Massilia
Marseille-inspired all-day restaurant returning to Santa Monica with a new location at 2820-2826 Main St. Owner Emmanuel Dossetti expects to open in fall 2026. Menu features French, Spanish, Italian and North African cuisine including couscous, steak-frites, seafood, pastas, pizza, and a full bar with craft cocktails and wine. Previously had a Santa Monica location on […]
Mama Canela
Tex-Mex restaurant opening in Glendora Village with upscale atmosphere. Menu will feature fajitas, homemade flour tortillas, and craft cocktails. Early evenings will be family-friendly with live music; later evenings transition to a date-night cocktail spot. Grand opening on July 31 will feature live mariachi music from Mariachi Los Camperos. Owners plan to expand in Southern […]
Changan Kitchen
Changan Kitchen, a Chinese noodle restaurant specializing in dishes like Spicy Beef Noodle Soup, Dan Dan Noodles, and Sesame Chicken with Noodles, is expanding to Eastland Center in West Covina. This will be their sixth location, joining existing spots in Ontario, Riverside, Chino Hills, and Monterey Park. Owner Rachel Geng stated they are awaiting final […]
Martha’s
Longstanding Hermosa Beach restaurant Martha’s is expanding to a 5,000 sq ft two-story space in Redondo Beach’s Riviera Village, formerly occupied by Gabi James. Opening planned for next month (June 2026). Will serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a classic American grille menu including smashburgers, ribs, steak, and pasta. Executive chef Johnny De Vivo, formerly […]
Bafang Dumpling
Taiwanese fast-casual dumpling chain with 1,000+ locations in Asia is opening a new Southern California location at Tawa Gateway in San Gabriel. Known for potstickers, dumplings, and noodles. Opening timeline not yet confirmed; outlet has reached out for details. Chain also has locations in development in Texas.
Slice House by Tony Gemignani
Fast-casual pizza franchise opening a new location in the Montalvo Square Shopping Center. Will seat 35 indoors plus communal outdoor patio. Hours 11am-9pm daily, extended to 10pm Fri-Sat. Menu includes New York, Sicilian, Grandma, and Detroit-style pizzas served whole or by the slice, plus salads, pastas, wings, craft beers, and wines. Franchise owner Vinny Margott […]
Lit Wings Express
Lit Wings Express, a fusion-style wing restaurant, is expanding to the Lucky 3 Food Co ghost kitchen facility at 333 W. St. Louis Ave in Las Vegas. The new location will focus primarily on delivery and online ordering. Co-owned by brothers Kevin and Alvin Vong, the brand started as a food truck in 2021 and […]
Netflix House
Third permanent Netflix House location, spanning over 100,000 sq ft within the BLVD Las Vegas mixed-use retail and entertainment complex. Features themed dining, rotating sets, VR/escape rooms, and merchandise tied to popular Netflix shows like Squid Game, Stranger Things, and Wednesday. Construction is currently underway. Opening anticipated in 2027.
Slice Deli
Slice Deli is a new Italian to-go eatery concept opening in the Downtown Las Vegas Arts District at The Distrikt shopping complex. Will offer pizza, pasta, Italian hero sandwiches, crisp salads, and catering. Owners are Andrew (Andy) and Vincent DeLillo. City of Las Vegas permit issued. Construction currently underway. Expected to open before end of […]
Baskets
A restaurant called Baskets is set to open inside the Club Fortune North casino (formerly Poker Palace), serving chicken sandwiches and more. The casino is being fully renovated by Reno-based Truckee Gaming and is slated for a summer 2026 opening. Construction is currently underway.