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Mr. Frenchy. | Anne Fishbein Plus, Pasjoli temporarily closes, Miya in Altadena reopens, and more Downtown pizzeria Pi LA, owned by Fred 62 founder Fred Eric, will expand with a new location in the heart of Silver Lake, opening June 14, 2025.
Located right on Sunset Boulevard, the pizzeria will operate across the ground floor and rooftop, serving crispy-edged pan pizzas. The first Pi LA opened Downtown in March 2022 in the former Vito’s location. Signature pies at the new shop will include the Seoul Love smoked spiced pork belly, the cherry tomato-topped Lil Red, and Mr.
Frenchy with potato gratin and truffle-infused Gruyere cheese. Alongside the pizza, Pi LA will serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, baked goods, and frozen pops from Sno Con Amour. At the new location, find Pi LA’s forthcoming collaboration with Five Point Five Brewery — a genmaicha and ceremonial grade matcha beer.
The new pizzeria’s exterior features a mural from artist Shepard Fairey, who is an investor in the restaurant along with Quixote’s Mikel Elliott and Devo’s Mark Mothersbaugh. While Silver Lake has plenty of patios for warm-weather eating and sipping, Pi LA’s rooftop is sure to be a hit on nice days. Anne Fishbein Shepard Fairey on Pi LA’s rooftop.
Pasjoli hits pauseThe Los Angeles Times reports that chef Dave Beran’s acclaimed Santa Monica French restaurant Pasjoli is temporarily closing on May 31 to revamp the dining room and menu, which had converted to a sub-$100 prix fixe in its last iteration. The closure is planned to last for two weeks, and the restaurant will reopen on June 12. Beran intends to keep the iconic pressed duck presentation, in addition to the popular bar burger, which makes its way to the main menu.
The new iteration of Pasjoli will also serve mini versions of French onion soup, French onion fondue, and duck poutine. Miya reopens after the Eaton Canyon FireAltadena Thai restaurant Miya is reopening its doors on May 27, just four months after the devastating Eaton Fire burned through the neighborhood. Former Eater senior editor Cathy Chaplin spoke to Miya’s owner, David Tewasart, for a story on LAist about the process of getting the restaurant open again.
Ototo takes an island vacationEcho Park Izakaya Ototo is kicking off summer residency at Mauna Lani in Hawai’i, which will run between June 7 and September 1. On-property restaurant Surf Shack will serve a menu of Ototo favorites, including the Ode to Mos Burger, alongside sake selections from co-owner Courtney Kaplan. Seaside skating and snacksStreet League Skateboarding (SLS) is headed to the Santa Monica Pier for a takeover on May 23, bringing top skaters to a custom-built course.
Alongside the kickflips and nosegrinds, SLS will also bring a lineup of food vendors to the pier, including Villa’s Tacos, Heavy Handed, Miya Miya Shawarma, Uncle Paulie’s, 27 Club Coffee, and Tacos 1986. The event is free to attend..
