Monthly Archives: May 2024

What’s Coming To Century City?

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In case you haven’t been in The Westfield Century City Shopping Center recently, here’s what’s on the way…  Not far from the new Pret on the ground floor, a new Läderach is being installed.  Läderach is a Swiss company founded in 1970 that focuses on chocolate that uses the best responsibly sourced ingredients.  On the second floor, where Pink Taco once stood, Georgia-based Rumi’s Kitchen promises “the essence of Persian hospitality” by the Summer.  And over in the food court, Anthony Anderson and Cedric The Entertainer’s AC Barbeque has long been in the works.

Presotea Coming To West Edge, West LA

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There’s window paper on one of the spaces in the retail section of the massive new West Edge development at 12121 W Olympic Blvd, near the flashy new Gelson’s, announcing the arrival of Presotea.  Presotea is a brand from Taiwan that boasts some very impressive numbers: over 400 stores in over 50 cities worldwide with over 3,000 employees.  Look for a menu of handcrafted milk teas, fruit teas, blended drinks, and coffees.

Tacomasa Taqueria Coming To El Segundo

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More food options for the busy aerospace crowds in El Segundo…  Window paper is up at 2149 E El Segundo Blvd Ste. E, in the Chargers Commons development, announcing a branch of Tacomasa Taqueria.  Tacomasa has two other locations (Long Beach and Cypress) and promises “authentic Tijuana tacos”, as well as burritos, mulitas, and tortas.

LA Sushi Co Coming To Brentwood

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It looks like the good people of Brentwood are getting a fresh new dining option.  Window paper is up on the space at 11753 San Vicente Blvd, once home to Moo Greek Yogurt, announcing the arrival of LA Sushi Co.   LA Sushi Co has locations in local event stadiums, so it appears this will be their first standalone brick-and-mortar.

Pret A Manger Coming To Century City

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You already know how excited I am that Pret a Manger, the popular British grab-and-go sandwich chain, is making inroads into LA.  While I have not been yet, readers are letting me know that the Westwood location is already open.  And in the Westfield Century City Shopping Center, plywood has recently gone up on a ground floor space near Coffee Bean, letting us know that the lucky people of Century City will soon have their very own branch of Pret.

MAINopoly: A Taste Of Main Street, Sunday May 19th In Santa Monica

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This from my inbox: On Sunday, May 19th from 1pm-5pm is the 9th annual MAINopoly: A Taste of Main Street.  This event is a pet-friendly, boardgame-themed culinary walking tour of Main Street’s fave neighborhood eateries, bars, and treat shops.  Attendees will use “MAINopoly dollars” and are encouraged to dress in Monopoly-inspired costumes.  There will be a “Go to Jail” beer garden, free pedicab rides, pet adoptions, photo booth, and prizes.  Some of the restaurants that will be participating are: Ashland Hill, Holey Grail Donuts, Alfalfa, The Victorian, JuneShine, Jameson’s Pub, Tavern on Main, Papille Gustative, Pasjoli, Jinya Ramen Bar, MUD\WTR, Lula Cocina Mexicana.  The event takes place between Strand and Pier Ave. (Check in at The Victorian, 2640 Main St.) and benefits The Main St. Business Improvement Association.  Read more and get your tickets here.

Calif Chicken Cafe Coming To El Segundo

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It appears that a delicious new option is aiming to feed the busy aerospace crowd in El Segundo.  Window paper is up on one of the spaces in the Chargers Commons development at 2140 E El Segundo Blvd suite A announcing the arrival of popular poultry salad purveyor California Chicken Cafe.   CCC began in 1991 and currently offers their proprietary rotisserie chicken, salads and wraps at 11 locations across LA.   

Changes At Margo’s On Montana Ave.

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People have been wondering what’s going on since Margo’s Pizza Kitchen & Bar, at 1534 Montana, closed its doors.  You may recall that last year Margo’s had a break-in that caused significant damage and loss.  At that time, in an interview, a rep for Margo’s alluded to that incident being a “tipping point” that could cause the business to shutter.  Shortly thereafter, Margo’s did indeed close down, ostensibly for a remodel.  Since then, a new banner has been put up announcing a “new launch under new partnership”.  It appears the new restaurant will be named Nana Margo’s, and cocktails and “dinning” will be on order.  It will be interesting to see if the new eatery will continue with the plant-based concept.  I’ll keep my eye on this….

Clean Juice Coming To West Edge, In West LA

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It looks like a new healthy option is heading to the new West Edge development, on the corner of Bundy and Olympic, at 12121 W Olympic Blvd.  There’s window paper on one of the spaces in the retail section of the massive complex, near the flashy new Gelson’s, announcing the arrival of Clean Juice.  Clean Juice has locations throughout the US, but the closest current one to LA is in Agoura Hills.  They offer a menu of juices and food that is “delicious, organic, fresh, and clean”.  Check out their selection of juices, smoothies, salads, bowls, and sandwiches here.

 

Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop Now Open In El Segundo

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Back in November of last year, I told you about the arrival of popular East Coast eatery Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop to 2140 E El Segundo Blvd STE D, in the Chargers Commons development.  The good people over at Capriotti’s wrote to tell me that they have officially thrown open their doors this week.  Capriotti’s began in Delaware in 1976 and has since grown to well over 100 restaurants.  Their menu, which you can see here, prides itself on sandwiches made with, “whole roast turkeys, quality meats & cheeses, and fresh rolls“.

Petit Grain Boulangerie Opens Today In Santa Monica

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A highly anticipated bakery throws open its doors today at 7:30am.  Already garnering much attention in the LA pastry world, Petit Grain Boulangerie takes over the old Broadway Baker space at 1209 Wilshire Blvd.  As you can see from the line that formed ahead of their opening this morning, Petit Grain is poised to take the Westside by storm.  Read more about the new hotspot here.  We wish them the best of luck.