Maru Sushi Bringing “Ramen / Ezakaya” To Downtown Santa Monica

There’s a new banner hanging over 331 Wilshire Blvd. in Downtown Santa Monica.  The space has long sat empty since Greenleaf Kitchen & Cocktails closed up shop during The Pandemic.  The name on the banner is Maru Sushi and underneath that, it promises “ramen / ezakaya“.  I’m unable to find any more information about the new eatery as there are a number or restaurants that use the word “Maru” in their name, so if you know more, reach out to me…

Greenleaf Gourmet Chopshop Heading To Downtown Santa Monica

After sitting idle for a while, the restaurant at 331 Wilshire Blvd., that used to be the home of short-lived The Gables, is finding a new tenant.  A banner is hanging over the entrance announcing that a branch of the salad, sandwich, and bowl chain Greenleaf Gourmet Chopshop is moving in.  However, the banner is delcaring that this branch will be called Greenleaf Kitchen & Cocktails.  An ABC application in the window confirms the cocktails part.  No word on an opening date, and I would expect big delays right now…

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