Taco Bell's U.S. Taco Co. in HB; New Chef at Soho House

HUNTINGTON BEACH— This summer, Taco Bell is launching a new fast-casual concept at The Strand in Huntington Beach called U.S. Taco Co. and Urban Tap Room. The restaurant will serve a menu of tacos and loaded fries, plus alcoholic milkshakes, craft beer and wine at future locations. The inaugural Huntington Beach eatery will not serve alcohol, but location two, which is slated for Los Angeles, will indeed pour booze. [Eater National, Huntington Beach Independent]

WEST HOLLYWOOD— News in by way of Soho House. Former Craft chef de cuisine Johnny Keenan is now the executive chef at the exclusive members only club, so expect refreshed menus coming soon. Meanwhile, previous Craft GM Stacy Bowers will manage Soho's FOH. [EaterWire]

VEGAS, BABY— Just a heads up that the new SLS in Vegas is now accepting room reservations for stays beginning September 1. Weeknights start at $109 and weekends begin at $139. Here's where you might want to eat. [EaterWire]

[Renderings courtesy U.S. Taco Co.]