Pete's El Dorado Hills location appears to have shut its doors after exterior signage was removed, leaving the Town Center storefront dark and listings already flagging the address as closed.

China Live founders George Chen and Cindy Wong‑Chen are opening Asia Live at Westfield Valley Fair; the 13,000‑sq‑ft, 350‑seat venue is now slated for spring 2026.

Arsicault Bakery is set to expand from San Francisco to Palo Alto, expecting to open at 388 Cambridge Ave in 2026 and offer its acclaimed croissants among other pastries.

San Francisco’s Marufuku Ramen will open a 2,440-sq-ft Downtown Summerlin location in February with tonkotsu ramen, kushiyaki skewers and a Japanese cocktail program.

Filipino sandwich shop Izzy and Wooks is opening at Saluhall next Monday, bringing fried-chicken sandwiches, a smashed longanisa burger and arroz caldo to 945 Market.

Middle 8, a 70s‑themed cocktail bar on Pleasanton’s Main Street, will close after this Sunday as owner Rick Dobbs cites rising rents and dwindling foot traffic. The closure adds to a string of recent downtown losses.

Hatched, from the Poon brothers behind Roost & Roast, opened in Town & Country Village with egg-forward toasts, fried-chicken sandwiches and matcha lattes. The spot lists 7 a.m. weekday hours and online ordering.

Hui Lau Shan, the Hong Kong mango-dessert chain, is headed to Richardson East Shopping Center with construction slated to finish in June and a spring 2026 opening window.

Kettle On is lining up a downtown Oceanside location called Kettle On Coast at 223 N Coast Hwy; a city lease and a bulk-sale notice are on file while Petite Madeline remains open.

Eiko's will close its Oxbow Public Market stall after 11 years and consolidate operations downtown, citing declining visitor traffic and a shift in the market. The downtown restaurant will expand seafood offerings.

Dallas‑born Sandoitchi is opening a Heights flagship at 1603 N. Durham Dr., bringing its crustless milk‑bread sandos, a coffee bar and a large patio to Houston.

Twin Snakes Coffee has turned its pop-ups into a permanent counter at WAL Public Market, serving playful seasonal drinks and pastries.

Epic Wings is opening in the Village at Pacific Highlands Ranch and will run daily grand‑opening deals Jan. 12–16. Expect BOGO offers, a free treat day and scratch‑made menu staples.