Pacific Beach Fish Shop
Opening 2025-09-01 Pacific Beach Fish Shop is expanding with a new location in Oceanside at 236 South Coast Highway, occupying the former Ryes and Grind restaurant space. This marks the brands fourth location, joining others in Pacific Beach, Point Loma, and Encinitas. Known for customizable seafood plates, tacos, and sandwiches, the restaurant offers a casual […]
Ojai Mountain Farm
Ojai Mountain Farm is planning to open a store/pub/deli in the Libbey Arcade in Ojai, California, in fall 2024. This new venture will expand the local offerings by combining elements of a store, pub, and deli, catering to the community and visitors. The exact opening date has not been confirmed, but the concept aims to […]
Noma Los Angeles Pop-up
Opening 2026-01-01 Noma, internationally acclaimed and frequently listed among the world’s best restaurants, is set to open a pop-up location in Los Angeles in 2026. Known for its innovative use of foraged and wild local ingredients with seasonal menus, Noma originally established its roots in Copenhagen, Denmark since 2003. The LA pop-up is part of […]
Mimi Garden
Opening 2025-08-01 Mimi Garden is opening its third Southern California location at 3142 W Balboa Blvd. in Newport Beach, just steps from the Newport Pier. Owned by Daniel and Anna Qian, the restaurant is known for authentic Taiwanese cuisine including handmade xiao long bao (soup dumplings), steamed buns, and wok-fired entrees. Founded in Rancho Santa […]
LILY’S DONUTS & POPS
LILY’S DONUTS & POPS is expanding with two new outposts in Santa Barbara: one flagship location in the former Cold Stone Creamery storefront on State Street (Haley/Cota) and a smaller version inside the Santa Barbara Public Market. The flagship will feature the full-size menu with donuts, craft popsicles, coffee, and beer and wine pairings. The […]
Kura Revolving Sushi Bar
Kura Revolving Sushi Bar is set to open at Vintage Faire Mall in Modesto, California, located at 3401 Dale Road, Suite 654, next to Men’s Warehouse and opposite the Apple store. The new sushi spot will feature a revolving sushi bar and incorporate the conveyor-belt concept that Kura Sushi, Inc. pioneered nearly a decade after […]
FUNK ZONE COCKTAIL BAR
Opening 2026-06-01 FUNK ZONE COCKTAIL BAR is set to open in summer 2026 at 42 Helena Avenue, Santa Barbara. The 900-square-foot venue, in a structure formerly used as a kiln for drying wood shipped via Stearns Wharf, will offer a little seafood and cocktail bar experience. The establishment aims to blend the historical uniqueness of […]
Folia Bar & Kitchen
Opening 2025-09-15 Folia Bar & Kitchen is the 204-seat signature restaurant at Appellation Healdsburg, a new hotel opening mid-September 2025. As part of the culinary-driven Appellation brand co-founded by Michelin-starred chef Charlie Palmer and hospitality veteran Christopher Hunsberger, this restaurant highlights seafood, pastas, roasts, and sourdough breads. Situated within the $150 million, ground-up hotel on […]
Dart Coffee Co.
Opening 2025-08-01 DART COFFEE CO. is opening a new outpost in Carpinteria’s Linden Square complex. The location will offer coffee alongside a menu featuring savory and sweet toasts, organic soft-serve, and selections of beer and wine. The opening is forecasted for early August 2025, expanding Dart Coffee’s footprint with a vibrant, community-focused venue in Carpinteria.
Country Kitchen
Opening 2025-11-01 Country Kitchen, a longstanding American diner chain with over 80 years of history, is opening its third California location in Rancho Cucamonga at 8800 Base Line Rd Unit A within the Country Village Shopping Center. This site, a 3,040-square-foot space leased for 10 years by franchisee Moe, who also operates the Moreno Valley […]