Saigon Alley Kitchen & Bar
New Vietnamese restaurant and bar concept from the family behind Pho Ca Dao Vietnamese Kitchen. Opening in the former home of Two Seven Eight (previously The Tractor Room) in Hillcrest. Menu will feature Pho Ca Dao classics including pho varieties, spring rolls, banh mi, broken rice plates, vermicelli bowls, plus Asian fusion dishes and a […]
SusieCakes
SusieCakes, a multi-state bakery brand known for classic American desserts made from scratch, is preparing to open a new location in La Jolla at The Shops at La Jolla Village, taking over Sprinkles’ former space. Documents were recently submitted to the San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality indicating early development activity. No exact […]
Lobster Lab
Lobster Lab, a fast-casual seafood concept specializing in lobster rolls and coastal-inspired dishes, is opening a fourth location at Sky Deck in Del Mar Highlands Town Center. A fifth location is also planned for UCSD’s Station 8 food hall at 9145 Scholars Drive South in La Jolla, though that timeline has not been announced. Both […]
Tanta Roba Pizzeria
Italian quick-service restaurant specializing in Roman-style pizza by the slice and Tuscan schiacciata sandwiches. Founded by Italian family (Mattia and Alessandra). Opening in former Coxinha Store space in Pacific Beach. Menu includes focaccia pizzas, schiacciata sandwiches, salads, desserts, and beverages. Dough uses 72-hour fermentation with organic and imported Italian ingredients. Targeting late-summer 2026 opening pending […]
Genghis Grill
Mongolian BBQ chain Genghis Grill is preparing to open a new location at Embassy Oaks Shopping Center, marking a return to San Antonio roughly six months after closing its previous location at 1903 N. Loop 1604 in December 2025. The new location is led by local franchisee Jeff Macaitis. No official opening date has been […]
The Pizza Next Door
New pizzeria planned for Shingle Spring Plaza Shopping Center, taking over the former Gold Pan Pizzeria space. Co-owned by Audrey Nicole Pearce and Brittany Lynn Sampson. Opening inferred from a liquor license application filed with the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. No specific opening date announced.
Rough and Ready Mercantile
New grocery store, deli, and barbecue concept opening in a historic building that sat vacant for 15-20 years on Rough and Ready Highway. Owner Chelsea Loesch plans to create a community-driven destination with grocery, deli, and BBQ offerings. Still in early stages of planning and marketing; expects to open before end of 2026.
Life’s Grind
Life’s Grind, an independent coffee shop originally from Galt, CA, is opening its second location in Elk Grove. The 1,500 sq ft space will feature community tables, sofa seating, and a menu of coffee drinks, mushroom coffee, matcha, smoothies, pastries, sandwiches, power bowls, avocado toast, and acai bowls exclusive to this location. Co-owner Gurdeep Bains […]
Olive Garden
Olive Garden is planning a new location at 2101 Claribel Road in the Crossroads West mixed-use retail development at the corner of Claribel and Oakdale roads in Riverbank, CA. The restaurant will be operated by Olive Garden Holdings, LLC, a subsidiary of GMRI Inc. (Darden Restaurants). A liquor license application has been filed with the […]
Bar Siete
Chef Oswaldo Bibiano (of Smart Donkey Burreria and former Autentica) is set to open Bar Siete, a Mexican-inspired full bar concept with cocktails, small plates, and a neighborhood-focused atmosphere at the former Shaku Bar location on NE Sandy Blvd. OLCC license application filed. No specific opening date announced.