'Top Chef' contestant's L.A. restaurant closes

Celebrity chef opens new restaurant in North County

ENCINITAS, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) -- A San Diego-based "Top Chef" contestant recently opened a new restaurant in North County, just in time for Easter brunch. On most days, Chef Claudette Zepeda can likely be found in the warm kitchen of Leu Leu, a hidden culinary gem that can be found in the heart of Leucadia at 466 N Coast Hwy. 101. With over 20 years of experience working in restaurants, Chef Zepeda is now combining her food knowledge and extens…

'Top Chef' contestant's L.A. restaurant closes

One of the most highly regarded restaurants in Los Angeles has closed, though owners told the Los Angeles Times that this isn't the end of the story. Yangban, the Korean restaurant in the Arts District, temporarily closed in December for renovations, but owners Katianna and John Hong said Wednesday that they won't reopen this spring as expected. "A representative for the restaurant told The Times that the Hongs plan to relaunch Yangban elsewhere…