Kreation Organic
Kreation Organic, a cold-pressed juice and healthy QSR brand with 25 existing Southern California locations, has two additional openings on the way. Specific locations and opening dates not disclosed. Article is primarily a corporate partnership announcement with Square.
Zuma
Upscale London-based Japanese izakaya restaurant Zuma is opening its first California location at the Guild Hotel in downtown San Diego on Aug. 10, 2026. Known for high-design artful izakaya dishes and a sushi counter, Zuma is operated by parent company Azumi Restaurant Group. This will be the brand’s fifth U.S. location, joining Miami, Las Vegas, […]
Chick-fil-A
First Chick-fil-A in Stanislaus County. Grand opening ‘moove-in party’ on August 6 at 6:30 a.m. Owner/operator Christine Murphy. Restaurant will be open Monday through Saturday 6:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Approximately 120 full and part-time jobs created. $25,000 donation to Feeding America planned for opening celebration.
Dana Point Harbor Hotels (Surf Lodge and Boutique Hotel)
R.D. Olson Development (Bob Olson, president) is planning two new hotels at Dana Point Harbor as part of a massive county-owned harbor renovation: (1) a surf lodge described as the first privately owned rate-restricted hotel in California, and (2) a 130-room boutique-style market-rate hotel to replace the existing 167-room Marina Inn. Both hotels are targeted […]
Residence Inn by Marriott Paso Robles
128-room Residence Inn by Marriott currently under construction on a hilltop along Highway 46 West and Vine Street. Project broke ground nearly three years ago and has faced multiple delays due to weather and subcontractor scheduling. Developer Excel Hotel Group reports construction is actively underway with workers on site. Opening target is approximately the first […]
Park Hyatt (Oceanwide Plaza)
The long-stalled Oceanwide Plaza development in downtown LA, which originally included a Park Hyatt hotel, condominiums, and retail space, has received federal bankruptcy court approval for a $470 million sale to KPC Square (KPC Group and Lendlease joint venture). Construction halted in 2019; the sale approval clears a path to restart the project ahead of […]
Samuzora
Japanese-inspired jazz lounge and event space in a 2,500 sq ft historic 1902 building (Tanner’s Corner). Beverage-focused menu featuring Japanese cocktails, whiskeys, and sakes, plus small bites and desserts. Art Deco meets 1950s-60s Japanese decor with a live music stage. Still in permitting process with renovations to come. Owner aims for end-of-year 2026 opening.
AKAMI Izakaya & Sushi
AKAMI Izakaya & Sushi is opening a third location in Monrovia, CA at 929 W. Huntington Dr., formerly Oto-Oto Izakaya. The restaurant is a modern Japanese concept offering fresh sushi, noodles, and 18-item omakase experiences, along with cocktails, sake, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages. Founded by master sommelier and chef Jeffry Undiarto, the brand already has […]
Durango
Durango, a Latin/Mexican cuisine restaurant by Boulevard Hospitality Group, is slated to open at Topanga Village in Woodland Hills. This will be the second location for the Durango brand, joining Durango Cocina & Rooftop in Rancho Cucamonga. The space was formerly home to XOC Tequila Grill. Menu features Latin cuisine including tomahawk steak, chicken adobo, […]
HWA ON
Modern premium Korean BBQ restaurant opening in the historic Citizen Publishing Company Building. Concept from the team behind Mikomi Sushi and Seoul Alley. Will feature Wagyu beef, combination platters, à la carte Korean BBQ, side dishes, lunch specials, and a full-service bar with cocktails, Korean beer, and soju. Aiming for late September 2026 opening.