Mill ‘n’ Mick Cafe
4862 Eagle Rock Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90041

Nott Ninanong and wife Bell opened Mill ‘n’ Mick Cafe two weeks ago, naming the casual cafe for their two sons. The former Oxy Cafe has become an orange-walled order-at-the-counter spot.

At breakfast, expect scrambles, “freestyle” omelettes and French toast. You can also order a “fully-loaded breakfast” of fried rice (with peas, carrots and raisins), egg, sausage and fried chicken wing.

Later in the day, you’ll find sandwiches, spaghetti dishes and salads. Appetizers include fried chicken wontons, three styles of chicken wings and mozzarella sticks.

For the entrees, Bell hyped the “Zasty” grilled shrimp with butter and garlic. Shrimp or grilled chicken breast with sautéed mushrooms costs only $5.99 and comes with a choice of two sides. Yes, you can get your shrimp with applesauce and mashed potatoes if you’re so inclined. Marinated T-bone steak is by far the most expensive plate at $9.75. The cost-effective menu could appeal to budget-conscious Oxy students.

To drink, there’s boba tea, Thai iced coffee or tea and something called a “Milky Pinky.”

Chef Fausto is bringing his Caribbean Dreams to reality.

Caribbean Dreams (Texas BBQ)
1500 Hazelwood Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90041

“Five star Chef Fausto” is apparently working to fuse Caribbean food with Texas barbecue on Eagle Rock’s Southeast edge, near the Highland Park border. A Google search for “Chef Fausto” unearthed Ecuador-born chef Fausto Alvarez, most recently of Tropical Caribbean Restaurant on South Lake in Pasadena. Considering the Caribbean connection, he could be the same chef.

The two-story canary yellow building is currently under construction, with a bare interior. The paved parking lot in front is stacked with refuse – from the prior tenant? – including a wood chair mountain.

Corner Pizzeria
2136 Colorado Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90041

Somebody plans to open a pizza joint within one block of Brownstone and six blocks of 800-pound pizza gorilla Casa Bianca, in former home of Nhon Motorsports. Who, why and when is still unclear.