A cash-only, open-air counter on Pasadena Avenue is serving Jalisco classics — birria, carne en su jugo and house-made tortillas.

A retro, tequila-forward spot from the Marvin team has taken over the old Gardens of Taxco on Harper Avenue, serving late-night tacos, a smashburger and curated small-batch tequila.

A small new counter on Valley Boulevard serves cocktail-style coffee, house‑roasted beans and pastries in a minimalist, speakeasy-leaning space. Weekend hours and a fuller April launch are noted on the shop's Instagram.

A storefront sign and hiring ads point to a Joe & The Juice opening at 12915 Ventura Blvd in Studio City. The company has not announced an official date.

SoLa Foundation’s Kitchen to Capital runs a student‑operated café on 60th Street that trains young adults in kitchen, barista and front‑of‑house skills through a paid six‑week program.

American Express and Blackbird withdrew support for Noma’s sold‑out Los Angeles residency after a New York Times report alleging abuse by Chef René Redzepi.

After more than a year closed by wildfire and mudslides, Duke’s Malibu will reopen its dining room and Barefoot Bar this Friday with limited hours. The reopening is a small but visible step in Malibu’s recovery.

The Queen Mary has rolled out a "Dining Through the Decades" menu at Chelsea Chowder House, added quick‑serve items at Midship Market and opened a Jubilee coffee counter for its 90th year.

Dog Haus opens a San Fernando Biergarten this week as the Pasadena chain speeds up a celebrity‑driven national expansion. The brand is rolling out dozens of new locations.

A Phoenix-era Bob's Big Boy diner famed for its towering statue and double-decker burgers has closed, underscoring the shrinking footprint of the brand in Arizona.

An all‑you‑can‑eat Korean BBQ from the Namoo team is coming to Santa Monica with a $49.95 fixed price and an April target opening. The group is acquiring the Arizona Avenue space and an ABC license transfer is pending.

Bacari is taking over the One Colorado courtyard in Old Town Pasadena; renovations begin in May and a soft opening is targeted for early 2027.

Panda’s Buldak‑spiced Dynamite Sweet & Sour Chicken debuted at a Wrigleyville opening; a local taste test found it sweet, crunchy and genuinely fiery.