Laurent "Lulu" de Rouen Signs on at Larry's, Mexican Madness in Burbank, MORE!

VENICE— In even more Spacecraft news, over the summer the design firm revealed plans to retool 22 Windward, a project helmed by those owners of Venice's urban Hotel Erwin. The idea was to open a beachside eatery with a large patio, and while the project was originally slated to open November/December, the new debut date falls to mid-January. Also, chef Laurent "Lulu" de Rouen, who previously worked at Patina's Pinot Provence in Costa Mesa, will bring her refined sensibilities to the table. [Grub Street]

BURBANK— El Torito, which is owned by Acapulco Restaurants, relocated from Riverside and Pass Avenue about a year ago to a space that housed an Acapulco Restaurant at 3113 Olive Avenue in Burbank. Now, Rockin Lobster Baja Cantina will take over the former Chadney's at 3000 Olive, nearly across the street. Mmm, competition. BUT as if that wasn't enough, Chipotle is also moving into the vacated El Torito site at 3113 Olive to open a unit with full liquor. [EaterWire]

SANTA MONICA— On December 18, Third Street hosts a local pub crawl from 5PM to 2AM. Pay $16 for three drinks, one at The Yard, one at Bar Chloe, and one at Copa D'Oro. [EaterWire]