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Wednesday, April 30, 2008

Fred Segal Green, Los Angeles. (photo: L.A. Times)

Atlanta
Straits: Bay Area chef Chris Yeo teams up with Ludacris to open an East Coast branch of his sophisticated Asian fusion restaurant.

Boston
Orinoco: South End Venezuelan restaurant opens a new location in Brookline Village.

Chicago
Angels & Mariachis: A two-story taqueria and "rock cantina" opened on Monday in the East Village.
Veerasway: New restaurant in the Warehouse District offers Indian small plates by chef Angela Lee.
Zed 451: New River North restaurant served global fare made with seasonal market products.

Dallas
Orange Cup: Beating Pinkberry to the punch, UT Austin grads establish a fro-yo shop at Northpark Center.
So Rene Spa: An alternative to mega-spas, this one-room facility has personalized, attentive service and a range of beauty treatments.

London
Content: Calling itself "the U.K.'s first luxury beauty boutique with a conscience," this new shop stocks certified organic beauty care for women, men, and babies.
The Punch Bowl Pub: Guy Ritchie and partners refurbish a Mayfair Pub that dates back to the 1750's.

Los Angeles
A Bathing Ape: The newest boutique for this Japanese streetwear label is causing a frenzy on Melrose.
Delancey: New Italian gastropub in Hollywood promises to bring a New York vibe to the West Coast.
Father's Office: Santa Monica gastropub, known for its burgers and craft brewed beers, opens a new location in Culver City.
Fred Segal Green: Fred Segal opens a 1,200 square-foot home and lifestyle shop for green shoppers.

Miami
Me: A private gym in Wynwood offers one-on-one training and countless perks: laundry service, flat-screen TVs, and even car washing services.

New York
Bourbon Street Bar and Grille: New Midtown restaurant is an homage to New Orleans' French Quarter; expect po' boys, local brews and beads.
Elizabeth: The former executive chef and chef de cuisine of Country are serving up Mediterranean fare at the former Rialto.
Mastiha: Greek beauty care brand opens its first U.S. boutique in the Lower East Side.

Philadelphia
Goodburger: NYC burger joint opens a Philly outpost on Chestnut St.
Zahav: A long-awaited, modern Israeli restaurant opens next week.

San Francisco
Pampas: Churrascaria in Palo Alto serves Brazilian-style barbecue.
Tuttimelon: Yet another fro-yo shop opens, this time in the Marina.
Uva Enoteca: A new destination for charcuterie and Italian wines opens in the Lower Haight.

Washington D.C.
Bungalow Homewares: New home emporium in Alexandria stocks eco-friendly furnishings and accessories.
Ginger: Bethesda womenswear boutique stocks labels like Trovata and Linda Loudermilk.
Tackle Box: New sustainable seafood restaurant bills itself as the area's first lobster shack.


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