Hot Dog On A Stick
Hot Dog On A Stick is reopening at Redondo Beach Pier after closing in September 2024. City officials confirm it will reopen soon.
Doppio Zero
Michelin-recognized Neapolitan-style pizzeria expanding from Bay Area to Orange County near Newport Beach. First location outside Bay Area. Serves wood-fired pizzas, fresh pastas, and Southern Italian dishes.
Kura Sushi
Kura Sushi is opening a second location in San Diego at Mission Valley Mall. This will be the chain’s second location in the city, with the first having opened in 2015 in the Convoy District. The restaurant features conveyor belt sushi with interactive dining and a prize system called ‘Bikkura Pon’.
Palette Dim Sum
Authentic Cantonese restaurant opening at The Market Place in time for Lunar New Year celebration
AC Hotel and Element Hotel
Dual-brand hotel development featuring AC Hotel (four-star with rooftop lounge) and Element Hotel (extended stay). Four-story, 195-room total development with oversized pool, gym, conference rooms. Located in River Park area.
Surfliner Inn
Proposed boutique hotel with 36 rooms in a two-story building. Draft Environmental Impact Report released for public review. Project has received preliminary design approval and is progressing through city approval process.
White Label Cookies
125-square-foot walk-up window cookie shop offering 3-4 daily cookie varieties with rotating flavors. Signature item is the Salty Bottom chocolate chip cookie with sea salt. Cookies are about 6 ounces with fudgy texture. Husband-and-wife team planning to stay small and focus on community connections.
PonTu
Peruvian restaurant focusing on seasonal Peruvian cuisine with California coastal elements, offering lunch and dinner with seafood options like ceviches and tiraditos in an intimate neighborhood-oriented space
Pizzeria Sei
Tokyo-style pizza restaurant relocating from Pico-Robertson to larger Palms location. Features 12-inch Neapolitan-style pizzas and has received acclaim including Time Out’s top pick for pizza in LA.
Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream
Third location for franchisee Zara Afshar, who operates spots in Northridge and Calabasas. Ohio-based ice cream brand that makes fresh ice cream on site daily. Construction has just begun.