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Chloe interior from WWD; click to expand
Word of opening delays came from Racked LA on Wednesday, and the boutique is still not open. WWD reports today the first stand-alone LA outpost “was fully stocked with accessories and ready-to-wear, but remained shuttered after city inspectors found several code violations requiring correction, including replacing a white handicapped [...]

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WWD reports today on the new Chloe boutique, opened today at 8448 Melrose Place right next to Temperley London.
Apparently, the two-story 2,500-square-foot “town-house-style boutique” has been in the works for years, but now realized is a luminous sight to behold “drenched in natural light thanks to numerous skylights and [...]

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Spanish brand Tous—purveyor of jewelry, handbags, fragrance and other accessories—set up shop at the Beverly Center on level six two weeks ago. Known for its little teddy bear charms and, of late, an advertising campaign featuring Kylie Minogue, I was surprised that the jewelry co. offers quite a few sterling silver pieces between $75-$150.

Tous [...]

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Kitson on Melrose opened December 19 at 8590 Melrose Avenue, west of La Cienega across from Urth Caffe. It’s two-levels and 7,200-square-feet with offerings for both men and women.
It will be interesting how the trendy retailer will affect the street, potentially bringing a considerable amount of new traffic. Haven’t been yet, so can’t report [...]

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West 3rd Street is going to be getting a little French Countrified decor via Contessa S. Home at 8159, next to the Sharon Care Center. The owner, Kimberly Stanier, hails from San Luis Obispo where she has a number of shops. It’s supposed to open sometime this month. For a bit more info, check Racked [...]

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Brats Brothers, at 8516 West 3rd Street, in the strip mall at La Cienega, opened in the last few days. I haven’t eaten there yet, but I am very much looking forward to that moment as everything on the menu is especially butchered and bakery-ed for the restaurant.
As for the brats, they offer your basic [...]

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A NYC label/boutique Pinkyotto is opening its first West Coast shop at 7936 West 3rd Street, one space east of Built by Wendy. The retail climate is so tenuous these days, as we’ve witnessed with so many shutterings in our neighborhood alone. As I mention on Racked LA, the brand’s women’s apparel—lots of feminine dresses—is [...]

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French Caribbean spot Kassava has taken the place of North End Pizzeria (which moved to the strip mall at West 3rd Street and La Cienega). Located at 8600 West 3rd Street, Kassava has been cheerily appointed in bright hues, and offers up well-priced fare, from smothered baked chicken with rice and beans and steamed cabbage [...]

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It’s been nearly a year since we saw the first inkling of Natura, and now it’s finally opened. The husband and I went and got dinner. We both ordered the Koftes (grilled meatballs with zaziki and harrisa), which came with grilled zucchini and tomatoes, basmati or organic brown rice. Did taste very fresh and we [...]

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As you guys know, I’m the editor of Racked LA, so here’s a link list of this week’s neighborhood-related content!
» Storecasting: Inago Masculine on West 3rd Street
» Storecasting: Keep Company Heads West
» Party (S)hopping: Rebecca Taylor Fall ‘08 Trunk Show September 4, A Look at Spring ‘09
» Expansion Photos: Whole Foods Construction at West 3rd [...]

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Got into Kiss My Bundt just before it wrapped up its opening day. Owner/chef Chrysta Wilson seemed pleased with her debut, noting some kinks that need to get worked out, but the place was bustling with last customers getting their fill before closing. Wilson said before Kiss My Bundt’s flagship, she worked a 40-hour job [...]

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Yay! All Kinds of Yum reports that Kiss My Bundt is opening tomorrow at 8am sharp. Grand opening is set for Saturday, September 6. Apparently owner Chrysta Wilson is also promising “better-than-Coffee-Bean coffee.” Definitely can’t wait to try out.

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