Torchy’s Tacos
Popular taco chain opening 3,800 square foot location after over a year of construction. Part of chain with 110+ locations offering tacos, bowls, salads, burritos and all-day breakfast.
Pepp & Dolores
Thunderdome Restaurant Group opening new Pepp & Dolores location at The District at Deerfield, serving house-made pastas. Menu will be substantially the same as original Over-The-Rhine location with some new additions.
Crumbs Up Cookies and Cakes
Local baker Hillary Wells is opening a brick-and-mortar bakery featuring custom cakes, macarons, cupcakes, and cookies including buttercream ice sugar cookies. Construction is ongoing inside the former Vinyl Coffee location.
Piccolo Orsetto
Breakfast and brunch concept from owners of Wheat Penny Oven and Bar. Name means ‘Little Bear’ in Italian. Will include cooking school area and private dining room. Kitchen installation underway.
Gott’s Roadside
Bay Area burger restaurant opening Los Angeles flagship location at The Original Farmers Market. Features premium locally sourced ingredients, California-style American food, and soft-serve window. Operating hours 11am-9pm daily.
Burger She Wrote
Second location of LA burger joint specializing in smash burgers made with 100% American Wagyu beef and Kings Hawaiian buns, inspired by Oklahoma smash burgers. Founded by professional skateboarder Don Nguyen and restaurateur Steven Arroyo.
Yār on the Lake
Mediterranean communal dining restaurant taking over former Zin Bistro Americana space. Operated by same ownership team behind Zin. Yār means ‘friend’ in Persian and aims to bring Mediterranean communal dining experience to Westlake Village.
Chez Luna
Dog adoption cafe combining coffee service with rescue dog adoptions. Features indoor-outdoor layout with 2,000 sq ft indoor space and 1,000 sq ft outdoor space. Outdoor area will have Airstream serving coffee, indoor area dedicated to dog interactions and adoptions.
Southern Cravingz
Soul food truck with wrapped truck ready and permit approved. Owner is actively posting on Facebook page. Extensive menu includes homemade cream corn, baked beans, peach cobbler, ham, ox tails, fried pork chops, cornbread, and fried potatoes.
Porfirio’s Place
Mother-son Mexican restaurant opening in Sovana neighborhood, Spring Valley. Will serve authentic Mexican dishes including tacos, burritos, and pozole. Located in a gas station, rooted in Sinola, Mexico traditions.