The Prospect – The New York Times

5 New Standout Hotels in Los Angeles From chic bed-and-breakfasts to sprawling modern luxuries, these hotels are notable bright spots in a city filled with stars.Video
With Pasjoli, one of L.A.’s best tasting-menu chefs goes à la carte French – LA Times

One month before Pasjoli is scheduled to open, Dave Beran is scrutinizing a creamy grayish-pink log baked into a brioche. Cut me a slice, he asks one of his cooks, who brings over two thick slabs stacked on a silver tray.
Marugame Udon’s first Orange County location has grand opening Saturday at South Coast Plaza – LA Times

Marugame Udon, the world’s largest chain of cafeteria-style udon restaurants, will have a grand opening Saturday for its new site at South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa.
Downtown’s Busiest Development Gains a Popular Japanese Noodle Maker – LA Eater

Plus 4th of July deals galore More noodles Popular Japanese noodle shop Marugame Udon opens next week at the Bloc in Downtown. The suddenly-busy development is expected to add udon to its dining mix this month alongside Canadian casual import Joey and the upcoming (and long-awaited) Alamo Drafthouse movie theater and restaurant. Expect Marugame Udon […]
Marugame Udon to Open at the Bloc Next Month – DTLA News

Plus Tartine at Whole Foods, and the history of Chinatown Downtown will soon have yet another place to slurp up a hearty bowl of traditional Japanese soup.
Compartès to Open a Beautiful New Chocolate Factory on La Brea This Summer – LA Eater

The design-forward chocolate shop opens on La Brea just south of Melrose LA’s popular 70-year-old chocolatier Compartès will shift its Brentwood headquarters to a massive 6,000 square foot space on La Brea just south of Melrose. The new space will open this summer with a new and big name, Compartès Global HQ & Chocolate Factory.
A Bigger, More Upscale Offshoot of Frida Mexican Cuisine Opens in Beverly Hills – LA Eater

Plus Tartine at Whole Foods, and the history of Chinatown New to the scene A surprise new restaurant has hit the Beverly Hills food scene this month. Cantina Frida is a more modern (and definitely more upscale) offshoot of the Frida Mexican Cuisine mini-chain that circles Southern California, but this location boasts more than 180 […]
Barcade Is Coming to the Former El Arco Iris Space in Highland Park – LA Magazine

The NYC import finally arrives, two years after announcing they would come to L.A. Barcade—New York’s best-known arcade bar—finally opens in L.A., making good on an announcement they first made in 2017. The arcade bar concept will open to the public on May 6.
Face Haus USC – UncoverLA

USC Beauty Buffs on a Budget Can Now Get Luxe Facials at This Affordable Skincare Spa Hey Trojans, here’s some Beauty 101: All of that study sesh caffeine ain’t so great for your epidermis, and while you might lose sleep over wallet woes and endless exams, at least your skin won’t looked super stressed. Budget-strapped […]
Face Haus USC – Women.com

What to Know About Face Haus, the Facial Bar for the People Get to know the facial bar for the people! Everything You Need to Know About Face Haus There’s a new bar in town perfect for all your girls’ night out events, but it’s not the type of bar you’re thinking of.