The opening of Jian Korean BBQ has been long and slow, just one of those places that's been on our radar for seemingly forever. There was demolition, Plywood, delays, delays, robots, delays and more delays. But now, confirmation that it will finally open soon: A Craigslist ad looking for all positions at the "new ultra modern Korean restaurant" that's opening next month.
The Culver City boom just won't stop! Now that all the independents are successfully purring along, in come the chains. Not all newcomers are franchises, but most. See some Plywood in your 'hood? Drop it in the tip jar, please.
1) Gyenari: From a tipster: "Walking in downtown next to the Culver Hotel and the movie theatre, there are some new developments. A Korean place placed a banner, the website has no real info, of course. Name is Gyenari." If our memory serves, this will be in the vacant building next to Rush Street. We don't have full details yet, but we will say it again: Korean, totalbuzzword for '08. [PLYWOOD]
2) Chipotle: It's a fact: Everyone hated Howdy's. Food wasn't great, and pay for extra chips! Are you crazy? The taco monstrosity will be replaced with another burritoporium, Chipotle. Did you know Chipotle served margaritas? We didn't, until just now. [PLYWOOD]
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