Travis Lorton Leaves The Strand House, David Gussin IN at Duplex, MORE!

MANHATTAN BEACH— Travis Lorton, the ex-Gjelina chef who opened The Strand House with Neal Fraser, has departed the seaside eatery. Lorton says he wants to do something involving a smaller restaurant that uses more of his creativity. [EaterWire]

MID-CITY— Through the grapevine comes word that David Gussin, former chef at The Six and Cleo, will take on kitchen duties over at Duplex, the reimagined concept replacing Barefoot Cafe. [EaterWire]

DOWNTOWN— Urban Daddy shares a look inside the Water Grill remodel, new open floor plan and all. [Urban Daddy]

MID-CITY— Planet Dailies, Vegas' mod 24/7 diner inside Planet Hollywood, is set to open early March at The Original Farmers Market. Food and drink menus are still being finalized but classic diner fare with a twist will be prepped by chef Adrian Tenorio; drinks to be organized by Salvatore “The Maestro” Calabrese (this guy) and head bartender Joseph Brooke (Next Door Lounge). [EaterWire]