BOSTON Prolific celebrity chef Todd English is planning to open a Spanish restaurant in October as his first venture in Los Angeles.
The place would be called Beso, which means “kiss” in Spanish. A spokesperson described it as “a Spanish version of Olives,” English’s first restaurant, which opened in Charlestown, Mass., in 1989. There are now six Olives outlets nationwide.
Beso will feature Latin themed small plates and shared dishes like paella, as well as an organic juice bar. Desparate Housewives star Eva Longoria is reportedly an investor.
The Hollywood location will be the 18th restaurant for English, who is based here. Other concepts include Figs, Tuscany, Bonfire, Kingfish Hall, Fish Club, BlueZoo, Riche and the jazz club 528.
