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Monty’s Good Burger Landing In Downtown Santa Monica

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Congratulations, Good People of Santa Monica, exceptional plant-based burgers are heading your way!  There’s a small hiring notice on the front of the erstwhile home of Thai Dishes on Broadway at 123 Broadway.  It lets us know that popular plant-based Monty’s Good Burger is moving in.  Monty’s has locations across LA and specializes in hand-breaded plant-based chicken sandwiches, fries, tots, shakes, and an artisanal vegan burger that is so good, it landed them a spot on Eater’s list of Essential Los Angeles Burgers.

Wushiland Boba Sneaks Into Century City

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While it can take months (or even years… Hello Honeymee?) for some shops to open in the Westfield Century Shopping Center, some arrive almost overnight.  One that snuck in while no one was looking is a branch of Taiwanese chain Wushiland Boba, which is now open on the second floor near Petros.  Expect a menu of various teas and sweet or savory waffles.  Oh, and that flying fish with a cup on its back logo?  Eater reported a few years ago that his name is Larry.

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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The Nickel Bar Set To Take Over The Il Grano Space

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Remember back in October of last year, when we were informed by Eater that Il Grano, Western LA’s fine Italian restaurant known for its truffle menus (and consequently La Bottega Marino next door) were closing?  Since then, I’ve been watching things carefully.  Recently, the façade was redone, and the windows papered over indicating that a new establishment was taking over.  And now we know what is coming to the space at 11359 Santa Monica Boulevard.  It turns out, the upcoming restaurant will be a new venture named The Nickel Bar, brought to you by the same people behind Studio City’s The Woodman and Cocina Condesa.  I had a chance to speak to a rep, who gave me the skinny on the upcoming bar/restaurant.  The focus here is local sourcing for drinks/food in a cozy neighborhood environment with a prominent bar.  And while they’re still working things out, the menu will feature New York style pizza.  We wish them the best of luck.  Look for a projected August 1st opening.

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