Magnolia Still Shuttered, Avalon Hotel 86s Foie, MORE!

MID-CITY— Magnolia Bakery is still closed after the health department intervened last week. Word is that they plan to reopen next week. [EaterWire]

BEVERLY HILLS— As of today, the Avalon Hotel (and Oliverio) has removed foie gras from its menu indefinitely. The Avalon is the second LA establishment after Spago to do so. [EaterWire]

USC— Chick-fil-A opens its 1500th outpost (sheesh) August 12 on Figueroa near USC. [EaterWire]

OVER SEAS— According to Perez Hilton, David Beckham is teaming up with Gordon Ramsay to open a pub called The Queen Vic in England. Maybe not the best idea... [Perez Hilton, Eater National]