Gondola Café opened along the Naples canals, offering waterside espresso, a tiramisu misto and simple Italian bites beside Gondola Getaway's slips. The gondoliers are also fundraising for a trip to Venice.

Two Main Street staples have closed: Holey Grail Donuts and Samosa House. Signage at the donut shop points to La Diperie as the incoming tenant, with no date posted.

Tim Ho Wan's Sham Shui Po shop scored a Bib Gourmand in the 2026 Michelin Guide — its 17th straight appearance — as Jollibee scales the brand globally, including an Irvine reopening.

Malibu and county agencies ran a multi‑agency sweep of unpermitted food trucks, issuing citations and stop‑orders at Point Dume and stretches of PCH after health concerns. Officials say vendors lacked required permits or safe handling setups.

Zero‑proof bottles are flying off shelves, but several L.A. sober‑only bars have closed. Owners say food, events and hybrid menus are the path to sustainability.

JINYA Holdings will open a nearly 5,000‑sq‑ft flagship on La Cienega that pairs ramen with izakaya small plates in a design‑forward dining room.

Mountain House will open a Monterey Park location on May 1, bringing its signature Sichuan menu and a mountain‑retreat dining room to the SGV.

The Singaporean chain Paradise Dynasty — famous for rainbow xiao long bao — opened at the Americana in Glendale and got a TV spotlight on Good Day LA. Weekday happy hour discounts make it easier to try the dumplings without a long wait.

Bristol Farms is quietly winning Angelenos with chef‑made prepared foods, a famed 6‑oz $4 cookie and smoothies from about $9 as it expands — a Hollywood store opens mid‑April.

The Dave & Buster's at Ovation Hollywood is temporarily closed after LA County health inspectors found vermin at the 151+-seat, high-risk entertainment venue on Level 3 of the Hollywood and Highland complex. A minor water supply violation was also cited alongside the major pest finding.

Shirley Raines, known for aiding Skid Row's homeless, has died at 58; she founded Beauty 2 The Streetz, provided meals and beauty services, won CNN Hero of the Year, and was on Time’s 100 Most Influential People list in 2025.

The USDA's FSIS issued a public health alert for certain Blackwing‑branded beef and pork produced without an official inspection mark; affected packages were shipped nationwide.

H&H Bagels will open an Echo Park location on April 2, 2026, bringing its kettle‑boiled New York‑style bagels and classic breakfast sandwiches to Sunset Boulevard.