Crossroads Opens March 14, Pali Group SM, More!

WEST HOLLYWOOD— Progress continues over at Crossroads, the new formal vegan restaurant and bar cheffed by Tal Ronnen. Signage went up yesterday and management is eyeing a debut on March 14. [EaterWire]

SANTA MONICA— Oh wow. Avi Brosh of Palihouse and Palihotel is coming to Santa Monica with a new Pali property. Palihouse Santa Monica is described as a 36-room "boutique lodge" and will replace the previous 1927-era Embassy Hotel Apartments on Third Street near Washington Avenue this summer. In the works is a patio cafe/cocktail bar. [Curbed]

GLASSELL PARK— The Flatiron Truck is celebrating its second birthday this coming Saturday at Eagle Rock Brewery from 5:30 to 10 p.m. Free cupcakes, mini bars and cow cookies baked by Danielle Keene (Bittersweets Treats) for all. [EaterWire]

VENICE— BTW, Hinano Cafe is not going to be serving kale anytime soon. [Yo! Venice!]