Schlap Muan
Popular Long Beach wings spot expanding to second location in Monrovia. Features Cambodian and Chinese flavored wings including wok-tossed wings and signature Schlap Muan wings. Taking over former Burgerim space.
Rise and Shine
Breakfast-lunch restaurant focusing on clean, natural ingredients and made-from-scratch comfort dishes. Menu includes hotcakes, skillets, omelettes, steaks, hand-breaded chicken tenders and sandwiches, plus a pet menu.
Simi Valley Brewing Company
8,400-square-foot brewery with 200-seat interior and 200-seat patio under oak trees. Will feature rotating beers focusing on West Coast IPAs and lagers, plus traditional pub fare with barbecue emphasis. Head brewer Daniel Price from Beachwood Brewing.
Blu Jam Cafe
First franchise location of Blu Jam Cafe, a breakfast and brunch spot. 2,200-square-foot location with modern and rustic elements, featuring dine-in area, patio, and dog menu. Franchisee plans to open 3-5 more locations.
Burger Me!
All-natural hamburger joint expanding from Truckee to Auburn. Beer and wine license filed. Family-owned restaurant focusing on quality ingredients with burgers, patty melts, and classic sides.
Divine Bistro
Local restaurateur Samir Fadel has applied for a beer and wine license for Divine Bistro, taking over former Pinocchio’s space. Plans are still in early stages with menu not yet determined. Fadel owns Divine Market and Columbia Market & Deli.
Handel’s Ice Cream
Award-winning ice cream chain with over 100 flavors opening new location to replace Starbucks. Chain produces ice cream fresh on-site daily since 1945.
Lucca Italian Sandwich Shop
Second location of Lucca’s Italian Shop Sandwiches opening in East Village near Petco Park, featuring freshly baked focaccia on-site with quality wine and beer. Will operate Monday to Saturday 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Coast Thai-Way
Lao-Thai restaurant owned by Stella Bayphouthongkham, blending ancestral recipes with Southern California ingredients. Will feature traditional dishes like pad-thai and khao soi, plus beverage program with local beers and natural wines. Hours will be Wednesday-Monday, 11am-3pm lunch, 5pm-9pm dinner, closed Tuesdays.
Pink Rose Cafe
Amore Caffe is rebranding as Pink Rose Cafe, which will be the second location for Pink Rose Cafe in San Diego. The rebranded cafe will feature a totally different concept with vibrant pink interiors and floral decorations.