Broadway Cuisine in Chinatown, which was damaged by an alleged arson fire in February, is reopening today, July 11, after five months of remodeling and restoration, confirms a representative of the restaurant. After the fire, multiple systems were damaged, including the kitchen, exterior, and critical systems. The construction, which cost over $100,000 and was not fully covered by insurance, included a new water heater, electrical wiring, walk-in fridge compressors, fire suppression, doors, drywall, and ductwork.

The restaurant took over the 40-year-old Plum Tree Inn restaurant in Chinatown in 2021, with hospitality veterans Yi Long Yu and Wen Yu (plus two silent partners) reopening it as Broadway Cuisine. The wide dining room catered to big groups, regulars, and families who came in for well-done Chinese dishes from a 242-item menu. At a time when restaurants in Downtown and its environs have had to deal with protests, ICE raids, and curfews, it’s refreshing to see a classic Chinatown restaurant roar back to life. Those visiting tonight might be celebrating with lion dancers and a general feeling of festivity.

Father’s Office brings back 2000s pricing

Sang Yoon’s Father’s Office restaurants, located in Santa Monica, Downtown’s Arts District, and Culver City, are bringing back the original $9.50 pricing of its dry-aged beef burger this weekend. The deal is available Friday, July 11, through Sunday, and also includes $5 draft pints of Racer 5 IPA. The killer deal should help alleviate inflated pricing and general economic malaise, and offer a hearty lunch or dinner during the summer weekend. Yoon’s burger first debuted in 2000, well before other upscale burgers launched around the country. The special is only available for dine-in.

A fire takes down a Downey deli

Uncle Henry’s Deli in Downey, which opened in 1959 and served a huge list of craft beers, was reported to have burned down on Reddit on July 7. Thankfully, no one was injured in the incident. The family did not announce immediate plans to rebuild, but will keep fans updated on social media.

Plant-based collab at Koast

Crossroads chef Tal Ronnen is hanging out on July 24 at Koast with chefs Kevin Meehan and Michael Kerner, serving an entirely vegan menu inspired by ocean flavors, like a lobster mushroom cake and rambutan ceviche. Reservations are recommended but not required, and seating starts at 6 p.m. More information here.

Bastille Day celebrations around town

Bar Lis in Hollywood has a live jazz show with can-can dancers and Perrier-Jouët champagne specials on July 15 — a day after Bastille Day, which is July 14. Festivities start at 8 p.m. Get tickets here.

Petit Trois in Hollywood has unleashed a handy new patio just outside its strip mall space just in time for Bastille Day, where diners can get chef Ludo Lefebvre’s iconic Le Big Mec burger, escargot, and steak frites.

Camélia is celebrating one year in the Arts District on July 14 with seafood tower specials, country pate, steak frites, and baba au rhum, plus special bottles of bubbly and sake.

Benny Boy Brewing is doing a Bastille Day celebration on July 13 with a live French jazz concert from 5 to 8 p.m., tarte flambé, and more.