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Oro Caffe Now Bringing Coffee And European Charm To Beverly Hills

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It was back in early 2016 that I first noticed that something was moving into the old Euro Caffe space at 9559 S. Santa Monica Blvd. in a notoriously risky stretch of Beverly Hills.  I don’t know why it took so long, but a charming new coffee shop, Oro Caffe, has finally opened this week.  Having the feel of a cozy salon de thé with plush banquettes and marble tables, in addition to specialty coffees and teas, Oro Caffe boasts an astonishing array of  pastries and savory lunch items that are freshly made nearby using (mostly) locally sourced and organic ingredients.  We wish them the best of luck.

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Joss Bites Bringing Asian Tapas To Beverly Hills Soon…

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It was a while in the making, but Joss Bites Asian Tapas, the offshoot of next door’s Joss Cuisine, is finally about ready to throw open their doors at 9923 N. Santa Monica Blvd. in Beverly Hills.  They were shooting for an opening next week, but it looks like that will be delayed.  Considering that they had originally hoped for a Fall 2017 opening, they are probably used to delays.  According to the paper on the front, the menu will contain things like; classic Peking duck, fresh oyster croquette coated with crunchy mashed taro, and tiger prawn wrap with Thai basil and spices.

 

 

Il Forno Caldo Closes In Beverly Hills

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And while we’re on the subject of stunning closures…   Long time Beverly Hills traditional Italian restaurant Il Forno Caldo has quit its location at 9705 S Santa Monica Blvd.  I’m not sure what happened, and their website doesn’t give any clues, but as I’ve mentioned before, this is a notoriously fickle stretch of Beverly Hills when it comes to restaurants.

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B.H. Poke Officially Gone…

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I applauded last year when B.H. Poke courageously threw open their doors on a particularly tricky stretch of Beverly Hills (9527 Santa Monica Blvd. to be exact).  Then something went south…  A note was hastily affixed to the front door saying that they were taking a “little break”.  Now, after sitting idle for a few months, a large for lease sign officially confirms their demise.  I’ll watch to see what might move in.

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Estiatorio Louka Taking Over The Canon Club Space In Beverly Hills

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I recently noticed an ABC application pasted to the front of the space at 340 N Canon Dr. in Beverly Hills that used to house the erstwhile Canon Club.  The application lists the business name as Estiatorio Louka.  I’m not sure if this is the final name of the new restaurant or not.  There doesn’t seem to be much information out there yet, but it does seem curious that it’s only about a block away from what Eater is reporting about AVRA Estiatorio landing in the old Hakkasan space.

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American Tea Room Closes All Locations…

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It wasn’t that long ago that American Tea Room at 401 N. Canon Drive in Beverly Hills underwent a major renovation and triumphantly reopened.  Recently, however, I noticed a for lease sign on the space.  A letter posted on the front door explains that they have made an “incredibly tough decision to close” all three of their locations (Beverly Hills, the Arts District, Newport Beach).  They are continuing to offer teas on their website.ATR2.jpgATR1.jpg

North Shore Poke Co. Goes Belly Up In Beverly Hills

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And while we’re on the subject of comings and goings in Beverly Hills, here’s more sad news.  It was only a few months ago that a hopeful North Shore Poke Co. opened for business at 9461 S. Santa Monica Blvd.  It appears that they have abandoned the notoriously tricky address.  A hastily written note attached to the front states that they have relocated to Hermosa Beach.

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