Coco Laurent Opening Soon, Walter Manzke at Test Kitchen, More!

DOWNTOWN— A new 6,000 square foot French bistro called Coco Laurent will soft open on November 12 near Mo-Chica and across from Bottega Louie at 7th and Grand Avenue. Proprietor Vincent Terzian of the Crocker Club is bringing in chef Guillaume Jouvet by way of Paris to prepare bistro fare from morning to night. Oh, and there's already a five star Yelp review up, natch. [Brigham Yen]

DOWNTOWN— On November 8 Walter Manzke is taking over Test Kitchen at Bestia to preview dishes for his hotly anticipated Republique, replacing Campanile on La Brea. Menu tba. [EaterWire]

MID-CITY— For National Vegan Month, M Cafe is running a new happy hour starting November 5, Monday through Friday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Select plates cost $6 to $8 like mini mac & cheese, barbecue seitan Vietnamese spring rolls, and crispy asparagus spears. [EaterWire]