Scarlett on Beverly Blvd was temporarily ordered closed by county health inspectors after an inspection found a vermin infestation and multiple major violations. The closure began July 8.

Cactus Taqueria’s Hollywood counter on 950 Vine St. will close July 12 as Project Angel Food expands into the site, ending a 34‑year run.

Sana’a Cafe has signed a lease at 1050 Wilshire and is planning a Long Beach outpost at Resa, extending its Yemeni-coffee footprint into the L.A. area.

Laraclette, a Swiss comfort-food concept from Domenico Frasca, is tied to 1061 Broxton Ave in Westwood; menu and opening date are still TBA.

A new Old Town Pasadena spot channels Bangkok street food into casual plates and slushies.

Angry Chickz opens its first Palmdale restaurant July 10, bringing its six‑level heat scale, signature sides and opening‑day giveaways to the Antelope Valley.

A beloved Venice corner store returns as Bodega and Palms, opening Wednesday with local vendors, coffee and soft-serve. Owners promise a neighborhood-first market.

San Diego’s The Taco Stand is listed as coming soon at 2958 Beverly Glen Circle, bringing Tijuana‑style tacos to Bel Air’s Glen Centre. No opening date yet.

Leslie David Baker has co-opened a HoneyBaked Ham on Ventura Boulevard in Sherman Oaks, offering sandwiches, family meals and catering with a grand opening this Saturday.

Danny Boy’s Famous Original opened a Woodland Hills outpost at Valley Country Market, bringing New York‑style slices and Sicilian pies to Ventura Boulevard. The shop joins the chain’s DTLA and Westwood locations.

Voodoo Doughnut's Venice Beach shop at 66 Windward Ave appears to have closed about a year after opening. Local reports and company listings send mixed signals about whether the shutdown is temporary.

A Filipino counter serving longsilog, Filipino coffee and ube pastries has opened inside a Sunoco station on Preston Avenue in Pasadena. The counter also offers shakes and catering.

Vesti’s Maydan Market pop-up is serving an all-you-can-eat Eating Menu for $70, pairing Wagyu and caviar with focaccia sandwiches and timed counter service.