Bludso's Opens for Lunch! Ara's Tacos Serves, More!

MID-CITY— Compton's favorite barbecue joint, Bludso's, moved into mid-city just a couple of weeks ago. And now that the kinks are out, owners Kevin Bludso, Jason Bernstein and James Starr are ready to open for lunch on Sundays. Starting this Sunday, Bludso's on La Brea will now be open every Sunday from noon until 8 p.m. [EaterWire]

GLENDALE— The family behind Zankou Chicken has opened their new concept, Ara's Tacos, in Glendale. They're serving daily, lunch and dinner. [EaterWire]

VENICE— Remember ChocoVivo? That small shop on Abbot Kinney that sold hand-roasted and hand-ground chocolate bars and hot cocoa mix? Owner Patricia Tsai writes in to say that her new location in Culver City is currently being built out and will feature a cafe, chocolate roasting facility and even a lab-like tasting area. It will open in a little over a month from now. [EaterWire]