It appears a “high-quality meat and seafood” purveyor is moving a location into the cavernous space that previously was a hot yoga studio at 2570 Lincoln Blvd. (corner of Washington) in Venice. Wild Fork has locations across the US and offers a wide selection of products for pick up or delivery. It looks like they’re planning on an August 28 Grand Opening.
(Thanks Jeff!)
Signs are up and the construction is nearly complete at the new poultry purveyor moving into 10914 W Pico Blvd. Saucy Bird looks ready to throw open its doors soon. While their website is still being developed, I believe wings will be on offer.
(Thanks Spencer!)
When I originally posted about a new Italian venture with Toscana alum on board, at 145 S Barrington Ave. in Brentwood Village, the name on the ABC application listed the new eatery as Nuvola. Since then, signs have gone up on the space announcing the name as All Roads. The new “Roman inspired eatery and wine bar” will be open every day from 11AM to 10PM. It looks like they’re close to opening. Until then, check out their menu of pinsa and salads here.
(Thanks Susan!)
Nancy Silverton and Matt Molina’s SUPER-anticipated Roman-style pizza restaurant is set to throw open its doors at their new location in Santa Monica. Excited readers are rushing to tell me that, after a long delay, notices are up on the front of the new Triple Beam Pizza, at 2905 Main St., announcing the opening at 11AM today (June 20). This is their fourth location. Expect such beauties as roasted fennel & sausage with goat cheese, Korean BBQ chicken bulgogi, and roasted spring corn ezquite. You’re welcome.
I’ve been covering the story of Santa Monica’s long-suffering food hall, The Gallery at 1315 3rd Street Promenade, for years. It was a Promenade fast food sanctuary for a while, then and upscale destination including David Beran’s Dialogue, and in its last gasp, a ghost kitchen. Now it is empty. A sharp-eyed reader noticed a new ABC application in the window. Sadly, The Gallery will no longer be exclusively a dining destination. Holey Moley, which is an indoor miniature golf concept with a bar is moving in. This will be LA’s first location. Read more about this mysterious newcomer here.
(Thanks Jordan!)
Something new is coming to The Original Farmers Market at 3rd and Fairfax. There are banners up on a space on the south side of the Market announcing the arrival of Ettore Organic Food & Wine Osteria. Ettore Winery hails from Mendocino where it produces an “organic and terroir-driven range” of wines and olive oil. They appear to be branching out into food as this one is promising us an osteria. Read more about Ettore‘s arrival to Mendocino from Europe here.
Pink signs are up on the space at 215 Broadway in Downtown Santa Monica announcing the arrival of Turn Dough. The address was previously the longtime home of hostel favorite breakfast spot Interactive Cafe. Turn Dough has two other LA locations (Venice and Hollywood) and offers a menu where “European traditions merge seamlessly with American creativity”. Look for “18 signature Chimney cakes with Soft Serve Gelato… Milkshakes, refreshing Dole Whip, irresistible Homemade French Crepes, heavenly Belgian Waffles, and a delightful selection of espresso”.
This from my inbox… Just in time for summer. Night Market at the Bungalow began this week and will run every Thursday this summer from 5pm to 11pm until August 29. This event is free and open to the public and is promising “delectable cuisine, expertly crafted cocktails, live music, and vibrant ambiance”. Check out the list of vendors here. The Bungalow is at 101 Wilshire Blvd. in Downtown Santa Monica.
Neighborhood fave Jinky’s Cafe has had a presence in Santa Monica for a while. First as a solid breakfast spot and then as a coffeeshop. Both locations have been abandoned, but fans of Jinky’s are in luck. The awnings are already up on the prominent corner spot at 205 Broadway in Downtown Santa Monica, previously home to The Independence, announcing the arrival of Jinky’s to this location. Jinky’s has five other locations across LA, and this one will offer all-day dining with beer, wine, and cocktails.
It’s been about a year since I told you about the closure of vegan eatery Native Foods, at 1114 Gayley Ave. in Westwood Village. The space is about to get a new tenant. There are posters in the window letting us know that Bruxie is setting up housekeeping at this location. Bruxie is known for their signature chicken and waffles, but they also offer sandwiches, salads, frozen custard, and sweet waffle sandwiches. The expanding chain has locations throughout SoCal and a couple in Georgia.
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