SANTA MONICA 🍟TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES PIZZERIA
Santa Monica is about to get a major’ slice of nostalgia as entrepreneur Andy Nguyen prepares to open the city's first official Ninja Turtle themed pizzeria on 3rd Street Promenade, blending classic New York style pizza, playful Turtle references, and exclusive merchandise in a fresh, family friendly hangout. The menu and opening date are still under wraps but locals and tourists are already buzzing with anticipation, and with Nguyen’s proven success bringing Hello Kitty Cafe and Afters Ice Cream to life, expect a pizza party worth shell-ebrating soon
HOLLYWOOD 🇲🇽 LA POPULAR
La Popular, one of Mexico City’s most celebrated restaurants, opened this week in Hollywood, bringing modern Mexican cuisine and vibrant cocktails with a view of the Hollywood Sign. Backed by Grupo Carolo and led by Chef Jhon Arevalo, the new spot features inventive dishes, a lively indoor outdoor bar, and design that honors Mexican roots while welcoming the LA community.
ARTS DISTRICT 🍟 THE SHNITZ
The Shnitz has landed on Willow Street, serving up schnitzel sandwiches nestled in fresh challah, paired with crisp Mediterranean salads and bold house made sauces that showcase the diverse flavors of LA’s Arts District. With reviewers touting its warm hospitality, vibrant setting, and menu that includes vegan options alongside classic chicken, this newcomer quickly draws crowds for quick lunches and flavorful bites, building a loyal following in the heart of the city’s creative scene.
HOLLYWOOD 🇩🇪 BROT+ BERLINER DONER HAUS
BROT+ Berliner Doner Haus is bringing Berlin’s celebrated döner culture to the heart of Hollywood, serving up juicy beef and chicken doner with fresh bread and vibrant sauces crafted in-house. Since opening on Hollywood Blvd, the team has won over Angelenos with late-night hours, warm hospitality, and a menu rooted in Germany’s multicultural street food legacy.
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| 🍴 Los Mochis and Casa Tua prepare to bring global flavors to One Beverly Hills, debuting as two top openings at LA's $10 billion destination, via Eater LA. |
| 🍕 Highland Park gets a fresh slice, one of LA's best bakeries launches Grandmas Pizzeria with crispy pies and laidback vibes, via Los Angeles Times. |
| 🌟 Monsieur Dior by Dominique Crenn opens doors in Beverly Hills this fall, bringing Michelin-star magic to Rodeo Drive, via WhatNow Los Angeles. |
| 🍔 LA's hottest new restaurants from Hollywood to DTLA now open for cravings, fresh picks on the city's hit list, via The Infatuation. |
| 🥗 These Los Angeles spots made the first-ever North America's 50 Best Restaurants ranking, shaping what and where we'll eat next, via Eater LA. |