Cafecito
Cuban-inspired restaurant expanding from Calabasas to second California location. Known for pressed sandwiches, Cuban coffee, and dishes like Cafechera and Tilapia Criolla. Located at Agoura Meadows Shopping Center.
Sant Ambroeus
SA Hospitality is taking over the former Il Fornaio space to bring their Milanese restaurant Sant Ambroeus to Beverly Hills. The brand specializes in classic Italian dishes with raw bar, pastas, and traditional entrees, plus coffee bar and breakfast-lunch offerings.
Oak House
Family-owned café owned by former healthcare workers, offering carefully crafted coffee, espresso drinks, house-made pastries and light bites with gluten-free alternatives. Taking over former coffee shop building.
The Posh Bagel
New York-style bagel chain expanding to Lincoln location in upcoming Twelve Bridges Retail Center. Founded in 1992, serves bagels, sandwiches, pastries, and specialty drinks. Currently operates 18 California locations with dozen more in development.
Crystal Basin Cellars
Crystal Basin Cellars winery has filed with California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to open a new tasting room location in Placerville. Application submitted January 22, 2026 and is pending state approval. Team member confirmed new location is in the works.
Captain Buffet
Captain Buffet is expanding from Sacramento to a former Claim Jumper location in Roseville. The Chinese and seafood buffet will offer sushi, hibachi, seafood, and Asian-American dishes in an all-you-can-eat format.
Cattlemen’s Bar
Western-style bar and restaurant by notable New York chef Charlie Palmer, featuring cowboy-inspired interior and updated ranch fare including cornflake-crusted chicken drumsticks, dry-aged beef burger, and craft cocktails. Part of trio of restaurants opening at historic Paso Robles Inn.
Baloot
Persian pop-up offering Persian rice bowls, moving into the rotating residency spot Club 104 at Maydan Market
Mike’s Red Tacos
Birria taco restaurant expanding nationwide with 200 planned locations. Corporate-run location set to debut in Pasadena this spring, plus third San Diego location.
Redshift Coffee Roasters
Family-owned coffee shop expanding to second location in Plaza El Paseo. Filed plans with County in late January, currently awaiting approval. Will offer house-roasted coffee, breakfast offerings, and cafe environment similar to original Lake Forest location.