Pizza City Fest brings 40 SoCal pizzerias to the L.A. LIVE deck April 25–26 with panels, demos and a cross-section of regional pies.

In the span of eight days, three West Hollywood restaurants have been ordered closed by LA County health inspectors for vermin infestations — San Vicente Bungalows, Dan Tana's, and now Akuma Ramen & Sushi Bar, the anime-themed neighborhood favorite on Santa Monica Boulevard. The cluster raises a pointed question: is this a city-wide pest problem, a stretch of bad luck, or the delayed fallout from California's 2025 ban on the rodenticides that once kept infestations in check?

Menotti’s Coffee will open a 550‑sq‑ft grab‑and‑go at West Edge in Sawtelle this May, returning to the brand’s quick‑stop roots.

Chef Edo Baldi’s new Baldi at the Waldorf Astoria debuted Feb. 18. The 180‑seat Tuscan steakhouse centers on an olive‑wood grill, house pastas and signature desserts.

Old Town La Verne favorite Chase’s is opening a second location in downtown Glendora at 216 N. Glendora Ave. Early footage shows a possible patio but no opening date yet.

Signage at 1510 Montana Ave suggests Bacio di Latte will open a second Santa Monica gelato shop. The brand already operates downtown; no opening date yet.

Romanaccia opened in Hollywood this month, serving Roman-style al taglio slices from long-fermented dough and late-night hours. The counter-service spot aims to bring a taste of Rome to Cahuenga Boulevard.

A pop-up famous for backyard seafood boils opened its first shop at 301 Loma Avenue in Long Beach. The menu runs from $20 shrimp bags to a $400 group tray.

Urban Comfort Foods Kitchen has opened in Carson, offering jollof-forward, build-your-own bowls and a foundation that distributes meals across South L.A.

Snoop Dogg’s Dr. Bombay opened its first Venice Beach shop on the boardwalk, serving music‑themed scoops and drawing beachside crowds.

A Moroccan dinner‑show called Marrakesh has quietly opened inside the Anaheim Packing District, pairing tagines and a $45–$70 set menu with weekend belly‑dance performances. The lounge‑style restaurant leans on a Costa Mesa legacy while operating as a new, independent outpost.

Long Beach's Shlap Muan is opening a second location in Monrovia this May, taking over the former Burgerim at 1108 S. Fifth Ave.

Daniel Patterson and Sarah Lewitinn are opening Jacaranda, a small tasting‑menu restaurant, at 6623 Melrose in Hancock Park this spring.