Tag Archives: Barrington Ave.

Hank’s Bagels Bringing Carbs Back To Brentwood

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Everyone’s favorite breakfast staple, the humble bagel, appears to be having a resurgence after a dark period of carb avoidance. There are lines out the door at the hip outpost of New York’s H&H Bagels, also Layla Bagels, Pop’s Bagels, Sam’s Bagels, and others. Now a new contender is throwing its hat into the ring. A sharp-eyed reader (Thanks Blair!) noticed window decals up on the space that used to be the home of Yu Cake, at 11725 Barrington Ct in Brentwood, announcing the arrival of a branch of Hank’s Bagels. Hank’s Bagels has locations in Burbank and Sherman Oaks and offers a menu of a variety of handmade bagels, spreads, and sandwiches that you can read more about here.

La La Land Kind Cafe Coming To Brentwood

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While I’ve known this for months, I’ve held off on telling you as I didn’t have concrete proof. But now, so many people have written to tell me, I’m just passing it on as fact. If you’re tired of waiting in the perpetual line at Montana Avenue’s branch of crazy-popular La La Land Kind Cafe, a second nearby location may bring some relief. It appears that La La Land is moving into the old Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf at 11698 San Vicente Blvd in Brentwood. La La Land has six other locations across LA, with more in Texas, and offers “valuable support and opportunities for fostering youth and individuals in need“, as well as an excellent French Toast Latte.

Casa De Campo Closed, Being Replaced By For The Win In Brentwood

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Sad news from Brentwood. A sharp-eyed reader (Thanks Nicole!) wrote to tell me that the neighborhood’s fave go-to for “Cali-Mex cuisine”, Casa de Campo, has closed up shop at 147 S Barrington Ave. Not sure what happened, but I’ll keep my eye on the space to see what may develop.

Update: It appears this location will soon be another location of beloved burger chain For The Win. (Thanks Corie!)

Malou Coffee, Niko Sando Raising The Bar In Brentwood

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Brentwood is getting some seriously fresh new food and drink options. Adorable drinks shop Malou Coffee recently opened at 912 S Barrington. Malou Coffee specializes in a “carefully curated selection of single origin coffees and unique blends” as well as ceremonial grade matcha from the Uji region near Kyoto Japan. Right next door, a new sandwich spot is about to open. Niko Sando promises “authentic handcrafted Japanese sandos” including katsu sando, egg salad sando, and wagyu sando.

What’s Going On At The Old Brentwood Restaurant & Lounge Space?

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Brentwood Village is having a moment…  There’s a new ABC application on the front door of 148 S Barrington Ave. in Brentwood Village, previously home to beloved local hotspot Brentwood Restaurant & Lounge and ill-fated Baja Norte.  The space is completely gutted, and there’s not much information on the new eatery.  But if you examine the ABC application, a familiar name is listed: Dana Slatkin.  Dana Slatkin is none other than one of the people behind Westwood’s French culinary powerhouse Violet.  The business name on the application is listed as “Glenbarr”, but what I’m hearing is that the new business’ name will be The Wilkes.  (I do not have confirmation for this.)  Rumor has it this will be a return to the loungey superclub feel of the old Brentwood Restaurant & Lounge.  You’ve got my attention…

All Roads Nearly Open In Brentwood Village

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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!)

Nuvola Bringing Pedigreed Italian To Brentwood Village

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There’s a new ABC application on the front of the space at 145 S Barrington Ave. in Brentwood Village.  The name of the new eatery is Nuvola, but that doesn’t bring up much on a search.  The license details reveal two names, Luca Crestanelli and Roberto Facciolla, both of whom are associated with local Italian powerhouse Toscana Restaurant Group.  I don’t know what is exactly in store (the window display seems to imply more of a deli), but definitely exciting news for the tony, exclusive neighborhood.