Bao To Replace Jian, Greenspan's Grilled Cheese Could Open in December, Specialty's Hits Glendale

MID-CITY— Following the demise of Jian on Beverly, new modern dim sum abode Bao takes a stab at the space. [Feast]

OUT AND ABOUT— A handful of Food Network Magazine editors trekked across the country looking for the best feel-good grub. On the top of their list, coming in at number three, none other than The Foundry and chef Eric Greenspan's haute grilled cheese. The sammie, made with taleggio, slow-braised short ribs, oven-dried tomatoes and apricot-caper puree on raisin bread, was also a past winner at the annual Grilled Cheese Invitational. And on the subject of melted cheese, Greenspan hopes to open Greenspan's Grilled Cheese in December. [FNM] —YE

GLENDALE— Shortly after debuting its West LA location, bakery chain Specialty's plans a new outpost in 500 North Brand. [EaterWire]

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