QUICK BITES
In concert
> Broken Spanish chef Ray Garcia has moved into a fashionable address at the base of the Walt Disney Concert Hall. His Asterid — in the former Patina space — is a modern-American restaurant inspired by the cultures and flavors of L.A., with dishes such as ceviche with passion fruit and coconut; short rib with bacon and cactus; a New Englandstyle lobster roll that swaps the crustacean for octopus; sunchoke rosti with strawberry pepper jam; and chicken with negi and salsa verde. The beverage program offers beer, wine, new takes on classic cocktails, and canned cocktails, among other drinks. Open Sunday and Tuesday to Thursday from 5:30 to 10 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 5:30 to 11 p.m. 141 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, (213) 972-3535, asteridla.com
Bites of Spain
> Owners David Rosoff and chef Chris Feldmeier have revived their Spanish restaurant Bar Moruno. It opened March 23 in Silver Lake, just off Sunset Triangle Plaza, with conservas, oven-roasted seafood, livefire-grilled meats, and classics like tortilla Española. The wine program, led by Rosoff, focuses on biodynamic labels from Iberia, along with sherry and vermouth, while the bar specializes in gin from around the world. Open Sunday and Tuesday to Thursday from 5 to 10 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 5 to 11 p.m. Next door, grab-and-go market and bottle shop Rápido, from the same team, sells tinned fish, sandwiches, fresh bread, bottles of wine, and house-made jarred goods. 3705 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, (323) 546-0505, barmoruno-la.com
Veg Mex
> The Venice vegetarian Mexican food pop-upturned-restaurant De Buena Planta, from the team behind the Butcher’s Daughter, just opened a new location in Silver Lake. Taking over the former Tintorera and XoK Mexican Food & Bar space on Sunset, it features a 5,000square-foot al fresco dining area, live music and a Mexican cocktail bar called La Casita. Its menu is gluten free and vegetarian, with a focus on street food. La Casita’s bar program features small-batch mezcals and tequilas, products from women-owned distilleries and wineries, and cocktails made with seasonal produce. Open from 4 p.m. to midnight daily, with brunch expected to follow. 2815 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, debuenaplanta.us
More pasta
> Local pasta chain Uovo has expanded to the Shops at Sportsmen’s Lodge in Studio City, offering lasagna, cacio e pepe, carbonara, ravioli and other dishes — using pasta that’s handmade in Bologna and overnighted to the restaurant. The latest Uovo features a wraparound 24-seat counter overlooking the open kitchen, plus interior tables. Open from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. 12833 Ventura Blvd., Unit 157, Studio City, uovo.la
More pizza
> California-inspired Neapolitan pizza spot Pizzana is headed to the Valley this spring. The lauded pizzeria fronted by Italian chef Daniele Uditi also operates in Brentwood and West Hollywood, serving pizzas, salads, antipasti and a rotation of sandwich specials. The new outpost will start with indoor dining and takeout only. The opening is slated for May.