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VENICE— Over the weekend ChocoVivo, that specialty small-batch "bean to bar" chocolate shop, launched its new boutique and tasting room on Abbot Kinney. There's not a whole lot to the space, a few natural wood stools for seating, plus some bars, butters, and cocoa powers sold inside. [EaterWire]
VENICE— Craig Weiss says that Local 1205 will open on November 18. [EaterWire]
UNIVERSAL CITY— A major remodel is going down at The Casting Office Bar & Grill. Annddd, a new owner is in place. Please welcome in Scott Brown. [EaterWire]