A family-run Burmese concept from Benicia and Concord plans an outpost at Old Oakland's Swan's Market, adding tea-leaf salad and palata to the market lineup.

Caffe Luxxe opened its first Culver City café at the Washington Triangle, debuting a limited Culver & Washington roast plus opening-day $1 drinks and a yellow mug giveaway.

Chattanooga, billed as “Pure Persian Flavor,” is set to take over 1433 Wilshire Blvd in Santa Monica — the former home of Izzy's Deli — with design renderings offering early clues.

A cash-only, open-air counter on Pasadena Avenue is serving Jalisco classics — birria, carne en su jugo and house-made tortillas.

The 45th Kapalua Wine & Food Festival runs June 25–28 with celebrity chefs, rare wines, a Grand Tasting Gala and events from pickleball to a beachside BBQ.

Defiant Brewing Co. in Pearl River will close at the end of March after 21 years. Longtime patrons are sharing memories as the taproom prepares for its final weeks.

Baka Umai has quietly opened the Ramen Den on NW 23rd, serving the full ramen menu with table service and a cocktail program rolling out soon. The Hawthorne kitchen will continue to supply noodles and broth.

Cups of Pasta in Sunnyside will give away a free cup of penne alla vodka on Saturday, March 14. The tiny shop's cups and "super cup" options have been drawing late‑night crowds since last fall.

Bloomington's Gables Bagels has opened its first Boone County storefront in Zionsville's Village District, delivering kettle‑boiled bagels, schmears and signature sandwiches.

The Manhattan burger brand has leased a Manhattan Avenue shop in Greenpoint; a franchisee will run the 1,580‑sq‑ft space, with a late‑summer 2026 opening planned.

After years of construction and permitting delays, Lilly’s Café has cleared approvals to open a second Magazine Street location, expanding the Vietnamese spot’s footprint and menu.

Little Ola's Biscuits pops up at Olamaie this Saturday and Sunday for a two-day SXSW run, serving fried-chicken, PB&J and other biscuit sandwiches until they sell out.

Chez Philippe at The Peabody earned AAA's Five Diamond designation, a rare upgrade that spotlights Memphis’ fine‑dining credentials. The honor recognizes years of service and a chef‑driven menu.