Blue Magpie has quietly opened in Arcadia, offering a fresh take on Taiwanese cuisine just steps from Santa Anita Park. The space blends sleek design with tradition, while chef Leo Lo’s menu reimagines classics like three cup duck and pork belly with eggs. With tea-infused cocktails and weekend brunch, it’s a thoughtful, elegant addition to the San Gabriel Valley dining scene.

Malbec has expanded into the Arts District with its most refined location yet, featuring scalloped walls, vintage black and white photography, and warm lighting. The Argentinian menu leans bold with wood fired steaks, seafood pastas, empanadas, and a daily happy hour from 4:00pm to 6:00pm on the patio. It’s a stylish new option for date nights, group dinners, or post gallery bites in a cozy downtown setting.

From the team behind The Breakfast Bar, The Hare is a new late night spot serving cheeky cocktails and playful pies in a laid back Long Beach setting. Expect creative drinks like a Carrot Espresso Martini, pizza by the slice or whole pie, and a rotating menu of craveable bar bites.

Northern California's beloved Gott’s Roadside is expanding to Southern California with two confirmed locations. A notice recently posted on Wilshire Blvd Ste in Santa Monica confirms the former Osteria Del Fornaio space will be home to a new Gott’s outpost, expected to open next Spring. This follows news of another upcoming location at the Original Farmers Market at Third and Fairfax, set to debut later this year. Gott’s is known for its modern take on American roadside classics, including burgers, ahi tacos, hand spun shakes, and regional wines.

Cinque Terre West has reopened in Venice on Rose Avenue after its original Pacific Palisades location was damaged by fire earlier this year. The new all day restaurant offers a sunlit patio and indoor seating, serving brunch daily from 8:00am to 3:00pm with omelettes, Italian croissants, focaccia, and breakfast sandwiches. Dinner brings a coastal Italian menu of crudo, salads, pastas, pizzas, and house made gluten free options, with happy hour on weekends and extended evening hours on Friday and Saturday. 

Now open on Magnolia Boulevard, Viibz is the newest all day restaurant and bar serving up craft cocktails, customizable bowls, and a wide-ranging menu that spans everything from shrimp tacos and Nashville hot chicken to creamy mushroom pasta and hand tossed pizzas. Located near the NoHo Arts District, Viibz also offers live music, game day energy, and late night comfort classics like burgers, wings, and churros.