Vui Ve
Vietnamese restaurant Vui Ve is opening its third location in Brentwood, taking over the former Pita Bar + Grill space at 1168 S. Barrington Ave. Owner Lanli Su confirmed the expansion. Menu includes pho, banh mi, fried rice, vermicelli bowls, and Vietnamese coffee. Existing locations in Little Tokyo and NoHo. Listed as ‘coming soon’ on […]
Encanto Cafe and Wine Bar
Mediterranean cafe and wine bar with coastal Italian influences, part of the larger El Encanto multi-use development on Catalina Island. Morning service will offer light breakfast, coffee and pastries; wine bar operates 3-9 p.m. daily with outdoor patio, Mediterranean/Italian wines, light bites and charcuterie. Owner Steven Hoefs also operates Catalina Entertainment, which runs other restaurants, […]
Aria’s Table
Aria’s Table is a new restaurant opening in the former Bastards space at 11045 Downey Ave in Downey, CA. Owner Erika De La Teja named the restaurant after her daughter. It will serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with a Mexican-American breakfast menu and Mediterranean-inspired lunch and dinner menu. Opening planned for summer 2026.
Yu By Sijie
Chinese-fusion restaurant opening inside Tivoli Village in Summerlin. Sister restaurant to Special Noodle in Chinatown. Expected to offer similar menu items including handmade baos, dumplings, claypot dishes, wok-fried plates, soups, and Chinese street-food snacks. Permit filed with City of Las Vegas. Operated under Mai Gu Summer LLC.
Le Umu
Authentic Samoan eatery opening a new location in Charleston Heights inside Charleston West Plaza. Previous Silverado Ranch location closed. Construction is underway with a summer 2026 opening planned. City of Las Vegas permit filed. Owner confirmed the upcoming opening. Known for traditional Polynesian dishes like Laua Pisupo and Lamb Curry.
Thirsty Flamingo
Thirsty Flamingo is a drinks-on-the-go quick-service concept planned for a summer 2026 opening in the Charleston Heights neighborhood. The concept is owned by Kimberly King on behalf of her teenage daughter. It will occupy a single-unit building next to Eller Law and King Solutions. Construction and permitting are currently underway. No website or social media […]
Grounds and Sounds
New coffee cafe concept by RHYTHM Roast Inc., owned by Pamela Matthews. Set to open summer 2026 at the Michael Way Retail Center in Northwest Las Vegas. Construction is currently underway. City of Las Vegas permit has been filed. Details on menu offerings beyond coffee are not yet available.
O’Mara Irish Pub
Veteran- and woman-owned Irish pub opening in Murray Hill neighborhood. Will offer beer, wine, pub fare (pizza, wings, boiled peanuts, charcuterie boards), and eventually Irish food. Features a copper epoxy bar, green decor, seating for ~100 guests, a stage for live music, and open-mic jam nights. Co-owner Amy Tomb stated they are working to open […]
Norikawa
Pearl Hospitality Group (part of Bento Group) is launching Norikawa, a Japanese omakase restaurant, as a sister concept to their existing Norikase restaurant in Tinseltown. The two-floor space at One Riverside development on the Downtown Northbank will feature indoor/outdoor bar and dining on the first floor, and a bar, lounge, outdoor dining, DJ booth, and […]
4T’s Eatery
4T’s Eatery is a family-run restaurant (named after four family members: Torrey, Timothy, Tiana, and Timari) reopening in a larger, upgraded space at 6050 Moncrief Road. It is a relaunch of the former Phoenix Eatery, which operated on Phoenix Avenue in 2023. The menu features waffles and chicken-and-waffle combinations. Expected to open late June/early July […]