Culver City: Even before the first makes an appearance, plans are already laid for a second location of San Diego’s Burger Lounge. [Swuid Ink]
Downtown: The Tasting Kitchen’s Casey Lane is opening his own restaurant, what he calls a “true gastropub,” in the former Angelique Cafe space. Something is definitely happening at Wabi Sabi too and Eater reports that Lane will open a French-Mediterranean restaurant named Belle Peche in its place. [Eater]
–The Edison brings back its guest-mixologist series The Radio Room tonight, with appearances expected from Alex Straus of Hemingway’s and San Francisco’s Bon Vivants. [Squid Ink]
–Swill Automatic is holding a Festival of Philippine Art and Culture tomorrow night. Expect “Longatacos” and an appearance by Joe Bataan. [Pleasure Palate]
Glassell Park: The neighborhood McDonald’s has been given a new “upscale” look. [The Eastsider LA]
Hollywood: Following a devastating fire, vegan Doomie’s reopened in August. [Eater]
Pasadena: Lemonade opens tomorrow at 11:00 A.M. at 146 S. Lake Avenue. [GS]
Santa Monica: Pre-prepared food vendors have been announced for the Main Street farmers market, including Kafe K, Bean & Thyme, Ca’D’Oro Bakery, and Finn McCool’s, along with newbies Sweet Rose Creamery and Secret Gold Fish Baking Co. [LAT]
West Covina: Fujin Ramen has taken over the former home of 1+1 Dumpling House. [Eater]
