Coming soon, we’re pretty sure

Predicting when a restaurant will open is an inexact science -- so, no guarantees that the places in this sampling will actually be open by Labor Day. But we can dream.

Church & State: Steve Arroyo of Cobras & Matadors fame has been on a bit of a tear lately; he says his new French brasserie in the Nabisco loft building in L.A. will up by late summer. Mateo and Industrial streets, downtown L.A.

Comme Ca: David Myers of Sona hopes to launch this bistro in late summer. 8479 Melrose Ave., L.A.

Craft: The steakhouse from Tom Colicchio is looking to be open by July in the new CAA building. 10100 Constellation Blvd., L.A. www.craftrestaurant.com

Larkin’s: This contemporary soul food place from chef Larkin Mackey seems as if it’s been on the verge of opening forever; will June finally be its lucky month? 1496 Colorado Blvd., Eagle Rock. (323) 254-0934, www.larkinsjoint.com.

Osteria Mozza: Star chefs Nancy Silverton and Mario Batali started with the wildly popular Pizzeria Mozza; this sister restaurant is slated to open next door in mid-July. 6602 Melrose Ave., L.A.; (323) 297-0100; www.mozza-la.com.

Takami Sushi & Robata: Kenny Yamada, formerly of Katsu-ya, plans to take sushi in new directions from a 21st floor penthouse beginning in late June. 811 Wilshire Blvd., L.A. www.takamisushi.com

For a comprehensive look at dining this summer, see the June 17 issue of West magazine.