Santa Monica acquires Edgar Arceneaux's artwork "Skinning the Mirror (Winter 9), 2025" at Frieze Los Angeles art fair, enhancing its Art Bank collection.

Marathon Burger in LA, envisioned by Nipsey Hussle, opens with a celebration, free food for early guests, and a promise to continue his legacy of community growth.

Yelp named Holbox in South LA the top U.S. eatery for 2025, noted for its seafood and community support, with California dominating the list with 37 restaurants.

In-N-Out Burger is moving its headquarters back to Baldwin Park, its original location, and opening an office in Tennessee, with plans to expand further in the U.S.

Trader Joe's, Costco, and Sprouts are limiting egg purchases due to a shortage caused by a bird flu outbreak. They aim to ensure availability for more customers as egg prices soar.

Bar Chelou, an acclaimed restaurant in Pasadena, is closing on February 16, 2025, due to business decline after the Eaton Fire. Chef Doug Rankin plans pop-ups before moving to Denver.

Emma Chamberlain opened her first Chamberlain Coffee shop in Los Angeles' Westfield Century City Mall, expanded from online to a permanent location offering various coffee and tea options.

Cassia, a Southeast Asian restaurant in Santa Monica, will close on February 22, 2025, after facing operational challenges. The owners plan to open a new eatery, Jade Rabbit.

Marea, a respected Italian seafood restaurant from New York, opened a new location in Beverly Hills, offering both familiar and locally inspired dishes under the leadership of Executive Chef PJ Calapa.

A new In-N-Out Burger opens in Carson, CA, with seating for over 100 guests and a drive-thru that can handle 24 vehicles, reflecting the brand's ongoing expansion.

The Ruby Fruit, a Los Angeles lesbian bar, is closing due to financial strain from wildfires, as detailed in an Instagram post and NBC News. The LGBTQ+ community expresses support and starts fundraising efforts amid concerns for such spaces.

Guerrilla Tacos in the Arts District has stated it will close on January 31, 2025, due to challenges, including the pandemic and a robbery. Sister venue Guerrilla Cafecito will also shut down.

José Andrés' Zaytinya, serving Mediterranean mezze, and Butterfly, a rooftop Mexican dining spot, open in Culver City, Los Angeles, offering a blend of tradition and California produce.