Fayus Inc., dba Yusol, recalled 64‑oz Ola‑Ola pounded yam after finding milk (sodium caseinate) was not listed on some labels; affected packs expire Nov 2028–May 2029.

A four-block social district in Arlington Heights will let adults carry to-go drinks in the Arlington Alfresco area this summer; wristbands and approved cups are required. The pilot runs July 30–Sept. 26.

Danny Boy’s Famous Original opened a Woodland Hills outpost at Valley Country Market, bringing New York‑style slices and Sicilian pies to Ventura Boulevard. The shop joins the chain’s DTLA and Westwood locations.

StreetZlan in Elk Grove will appear on Guy Fieri’s Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives Friday at 6 p.m.; the taqueria teased a watch party and a new menu.

Scoopy Scoopy is opening its first permanent scoop shop in Leucadia, expanding from weekend pop‑ups to a 12‑flavor counter and pints to go. The soft open is set for July 8.

Permit filings and the chain’s own coming‑soon list indicate The Taco Stand is planning a Mission Valley location, likely replacing the long‑running Tandoor storefront.

Voodoo Doughnut's Venice Beach shop at 66 Windward Ave appears to have closed about a year after opening. Local reports and company listings send mixed signals about whether the shutdown is temporary.

Local roaster Anchorhead Coffee has leased the former Junction Starbucks and is aiming for a fall opening, with a Summer Fest pop-up expected. Neighbors will likely get a preview at the festival.

Culture Club brings a chef‑led frozen Greek yogurt walk‑up to Broadway next Wednesday, with rotating flavors and a toppings bar overseen by a James Beard semifinalist.

Women-owned The Granola Bar opens a 2,500‑sq‑ft flagship at 330 Madison and a 1,000‑sq‑ft takeaway at 22 E. 43rd, both slated to open July 9, 2026.

John and Jess Feller are opening Home Bar in West Town’s former Rhine Hall space with martinis, $12 cocktails and a martini membership. The room will include a retail nook.

After a four-month closure, Kahala Zippy's reopened with a refreshed dining room, Napoleon's Bakery, a sushi bar and behind-the-scenes upgrades.

Bakey, the Boston babka bakery, opens its first South Florida shop in Hallandale Beach next Tuesday with kosher service, dine‑in seating and a premium coffee program.