A reliable tipster sent me information that Fig & Olive Kitchen and Tasting Bar  http://www.figandolive.com/, the sunny New York chain with a strong emphasis on regional Mediterranean olive oils, is attempting to take the vacant space next to Lululemon on the corner of San Vicente and Montana ave. in Brentwood (CA).  There will be a public hearing on February 3rd to decide it’s fate.  The problem?  Brentwood residents seem to feel that there are too many restaurants on San Vicente already and parking can be a nightmare. (They should be grateful it’s not another run-of-the-mill Italian joint.)  Apparently the chain was offered the penthouse restaurant at the Hotel Angeleno, but they declined hoping for the San Vicente space instead.  I say good luck Fig & Olive!