Paul Shoemaker Plans New Ventures, The Bar at Cliff’s Opens, The Spice Table Does Lunch

MALIBU— Last August Bastide alum Paul Shoemaker opened a restaurant called Savory, his first solo venture, within Point Dume Village. Feast reports that Shoemaker has several more tricks still up his sleeve. He plans to launch both a coffee shop and bakery within Point Dume Village, in addition to a pizza and beer spot in Venice on Rose. Meanwhile, Savory opens for lunch May 8. [The Feast]

SILVER LAKE— Urban Daddy brings word of The Bar at Cliff’s, a new rustic/agrarian restaurant and bar located in front of Cliff’s Edge. Check out this list of "classics with an edge." [UD]

DOWNTOWN— After its dinner debut just over a month ago, The Spice Table commenced lunch service today. Come by Mon-Sat, 11:30AM-3:30PM. [EaterWire]