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.
Taste Craft Eatery
Mix-and-match restaurant concept with over 6.7 million menu combinations, opening third location in nearly 4,000-square-foot space with large front patio at The Square at Bressi Ranch. Owners previously appeared on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.
The Bond Hotel and Residences
Six-story mixed-use development with 45 hotel rooms and 126 apartment units. Planning Commission approved the project 6-1, pending final approval by West Hollywood City Council. Developer is Faring.
Bolsa Pacific at Westminster Hotel
120-room hotel as part of the Bolsa Pacific redevelopment project replacing Westminster Mall. Mixed-use development includes 2,250 residential units and retail space.
Din Tai Fung
Popular Taiwanese chain Din Tai Fung known for soup dumplings and Xiao Long Bao expanding to Westfield Topanga in San Fernando Valley. This will be their new Los Angeles location adding to existing spots at Santa Monica Place, Century City, Glendale and Torrance.
NADC Burger
NADC Burger (Not a Damn Chance) is planning a Westwood location, featuring Wagyu beef burgers. Founded by professional skater Neen Williams and Michelin-recognized chef Phillip Frankland Lee.