Aventine Opens Monday, Farmshop's Birthday, More!

HOLLYWOOD— Nightlife guys Gian-Paolo Veronese (AV), chef Adolfo Veronese, Sylvain Bitton (Les Deux), JT Torregiani (Beso), and David Jarrett (The Dolce Group) are about to launch Aventine, that delayed Italian restaurant across the street from AV. Original partner Matt Bendik is no longer involved. The eatery soft opens Monday to the public with a grand debut planned for Thursday. [ELA]

VENICE— Well, the Health Department has downgraded Local 1205 from an "A" to a "B," notes Yo! Venice!. Meanwhile, the market's forthcoming oyster bar is still delayed. [EaterWire]

SANTA MONICA— This coming Sunday, the retail market at Farmshop in the Brentwood Country Mart is celebrating its first birthday from 4 to 7 p.m. Come by for complimentary tastes from LA Creamery, Nicasio Valley Cheese, Grace & I, Rustic Bakery, Hepp's Salt Barrel, Bozzano Olive Ranch, Wild Poppy Juice Company, Negranti Dairy, Sinskey Winery, Vivier Wines, Liquid Farm, and more. Farmshop the restaurant will be closed for dinner. [EaterWire]

VEGAS, BABY— Tickets for Vegas Uncork'd 2013, taking place May 9 to 12, are now on sale. Some participating chefs are Gordon Ramsay, Nobu Matsuhisa, Joël Robuchon, Michael Mina, Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger. More here. [EaterWire]

BALDWIN HILLS— Chipotle will open tomorrow at the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw mall. [EaterWire]