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MID-CITY— Campanile ends its 23-year run on October 31 with a Halloween party, reports LAT. The soiree will be themed "black and white," with all-you-can-eat food for $89. Chef Walter Manzke and restaurateur Bill Chait are expected to acquire the space in December and open Republique next year. [LAT, previously]
SANTA MONICA— Chef Josiah Citrin brings in Michelin-starred guest chef Christophe Dufau of Restaurant les Bacchanales in Vence, France to cook at Mélisse October 17 through 19. The 10-course farm to table meal costs $150 a head. [EaterWire]
CULVER CITY— The "Cipriani vet" introducing 041 Bacaro osteria/wine bar to the former Santa Maria Barbecue space on Washington is Giovanni Zuanon. The Venice, Italy native will run operations with partner and designer Donna Rabin. [EaterWire]