A former Glendale doughnut shop is now Yerord Mas, where a viral basturma brisket pita anchors a compact, ambitious Armenian menu. The sandwich blends smoke, spice and tradition.

Tokyo-born Nana's Green Tea opens a company-run flagship in Old Pasadena on May 9, bringing matcha lattes, parfaits, soft serve and savory bowls.

New York chain 16 Handles signed a two‑unit deal for the San Fernando Valley; a Northridge shop is part of an eight‑store California rollout. Expect rotating flavors and a big toppings bar.

Backbone, from Nathan McCall and Karen Yoo, has transformed a Montrose storefront into a seafood-forward New American dining room with seasonal, showstopping plates.

Wine + Eggs is opening a wine bar and shop at 6142 Washington Blvd in Culver City; owners filed for an ABC permit and expect to start with drinks and packaged snacks before expanding the menu.

Jamba at Downtown Disney will close July 6, 2026, after 23 years to make way for Bopo Go!, a boba-and-snacks concept from Bopomofo. Permit filings and social posts signal construction soon.

A new Tarzana burger shop from the team behind Cavi Sushi plans fast, made-to-order burgers, breakfast and monthly Japanese‑inspired "flavor drops".

John Arakaki’s St. Felix Sin City brings Hollywood polish, made‑to‑order cocktails and late‑night shareable plates to southwest Las Vegas.

Circle Bar — a Main Street staple since 1949 — is expected to reopen in May with upgraded sound and late-night weekend hours. The building sold late last year and a new operator is listed on a storefront notice.

Daisuke Nakazawa’s Michelin-backed omakase opens May 13 on Robertson Boulevard, offering a seven-course nigiri tasting and a larger chef’s menu with beverage pairings. Reservations are on Resy.

Antico Nuovo alum Bradley Ray has launched Henry’s Secret Ice Cream — tiny weekly drops and Friday–Saturday pickups on the Sunset Strip. Pints move fast.

Viceroy Santa Monica and More Than Matcha team up for a monthlong Sugar Palm pop-up beginning May 2, featuring a Tropical Mango Matcha and a public morning launch. The menu highlights cream-top Summer Cloud drinks and at-home whisking kits.

Dan Tana’s was briefly closed by county inspectors after a vermin and sanitation finding; the West Hollywood staple corrected the problems and reopened days later.