California will ban consumer-facing "sell-by" labels and require 'BEST if Used by' or 'USE by' wording to cut waste and confusion starting July 1. The change affects packaging, stores and donations.

Family‑run All About the Cinnamon pairs oversized cinnamon rolls with hip‑hop names. Fans are lining up for 28 themed flavors and weekend specials.

Nick the Greek arrives in Santa Ana on June 25, opening at 1313 W. 17th St. with a community lunch giving one free entrée per person from 11 a.m.–2:30 p.m.

Kouzeh, a new bakery on Wilshire, is baking about 25 province-specific Iranian breads and has quietly become a gathering point for L.A.’s Iranian community. The shop mixes culinary curiosity with community ritual during World Cup week.

Belmont Shore’s The Reef returns to the Long Beach waterfront with brunch, happy hour and a surf‑and‑turf menu including wagyu and crab cakes.

Thai House Kitchen, from the Baramee Thai team, is taking a street‑level space at One South (1914 S. PCH) in Redondo Beach and expects to open in about two months.

Burbank’s Lincoln Beer Company has filed plans for an 8,116-sq-ft brewpub at 8039 N. Deering Ave in Canoga Park, proposing a 169-seat taproom and a 1,500-sq-ft patio. Approvals and state licensing remain pending.

A "coming soon" sign for PopUp Bagels went up at 12184 Ventura Blvd in Studio City as Sweetzer Capital moves to expand the chain across LA. Opening timing is still unclear.

626 Night Market returns to Santa Anita Park on June 19–21 and Aug. 14–16 with hundreds of food and retail vendors, DJs, taiko drumming and community performances.

Tempe-born Cartel Roasting Co. opened its first Los Angeles storefront at 8018 W. 3rd St., serving seasonal espresso drinks and handing out free coffee to early patrons.

Josephine opened in May in a 1950s Silver Lake bungalow, pairing a seasonal prix‑fixe with a walk‑in bar menu. The project is led by childhood friends Marco Gagliardi and Anthony Dragotto.

A San Gabriel bakery turned its stall into a breakfast destination, topping Sonora‑wheat waffles with Filipino‑seasoned fried chicken. Expect pies, pancakes and a chicken‑and‑waffle worth lining up for.

Chef Sang Yoon has opened Tiny’s Burgers at South Coast Plaza, serving dry‑aged 4‑ounce patties, Tokyo dogs and a snack marketplace.