County inspectors recommended that Peru Chicha in Gardena temporarily close after finding vermin and several sanitation violations. The restaurant must correct the issues and pass a reinspection before reopening.

Chef Debbie Lee's Yi Cha brings pojangmacha-style anju, neon-bright design and inventive cocktails to Highland Park.

Hamptons favorite Hampton Chutney Co. has opened a NoHo storefront on Astor Place. Expect giant dosas and jars of house-made chutneys to-go.

A nonprofit-run food truck staffed by culinary students began serving global lunches at the Petaluma Fairgrounds, with proceeds supporting training and community meals.

La Jolla’s Killer Whale Creamery will open a Henderson shop at The Cliff, joining The Taco Stand and Arhaus as the project remakes Paseo Verde Parkway. Openings are anticipated later in 2026.

The Hideaway at Montage Kapalua Bay has reopened as a reimagined indoor-outdoor cocktail lounge with a Mai Tai-focused menu, nightly music and locally made tiki keepsakes.

David Chang’s Fuku opens a standalone spot on Miracle Mile March 11, bringing the OG Sando, opening‑day giveaways and plans for a West Palm Beach outpost.

HeadFlyer Brewing will close its Northeast Minneapolis taproom on April 5 after nearly a decade. Owners say brewing and distribution will continue as they pivot away from the taproom model.

Freshmex-Express plans to reopen its Prospector's Plaza location in 2026 after an August 2024 fire, returning fan favorites and adding healthier options. The team has kept serving via a food truck and catering while the dining room is rebuilt.

Tune-Up, from the owners of Estelle’s and The Owl, has opened in Avondale in a converted auto shop with garage-chic decor and a big back patio. The new late-night bar will host pop-ups, DJs and neighborhood nights.

Ciao Vino, the Boca Park Italian restaurant and a Review-Journal Top 100 pick for 2025, will close after service on Saturday.

Urth Caffé is coming to Austin: filings show a flagship planned at 1010 E Cesar Chavez and a paired bakery commissary on Medina Street. The project is tied to a $2.3M renovation and a wider Texas rollout.

The cereal‑themed dessert bar at 128 K St is closed for a brief renovation and says it will return refreshed this spring.