Thai House Kitchen
Thai House Kitchen, a Thai restaurant concept from operators Naruedee Mongkhonluang and Paul Korsakul, is preparing to open a new location at One South mixed-use development in Redondo Beach, replacing Kotsu Ramen. A liquor license application has been submitted. Owner Paul Korsakul stated the location is expected to open in approximately two months from article […]
Goop Kitchen
Goop Kitchen, a California-based delivery-and-takeout concept associated with Gwyneth Paltrow, is set to open a location at the new Triton Center development on the UC San Diego campus in La Jolla. This will be the brand’s second San Diego County location. Triton Center is a $453 million, 332,000 sq ft campus village project expected to […]
The Stand
The Stand is opening its 23rd location at ‘The Valley’ (formerly Westfield Mission Valley Mall) in Mission Valley, San Diego, slated for August 2026. This will be the brand’s largest location to date, featuring an indoor/outdoor bar, seating for approximately 200 guests, and a full bar with crafted cocktails, local beer, and wine. Located across […]
Saigon Alley Kitchen & Bar
New Vietnamese restaurant and bar concept from the family behind Pho Ca Dao Vietnamese Kitchen. Opening in the former home of Two Seven Eight (previously The Tractor Room) in Hillcrest. Menu will feature Pho Ca Dao classics including pho varieties, spring rolls, banh mi, broken rice plates, vermicelli bowls, plus Asian fusion dishes and a […]
SusieCakes
SusieCakes, a multi-state bakery brand known for classic American desserts made from scratch, is preparing to open a new location in La Jolla at The Shops at La Jolla Village, taking over Sprinkles’ former space. Documents were recently submitted to the San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality indicating early development activity. No exact […]
Lobster Lab
Lobster Lab, a fast-casual seafood concept specializing in lobster rolls and coastal-inspired dishes, is opening a fourth location at Sky Deck in Del Mar Highlands Town Center. A fifth location is also planned for UCSD’s Station 8 food hall at 9145 Scholars Drive South in La Jolla, though that timeline has not been announced. Both […]
Tanta Roba Pizzeria
Italian quick-service restaurant specializing in Roman-style pizza by the slice and Tuscan schiacciata sandwiches. Founded by Italian family (Mattia and Alessandra). Opening in former Coxinha Store space in Pacific Beach. Menu includes focaccia pizzas, schiacciata sandwiches, salads, desserts, and beverages. Dough uses 72-hour fermentation with organic and imported Italian ingredients. Targeting late-summer 2026 opening pending […]
The Pizza Next Door
New pizzeria planned for Shingle Spring Plaza Shopping Center, taking over the former Gold Pan Pizzeria space. Co-owned by Audrey Nicole Pearce and Brittany Lynn Sampson. Opening inferred from a liquor license application filed with the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. No specific opening date announced.
Rough and Ready Mercantile
New grocery store, deli, and barbecue concept opening in a historic building that sat vacant for 15-20 years on Rough and Ready Highway. Owner Chelsea Loesch plans to create a community-driven destination with grocery, deli, and BBQ offerings. Still in early stages of planning and marketing; expects to open before end of 2026.
Olive Garden
Olive Garden is planning a new location at 2101 Claribel Road in the Crossroads West mixed-use retail development at the corner of Claribel and Oakdale roads in Riverbank, CA. The restaurant will be operated by Olive Garden Holdings, LLC, a subsidiary of GMRI Inc. (Darden Restaurants). A liquor license application has been filed with the […]