World Traveler Coffee Roasters
World Traveler Coffee Roasters has signed a lease to open a new location at Gold River Town Centre, taking over a former Starbucks space. The cafe is known for in-house roasted beans, specialty lattes, breakfast sandwiches, vegetarian paninis, and rotating pastries. Franchisors Linoy Nesher and Yaniv Rosenberg own the growing regional chain with locations in […]
Cheemas Havelli
Cheemas Havelli Inc has filed for a new on-sale liquor license at 1529 Colusa Highway, Suite 5 in Yuba City, CA. The concept appears to be a Punjabi/North Indian restaurant, drawing on the word ‘haveli’ (traditional courtyard mansion). The location previously housed Taste of India Bombay Lounge. License is listed as pending. No confirmed opening […]
Shake Shack
Shake Shack opening its 53rd California location in Elk Grove. Grand opening at 10am on August 5, 2026. Will serve full menu plus limited-time West Coast Menu. Opening day includes charitable donation of $1 per sandwich sold to Elk Grove Food Bank Services.
The Posh Bagel
The Posh Bagel, a Los Altos-founded New York-style bagel chain, is expanding to Yuba City at 747 Colusa Avenue. The location is listed as ‘coming soon’ on the company’s website. No opening date has been announced. The chain serves bagels, bagel sandwiches, bagel dogs, house-made cream cheeses, pastries, wraps, smoothies, and coffee. The company relocated […]
North and River Restaurant
North and River Restaurant is set to open at 122 W River Rd in Ripon, CA, inside the Ripon Terrazza mixed-use development. Owner Kyndra Wilson is taking over the space previously occupied by Ripon Social, a modern American restaurant that closed after Easter brunch in April 2026. A liquor license application has been filed with […]
Pronto Gelato
Pronto Gelato is opening a second Portland location at 232 NE 28th Avenue, aiming for an October 1 opening. The new location will feature the same gelato lineup as the original NE 42nd & Alberta walk-up window, plus an expanded full cafe coffee program. Co-owner George Kaden also runs Italian restaurant Campana in Woodlawn. The […]
El Mariachi Mexican Grill
Mexican restaurant focused on tacos with fresh handmade tortillas. Owners Jesus Zacarias and wife Mariela are taking over the former Stickers Asian Cafe space in the Sellwood Moreland neighborhood. Seats approximately 45 indoors with booths plus 15 in outdoor seating. Liquor license application filed with City of Portland. Owners aiming to open mid-August 2026.
Shawarmaati Mediterranean Grill
Shawarmaati Mediterranean Grill is expanding to downtown Tempe, marking the brand’s third Valley location. The restaurant specializes in authentic Mediterranean cuisine including shawarma, grilled meats, wraps, and bowls with a 100% halal-certified menu cooked over live charcoal grill. The Tempe location, near Arizona State University, may feature longer hours and a different menu than existing […]
Slab City Bar & Grill
Slab City Bar & Grill is a new concept from Tempe restaurateur Scott Price, preparing to open near University Drive and Mill Avenue in downtown Tempe. The restaurant will serve grass-fed burgers and steaks cooked in 100% beef tallow, along with beer, wine, and cocktails. The concept is described as community-focused with an old-fashioned cooking […]
Blue Zebra Lounge
Blue Zebra Lounge is planned for 322 E. Camelback Road in Phoenix, the former Copper & Sage space at Uptown Plaza. A restaurant liquor license application was recently filed with the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control. The floor plan shows an indoor dining area, two bars, and patio seating. No opening date has […]