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BEVERLY HILLS— Here's the current situation at sugarFISH Beverly Hills, replacing Madame Chocolat on Canon. The space is totally gutted, quite obviously much work to still be done. [EaterWire]

SANTA MONICA— Those behind Hostaria del Piccolo on Broadway are planning CiBOTECA, a new Italian concept opening directly next door within the next few months (likely January/February 2013). As it turns out, the forthcoming eatery will manifest as an Italian deli, possibly or possibly not a bit of competition for nearby Bay Cities.

STUDIO CITY— Take A Bao is about to celebrate its first birthday, and on Halloween all customers score a freebie tempura banana ice cream sundae with any check over $20. Use this coupon. [EaterWire]

VENICE— Portland chef Jason French of wood-fired Ned Ludd restaurant will guest cook at Superba Snack Bar along with chef Jason Neroni on November 5. Their seven-course menu plus wine pairing costs $100 total and is listed in full below:

Salumi
Smoked Lardo with Black Truffle Powder
Terrine of Cockscomb, Carrot Pickle, and Parsley Sauce

Crudo
Hamachi, Green Apple and Horseradish Consommé, Trout Roe, and Blossoms

Citrus
Avocado, Orange, Squid Ink, Chile Conserva

Cruciferous
Fried Cauliflower, Chickpeas, Preserved Lemon, Rose Petal Harissa

Crustacean
Roasted Scallop, Celery Root, Pumpernickle Crumble, Chicken Jus, Black Truffle, and Lemon Brûlée

Cheese
Rogue River Blue, Brioche, Riesling Raisins, Apple Butter

Chocolate
Peanut Butter Cup