Toastique
Gourmet toast and juice brand opening in downtown Los Angeles South Park location, offering artisan toasts, cold-pressed juices, acai bowls, and smoothies. First 100 guests receive $50 rewards credit with $10 minimum purchase.
Anna’s Pizza Joint
Pizza concept from the team behind Anna’s Joint beer and wine bar. Menu details not yet released. Team began hiring in late December.
Osteria La Buca
Italian restaurant expanding with third location. 3,000+ square feet space featuring pasta dishes, pizza, sandwiches, and protein dishes. Design by Ravenhill Studio with wood-focused simple design.
Aztec Sports Bar
4,500-square-foot sports bar with beer and wine bar, seafood-centric menu focusing on ceviches and tostadas. Currently in alcohol licensing process.
Onigilly Japanese Kitchen
Onigilly Japanese Kitchen franchise location opening at Del Amo Fashion Center in Torrance. The 1,300 square foot space will be located near Philz Coffee and will offer onigiri rice balls, bowls, and sides. Franchisees are Rav Randhawa and Dana Romano.
The Melt
Fast-casual chain planning new location at Del Amo Fashion Center near Lucille’s Smokehouse BBQ. Chain serves crispy chicken sandwiches, MeltBurgers, melts, mac n cheese, and shakes.
Outpost Cellar
Wine bar with 1,000-bottle list overseen by celebrated sommelier Patrick Cappiello, located inside Jenner Outpost retail shop adjacent to Café Aquatica. Will serve Monte Rio Cellars wines and extensive California/European selection.
Necessity Coffee
Independent coffee shop from Encinitas expanding to San Marcos location in North City mixed-use development. Will offer high-quality locally roasted coffee, fresh pastries, and welcoming environment.
Bedda
All-day Italian dining concept opening in South Park, San Diego. Will offer daytime brunch/lunch service and evening tapas-style bar. Takes over former Matteo bakery location. Owner also operates Carbon Angela’s Kitchen.
The Draft Shack
21-and-older taproom with 20 taps featuring rotating craft beer, seltzer, kombucha, cider, and wine on tap. Owned by Andrea and Jacob Marshall who also operate Infusion Taproom in Lincoln.