Amor y Magia
Latin American-inspired restaurant from the team behind Same Same and Good Enough Cocktail Club. Concept blends Filipino, Venezuelan, Mexican, and broader Latin American cuisine. Menu features shared plates including fish crudo, ceviche, elote, pão de queijo, and tajadas. Gothic and Spanish Revival-inspired design with ~60-seat covered outdoor patio, 12-seat bar, and 4-seat chef’s counter. Initial […]
Serafino
Serafino is a forthcoming all-day cafe and wine bar opening in San Diego’s Mission Hills neighborhood. The 3,100-square-foot space combines two adjacent storefronts and is currently undergoing full renovation. Co-founded by David Cross and Rebeca Cross alongside COO Michael Di Carlo and GM Amanda Sarich. The concept emphasizes inclusive employment for individuals of all abilities. […]
Urban Kitchen Group New Restaurant (name TBD)
Urban Kitchen Group, led by Tracy Borkum and chef partner Tim Kolanko, is planning a new all-day restaurant concept in Bankers Hill at the former Civico by the Park and Il Dandy location. The approximately 5,000-square-foot indoor-outdoor project is expected to open in late 2027. Concept name, menu, and design details are still under wraps.
Candy Land Cafe
Limited-run interactive pop-up dining experience inspired by the Candy Land board game, created by Bucket Listers in collaboration with Hasbro. Located at Bayside Kitchen + Bar. Menu features rainbow burgers, chocolate barbecue sliders, milkshakes, and a Chocolate River fondue experience, plus themed cocktails and zero-proof drinks. Tickets sold exclusively through Bucket Listers. First-ever Candy Land […]
Electric Wines
Electric Wines is a wine shop and tasting lounge from former Addison wine director Victoria O’Bryan, planning to open at 4644 30th Street in University Heights, San Diego. The concept will offer a curated wine program, retail wine shop, and casual tasting space with around 200 wines initially. No exact opening timeline has been set […]
On The Grind
On The Grind, a drive-thru coffee concept serving coffee, energy drinks, and quick-serve beverages, has filed a zoning application with the City of La Vernia for a new location at 13378 U.S. Hwy 87 W. The application is in early stages, pending formal city approval. No operational timeline has been publicly announced. The brand has […]
Aviator’s Restaurant
Aviator’s Restaurant, a classic diner-style eatery with aviation theme inside Sacramento Executive Airport, has been closed since Dec. 24 after a flooring project uncovered major structural issues including deteriorated rebar, mold, asbestos, and water intrusion. Sacramento County and Department of Airports are handling the full remodel. Owner Cheung-Sang Chik confirmed reopening is projected in approximately […]
The Daily Nosh
Scratch-made breakfast and lunch concept opening in a historic 1957 building (former Pontiac dealership) in Downtown Roseville. Menu focuses on biscuits, pastries, free-range eggs, Benedicts, breakfast sandwiches, and large ham steak-and-eggs plates. Indoor and outdoor dining available. Liquor license recently approved by California ABC. Connected to Randy Peters Catering & Events. Co-owned by Randy and […]
Push Pull
Push Pull cafe is opening its third Portland location at a former Starbucks at 7737 SW Capitol Highway in the Multnomah neighborhood. Owner Christopher Hall stated no firm opening date but expects to open later this summer 2026. The cafe serves specialty coffees including glass pours, pour overs, mochas, macchiatos, cortados, and espresso. Co-owner Emma […]
Roseline Coffee
Roseline Coffee is preparing to open its eighth Oregon location at the former Starbucks site at 2803 E. Burnside Street in Portland. The approximately 1,600 sq ft cafe is expected to open in fall 2026. The company is currently submitting permit requests to the city. Co-founder Keith Schuman confirmed the fall timeline. Roseline is known […]