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.

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.