Hostaria del Piccolo Opens in September, Lunch at Mo-Chica, More!

VENICE— Hostaria del Piccolo Venice officially started construction today inside that new fancypants mixed-use complex, The Frank, on Rose. HdP is looking at a September 29 debut, but is hiring now. So, if you live in Venice or pretend to live in Venice, hit them up. [EaterWire]

DOWNTOWN— Mo-Chica has been running dinner service for the last month, and starting this week chef Ricardo Zarate adds lunch to the mix. [EaterWire]

BEVERLY HILLS— Bouchon rolled out its new summer menu on June 20. Additions include Summer Melon Salad (cucumbers, heirloom radish, and lemon yogurt); Roasted Leg of Lamb (crispy polenta, succotash of sweet corn, and summer pole beans); Herb Roasted Fillet of Halibut (tomatoes, peppers and eggplant ratatouille); and Rum Soaked Cake (seasonal fruit and vanilla cream). [EaterWire]