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SF— Jamie Lauren is headed for LA. Right now the Top Chef alum is finishing up her final week at Absinthe in San Francisco and when queried on her moving plans she says, "I will be making the big move to LA in mid-late July...I'm going to try and take a month or two off and chill since I've been going non-stop for the past few years [and] I have a couple of tastings I'll be doing for two prospective employers." So that means we can expect her to start cooking Septemberish? [EaterWIre]
OC— Grant MacPherson's Rustica opened June 1 at Fashion Island serving a blend of modern Italian and California cuisine. Above, a view into the eatery which serves dishes like Black Peppered Kobe Beef Carpaccio, Wild Mushroom Risotto and Roasted Pacific Salmon with White Beans. [EaterWire]
SILVER LAKE— Next Wednesday at 8PM Malo will serve a $40 3-course dinner. Each dish will be paired with a Herradura Antiquo Tequila cocktail. [EaterWire]
