Guisados Expands, Bachi Burger on Sawtelle, Lorena Garcia to LA, More!

AROUND TOWN—Boyle Heights taqueria Guisados, a J.Gold-approved stop, is expanding with two new locations, reports LAmag. One is slated for the Spring Arcade building at Spring and 5th downtown, while the other is planned for Sunset Boulevard near Dodger Stadium in Echo Park. [LAmag]

WEST LA— Construction has yet to begin, but Vegas' popular Bachi Burger is taking over shuttered Japanese-Hawaiian market Safe & Save on Sawtelle near Mississippi. [Grub Street]

AROUND TOWN— Lorena Garcia — Taco Bell consultant, Splenda spokesperson, and owner of one single airport restaurant (Lorena Garcia Cocina Restaurant) — is apparently looking to open a restaurant in Los Angeles. In an interview with Ocean Drive, she says that she's working on her second cookbook and launching "fine dining restaurants in Los Angeles, New York, and Miami." [Ocean Drive]

MID-CITY— Eva restaurant celebrates three years of business this month, thusly all guests will receive a complimentary glass of Champagne with dinner through October. [EaterWire]

AROUND TOWN—Today Esquire published its list of Best New Restaurants 2012. LA's Gusto, BierBeisl, and Bäco Mercat make the cut. [Esquire]

MID-CITY— Next week Irish Michelin starred chef Conrad Gallagher will revamp the menu at 3rd Street's Faux Pas Bistro. [EaterWire]