AROUND TOWN — Five month after joining team Vertical, Feast brings word that David Haskell has left the wine bar. Haskell confirms the information adding, “All I can say is I have another project in the works in LA.” [EaterWire] FOOD TRUCKS — More food truck news. Today Top Chef alum Brian Hill debuts his mobile food vehicle, the Comfort Truck , slinging a slew of sliders, wraps, wingettes (fried chicken wings), and “crack chips” (fried tortilla chips)
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EaterWire: David Haskell Leaves Vertical, New Project In The Works; Comfort Truck Launches; MORE
Fork in the Road learns that Hooters is celebrating the start of March Madness by offering diners a fake doctor’s note if they cut work to watch the game at the wings joint. The genius bit: the doctor’s note is signed by “Dr. Hootie” and also doubles as a coupon for a free appetizer
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Hooters Hooky Day: Fork in the Road learns that…
It’s high time some Jason Travi news hit the wire. Last we heard Travi had parted ways with Fraiche and planned to strike out on his own when he returned from a little R&R. Apparently Travi had financial backing in place and was perusing locations mid-city and on the east side.
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Chef Shuffle: Jason Travi Partners with Jeffrey Best, Revamping Resto Menus
1) West LA: A tipster shares, “Looks like PhoReign in West LA (Sawtelle) is closed and a new branch of Wakasaya from downtown is taking over. Walked by yesterday and there were hand written signs on the windows.” After stopping by, the space is indeed under construction with colorful window signage announcing the new tenant. [Eater Inbox] 2) K-Town: Grub Street spots signage for anew shabu shabu spot Shabu-ya coming to Koreatown’s Solair residences.
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Plywood Report: Wakasaya, Shabu-ya, Ponte Milvio, Mezza Mediterranean Grill
Last month the 800 Wilshire Group, which owns Provecho and Remedy Lounge, filed for chapter 11. At the time PR reps denied any potential shutterage, however blogdowntown brings news that yesterday a judge gave the restaurant’s landlord permission to continue eviction proceedings
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Ch. 11 Woes: Provecho and Remedy Lounge Hit Hard Times
Grub Street reports that when the James Beard Awards announce their finalists for 2010 next Monday, they will also introduce a new category: TV Food Personality . Also, the Best TV Show category will be split up into two awards, one for shows in a studio in a fixed location, and the other for shows shot on location. Who knows—this might be the first year that Adam Richman or even (OMG) Guy Fieri is nominated for a Beard! [Grub Street via Eater National ]
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The Beards: Grub Street reports that when the…
Seafood Fried Kway Teow $18 (prices start from $10) Yuan Wei is one of those little hole-in-the-wall places that you would probably just walk past without blinking an eye. But it is a little secret which our makan kakis, notably Champagne have been keeping to themselves
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Yuan Wei Seafood Restaurant: Unlikely place to find the best Penang style Char Kway Teow!
[Photo: Elina Shatkin/ LAW ] FOOD TRUCKS — LAW reports that LA staple Canter’s Deli has launched a food truck! The vehicle is slated to serve this week with a limited menu that will expand in the future to the expected deli sandwiches, sides, a salad, matzoh ball soup (course) and desserts like black and white cookies. Sandwiches will cost between $5 and $10, and run about 25% smaller that the behemoths served in the restaurant. HOLLYWOOD — A Hamburger Today drops by Stout for a bite of a burger
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EaterWire: Canters Gets A Food Truck, Sampling The Stout Burger
Last Friday, the Washington Post reported in its gossip column the Top Chef Season 7 would be filmed in DC. For those who need a stronger confirmation, here’s an excerpt from NYT restaurant critic Sam Sifton’s review of Colicchio & Sons today: “Mr
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Top Cheffage: More Details Revealed on Top Chef Seven, Washington D.C.
Cana was suppose to open last week, but welcome to the world of delays. Anyway, word just in that the rum bar will soft open tomorrow . Located in The Doheny’s old spot, the new bar’s official name is Cana Rum Bar at The Doheny
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Plywood Update: Cana Soft Opens Tomorrow, $6 Cocktails on Offer!
Click the image above to view the full photogallery. Elizabeth Daniels 3/10 Umami ‘s newest location inside Fred Segal in Santa Monica has been trying to open for the past two weeks but usual city approvals (or lack thereof) have caused a debut delay. Nonetheless, owner Adam Fleischman hopes to finally open next week because the space is very much ready with tables set, awaiting customers.
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Eater Sneak Peek: Umami Ready To Open at Fred Segal in Santa Monica
Great news! Back in October rumors swirled that NYC’s Death & Co. could be headed west. As it turns out, David Kaplan , Death & Co
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NY-LA Transplants: Death & Co. Owner Plans Downtown LA Bar, Headed by NY Mixologist Alex Day
Click the image above to view the full photogallery. Back in October came word that Orso , a restaurant which had maintained its spot on W 3rd Street for twenty years, was set to shutter
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Plywood Update: Checking In At Old Orso Space, New Italian Eatery Coming
WEST HOLLYWOOD — The Counter ‘s new Weho outpost is finally ready to debut on March 22 . The 2,732 square foot space offers both indoor and outdoor patio seating for up to 134 and features an array of new burger toppings and menu items: Japanese-style ahi tuna, fresh mozzarella, pancetta, wasabi aioli, artisan buns, Parmesan fries, and a caramel chocolate chip cookie shake. This location also serves beer and wine.
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EaterWire: The Counter Opens Next Week, Beer vs. Wine Tasting, MORE!
The Boston Globe reports that Houghton Mifflin Harcourt will publish the secret letters of Julia Child next fall in a collection called As Alway, Julia . The book will feature correspondences between Child and her editor Avis DeVoto from 1952 through 1966, the period of her career when she wrote Master The Art of French Cooking and became a TV chef
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Eater Book Club: The Boston Globe reports that Houghton…
Click the image above to view the full photogallery. Prolific designer Kris Keith of Spacecraft (Ortolan, Delux, BoHo) and owner Chuck Pacheco (Villa) held a small press party last night for their new sports bar , Goal
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Hangover Observations: Last Night’s Preview Party at Goal, Thoughts on Food
Click the image above to view the full photogallery. It’s been a while since the last word on Covell , a new wine bar coming to Los Feliz headed by Dustin Lancaster , four year bartending vet from Cafe Stella, and Matthew Kaner from Silverlake Wine. Right now Covell is about four to six weeks away from inception and once complete will serve boutique wines and craft beer, even bottles to go
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Plywood Report: Covell Wine Bar Moving Into Los Feliz, About A Month Off
Add to the queue, another eatery that wants to shack up at LAX, Rock’n Fish . A Manhattan Beach staple for over 10 years, last year Rock’n Fish opened a second restaurant at LA Live, and now owners have placed a bid for a spot inside LAX
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Airport Food: Rock’n Fish Vying For Coveted Spot Inside LAX
In his latest TIME magazine column, Josh Ozersky examines the decline of the old-fashioned restaurant critic: “Another factor, less mentioned but probably more relevant, is simple fatigue . It’s hard to get worked up over a piece of chicken after you’ve been in the game for 20 years
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Cutlets on Critics: In his latest TIME magazine column,…
Last summer proprietors Gianni Capaldi and Brad Hoss (Red Buddha Lounge and Play Nightclub) opened Madame Royale , a dark Victorian-themed lounge in Hollywood. A reader catches a Notice of Suspension sign posted on the venue’s door, looks like Madame Royale has lost its liquor license for violating the “Alcohol Beverage Control Act.” What’s going on here? [EaterWire]
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Nightlife: Madame Royale Loses Liquor License