Two Iconic Beachfront Malibu Restaurants Are Reopening After the Palisades Fire
Gladstones' outdoor deck has an updated look courtesy of architect Stephen Francis Jones and features a new mural from artist Jonas Never. When the deck reopens, it will serve well-known classics like fish tacos, ceviche, lobster rolls, and cocktails. The interior of Gladstones is slated to open in early 2026. Throughout July, the restaurant will offer 50 percent off food and drinks for Malibu and Palisades residents, as well as first responders.
Both Duke's and Gladstones were in the path of the Palisades fire, though their main structures remained standing. Reopenings in the area were further delayed after Pacific Coast Highway was temporarily closed again due to mudslides in April. In recent months, businesses along the heavily trafficked coastline stretch have reopened, but clean-up efforts remain ongoing.
After 12 years, chef Osamu Fujita will hand over the reins at Beverly Hills' Nozawa Bar. June 28 will be Fujita's last service, after which chef Jay Sada will take over the kitchen. According to SF Gate, Sada was a recommendation from Nozawa Bar founder Kazunori Nozawa himself; the pair have known each other since meeting in Japan in 2001.
Tim Burton-esque bar Beetle House may be shuttering its Hollywood location at the end of July. In a post on Instagram, the bar explained its recent financial struggles due to the COVID-19 pandemic, 2025 fires, and current immigration raids. The post also alleges that an investor pulled out with their $500,000, and that a manager stole $60,000 from the business before disappearing. Beetle House has set up a GoFundMe to help keep the doors open.
Tien Nguyen, one of the Los Angeles Public Library's (LAPL) Creators in Residence, offers an inside look at one of the library's special collections — a menu archive that was started in the 1980s. The archive currently contains over 17,000 menus.
SF Gate reports that Montecito has some new stars in town, and it's not just Harry and Meghan. The Santa Barbara suburb has seen a recent influx of restaurants like Bar Lou and Clark's Oyster Bar open, bringing new dining options to what was once a quiet town. Most recently, Santa Barbara pizzeria Bettina expanded into Montecito with Tina's Pizza.
As Fairfax District restaurant Genghis Cohen continues to operate from its temporary home, offering takeout and delivery at 448 N. Fairfax after vacating its 42-year-old space, it has released chic branded sweatshirts and pants. Their new dining room should be available soon, but until then, pick up a hot piece of merch here. See More: Intel
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