Duck Donuts — the Outer Banks‑born, made‑to‑order doughnut chain — is opening at 2920 N Main St in Walnut Creek. Signage is up and the shop is hiring ahead of an early‑2026 debut.

A Venetian-style wine bar quietly opened behind Da Angelino at CocoWalk, serving gottini pours, cicchetti and stuffed focaccia.

Chicago‑born Cafecito has posted "Coming soon" signage at Agoura Meadows, pointing to a new Agoura Hills location. The chain's menu blends Cuban coffee, pressed sandwiches and cocktails.

Bistrot Ha expands Ha’s Snack Bar into a louder 45‑seat Lower East Side bistrot, serving fish‑sauce‑forward Franco‑Vietnamese plates and tight reservations.

San Diego’s cult‑favorite Mike’s Red Tacos has launched a national franchising push with early commitments for more than 200 locations, backed by industry veterans.

Peter Feinstein has opened a Fatburger just south of Sphere in the former Habit storefront, offering extended hours to capture late-night crowds.

A Feb. 13 county inspection found multiple sanitation and sewage violations at Milk & Co Cafe in Monterey Park, prompting a recommended closure until fixes are made.

Chef Tiana Gee's SoulPhil is running a Filipino‑soul residency at Maydan Market's Club 104 through early March with a menu of cornbread, lumpia, Hoppin' John fried rice and coco‑nana pudding.

A new rooftop listening lounge on Pier 57 pairs precise sushi and a vinyl soundtrack with Hudson River views.

A Beverly Hills fixture, 208 Rodeo will close in March after 35 years; owners cite an ongoing landlord dispute. The announcement leaves a Rodeo Drive staple's fate unclear.

A Mar Vista street taco stand known for Oaxacan grilled meats quietly opened a Lincoln Boulevard outpost this weekend. The family-run vendor staged a soft opening in Venice.

Owners of Cafe Mogador have filed for a liquor license to open Matbucha at 126 St. Mark’s Place, pitching a small-plates bar next door to the East Village institution.

Connecticut-born PopUp Bagels confirmed a Houston shop at Town & Country Village. The move comes as the brand expands across Texas.