Krak Boba will open its 13th store in Glendora, offering unique beverages matched to customer personalities, and celebrating with giveaways for the first visitors.

Soup 'n Fresh in Rancho Cucamonga, inspired by Souplantation, offers an all-you-can-eat dining experience, reviving the buffet tradition after pandemic closures.

Chronic Tacos opens two new franchises in Redondo Beach and Westchester, LA, helmed by healthcare veteran Cynthia Lidy, committed to community engagement and authentic Mexican cuisine.

Irv's Burgers, a historic Los Angeles eatery, has opened a new location in Newport Beach's Balboa Fun Zone, offering its classic American menu and planning to serve all-day breakfast from April.

CAVA opens a new Mediterranean fast-casual eatery in Hollywood, offering heart-healthy food options, while supporting food insecurity initiatives through donations and community engagement.

Ono Hawaiian BBQ is opening a new location in Lancaster, offering Hawaiian-style plate lunches and Aloha plates with options like BBQ chicken and Kalua pork.

Los Angeles is set to get a new Starbucks drive-through in Harbor City, offering a 24-hour service with a 13-car queue and pedestrian window. No seating will be available.

Hall Group is opening a luxury tasting room at the new Thompson Palm Springs hotel, offering wines from HALL, WALT, and BACA Wines, combined with upscale amenities.

Krak Boba opens its 12th store in Eastvale, offering a range of boba teas with opening week deals like buy-one-get-one-free and a grand opening with prizes.

Chef Josiah Citrin's West Hollywood eatery, Charcoal Sunset, closes due to economic challenges, less than a year after opening next to famous landmarks.

Nong Lá, a Vietnamese cafe, is opening its third LA location in Culver City, serving traditional dishes with fresh ingredients, where Wise Sons used to be.

Pez Coastal Kitchen, a new seafood restaurant led by chefs Bret Thompson and Joe Gillard, has opened in Pasadena, offering seasonal California cuisine and a curated cocktail program.

NORMS diner is offering free hotcakes for National Pancake Day, challenging traditional pancake fans to switch, while IHOP offers free pancakes and encourages donations to Feeding America.