The original King Taco in Cypress Park is being reviewed for L.A. Historic-Cultural Monument status, spotlighting the taqueria that helped shape the city's taco scene.

Dominique Crenn’s Monsieur Dior pairs couture‑inspired plates with a lounge of two‑piece bar bites atop Dior’s Rodeo Drive flagship. The menu lets Bay Area diners sample Crenn’s pastry and truffle work without a full tasting ticket.

Liquor-license paperwork lists "Cache 58" at 12570 Versailles St. in Victoria Gardens, a new concept tied to Riverside chef Ruben Barragan. Details remain scarce.

Angel City Brewery will close on April 30, 2026, when its lease ends. Boston Beer says it’s seeking a buyer while trying to limit staff impacts.

Pontu, chef Richie Lopez's new Peruvian spot, is headed to 3117 Ocean Park Blvd in Santa Monica. Expect seasonal seafood plates like ceviches and tiraditos while permits are finalized.

Four fast-casual chains are moving into a new building at Bixby Village Plaza in East Long Beach, with openings expected later this summer into the fall.

Carniceria Gonzalez opened a second Palmdale location at 820 W. Rancho Vista Blvd, offering carne asada, marinated meats and ready-to-go sides daily.

White Label Cookies is opening a compact walk‑up at 8714 Santa Monica Blvd in West Hollywood, serving oversized, fudgy cookies with a signature Salty Bottom.

Intelligentsia is converting a Pico A‑frame into its first Santa Monica drive‑thru coffeebar, pairing car‑window service with a sunny outdoor patio.

A new Crenshaw Food Hub in Hyde Park mixes a market, communal kitchen and a viral soursop 'fish' sandwich while aiming to grow BIPOC-led farms.

The Sky Room atop the Fairmont Breakers has reopened after a remodel, with chef Maxwell Pfeiffer steering a menu that mixes supper‑club classics and modern seafood.

Bay Area onigiri brand Onigilly has leased a 1,300-square-foot Del Amo Fashion Center space and is targeting a summer 2026 opening. Franchisees say the location will mix grab-and-go with a few seats.

Southern California’s The Hat is opening its first location outside the state in Spring Valley, bringing its famed pastrami dip sandwiches and chili cheese fries this spring.