Steven Arroyo on Next C&M Space Incarnation, Choppe Choppe Open in BH, MORE!

MID-CITY— Although Cobras & Matadors will be adios after Monday, proprietor Steven Arroyo plans to hold the space and use it to "expand on Escuela's concept." [EaterWire]

MID-CITY— Over the weekend Jon Shook and Vinny Dotolo from Animal/Son of a Gun take over Food Republic's Instagram. They've already started posting pics. [Food Republic]

BEVERLY HILLS— That was quick. As previously reported, Culver City salad slinger Choppe Choppe has relocated to the former Vive La Crêpe! space on N. Camden. [Toddrickallen]

WEST LA— LAW relays word that gr/eats cafe on Sawtelle will shutter on February 17 and a tsukemen ramen shop is set to take over. Until then the eatery is offering 20% off edibles. [LAW]

DOWNTOWN— Simply Salad will open its second downtown cafe in an empty ground floor space at Medallion apartments by 4th and Main. [Brigham Yen]