Pinot Bistro Ends Lease on Ventura in Studio City

Another one bites the dust. Another Patina restaurant, that is. This time around 20-year-old Ventura Blvd fixture Pinot Bistro "has come to the end of its lease term" and will shutter indefinitely on February 19. Until then the restaurant welcomes in alumni chefs and GMs from February 16 to 19, and each evening Pinot will give away a prize as follows: February 16 - chef Hugo Veltman and GM Valerie Gerstle, Giveaway - one $100 Preferred Guest Card; February 17 - chef Walter Manzke and GM Doug Flohr, Giveaway - one dinner for four at Ray’s; February 18 - chef Octavio Becerra and GM Debbie Simes, Giveaway - one magnum bottle of wine signed by staff, Joachim and guest chefs/GMs; and February 19 - Locals’ Night menu with Chef Steven and Manager Jessica, Giveaway - recipe cards for all guests. [EaterWire]