"Famous" Chef at Constance Hotel Revamp, Seoul Sausage Debuts October 6, More!

PASADENA— Construction is underway to restore the 1926 Constance Hotel which, until recently, served as a senior citizen facility. The plan is to restore the structure into a boutique hotel, and word on the street is that a "famous" chef will operate the restaurant and lounge on the property's group floor. [EaterWire]

WEST LA— Seoul Sausage, that Korean sausage spot at the corner of Mississippi and Sawtelle, is on schedule to open October 6. [EaterWire]

MID-CITY—Earlier this summer, Peets started construction on a location across from the most recently launched Mendocino Farms at the Farmers Market Gilmore Station offshoot. The newest SoCal Peets has commenced service as of last week. [EaterWire] — DG