Updates on CiBOTECA, Hook Burger Expands, More!

SANTA MONICA— Windows are papered over and prelim signage is up for CiBOTECA, that awaited Italian deli from the Hostaria del Piccolo crew. Management plans to serve "in a couple of months." [EaterWire]

WOODLAND HILLS— The slowing growing fast casual Hook Burger (Bistro) chain is expanding to 6201 Topanga Canyon Blvd. in Woodland Hills. Have an early peek inside. [EaterWire]

SANTA MONICA— Here's a look at the expansive juice menu (inclusive of almond mylk and flavored water) coming to Chomp Eatery on Santa Monica Boulevard. Owner Rolan Pongpuntara is planning to open doors in the middle of November or early December. [EaterWire]

TOLUCA LAKE— Doug LaGambina and Scott Kay's Valley wine shop and bar, Spin The Bottle, should be ready to pour at the end of this month on Riverside Drive. [EaterWire]

VENICE— Locali, the eco-conscious grocery and cafe from Hollywood, is shacking up across the street from Wurstkuche on Lincoln. Management is aiming to soft open in mid-December with a full debut in early January. Organic hemp soft serve to come. [EaterWire]