Chaya Venice To Temporarily Shutter For Revamp, Varnish Opens on Sundays, Central Ave Farmers Market Back in Biz

VENICE— After 20 years of business, Chaya Venice will shutter for a week at the end of March to undergo a mild redesign. Meanwhile, on March 27 a pop-up bar and lounge called CHAYA Go will temporarily take over. [EaterWire]

DOWNTOWN— Starting this weekend, classic cocktail abode, Varnish, neatly tucked inside Cole's, will commence drink service on Sundays. In other news, on Valentine's Day the speakeasy plans to offer live jazz piano music and a complimentary Hendrick's gin cocktail, La Vie en Rose (Hendrick's, ginger syrup, rose water, lime, two straws). [EaterWire]

SOUTH LA— After a three month hiatus, today marks the reopening of the Central Ave Farmers Market at its new location, the 9th District Central Avenue Constituent Services Center. Now that the market has access to a kitchen, it sells prepared foods and will also offer cooking classes. [EaterWire]