Cultivate Juice Co.
Wellness company offering cold-pressed juices, smoothies, açaí bowls, and coffee. May be opening new outpost or relocating existing location. Combines juice/smoothie café with floral component.
Rise Southern Biscuits & Righteous Chicken
Second San Diego location of Southern comfort food chain expanding to East County. Franchisee Jason Kasid has multi-unit deal for at least five locations in San Diego area.
The Heritage Steakhouse
New York-style steakhouse concept opening inside Lantern Crest Senior Living resort community but open to the public. Features 4,000-square-foot space on sixth floor with Art Deco design, seating 125 guests. Menu focuses on USDA Prime Angus, Certified Angus, and Wagyu beef aged at least 28 days.
Black Rock Coffee Bar
Drive-thru coffee chain expanding to Kearny Mesa location, taking over former Taco Bell space. Documents submitted to San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality.
Made Wright Beer Co.
Neighborhood-focused craft brewery led by husband-and-wife duo Nicole and Jake Wright. Small, community-driven concept with rotating selection of house-brewed beers, prepackaged snacks, and rotating art displays. Located near Grand Avenue in downtown Escondido.
Famous Dave’s
Famous Dave’s is preparing to open its first full-service location in Victorville after operating as a virtual kitchen for 5 years. The restaurant is ramping up hiring for the BBQ restaurant debut.
Arkouda House
20-room luxury wellness hotel by Arkouda Stays. Multimillion-dollar redevelopment of former Honey Bear Lodge property near Big Bear Village. Features wellness center with sauna, hot tub, and cold plunge. Second property for Arkouda Stays in Big Bear.
Cuco’s Cantina
Mexican restaurant Don Cuco is relocating and rebranding as Cuco’s Cantina. Currently securing ABC permit with menu details still in development. No opening timeline announced yet.
Sweet E’s Bake Shop
Sweet E’s Bake Shop, a Van Nuys bakery launched by Erica Tucker in 2009, is bringing a storefront to Beverly Hills. The bakery offers cakes, cupcakes, and cookies including customized options. Opening timeline remains unknown.
Jacaranda
Fine-dining restaurant by Chef Daniel Patterson and Sarah Lewitinn, offering intimate dinner party atmosphere. Currently revamping space for opening. Previously operated Jaca Social Club pop-up.