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Sprouts & Shutters: Babakul, QT Fitness, Louie's of Mar Vista

Here's the latest roundup of retail, restaurant and other business news and happenings in L.A.'s Westside neighborhoods.

Wondering what new businesses are moving into your neighborhood, and which are saying farewell? Our Sprouts & Shutters column highlights the latest restaurant, retail and other business news in L.A.'s Westside neighborhoods. If you've noticed any other new businesses moving into your neighborhood or businesses closing up shop, leave a comment at the bottom of this article and we'll check it out.

Sprouts:

Babakul, French for hippie, offers contemporary women’s apparel just in time for the summer. The store has a location in Santa Monica, but is opening a store at the Malibu Country Mart June 29.

QT Fitness, a women’s fitness center opens June 29 in Pacific Palisades. The studio offers an intimate, spa-like environment with personalized classes.

Louie’s of Mar Vista, a cajun-influenced restaurant is set to open July 5. The location on Grand View is named after Chef John Atkinson’s grandfather previously owned it in the 1950s when it was a butcher shop.

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New York Chef Michael White is opening his first West Coast restaurant in Culver City’s Hayden Tract Platform complex. No word yet on an opening date or a name for the restaurant.

Blaze Pizza is set to open at 4114 Sepulveda Blvd. sometime in August.

Shutter:

Yummy Cupcakes in Santa Monica shuttered its Wilshire Boulevard location. The owners are looking for a smaller space and will be announcing a new spot soon.

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