Pontu, chef Richie Lopez's new Peruvian spot, is headed to 3117 Ocean Park Blvd in Santa Monica. Expect seasonal seafood plates like ceviches and tiraditos while permits are finalized.

After a year of pop‑ups, chef Valeriano Chiella's Fico Cucina has moved into Balcony Bar Uptown, bringing baked gnocchi, cacio e pepe and a chicken Milanese to a regular menu. The fixed kitchen lets the project expand beyond one‑night events.

Smalls Sliders has signed a multi‑unit deal to bring several smorange 'Cans' to North Oklahoma City. Local operator Slide Thru will announce sites and opening dates soon.

Playa Bowls will open a 1,177-sq-ft shop at 1480 N. Custer Road in Allen; state filings list a roughly $225,000 fit-out and a late-February completion.

A Mexico City‑inspired restaurant has opened in the restored Dittlinger Roller Mills, serving vampiro tacos, aguachile and agave cocktails. The project comes from the team behind Box St. and Las Fontanas.

A Texas Roadhouse sign appeared at Legacy Pointe in Mt. Juliet, a visible milestone for the chain's first Wilson County restaurant.

Nama’s downtown izakaya brings shareable Japanese plates, sake cocktails and late-night hours to Gay Street.

Longtime East Sacramento pizzeria OneSpeed is searching for a new home after its landlord signaled redevelopment plans; chef Rick Mahan says he hopes to stay local.

The Electric Jane has added a members-only cigar lounge in Nashville’s Gulch, expanding the neighborhood’s private-nightlife options. Membership details are being handled through the club’s online application.

Cupprimo opened a second Lakeway shop last Saturday, offering daily cupcakes, coffee and quiche plus party platters and catering for local events.

Hilton Waikiki has opened Casamigos House of Friends on its 37th floor, converting a former event room into a sunset lounge serving Casamigos cocktails and shareable plates.

Four fast-casual chains are moving into a new building at Bixby Village Plaza in East Long Beach, with openings expected later this summer into the fall.

Yogurtland is returning to Flower Mound with renovations set to start Feb. 6 at The Highlands shopping center and a 1,285‑sq‑ft fit‑out planned.