Gordon Ramsay at The Carnaby
British-themed gastropub collaboration between Gordon Ramsay and creators of Earl of Sandwich, located on second floor above new Earl of Sandwich location in Downtown Disney District. Features classic British fare including signature beef Wellington, fish and chips, and sticky toffee pudding.
Pacific Pearl Cafe
Second location of Pacific Pearl Cafe opening at The Met in Costa Mesa. Chef-driven cafe concept featuring elevated breakfast and lunch fare with coastal-inspired cuisine. Hours 7am-2pm Monday-Friday.
Din Tai Fung
New 15,000 square foot Din Tai Fung location at Irvine Spectrum Center featuring dumpling showcase kitchen, indoor courtyard and sculpture garden. Soft launch February 6, grand opening March 2.
El Pollo Loco
El Pollo Loco opening in Goleta at Hollister Village Plaza in the current home of Sleep Number, next to Choppa Poke and Kyle’s Kitchen
Onigilly Japanese Kitchen
Bay Area rice ball chain expanding to 20 locations across Southern California throughout 2026. Mix of franchised and corporate-owned locations. Specific locations secured at Brea Mall and Del Amo Fashion Mall in Torrance. One San Diego location set for April 2026 opening.
Breakfast Republic
Breakfast Republic, a Southern California breakfast and brunch restaurant, is opening a new Highland Park location with 2,503 sq ft indoor dining (76 seats), 1,245 sq ft rear patio (60 seats), and 165 sq ft front sidewalk area (18 seats). Menu features creative American breakfast classics with full alcohol service.
Sogno Toscano Cafe
Tuscan-inspired lifestyle cafe opening third Los Angeles location in Metlox Shopping Center. Will feature espresso bar, wine selections, and Italian market items. Co-founded by Pietro Brembilla and Brian Persico.
Kava Kameleon
Retro-futurist kava bar offering traditionally prepared and craft kava drinks in an alcohol-free social setting. Currently moving through city permitting and approval process.
Brodard Restaurant
Vietnamese restaurant known for nem nuong cuon spring rolls opening in 2ND & PCH shopping center. Part of Brodard Group of Restaurants expanding from Orange County’s Little Saigon.
Sana’a Cafe
Yemeni coffee shop opening in Westwood Village, third LA area location for the San Francisco-based chain. Will offer espresso drinks, Yemeni specialties like Sana’ani and qishr, plus pastries. Located near UCLA in former BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse space.