Sudden Shutter at Bestia, Fresh Brothers WeHo, More

DOWNTOWN— Anyone with plans to dine at Bestia tonight should reconsider. The restaurant has abruptly shuttered this evening due to "unforeseen circumstances" and all parties with a reservation were notified by management. Bestia is expected to resume business as usual tomorrow. Other options nearby are Church & State, the new Umami, Little Bear, Villains Tavern or there's always places like Terroni, The Spice Table, and Water Grill. [EaterWire]

WEST HOLLYWOOD— Fresh Brothers has launched a new pizzeria at 8613 Santa Monica Boulevard, marking the SoCal chain's 10th location in five years. Frankly, it's really not too far away from The Pizza Joint underway about two blocks west. [EaterWire]

WEST LA— Buttercake Bakery folded earlier this summer after 10 years at 10595 W Pico Blvd. But, management is "excited by future plans." [EaterWire]

Outside Bestia. [Photo: sherwin.goo/Flickr]