Celia Soudry

Two weeks after being shut down by the Health Department, Magnolia Bakery reopens today. Initially, the New York-based bakery anticipated a brief closure due to building department issues, but "as with all things construction related, it's taking twice as long as planned," said their PR rep via email. Magnolia Bakery......

Chrysta Wilson, owner of Kiss My Bundt, has announced the closure of her 2-year-old bakery on West Third Street. In an August 6 blog post on the bakery's website, Wilson wrote: "I've called the community of West 3rd Street home, and I've really become a part of this wonderful community,......

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......

Once a Hollywood celebrity hot bed, Les Deux, which opened in the summer of 2006, has shuttered. So yes, Yelpers questions and comments pertaining to the nightclub's demise are now verified. "Les Deux closed its doors after four amazing years because of a dispute with the city in regards to......

A well-known New York bakery, first to ignite the cupcake frenzy, finally opened up shop in L.A. a few weeks ago, after months of rumors and speculation. Meanwhile, 73-year-old dive bar in Hollywood, Ye Coach & Horses, is struggling to keep its doors open. For some, staying open at all......

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......

You've seen Magnolia cupcakes in chick flicks such as Sex and the City (in an episode where Carrie falls for Aden), and in The Devil Wears Prada (when Andy buys a cupcake as a belated birthday present/peace offering for her boyfriend.) And after nearly a year of permit delays, and......

The Place: Pourtal Wine Tasting Bar, 104 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica; (310) 393-7693. The Hours: Mondays all night; Tuesday-Friday, 4-7 p.m. The Deals: $5 select wines and beer, $4 appetizers......

The Place: Caffé Roma, 350 North Cañon Drive, Beverly Hills; (310) 274-7834‎. The Hours: Daily, 3-8 p.m. The Deals: 51% off all cocktails, beer and wine; $5 appetizers......

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,......