Chattanooga is/was a storied place in Tehran back in the day…
EDIT: Oops I guess I’m third to the Chattanooga 'splaining party. Apologies.
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I think the market does grilled food on the weekend, yes? So I guess/hope this will be an extension of that.
Gott’s Roadside signage is now up!
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@MalibuT seemed to have enjoyed their meal at the Farmer’s Market location, so hopefully the SM one will be good, too. That corner could really use something non-depressing to anchor it…
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Anyone been to either of these Japanese spots in SM, and if so, how do they rank?
Maru Sushi & Ramen
Kappo Miyabi
Love Kappo Miyabi!
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Skewers are my favorite part of Kappo Miyabi
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Anybody know anything about Pontu opening in the old OP Cafe space next week? Instagram indicates a Peruvian cafe with an emphasis on chicken.
Chef worked under Ricardo Z. at some point
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I enjoyed Chef Richie Lopez’s cuisine in the past at the short-lived Brilliantshine, Santa Monica and Yapa in Little Tokyo. Cooking back then was solid and I’m looking forward to Pontu.
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Went to Maru once and thought it was… fine? I like Kappo Miyabi and think it’s somewhat comparable to Noma (although I think Noma might be cheaper but Miyabi maybe taste better/more interesting?).
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Update: Pontu website is up. Starting out as a casual chicken spot.
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So like a higher-end Pollo a la Brasa?
Seems like today is the first day of operation. Would be nice if they had… a price or a menu listed anywhere. 
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This is a West LA update, not Santa Monica, but it looks like a Peads & Barnett brick and mortar shop will move into the old Masienda space on Pico.
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So it will be just down the road from the Herd and Grace steak shop!
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Yes!
Talked to the guys today at the SMFM and it sounds like they are aiming to be open 5 days a week selling their usual products. They’re hoping to do some cooking/butchery classes at night as well. Very excited to be able to grab their stuff any time rather than having to wait for SMFM.
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Misfit closing tomorrow (Friday), which had a great happy hour - thanks to corporate decision. Property owner decided to put in a Miami based restaurant and kicked them out. Hopefully, sister restaurant Diner Antonette adds some Misfit menu items and especially their HH.
Bar Britannia (near Promedade) closing also this week to make way for a Taco Bell. I haven’t been to that bar, but it’s sad to see a local owner go under and be replaced by a chain.
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You might be in luck on the HH score. Per the 4/13/26 Eater: “While the Misfit will end its run soon, LGO and its CEO Bob Lynn recently opened La Grande Orange Grocery and Diner Antonette, the latter of which will offer the Misfit’s “top-shelf happy hour,” known for its deep discounts.”
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I was just saying yesterday that the Grocery side and huge upstairs is always empty and that they should move the Misfit to that side of Antonette. Also, there’s that enormous patio that’s often empty, waiting for a happy hour menu. Antonette’s HH just doesn’t cut it.