Bacio di Latte
Italian gelato brand planning new location inside Mission Valley Mall. Company has submitted documents to San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality. Will produce fresh gelato on-site using organic ingredients.
Lutapaj
Artisanal beverage store and tasting room building out a 2,016-square-foot brick-and-mortar location. Focus on locally produced wines, specialty beverages including Manzanita Cider and Amazing Blue Agave. Two-story building being constructed from ground up on vacant lot.
El Pueblo Mexican restaurant
Mexican restaurant expanding to La Jolla location at former Jack in the Box site. Part of chain with locations in Del Mar, Cardiff, Carmel Valley and Carlsbad. Known for affordable prices and scratch kitchen approach.
Picaresca Barra de Café
Second location of Picaresca Barra de Café expanding within Boyle Heights area. Located in former Tio Pepe’s Mexican Restaurant space. Will offer wider selection of coffees, pastries and dishes including blue corn masa waffle.
Yucha Donut and Boba
New donut and boba shop offering mochi donuts, set to open next to La Baguette in Palm Desert
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.