FULLERTON— Per chef Joseph Mahon's (Bastide) Twitter: "Just signed a 'sub-lease' in downtown fullerton. Expecting to open something in early May!" [Twitter]
MALIBU— Today is a day of temporary shutters from Ketchup to Beer Bar. One more before we round out the day. So much rain lately. Unfortunately, over the weekend Duke's (off the PCH) flooded, patrons were evacuated, and apparently the restaurant suffered "millions of dollars worth of damage repairs." Even so, Duke's is expected to reopen next week. [PG]
MEALS ON WHEELS— A truck called The Cheeseball Wagon launches April 2nd at Santa Anita Food Truck Festival. Expect "All-American Street Grub" including breaded, deep-fried, cheddar cheese balls. Right now the truck's site is under construction, early Twitter and Facebook pages are up. [EaterWire]
[Photo: StarChefs]