A small Mar Vista bistro from chef Craig Hopson has become a Westside destination for a famously crisp roast chicken and house‑cut fries. The compact room and exacting technique are the draw.

Cheesesteaks by Matū opened on East Colorado Boulevard this week, transplanting the Beverly Hills wagyu cheesesteak to Pasadena with long lines.

An invite-only lounge called Maître D opens next to Drake's in Montrose this Saturday with $3k individual fees and a curated wine and food program.

The Original Saugus Café, a historic eatery operating since 1886 in Santa Clarita, LA County, is set to close on January 4, 2026, spurring community sadness and nostalgia.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass attended the opening of Dutch Bros Coffee's new Exposition Park location, highlighting the city's openness for business and economic growth.

Chick-fil-A is opening a new outlet in Bellflower, CA, on November 13, which will offer signature items and local job opportunities, along with a launch promotion involving cow costumes.

The Original Pantry Cafe in downtown LA is set to reopen after a six-month closure due to a labor dispute, with a resolution reached between the new owner and the workers' union.

The FDA expanded a recall of frozen shrimp to nine states — including California and Massachusetts — after cesium-137 was detected in imported shipments. Consumers should check labels and dispose of or return affected packages.

El Cholo Cafe in Pasadena is closing on August 3 after 25 years, with its owners choosing to focus on their catering business. The community laments the loss of this staple Mexican restaurant.

Iconic West Hollywood restaurant Chin Chin closed its Sunset Plaza location after 45 years, with patrons mourning the loss of a local favorite known for its Chinese chicken salad. The closure was due to a non-renewed lease.

Alleged British wine fraudster has been extradited to New York to face charges in a $99 million Ponzi scheme that used California's most prestigious wines as fake collateral, in a crime exposed by a Los Angeles lawyer

My 2 Cents in L.A. is closing dine-in service to focus on catering. The soul food restaurant announced its last dine-in on July 31, 2025, and a celebration event on August 1, as it transitions to catering.

Michelin-starred Japanese restaurant Shibumi in Downtown L.A. is set to close on July 19 despite recent acclaim, with the owner hinting at future projects.