"On the ground floor of the Panorama Tower apartment building at 8155 Van Nuys Boulevard in Panorama City, I visited LA Chef’s Kitchens, a new food hall that officially opened Thursday, October 19. Owned and operated by the Shomof Group, it currently has 16 active stalls serving a variety of cuisines with additional vendors opening shortly; the company says the venture is meant to provide cost-efficient opportunities for local food businesses and ample culinary choices to the community. Notable tenants called out include Nantli Restaurant (Oaxacan cooking), Icy Rush Co. (ice cream, churros, and crepes), Aguas Carnal (aguas frescas specialist), and Ticas Teppanyaki (flattop masters). The food hall is open daily from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., though individual vendor hours may vary." - Cathy Chaplin