACMA): 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles; (323) 857-6180
Sen Asian Kitchen: 2000 Avenue of the Stars, Century City; (310) 277-7708
Son of a Gun: 8370 W. 3rd St., Los Angeles; (323) 782-9033
Sotto: 9575 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles
Wood & Vine: 6280 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles; (323) 334-3360
Yu Pin: 535 W. Valley Blvd., San Gabriel; (626) 281-0788
CLOSURES
Bamboodles: 535 West Valley Boulevard, San Gabriel; (626) 281-1226
Dish Bistro & Bar: 53 East Union Street, Pasadena; (626) 795-5546
Mako: 225 S Beverly Dr., Beverly Hills; (310) 288-8338
Tacos Don Jorge: 8693 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles
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