Santa Clarita’s Hanasaki Sushi is expanding to Porter Ranch, taking over a former sushi spot on Rinaldi Street with a targeted November opening. The team says it will recreate the original’s intimate, date‑night vibe.

Go Greek Yogurt opens in Larchmont Village Saturday with a 10 a.m. soft opening and planned 10 a.m.–10 p.m. hours. A pop‑up last weekend reportedly served 300+ samples.

Ian Schrager’s Public West Hollywood will open on the Sunset Strip in July with restaurants led by Gjelina and Gjusta alums. Expect an all-day bakery, pool bar and a big rooftop.

Pasadena‑based Paper Rice will open a 1,900‑sq‑ft Sawtelle shop at 2202 Sawtelle Blvd, bringing build‑your‑own spring rolls, bowls and bánh mì to the Westside in late 2026.

Chef-driven Bleu Bird has packed lines in Manchester Square with saucy fried chicken, bucket meals and a $25 family special.

Fly By Jing has recalled select Creamy Sesame Noodles sold at Whole Foods and online after possible peanut cross‑contact; check UPCs and Best By dates for refunds.

A focaccia‑forward takeout and catering shop is coming to Westlake Village’s County Line Shopping Center after the city approved off‑site beer and wine sales. Owners are targeting late 2026.

Connie & Ted’s announced it will close on July 1 after 13 years in West Hollywood. Owners blamed pandemic-era limits and rising operating costs.

CAVA opens in Westlake Village this Friday with a Community Day benefiting Food Share of Ventura County; the chain will match donations up to $1,000 and hire 25–40 locals.

Dine Latino Restaurant Week runs May 12–24, spotlighting hundreds of Latino‑owned kitchens across L.A. County with prix‑fixe menus and regional specialties.

Kith’s West Hollywood relaunch includes Ronnie’s Pronto, a grab-and-go counter serving breakfast and lunch sandwiches and the Pronto Freeze. The launch pairs food with exclusive product drops.

Four Five Guys restaurants across California — including two in Los Angeles County — are slated to close in coming weeks, affecting roughly 55 workers. The moves underscore pressure on mid‑tier burger chains amid higher wages and costs.

Nancy Silverton added a Larchmont diner and a Palisades steakhouse to her Mozza portfolio and landed on the LA500 for 2026.