Intelligentsia Expands To Pas, Loteria III Begins Friends & Family Tonight, Cookie Munch Opens in Tarzana

PASADENA— Last week we heard rumblings about another Intelligentsia outpost, now Daily Dish brings word that next up for founder Doug Zell is expansion into an undisclosed location in Pasadena. Design-wise, expect a similar meth lab meets art gallery scenario as found at the Venice outpost, designed by Ana Henton of Mass Architecture & Design. [DD]

STUDIO CITY— As of right now, Loteria Grill III has opened for friends and family, with it's official debut set for Friday. Plan accordingly. [EaterWire]

TARZANA— LAW reports on new addition Cookie Munch, a dessert and hot dog shop (interesting combo) that debuted Feb 6. Come by for carnival-esque treats: Dreyer's ice cream, freshly baked cookies, Hebrew National hot dogs, gourmet popcorn, cheesecake, and root beer floats. [LAW]