Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers
Raising Cane’s opening two new California locations in August 2026. The Fontana location at 16940 Slover Ave opens Aug 17. A Thousand Oaks location at 400 N. Moorpark Road is also opening (Monday, Aug 11 implied). Additional locations opening in Michigan, North Carolina, New Jersey, Alabama, and Georgia.
Aman Beverly Hills
Aman Beverly Hills is part of the One Beverly Hills mixed-use campus, a 17.5-acre, ~$10 billion development along Wilshire Boulevard near Rodeo Drive. The project includes the Aman hotel and branded residences, a reimagined Beverly Hilton, luxury retail, and 10 acres of botanical gardens. Developed by Cain Development and Eldridge Industries, with $4.3 billion in […]
Pura Vida Miami
Pura Vida Miami, an all-day cafe chain founded in 2012 by Omer and Jen Horev, is opening its first Long Beach location at 2ND & PCH in the former Noble Rotisserie space. The brand focuses on health and wellness with a menu including smoothies, acai bowls, all-day breakfast, bowls, sandwiches, and snacks. They have existing […]
Sticky Rice
Local Thai brand Sticky Rice is planning a fifth location at 523 Rose Ave in Venice, CA. The brand was launched by David Tewasart at Grand Central Market in Downtown LA in 2013, later partnering with Bryan Sharafkhah. Menu includes sticky wings, Thai noodle dishes, curries, chicken satay, and crying tiger. No specific opening date […]
EZPZ Pizza & Soft Serve
EZPZ Pizza & Soft Serve is opening a second location this fall at 12824 Ventura Blvd in Studio City, in a former Starbucks space. The concept features New York-style pizza by the slice or pie, and organic soft serve. Founded by film producer Beau Flynn, actress Marley Shelton Flynn, and chef Scott Tremonti (known for […]
Bar Fortuna
Chef Brian Bornemann, owner of Crudo e Nudo, is opening Bar Fortuna at 2917 Main St in Santa Monica (formerly Vamos Vamos). The concept will feature handmade pasta dishes, fresh ingredients, Italian cocktails, and a wine list curated by wine specialist J.D. Plotnick. Targeting an early fall 2026 opening per Forbes. ABC license filing confirmed.
Jjang Korean BBQ
Jjang Korean BBQ, an all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ restaurant, is opening its second location in Escondido at 329 West Felicita Avenue in Felicita Plaza (former Sierra Madre Cantina space). Documents were submitted to the San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality. No exact opening date announced. The restaurant features tabletop grilling with marinated meats, seafood, […]
EggBred
EggBred, a fast-casual breakfast and brunch franchise specializing in handcrafted breakfast sandwiches, is opening a new location in the 4S Ranch area of San Diego. The company recently submitted documents to the San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality for the new location. The franchise will be owned by Armando Ponce Perez and Mariela […]
Kura Sushi
Kura Sushi, a Japanese revolving sushi restaurant chain, is set to open a new location in Carlsbad at the former home of Toast Gastrobrunch. Documents were recently submitted to the San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality. No exact opening date has been announced. The location will be Kura Sushi’s third in San Diego […]
La Palapa Mexican Restaurant
Family-owned Mexican restaurant relocating across the street from its current location at 12169 Woodside Ave to 12212 Woodside Ave (former Lakeside Cafe & Bakery space). Co-owner Maura Kelly confirmed the move is pending San Diego County permitting approval. No exact opening date announced; team hopes to open as soon as final approvals are received. Restaurant […]