Tag Archives: Beverly Hills

Palm Restaurant Waves Goodbye To Beverly Hills

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It’s always sad when Beverly Hills loses one of its historic dining institutions….  I’m hearing from shocked readers that celebrity hangout and industry powerhouse Palm Restaurant has closed its legendary doors at 267 N Canon Dr Suite A7.  I went by to gaze upon its faded glory, and sure enough, all signs have been pulled down from the iconic steakhouse.  I’ll keep my eyes on the location to see what may develop, but in the meantime, read about their storied history and get very, very nostalgic…

(Thanks Jonny!)

Flour Shop Disappears From Beverly Hills

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It was only back in 2020 when I first told you about Amirah Kassem‘s famed New York bakery Flour Shop landing in the space at 9495 S Santa Monica Blvd.  Sadly, they have abandoned the cavernous location.  But for those devotees of their famous “explosion cake” all is not lost:  A note on the door promises that they are moving to a new yet-unnamed LA location.

(Thanks Tony!)

The Cheese Store Of Beverly Hills Is Moving…

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Since 1967, Beverly Hills’ destination for fine cheese and luxury foods and gifts has been The Cheese Store of Beverly Hills.  In a somewhat surprising move, they are changing locations from their charming and cozy current home at 419 N Beverly Dr. to new digs at 9705 S Santa Monica Blvd, across two storefronts.  Perhaps those searching for the perfect white truffle will bring more foot traffic to this sleepier part of The Golden Triangle.  According to the note on the door, they are currently closed at both locations and will be open (at least for online orders) after July 9.

Boulon D’Amour Spreads The Love To Beverly Hills

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Local java darling Boulon D’Amour is heading to Beverly Hills.  There’s a sign up already at 319 N Canon Dr, formerly home to Le Mervetty French Pastry Shop.  Boulon D’Amour (which translates from French as “bolt of love”) currently has two other locations, including their charming first shop on Washington Blvd.  Expect a menu of various coffees, teas, signature drinks, and toasts.

Strings Ramen “Upgrading” To A Curry House In Beverly Hills

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I first told you about Strings Ramen, the Chicago-based Japanese concept, back in early 2021, when it began to take form at 255 S Beverly Dr in Beverly Hills.  It was open briefly but is now closed again.  A note in the window lets us know that this is a temporary closure and that they will be “upgrading to a Curry House”.  Looks like they’re aiming for an August re-opening.

Sweetfin Dishing Fish In Beverly Hills Soon

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Planet Smoothie made a brief appearance at 193 1/2 S Beverly Dr. in Beverly Hills, then unceremoniously disappeared. Now the address is getting a new tenant.  Window paper is up announcing the arrival of Sweetfin.  Sweetfin describes itself as a “healthful, chef-driven, California-inspired poke and plant-based bowl concept” that has locations throughout SoCal.

Pop’s Bagels Coming To Beverly Hills

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Congratulations Good People of Beverly Hills, fresh warm carbs are heading your way!  There’s window paper up on the space at 447 N Beverly Dr announcing the arrival of Pop’s Bagels.  With three other locations, Pop’s Bagels has become a sensation known for their three flavors of bagels (plain, everything, and cinnamon raisin) that are made in small batches throughout the day ensuring crispy, hot perfection.  They also make their own cream cheeses and cultured butter from scratch.  

Da Pasquale Says Goodbye To Beverly Hills After 35 Years

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It saddens me to see Westside time-honored institutions close.  It can feel like the end of a classic era.  Sadly, it appears that Da Pasquale Trattoria has left their commodious home at 9749 S Santa Monica Blvd in Beverly Hills.  A gracious note on the front door doesn’t give a reason but expresses gratitude and love to its loyal customers for the last 35 years.  Thanks for the memories…

(Thanks Eric!)

Breadblok Abruptly Closes All Locations…

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I’m hearing from startled readers that popular gluten-free organic bakery and lunch spot Breadblok has abruptly closed all its locations including their first brick-and-mortar on Montana Ave in Santa Monica.  An announcement on Instagram explains that “the combination of the impact of COVID as well as the inflationary pressure on our costs” is the culprit behind the sad news.  We wish them the best of luck for their next chapter. (Thanks Tara and others!)

What’s Coming To 362 Camden Dr. in Beverly Hills?

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The space at 362 Camden has seen a few restaurants come and go, most recently Madeo and Domo before that.  Now a new contender is giving the tricky location a try.  An ABC application recently went up on the front that doesn’t list a business name.  The applicant is listed as CIP Camden BH Manager LLC.  Could the CIP be a reference to famous Italian brand Cipriani, which was reported to be coming to this address a year and half ago?  Hmmm….

Gravitas Coming To Beverly Hills

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An eagle-eyed reader (Thanks Deryck!) wrote to tell me about a new ABC application on the cavernous build-out at 433 N Camden in Beverly Hills (corner of S Santa Monica).  While the plywood prevents us from seeing what is going on inside, the application lists the name of the new eatery as Gravitas.  I don’t have any more information than that, but I’m sensing a big story here.  Let me know if you have any answers…

Parakeet Cafe Coming To Brentwood

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San Diego’s Parakeet Cafe continues its push into LA County.  Last year, I told you about the health-focused chain taking over the old Chin Chin space in Beverly Hills.  Recently, window paper went up at 13050 San Vicente Blvd. suite 112, most recently home to a mysterious branch of Umami Burger ghost kitchen, announcing that a new branch of Parakeet Cafe is settling in at this address as well.  Check out another location’s menu here to get an idea of what may be coming…

Beverly Hills Cookies Bringing Famous Treats To Beverly Hills

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Beverly Hills is about to get a whole lot sweeter…  There’s a small notice in the window of the space at 255 1/2 S Beverly Dr. (previously home to Chokolatta) announcing the impending arrival of Beverly Hills Cookies.  If that name sounds familiar, it’s because they’ve had a presence at many of LA’s top events for years.  I had a chance to talk to company rep Barry, who gave me the skinny on the new brick-and-mortar.  Beverly Hills Cookies specializes in proprietary artisan gourmet cookies, but this store will have a whole lot more on offer. They will also have new and unique “soft-serve gelato” cups and milkshakes in flavors such as Beverly Hills Chocolate Chunk and Tripple Chocolate. There will also be rich European-style hot chocolate and coffee drinks that I’m guaranteed will be completely different from other shops in the area.  Expect an opening in a few weeks, and I’m told they’re also looking to expand as well.  We wish them the best of luck.

Breadblok Coming To Venice

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Good news People of Venice, honey lavender cakes are heading your way!  Popular organic gluten-free bakery/cafe Breadblok is moving into the space at 512C Rose Ave.  Ever since the French Provencal bakery moved from farmers’ markets to brick-and-mortar back in 2020, they’ve been slowly expanding with locations in Santa Monica, Silverlake, Studio City, and an upcoming location in Beverly Hills as well.

Impasta Expanding To Downtown Santa Monica

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With one location in Beverly Hills, it appears that the “no regretti spaghetti” folks at Impasta are expanding their operation westward.  There’s window paper up at 413 Santa Monica Blvd. announcing the impending arrival.  You may recall that this particular block was nearly destroyed in May of 2020, but has been slowly reviving with the arrival of Blue Bottle, MIXT, and now Impasta.  Impasta offers a menu designed for low-carb and gluten-free diets with items such as “classic pasta and pizza recipes made with zero to low carb noodle options, cauliflower crusts”, and no red meat.

Chipotle Disappears From The Golden Triangle

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I’ve been hearing from shocked readers that everyone’s favorite grab-and-go burrito joint has abruptly pulled up stakes at 475 N Beverly Dr.  A notice on the front door informs us that Chipotle has unceremoniously quit the space that was previously the longtime home of a Baja Fresh.  Wasting no time, something has already leased the location so I’ll keep watch to see what may be taking over. 

Chin Chin Bids Ciao To Beverly Hills

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I’m a little late in reporting this, but I’ve been hearing from shocked readers that Chin Chin has closed its doors at 206 S Beverly Dr. in Beverly Hills.  I’m not entirely sure what happened, but the Asian-ish eatery has been a staple of the Beverly Hills dining scene for 25 years.  One reader (Thanks Steve!) claimed it was due to leasing issues, and noted that the nearby branch in Brentwood is getting a much-needed scrub-up so don’t count Chin Chin out yet.  It appears that the space is already leased, and as always, I’ll keep an eye out to see what may develop.

Update:  While I have not confirmed this, a reader (Thanks Robin!) reports that this will be a branch of San Diego’s own Parakeet Cafe.  

Panini Kabob Grill Coming To MDR

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Don’t ever count out plucky Panini Kabob Grill.  While the chain has lost some prominent locations during The Pandemic (Santa Monica, Beverly Hills), they continue to open new ones.  A sharp-eyed reader (Thanks Jennifer!) spotted a nonresponsibility notice on the door of the empty storefront at 13455 Maxella #250, on the second floor of the Villa Marina Marketplace in Marina del Rey.  The notice lets us know that there’s a new Panini Kabob Grill on the way.  PKG prides itself on fresh Mediterranean fare produced daily in their “scratch kitchen”.  You can peruse their menu here.

Brighton Coffee Shop Coming Back To Beverly Hills…

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A while ago, I wondered at the papered-over windows of frozen-in-amber java joint Brighton Coffee Shop, that has stood on the corner of Brighton and Camden for over 90 years.  Thankfully, I had a chance to talk with spokesperson who assured me that they will reopen the beloved coffee spot.  It’s simply getting a modern upgrade with a fresh new look: Think French woven cafe chairs and bright cheery colors.  The menu, I’m told, will stay pretty much the same.  It looks like they’re close to reopening…

Ample Hills Creamery Coming To Beverly Hills?

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Beverly Hills lost its branch of international gelato brand Amorino during the Pandemic.  Now it looks like another icy treat company is moving to the space at 9605 Santa Monica Blvd.  The address was recently rented, but no signs have appeared.  There is, however, a small legal notice taped to the front door.  It lists the new tenant at Ample Hills Sub LLC, the company behind Ample Hills Creamery.  Ample Hills make their ice cream from scratch in their Brooklyn “plant” where they actually pasteurize their own dairy and bake their own mix-ins.  They have locations in New York, New Jersey, and in Long Beach CA.

Note: I do not yet have confirmation on this story.