County inspectors recommended that Peru Chicha in Gardena temporarily close after finding vermin and several sanitation violations. The restaurant must correct the issues and pass a reinspection before reopening.

Chef Debbie Lee's Yi Cha brings pojangmacha-style anju, neon-bright design and inventive cocktails to Highland Park.

Maurice “Mo” Stewart has turned his longtime pop‑up into Brother’s Keeper BBQ’s Fourth Street shop, serving oak‑smoked meats and sides shaped by his grandmother’s recipes.

Casper Hospitality Group has an ABC filing for Izakaya Toki at 815 S. Hill St., the former home of Michelin-starred Shibumi, per local reporting. Menu and opening details are still pending.

John Wayne Airport cut the ribbon on new dining and retail concessions on Feb. 19, kicking off a multi‑million‑dollar modernization that mixes national brands with OC favorites.

A community-built fantasy cafe opened in North Hollywood this weekend, turning the former Federal Bar into The Witch's Cottage — a cafe, bakery and hidden tabletop tavern. The space mixes handcrafted interiors, tiki cocktails and a rentable gaming room.

Bevel Coffee, an Altadena pop-up, moves into a 600‑sq‑ft cafe at 1866 N. Allen Ave on Feb. 28, built with fire‑relief grants and neighborhood support. The shop will roast in Monrovia and serve bagels and pastries from local partners.

Burger She Wrote is opening a Sherman Oaks location at 14245 Ventura Blvd late March, bringing its Snake River Farms Wagyu smash burgers to the Valley.

Laurel Supply, from the Laurel Hardware team, is nearly ready at 8445 Santa Monica Boulevard — a market‑meets‑restaurant with pastry cases, market displays and oak‑lined dining.

Napa’s Gott’s Roadside opens its first Los Angeles location at The Original Farmers Market on March 6 with burgers, shakes and a Strauss soft‑serve window.

John and Jane Sungkamee have brought Emporium Thai Market to Sawtelle, expanding their Westwood outpost into a dining-and-drink concept with Southern Thai dishes and cocktails. Reservations and menus are live online.

The Win‑Dow is opening a Montana Avenue window in mid‑March, bringing its affordable smashburgers and fried chicken sandwiches to 930 Montana Ave. Banners are already up on the storefront.

Chicago‑born Cafecito has posted "Coming soon" signage at Agoura Meadows, pointing to a new Agoura Hills location. The chain's menu blends Cuban coffee, pressed sandwiches and cocktails.