Early Word on Sadie, Tar & Roses Opening Soon, MORE

HOLLYWOOD— Although Sadie doesn't open doors to the public until January 24, Caroline on Crack popped by early for a private event and is rather pleased with the cocktail situation, unusual infusions and all. In creating the cocktail list, barman Giovanni Martinez explains, “As with the food, most items on our drink menu hope to reflect the bounty as well as diversity of America through each ingredient." [CoC]

EASTSIDE— The Eastsider says that a new restaurant is under construction at the corner of Sunset and Micheltorena. Word on the street is that it will feature grilled cheese. [The Eastsider]

SANTA MONICA— Grub Street snags some outside inside shots of Tar & Roses, and it looks like friends and fam test dinners are starting to take place. It's pretty safe to say that the restaurant, opened by ex-Wilshire chef Andrew Kirschner, should open to the public within the next week. [Grub Street]

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