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CULVER CITY— Up above, progress at Sang Yoon's noodle experiment, Lukshon. Construction continues, looks like an awning is going up for potential patio seating, inside an open kitchen, sleek metal and wood embellishments. [EaterWire] DOWNTOWN— L.A. Downtown News brings word of a new 24/7 35,000-square-foot grocery store opening next year on Caesar Chavez near Grand. Rio Ranch Market, known to cater to Latino customers, will expand its offerings here in LA to serve "all ethnic groups." [LADTN via Grub Street]
OC— From the inbox: "Could not believe it, but SBE is headed for Coast Hwy in Laguna Beach, taking over the former Hush space, with the posting notice shown here." Welcome to Katsuya OC. [Inbox]
MID-CITY— FYI, 3rd Street's new pie and sandwich shop, simplethings, opens Monday. [Daily Candy]