Crowds Pack The Charcoal Grill, Osteria Drago Plans Kaput, Broadway Deli Faces Bleak Future

DOWNTOWN— Five days after opening, this is what newbie The Charcoal Grill looks like. Woweeee. [EaterWire]

OC— Despite those early renderings, say buh-bye to Osteria Drago at Fashion Island. Daily Pilot breaks the news that original plans are doneski, and instead former Bellagio and Wynn (Las Vegas) executive chef Grant MacPherson will open Rustica, a modern Italian restaurant utilizing seasonal Cali ingredients. [DP via GS]

SANTA MONICA— Looks like Broadway Deli is headed for demolition. Santa Monica Daily Press shares news that the Planning Commission has given the eatery's landlord the green light to replace the deli with two new, higher paying tenants. As it stands, the plan is to divide the space into two units for a smaller restaurant and retail shop. [SMDP]