Hollywood: Empire, a new nightclub from former Apple Restaurant and Lounge owner Steve Marlton, is open and throwing parties at 1716 N. Cahuenga Blvd. on the Cahuenga Corridor. [Urban Daddy]
Pasadena: A new link of The Counter chain will open in the next two weeks at 140 Shopper’s Lane. [Eater L.A.]
Santa Monica: After two weeks of delays, La Cachette Bistro is now open on Ocean Ave. for happy hour (starting at 4:30 p.m.) and dinner. This weekend, brunch service will be added, followed by lunch next Monday. [La Cachette Bistro]
West Hollywood: D’Amore’s new location has been temporarily closed while floor drains are installed under the sinks. It expects to open again later this week with the Westwood location currently handling deliveries to WeHo. [Blackburn and Sweetzer]
