Neighborhood Watch

Drybar Readies to Open, Plate Shop Hires a New Chef, and More

Pac Heights: Baker and Banker launched their Sunday brunch yesterday. [Grub Street]
Lower Pac Heights: Attention Cosmo lovers! Drybar, the L.A.-based blowdry-and-cocktail chain, is getting set to open June 17 at 1908 Fillmore, near Bush. [PopSugar]
FiDi: Belden Taverna (52 Belden Place) has a drink list from new bar manager Victoria D’Amato. [Alcademics]
Sausalito: Following the abrupt departure of opening chef Kim Alter and most of her staff, Plate Shop has hired former 1550 Hyde chef Peter Erickson and the former GM there as well, Kent Liggett. Erickson’s new menu should debut by this weekend. [Scoop, Earlier]

Drybar Readies to Open, Plate Shop Hires a New Chef, and More