Inside Hinoki & the Bird; Larchmont Grill Done Jan 27

CENTURY CITY—Chef David Myers' delayed California/Asian restaurant Hinoki & the Bird finally opens on Thursday in The Century luxury condo tower. Here's the menu via Urban Daddy. [Urban Daddy]

LARCHMONT— Following up on the Larchmont Grill shutter, per Larchmont LA, the restaurant's final day of operation is January 27, at which point a new concept called The Larchmont will move in. But, from January 21 to 27 all food is discounted by 10%. [EaterWire]

PASADENA— Plate 38, the Colorado Boulevard American restaurant which suffered a blaze just days after opening, will shutter on January 25 for a facelift. Owner Robert Humphrey wants to add a new cocktail bar and plans to relaunch in February. [Grub Street]

SUNDANCE—For the fifth year in a row, Karleen's Uptown Fare in Park City, Utah will become a "Locals Only Club" during the annual Sundance Film Festival, which starts on Thursday. And don't think you can trick owner Karleen Reilly, Hollywood types: "I have a password, but I pretty much know all the locals...Besides, you can tell a Sundancer a mile away. It's pretty obvious." [Salt Lake Tribune via -EN-]