Sana’a Cafe
Yemeni coffee shop expanding in Los Angeles County. Santa Monica location at 1302 Pico Blvd is currently under construction with targeted opening between late August and mid-September 2026. Additional locations planned in Westwood (opening end of July 2026), Long Beach (end of 2026, in permitting), Wilshire Boulevard (sooner due to less buildout needed), Garden Grove, […]
Lucky’s Steakhouse
Lucky’s Steakhouse, a high-end steakhouse serving steaks, chops, sandwiches, and seafood, is planning to expand to Beverly Hills by taking over the former Nerano space at 9960 S. Santa Monica Blvd. The restaurant is part of the Montesano Group and currently has locations in Montecito, Malibu, SoHo (Manhattan), and East Hampton. It is aiming for […]
Yard House
Yard House, owned by Darden Restaurants, is coming soon to the Collection at Janss Marketplace in Thousand Oaks. It will be located near Dave & Busters, DSW, and Nordstrom Rack at the corner of Hillcrest Drive and Wilbur Road. This will be the first Yard House location in Thousand Oaks. The restaurant is currently in […]
Slice House by Tony Gemignani
Pizza franchise Slice House by Tony Gemignani is planning a new location at 2390 Las Posas Rd in Camarillo, CA. The local franchisee is Vinny Margott, who also has a Ventura location slated to open in July 2026. No specific opening timeline was available for the Camarillo location. The brand offers New York, Sicilian, Grandma, […]
Pali Wine Co.
Pali Wine Co., a Santa Barbara County winery, is relocating its San Diego tasting room from Little Italy (2130 India Street) to Hillcrest at 1440 University Ave, the former Cellar Hand space. Soft opening planned for August 12, 2026, with grand opening on August 22, 2026. Will offer same wine selection, wine club benefits, private […]
Market Café at Culinary Impact Center
Kitchens for Good, a San Diego nonprofit providing tuition-free culinary workforce training, is planning a public-facing Market Café as part of its new 29,000-square-foot Culinary Impact Center in Bankers Hill. The café will operate as a real restaurant where apprentices prepare and serve food while earning wages. The center is expected to open mid-2027 and […]
Campus Burgers
Campus Burgers, a California-based fast casual smash burger chain, is opening its first San Diego location in Pacific Beach at the former home of The Food Box. Franchise owner Greg Nazloo is targeting Labor Day Weekend for the grand opening, which will include a giveaway of 1,000 free burgers and fries. Menu includes smash burgers, […]
Divo Diva Cafe
European-style coffee shop and wine bar expanding to a second location in Little Italy, San Diego. Owned by professional opera singers Victoria Robertson and Rosario Monetti. Will feature a cafe, bakery, and dessert section in the former home of Influx Cafe. Menu includes Italian coffee, pastries, paninis, pizzas, charcuterie, wine, and beer. Owners also host […]
The Pho
The Pho is a Vietnamese pho restaurant expected to open in August 2026 at The Hub development near UC Merced. The restaurant will serve traditional Vietnamese pho and other quick meal options. Three other businesses are also opening at the same development: Bae Tea Coffee (Yemeni-inspired coffee shop, August 2026), Licky’s (ice cream shop, Aug […]
Margie’s Diner
Margie’s Diner is returning to San Luis Obispo after nearly a decade, opening at the former IHOP building at 212 Madonna Road. Signs have gone up, the location was being finished as of July 13, 2026, and a beer/wine license application has been submitted to the CA ABC. The restaurant confirmed the new SLO location […]