Gusto Green Restaurant Closes Temporarily


The much-awaited Gusto Green restaurant closed itself down the other week after chief Michael Magliano’s abrupt termination. The location belongs to Janet Zuccarini’s hospitality group, which includes the Felix restaurant in Venice too. There was a sudden all-hands meeting with staffers to talk about leadership changes, maintaining the so-called Gusto culture, re-training and a menu...

Lulu Restaurant Opens At Hammer Museum


Writer and chef David Tanis’s new restaurant Lulu is open in the Hammer Museum courtyard in Westwood. Director of Hammer Museum Ann Philbin and restaurateur Alice Waters conceived the restaurant project. Philbin and Waters envisioned a gathering location for the community of artists, farmers and students in Westwood. Tanis was excited about having the chance...