As previously reported, Los Feliz location has been dark of late, closed for "spring cleaning."
The light shines again Thursday when the home of the Carnitas Burger--with its nod to taco stand culture--reopens at 5 p.m.
Umami will also premiere its "Umami Supreme," a $12 patty blended with sausager and pepperoni, and topped with sauce and cheese.
Welcome back Umami.
Meantime, a little further east, the latest outpost of Seattle's Caffe Vita chain is hitting some snags.
Eater LA reports the coffeehouse won't now open in the old Uncle Jer's space next to Rudy's Barbershop until June.
What a stretch that will be when it does, with El Chavo, the Vista Theater, Rudy's, Tiki Ti and a great coffee and music place.
Look what you are missing KCET.