Chef Mik German’s 328 Grill is moving out of the American Legion and into the former Me & Julio spot in Hastings, bringing more seats, a big patio and weekly events. Opening is expected late April.

A South Congress Victorian that housed Freddo has reopened as Walter's Tavern. The new spot mixes coffee and brunch with a haunted sports‑bar vibe and outdoor game viewing.

Moon Bay, a Hunan-focused Chinese spot, quietly opened Tuesday on Route 139 in Randolph, offering spicy mains and handmade dumplings.

Andytown is taking over the former Starbucks at 66 Kearny with a roughly 2,200‑sq‑ft downtown cafe aimed at a spring 2026 opening and a small employee nook.

Five Guys has opened at Manvel Town Center, offering dine‑in, takeout and delivery to the growing retail hub at Hwy 288.

Korea BBQ House has fed downtown LA workers cheap galbi and dol-sot bibimbap from its third-floor Weller Court perch for nearly three decades. As of March 20, the LA County Department of Public Health says it's closed — and the pest problem that triggered two reinspections earlier this month apparently wasn't done.

Fitrition built its brand on fresh ingredients, no added sugar, and feeling good — but the health department has now flagged the Bayside flagship four inspections in a row, most recently for flies in food areas and conditions ripe for rodents. Turns out the smoothies aren't the only thing that's been brewing.

A Scottsdale entrepreneur has inked a five‑shop deal to bring Potbelly to Mesa and Scottsdale as the chain ramps up franchised growth in the Valley.

Chef Ari Weiswasser is opening SMASH, a fast‑casual smashburger and fried‑chicken spot on Sonoma Plaza. The restaurant will occupy the Taub Outpost and aims to open in May.

Giuseppe's on 28th — the Guy Fieri–favored Biltmore Italian — closed on Sunday after 24 years as owner Richard Bock retires.

After eight years in Palmetto Bay, Babe's Meat & Counter added roughly 40 seats and expanded its butcher counter, turning a grab‑and‑go spot into a casual sit‑down shop.

Black Bear Diner's El Cajon location has served East County comfort food since 2019, and it still technically holds an "A" grade — but county health inspectors ordered it closed Monday after finding vermin and improper food temperatures. It's the second time in 17 months the Fletcher Parkway diner has been shut down.

Cole's French Dip will shutter March 29 after months of postponed goodbyes and active sale talks as owners seek a buyer who will preserve the landmark.