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Go Greek Yogurt Coming To Brentwood

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It appears that Brentwood Gardens, at 11677 San Vicente Blvd in Brentwood, is continuing its transformation into a proper food destination. Along with Ospi, Sweetgreen, and the upcoming Pérse, and Cafe Landwer, we can add one more eatery to the mix. Their website confirms that Go Greek Yogurt is setting up housekeeping in the ground floor space #117. Go Greek Yogurt began in 2012 and has since opened locations across California, Florida, and the Middle East. They offer a made-to-order concept of European imported yogurt that honors the “traditions and values” of Greek culture.

(Thanks Maddie!)

Pérse Coming To Brentwood

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I usually don’t write about news that I can’t confirm, but I’m hearing this from so many sources that I’m going to pass it on. Brentwood Gardens, at 11677 San Vicente Blvd., is becoming a dining destination. There is already an outpost of pasta expert Ospi (which consequently has a new location in Montecito), and lunch spot Sweetgreen. Recently, I told you about the possible arrival of Cafe Landwer. And on the third floor, construction is underway on what may soon be Pérse. I don’t have much information other than the name, so if you have more, let me know.

Cafe Landwer Coming To Brentwood?

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Ever since the beloved California Pizza Kitchen in the Brentwood Gardens, at 11677 San Vicente, closed their long-standing second floor location last year, readers have been demanding answers. The space has been leased, and the directory on the ground floor lists the new tenant as Cafe Landwer. This real estate website appears to confirm this. With a nearby location in Century City, Cafe Landwer started out as a coffee bar in Germany in 1919, later moving to Israel, where it continues to roast coffee and operate a number of locations.  Expect a menu with a variety of choices including shakshuka, bowls, schnitzel, burgers, pizza, and pasta.

CPK Disappears from Brentwood

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The two second floor restaurants in Brentwood Gardens Plaza, at 11677 San Vicente Blvd, have always been a bit problematic.  I’ve long wondered if perhaps it is due to the fact that they’re not street-level.  The space currently operated by Ospi has been through a number of excellent iterations over the years.  But the other space has been home to California Pizza Kitchen for a very long time.  Sadly, that chapter has come to a close.  Readers have been letting me know that CPK has vacated the space.  While there are still many locations around, this location was dear for many as it was their first encounter with the revolutionary California Cuisine brand that invented “The Original BBQ Chicken Pizza“.

Guyi Restaurant Soft Opens In Brentwood

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Well that didn’t take long… It was only last month when I noticed a small poster on the space at the top of the Brentwood Gardens, at 11677 San Vicente Blvd., inscrutably announcing a new restaurant.  Wasting no time whatsoever, Guyi Restaurant is now in their soft opening.  I had previously wondered if they were related to a restaurant in China, but have since discovered that this is their first outpost.  Look for a menu of authentic Sichuan/Northern Chinese food in a bright airy setting.  And, until March 14th, you get 30% off the check.

Guyi Restaurant Brentwood?

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The cavernous space at the top of Brentwood Gardens, at 11677 San Vicente Blvd., has had a troubled history of turnover.  It has sat empty ever since Elaine’s Bakery moved out in 2014.  Recently however, paper has covered the windows, and now a poster has been affixed to the front that appears to indicate a new eatery called Guyi Restaurant is intent on moving in.  There’s not much information out there.  The only other Guyi that I can find is a much-lauded Hunan restaurant in Shanghai China, but I’m unclear if they’re related.  I guess we’ll just have to wait and see…

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Bottlefish Set To Shake Things Up In Brentwood

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Recently, I noticed that signs have gone up on space #200 in Brentwood Gardens that used to house Daily Grill at 11677 San Vicente Blvd. in Brentwood announcing that a brand new entity, Bottlefish appears to be moving in.  I couldn’t track down much on Bottlefish until I checked the ABC license application.  It indicates that the familiar names behind Bottlefish are Richard Rosenfield and Larry Flax, the founders of California Pizza Kitchen (they have since sold CPK a number of years back).  I’m not sure what the concept here will be, but I’m going out on a limb and guessing that fish will feature heavily, and possibly bottles too.  No word on an opening date, and construction is only just beginning, but I’ll keep watching.

Update:  Bottlefish is now open as of 12/08

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Elaine’s Bakery & Cafe Now Closed In Brentwood

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Knowing all that goes into opening a restaurant, it is never happy news to report a closure.  Sadly, it appears that after being open almost one year, Elaine’s Bakery & Café is now closed at 11677 San Vicente Blvd. Suites 315 & 317 at the top of Brentwood Gardens.  And they wasted no time clearing out by the looks of things.  This leaves two big empty spaces in the Brentwood Gardens, the other being the old Daily Grill space.  (A reader informed me that rumor has it the Daily Grill space will be inhabited by a Mendocino Farms, but I cannot confirm this…)

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