Gyllenhaal to open organic restaurant

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Jake Gyllenhaal is planning to open an organic restaurant with a childhood friend.

The 27-year-old reportedly wants to launch a high-class eatery in LA with chef Chris Fischer.

Friends claim that Gyllenhaal, who has appeared on Mario Batali's US cookery show Molto Mario, has always vowed to open a restaurant before he turns 30.

A source told Life&Style: "Cooking is [Jake's] big hobby and his passion."

The actor is said to be planning a cycling holiday in Tuscany with girlfriend Reese Witherspoon to help develop ideas for the menu.