Italian gelato brand Bacio di Latte is listed as "coming soon" at The Americana at Brand in Glendale. The mall lists unit 803 but the chain hasn’t announced a date yet.

Omake, a globally influenced coffee-and-tea concept from Iskuhi Kalantaryan, is coming to 12437 Ventura Blvd with guided tastings and ceremonial matcha.

Polly's Pies — a family-owned SoCal chain operating since 1968, now with 13 locations — has had its Montebello location closed by LA County health inspectors for vermin infestation and unsanitized food contact surfaces, 17 years after the Beverly Boulevard location first opened.

Seabutter is opening a fifth Southern California outpost at The Runway in Playa Vista. Permits filed show proposed seating and hours, but no opening date yet.

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.