La Dolce Vita's Sorta Revamp, Tom Bradley Terminal at LAX Opens September 18, More!

BEVERLY HILLS— Remember how S. Santa Monica staple Italian joint La Dolce Vita was going under the knife for a facelift? Urban Daddy has a look at the retooled space, which doesn't really appear very different, except for the modified bar. LDV has reopened since its shutter last month with a new menu by Matthew Underwood plus revamped drink program. [Urban Daddy]

HOLLYWOOD— Daniel Patterson of Coi in San Francisco is going on a tour to promote his new book of cookery, Coi: Stories and Recipes. He hits LA on November 6 and will guest chef with Ludo at Trois Mec. Just keep that date in mind. Tickets and specifics still TBD. [-EN-]

LAX— The new Tom Bradley International Terminal at LAX, with all those new local food establishments, officially opens to the public on September 18. There's a total of 31 new places to dine, 18 of which have never before been at an airport. M.Volt brings ink.sack, Susan Feniger and Mary Sue Miliken share Border Grill, plus Umami, Short Cake, and tons more. [EaterWire]

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