Taix, the nearly century‑old Echo Park restaurant, will close on March 29 as its Sunset Boulevard building is prepped for demolition. The family says a smaller Taix could return inside the new development.

Club HUE is set to open at Chapman Plaza in June 2026, promising progressive Asian dining, live performance and capped memberships with reciprocal club perks.

Caféina, the Women’s March Foundation’s new Westside coffee counter, is serving drinks inspired by feminist icons while doubling as a gathering spot for organizers.

SUSHISAMBA opened an 11,000-square-foot rooftop in West Hollywood on Monday, pairing robata-grilled dishes, cocktails and samba performances. The menu mixes signature classics with new LA creations.

Long Beach is weighing a draft ordinance to let home cooks sell meals from their kitchens under permit, with caps on meals and sales and a disputed landlord rule.

Mexico’s Grill House Meat Store opened its first U.S. location at 5592 Sepulveda Blvd in Culver City, offering premium cuts, prepared foods and grilling gear for Westside cooks.

County inspectors found a severe vermin infestation and multiple code violations at Sandwich Express in Reseda; the shop was recommended for temporary closure pending repairs.

As Americans drink less, restaurant bar sales are sliding — forcing chefs and owners to rework menus, cut shifts and lean on mocktails and food to hit the numbers.

Los Angeles will give away more than 280 health‑code carts and subsidize permit fees to help qualifying street vendors register and operate legally.

Mexico City’s El Moro opened in Echo Park in January and already has long lines for cinnamon‑dusted churros, Consuelo ice‑cream sandwiches and Mexican hot chocolate.

Born Wild Sporting Club is planning to open at 4133 E. Anaheim St. in Long Beach. Owner Tomas De Los Reyes confirmed permitting is underway but a date is not set.

Caffe Luxxe opened its first Culver City café at the Washington Triangle, debuting a limited Culver & Washington roast plus opening-day $1 drinks and a yellow mug giveaway.

Chattanooga, billed as “Pure Persian Flavor,” is set to take over 1433 Wilshire Blvd in Santa Monica — the former home of Izzy's Deli — with design renderings offering early clues.