This rustic storefront on the cusp of East Hollywood and Los Feliz offers a taste of the down-home cooking of Austin and environs, including the iconic Frito Pie, with down-home prices to match. Lone Star decor touches include a jackalope, while a big sign on the wall over the counter reads "Welcome Home" –a warm greeting wherever you're from.
Mari Vanna Opens Jan, No Whole Foods for SiLa, More!:
WEST HOLLYWOOD— Mari Vanna, the Russian restaurant replacing Bastide on Melrose Place, is set to soft open at the end of January. [EaterWire]
SILVER LAKE— Whole Foods is not headed to Silver Lake. The previous Circuit City store on Sunset Boulevard near Fountain Avenue is becoming an office building for the Children's Hospital Los Angeles. [The Eastsider]
MID-CITY—Prior to its early January...
Two wine experts from hip spots (Cafe Stella and Silver Lake Wine) joined forces to smush their cred (vino and hipster) together into one dark little Los Feliz spot. Their wine bar is full of artsy found objects (or at least things that look artfully-found) with a couple of tables in the back. The staff doesn't mind chatting for hours about varietals, there are a few beers too, and a cheese...
Covell Opens, Harry's Berries Dinner at Fig, MORE!:
LOS FELIZ— As of July 2, Dustin Lancaster and Matt Kaner's new wine bar Covell has opened. Look for boutique wines, craft beer and cheeses to come in the near future. [EaterWire]
SANTA MONICA— Tomorrow night Fig offers an a la carte menu highlighting seasonal produce from berry superstar Harry's Berries. Check out the full menu here, offered from 5-10PM. [EaterWire]
HOLLYWOOD— Through the...