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BULL & BUTTERFLY

@ RUNWAY

After many hungry months of waiting, amidst the dust of the remodel at Runway, Bull & Butterfly finally opened for business on Sept. 24, serving dinner under string-light adorned gazebos on two patios.

Brought to you by restauranteurs Alan and Heidi Jackson, creators of the fast-casual, comfort food-rich Lemonade restaurants with Executive Chef Robbie Nowlin (Otium) leading the kitchen, this California steakhouse has a modern, coastal vibe that’s sure to impress Silicon Beach’s tech-heads.

In the wake of COVID-19, the traditional steakhouse has been forced to adapt to al fresco sensibilities and Bull & Butterfly has done so surprisingly well. The Jacksons had the foresight to build two patio areas, one in front of the restaurant and one on the side.

Bull & Butterfly is open Sunday to Thursday. Hours are 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday night the restaurant stays open to 10 p.m. Reservations are available online via Tock. — Shanee Edwards

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Playa Vista resident and author Shana Mangatal raises a glass on the outdoor patio before her meal Masked and gloved, a server delivers wine and cocktails to guests The pink neon bull and butterfly art adds a fun, whimsical feel to Runway A bartender shakes a cocktail in the gorgeous horseshoe bar A premium cut of beef cooked to perfection with rice and beans Glass doors roll open to connect the bar space with one of the two outdoor patios for lovely al fresco dining

MASK UP TO SAVE ENDANGERED ANIMALS

These face masks help protect against COVID-19 and animal poaching BY SHANEE EDWARDS | PHOTOS COURTESY OF KASEY JONES INK

After founding her philanthropic organization Over and Above Africa to help protect endangered animals, Playa Vista filmmaker Kerry David directed the award-winning documentary “Breaking Their Silence: Women on the Frontline of the Poaching War” in 2019. It tells the story of an unlikely group of women willing to take a stand for these endangered animals. We spoke with David about the film a year ago as it was making the rounds at film festivals and we’re happy to announce that you can now watch the powerful, emotionally stirring film online. But now, there’s a new way to contribute to saving these precious animals: purchase these adorable face masks that are perfect for any member of the family.

David teamed up with local artist and freelance creative director Kasey Blaustein, of Kasey Jones Ink, to create these colorful, animal-themed masks that are surprisingly relevant to the COVID-19 pandemic considering the virus likely came from eating an infected animal, possibly a bat or the illegally trafficked pangolin (a segment on pangolin poaching is featured in the film).

“There’s a whole part of Over and Above Africa and ‘Breaking Their Silence’ that has to do with the human-wildlife conflict where humans are taking over the wildlife space,” says Blaustein. “In many cases, these animals are being killed and being met with dangerous ends, but also disease comes from that. It was an interesting way to remind people what happens when we don’t respect our wildlife and our animals,” she says.

Inspiration for the design came from the highly colorful African fabric and clothing you see everywhere in Africa and in the film. “It just feels happy, you look at it and you feel