LA's cult-favorite Genghis Cohen is opening at 1801 Purdy Ave in Sunset Harbour in late 2026, bringing red booths, big egg rolls and tiki 'foo foo' cocktails to Miami Beach.

Lizzie Lou’s Too, the small Southern‑style cafe inside a Fife Harley‑Davidson, will close on May 2 after 12 years. Chef Warnessa Victorian says she’s searching for a new storefront.

Mt. Juliet’s Paper Mill is opening a roughly 90-seat brunch spot on Gallatin’s downtown square this summer, adding a milkshake bar and local memorabilia.

Monica Kuchman's Le Croissant Bar plans to open at 116 Lake St. in downtown Kirkland, pairing flaky croissants with coffee and weekend champagne service.

Ala Moana's MF Burger Shop quietly landed next to Jugo Life, serving double‑wagyu smashburgers and beef‑tallow fries from a tiny weekly pop‑up. Preorders and dates appear on Instagram.

Long Beach's Shlap Muan is opening a second location in Monrovia this May, taking over the former Burgerim at 1108 S. Fifth Ave.

Daniel Patterson and Sarah Lewitinn are opening Jacaranda, a small tasting‑menu restaurant, at 6623 Melrose in Hancock Park this spring.

Chicago‑born Harold’s Chicken is coming to Milwaukee’s northwest side, with franchisees aiming for a May opening pending city approval. The shop would bring the chain’s signature mild sauce to the neighborhood.

Valencia’s Carniceria & Taqueria is expanding into the next-door unit at Sunrise MarketPlace, adding indoor seating and more room for customers with an expected June 2026 opening.

Horse & Hyde’s Uptown spot pairs smoked meats, signature cocktails and nightly live music at Uptown Plaza, becoming a new neighborhood hang for early drinks and late sets.

Van Nuys favorite Sweet E’s is opening a Beverly Hills storefront on South Santa Monica Boulevard. The brand teased the move on Instagram; an opening date hasn’t been set.

VV The Italian Experience opened a second spot at CVG Concourse B near Gate B17, bringing Puglian pasta, piadina and pastries to travelers. The Mount Lookout café now has an all-day airport outpost.

Bar Enzo has filed for a Midtown East liquor license at 1073 1st Ave, pitching a coffee-by-day, speakeasy-by-night concept that would bring its LIC cocktail program into Manhattan.