Il Covo Serves Dinner, Vapiano Coming to SM, MORE!

WEHO— Despite ongoing construction (expanding the west wall and working on the patio), Sean MacPherson's Il Covo has soft opened for dinner and Food Marathon shares a rare interior shot. [Food Marathon]

SANTA MONICA— Vapiano, a modern fast casual Italian concept with a handful of locations mostly scattered along the east coast, is in the process of negotiating a lease to launch within Santa Monica Place. [EaterWire]

AROUND TOWN— We don't know yet where this one is landing, but Dolce Group is working on a new speakeasy-themed nightclub... probably in Hollywood? [EaterWire]

REDONDO BEACH— Chipotle opens its next South Bay restaurant May 4 on Pacific Coast Highway between Avenues F and G. [EaterWire]

WEHO— If you're planning to hit The Veggie Grill in WeHo tomorrow, make sure to say that you are there "to support PETA," and the restaurant will donate 50% of your meal to the animal rescue organization. [EaterWire]