Lynx, Joshua Skenes and Brandyn Tepper’s Arts District pizza-and-cocktail lab, earned a Michelin Bib Gourmand months after opening. Rotovap cocktails and engineered pizzas have made the tiny room a hot topic.

SB 314 rewired how California handles outdoor alcohol service. With some emergency provisions sunsetting, cities and restaurants are navigating new permits and fees.

LA’s Win~Dow has filed to open at 237 W. Chapman Ave in Old Towne Orange, with plans showing a walk‑up window, garden seating and a bar.

Momo Souls in Palms turns Himalayan momos into saucy, shareable bowls — a family-run counter that grew from markets into a popular brick-and-mortar.

Broken Yolk Café will open a downtown San Clemente cafe at 201 Avenida Del Mar, slated for late 2026 under a multi‑unit deal with franchisee Nick Harris.

The East Hollywood hot‑chicken brand opened in Santa Clarita last week and will debut in Riverside next Friday, bringing its signature heat scale to more neighborhoods.

Family-run Nikki C’s in Pasadena is closing after a failed roof and lost parking made repairs unrealistic. The owner is holding a farewell sale this week.

Raising Cane’s opened a two‑story flagship on Century Boulevard in Inglewood, outfitted with LED displays, public art and late‑night hours to serve arena crowds.

Ministry of Coffee opened a West Hollywood shop on Santa Monica Boulevard and offered free coffee to the first 50 guests during its soft opening. The café is running limited hours as it settles in.

California will ban consumer-facing "sell-by" labels and require 'BEST if Used by' or 'USE by' wording to cut waste and confusion starting July 1. The change affects packaging, stores and donations.

Family‑run All About the Cinnamon pairs oversized cinnamon rolls with hip‑hop names. Fans are lining up for 28 themed flavors and weekend specials.

Nick the Greek arrives in Santa Ana on June 25, opening at 1313 W. 17th St. with a community lunch giving one free entrée per person from 11 a.m.–2:30 p.m.

Kouzeh, a new bakery on Wilshire, is baking about 25 province-specific Iranian breads and has quietly become a gathering point for L.A.’s Iranian community. The shop mixes culinary curiosity with community ritual during World Cup week.