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Clean Juice Coming To West Edge, In West LA

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It looks like a new healthy option is heading to the new West Edge development, on the corner of Bundy and Olympic, at 12121 W Olympic Blvd.  There’s window paper on one of the spaces in the retail section of the massive complex, near the flashy new Gelson’s, announcing the arrival of Clean Juice.  Clean Juice has locations throughout the US, but the closest current one to LA is in Agoura Hills.  They offer a menu of juices and food that is “delicious, organic, fresh, and clean”.  Check out their selection of juices, smoothies, salads, bowls, and sandwiches here.

 

Yes, Dinah’s Family Restaurant Is Moving…

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I know this is being widely reported in other places, but I’m still receiving messages from shocked readers so I’m passing this on as well.  West LA’s fave nostalgic poultry purveyor Dinah’s Family Restaurant is closing at their longtime location of 6521 S Sepulveda Blvd.  Open since 1959, Dinah’s drips with childhood memories for many locals, and I personally know people who make a pilgrimage to Dinah’s on their birthdays.  All is not lost though, a large banner on the front informs us that they are moving to a new location at 4130 Sepulveda Suite G, with an opening date of May 6th.  Thanks to all who wrote to let me know…

Kakkoi Sushi/Niku Nashi Vegan Sushi Now Open In The Colony

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A fresh new dining option opened last Friday (April 19th) in community “smart kitchen” The Colony at 11419 Santa Monica Blvd. in West LA.  Plant-based sushi specialists Niku Nashi Vegan Sushi has partnered with Kakkoi Sushi to create an exciting menu that combine’s Kakkoi‘s “Russian-Spanish-European fusion” with Niku Nashi‘s innovative vegan sushi.  Hours are 11am to 9pm and you can dine in on their patio or opt for take-away or delivery.  We wish them the best of luck.

Met Her At The Bar’s Location In Santa Monca

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We’ve known for a while that cozy neighborhood darling Met Her At A Bar was expanding to Santa Monica.  Now we know where.  There’s an ABC application posted on the front of the extensive build-out at 2615 Main St. in Santa Monca that lets us know this is the future branch of Met Her At The Bar.  The self-described “hip little neighborhood cafe” has a location on S. La Brea Ave. and is known for Belgian waffles and coffee.

Fire My Pasta Replacing Iron Teapot Dim Sum In Palms…

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A sharp-eyed reader (Thanks Sam!) wrote to tell me about the recent disappearance of Iron Teapot Dim Sum & Bar from its location at 10306 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles (Palms).  Wasting no time whatsoever, a new eatery is settling into the address.  Fire My Pasta will bring “Italian Inspired Cuisine & Bar”, with pasta and pizza on the menu.

Bonsai Coffee Bar Replacing Honeyboba In West LA

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Short-lived Honeyboba abandoned the space at 11573 W. Santa Monica Blvd. (corner of Federal) in West LA (officially Sawtelle) quite some time ago.  Now a plucky new contender is going to give the tricky corner a chance.  Signs are already up announcing the arrival of Bonsai Coffee Bar.  Not much info yet on this establishment, so if you know more, pass it along…

Update:  A rep for Bonsai reached out to me with more information.  ” [Bonsai is] owned by two first-generation Asian Americans, and it’s a spacious, minimalist cafe serving Andytown Coffee (from the owner’s old neighborhood in SF) and Ippodo matcha (the legendary tea house in Kyoto). They have some really cool specialty lattes that might not be familiar to a lot of LA coffee drinkers–like a mango espresso latte and a matcha/espresso combo latte. There’s a range of seating inside from the hightop bar (tons of outlets, great wifi) and cozier nooks for coming in with friends or meeting for work.”  They are currently in soft opening.  (02/07/2024)

Millbrook Market Coming To Palms

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If you’ve been paying attention, you know that the stretch of Overland that runs through Palms is getting a major transformation.  New, tall multi-use buildings are under construction all along the boulevard.  One of these projects, Venue at 3688 Overland, is getting a new neighborhood shop, Millbrook Market. 

Dunkin’ Donuts Opening In Sawtelle

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People are often divided on the subject of Dunkin’ Donuts:  It has legions of superfans, and its fair share of detractors as well.  Regardless of which side you fall on, it’s hard not to admit that DD is super convenient, fast, and reliable.  Now, the good people of the Sawtelle neighborhood will soon be getting a chance to sample the East Coast chain’s famous java and pastries themselves.  There’s a new Dunkin’ Donuts landing on the corner of Butler and Olympic, at 11419A Olympic Blvd., right next to the upcoming Ivory’s Bake Shop that I told you about back in June.

The Overland Cafe Closes After 50 Years

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Sadly, it appears The Overland Cafe, at 3601 Overland Ave. has finally given up the ghost.  The cozy Palms neighborhood fave had been on the go for 50 years and fought hard to keep their doors open, including a rebrand as Overland Tap + Kitchen.  There is a notice of closure and a brief message of thanks on their website.  I’ll keep my eye on the commodious space to see what may develop.

(Thanks Michael!)

Percolate Disappears From LA

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I heard from a disheartened reader (Thanks Sam!) that beloved coffee, tea, and boba purveyor Percolate had closed up shop from its ghost kitchen location at 11419 Santa Monica in the Sawtelle neighborhood of West LA.  But apparently that’s not all.  They appear to have closed all their LA locations as well.  I’ll keep watching to see what may develop.

The Boil Daddy Coming Soon To West LA

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On a tip from a reader, I went by the old Deja Brew/Billboard Bar + Taproom space at 10928 W Pico Blvd. to see what was going on.  Sure enough, new signage alerts us to the news that The Boil Daddy is moving in. The Boil Daddy is a rapidly expanding chain with locations in California and Texas that offers a menu focused on Cajun seafood. (Thanks Blake!)

Laki Ramen Coming To Mid-City

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In a recent post about Mid-City, I opined about the plethora of empty storefronts along Wilshire Blvd.  One plucky contender appears to be bucking the trend and is moving into a space along the storied stretch of boulevard.  There’s a banner up at 6254 Wilshire (formerly home to Pita Kitchen) announcing the impending arrival of Laki Ramen.

Genki Grill, Spare Tire Kitchen Disappear From Mid-City

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A concerned reader (Thanks Lisa!) took the time to let me know about some recent blows to the Mid-City food scene.  Korean eatery Genki Grill is now closed at 6355 Wilshire.  A little farther East, gastropub Spare Tire Kitchen & Tavern has completely disappeared from its erstwhile location at 5370 Wilshire.  I’m not sure what this portends, but there do seem to be an awful lot of empty storefronts along Wilshire Blvd.

Wingstop Coming To Rancho Park

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A new fast-food option is landing in Rancho Park in West LA.  There’s a banner up on the space at 11201 National Blvd. announcing that a branch of poultry purveyor Wingstop in taking over the space.  The strip mall where the address is located, at the corner of National and Sepulveda, has long been the home of another fan favorite Hamburger Habbit.

Standing’s Butchery Is Coming To Venice At Last

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The news was first reported on this two years ago.  And then nothing happened.  But just this week, an ABC application has appeared on the front of the space at 202 Main St. in Venice confirming that Melrose’s Standing’s Butchery IS moving into the address after all.  This means Standing’s selection of ethically sourced local meats, with burgers and beer and wine, but you can read the full skinny on what this will mean for the Seaside Neighborhood on Eater’s original story here.

Kye’s Quits Montana Ave, Opening In Colony And Venice’s New Colony

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Kye’s opened at 1518 Montana Ave. in November of 2014 and has maintained a solid fanbase ever since.  Their signature “KyeRito” (essentially a wrap that they describe as a “handheld bowl or salad”) was popular among the carb-conscious crowds of NoMa.  So I was quite surprised when readers began messaging me to let me know that Kye’s has closed at this location.  But don’t panic, they are moving the operation to West LA’s “smart kitchen” Colony at 11419 Santa Monica Blvd.  Their website also says that they will be opening in a new Colony at 411 Lincoln in Venice as well.

(Thanks Casey!)

Jennifer Pennifer Bakes Moving To Pico Blvd.

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It appears that folks in the new Google building on Pico will have a sweet choice for lunch.  Jennifer Pinnifer Bakes is moving from their old location on National to 10839 W Pico Blvd, directly across from the complex.   Jennifer Pennifer Bakes, known for their handcrafted gourmet cheesecakes, also boasts a menu organic sandwiches, salads and other treats.  It looks like they’re planning on opening in the new location on 11/22, or at least that’s what the chalkboard in the window says. (Thanks Brad!)

Commissary Expands In LA

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It looks like a new java joint is heading to the Del Rey neighborhood of LA.  Signs are already up in the new multi-use complex at 11612 Culver Blvd. announcing a branch of Commissary.  Commissary has been on the go for 10 years and has a smattering of locations across LA serving fair-trade, single origin coffee as well as teas, pastries, and selected food.

The Nook Breakfast Spot Expanding To Westchester

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If you’re travelling South on Lincoln through Westchester, you might have noticed a large banner hanging on the wall of the former location of Chicago For Ribs at 8311 Lincoln Blvd.  The banner lets us know that The Nook Breakfast Spot is taking over the space.  The Nook Breakfast Spot has one location in Lomita and promises “homemade meals from scratch”.  Check out their Lomita location’s menu here.