'Friends' Pop-Up | Barneys: West LA Business Openings/Closures

SANTA MONICA, CA — Looking for a new place to grab a bite to eat? Are you wondering about the new stores opening or closing in your neighborhood?

Here are some businesses in West Los Angeles county that have opened or closed recently:

Swingers Diner To Close Santa Monica Location
The company cited rising business costs as the main reason for closing their Santa Monica location. The Hollywood diner will remain open.

2 'Friends' Central Perk Pop-Ups To Open In LA
Sit on the iconic orange couch and order "Friends"-themed drinks to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the hit sitcom.

Ralphs Hosts Grand Re-Opening In Santa Monica
There will be remarks from executives, a ribbon cutting as well as product samples throughout the weekend.

Jewelry Brand Gorjana Opens At Malibu Country Mart
The Laguna Beach-based brand will sell necklaces, rings, earrings and bracelets that are meant to be "stacked, layered and lived-in."

Barneys Goes Bankrupt; Beverly Hills Store To Remain Open
The ritzy retailer has filed for bankruptcy. A San Francisco store, and a warehouse store in Livermore, will also remain open.

CBD Store Life Bloom Organics Opens In Santa Monica
Life Bloom Organics carries a wide array of plant-based wellness products, including hemp sprays, tablets and topicals.

Obscure Westside Restaurant Named Among World's Best Eateries
The meals "unfold like poetry." The experience is "utterly profound," and you can expect tables to be hard to come by after this honor.

L.A. County Olive Gardens Offering $5 Take Home Entrees
Guests can now order any entrée in-restaurant and take home up to five ready-to-heat meals for just $5 each.

Old Navy To Open At Peninsula Shopping Center
Old Navy offers fashion essentials for the whole family, and will be located between La Salsa and ULTA Beauty.

New Technology Makes Solar Panels Blend Into Roof
SolarSkin can be matched to any roof design, logo or print, while making the solar panels underneath more durable to extreme conditions.

Culver City Production Company Cited After Employee Injuries
Two employees were injured while filming in Georgia, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration said.

California's Best Pizza Can Be Found In LA
Not all pizza is made the same — to try the Golden State's best slice, you'll have to head to 786 Degrees in Los Angeles County.

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