Pizza Compagnia in SM; Robbie Richter Roasts Lamb

SANTA MONICA— This could be promising. Management behind the Joe's Pizza chainlet is branching out from pizza-by-the-slice with a more formal dining experience titled Pizza Compagnia at 1551 Ocean Ave. The Unemployed Eater says that the affordable Italian haunt will fuse together two separate spaces and eventually serve Italian fare made with local ingredients. [TUE]

SILVER LAKE— Phase one of the anticipated SQIRL + LOU mashup remodel will be ready for the public on August 17. [EaterWire]

DOWNTOWN— Robbie Richter, pitmaster at the impending Roadhouse LA, will spit-roast lamb at Villains Tavern on August 17. It's $35 ($45 at door) for all you can eat lamb, plus lamb and pork sausages, rosemary potatoes, baked beans, Greek salad, cabbage slaw, and a few other Greek dishes. Ouzo and punch is extra. [EaterWire]

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