Palate Soft Opening

Octavio Becerra last told us his new Palate Food + Wine would open in May, and sure enough, it soft opens this week. Becerra helped launch the Patina Group with Joachim Splichal way back when, and with Palate he's going full force: restaurant, wine bar and retailer, cheese cellar and "eno-gastronomic library" all in one. Per UrbanDaddy, the wine shop and bar, loading-dock-turned-patio, and walk-in cheese humidor won't be ready for a few more weeks. Palate is in friends and family tonight and tomorrow, opens to the public oh-so-softly on Friday. Reservation lines are open. (933 S. Brand Blvd, Glendale, 818.662.9463) [ELA/UD]