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Welcome to What Now Los Angeles (WNLA)! Building on nearly ten years of delivering the latest news in dining, shopping, and real estate with What Now Atlanta, What Now Media Group, INC. is excited to bring our digital platform to Los Angeles. At WNLA, our mission is to be the go-to source for exclusive updates on new and upcoming brick-and-mortar businesses in your area. Long before you see “coming soon” signs on vacant restaurants or construction starts on new mixed-use projects, we’ll have the inside scoop. If you’re interested in changes to menus, chef news, or recommendations like “The Five LA Restaurants You Should Try This Weekend,” you’re in the right place—we focus on delivering valuable content rather than filler articles. We’re happy to have you here and can’t wait to build a community of well-informed Angelenos together.

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Tre Lune Sycamore Opening Soon in Hollywood

1 month ago | whatnowlosangeles.com | Joey Reams

Tre Lune Sycamore, the sister concept to the impressive Italian restaurant Tre Lune, is preparing to debut in Hollywood at 911 N Sycamore Ave. The company’s second location comes 20 years after Gene Montesano and The Montesano Group opened Tre Lune in Montecito, according to a recent liquor license application. The restaurant confirmed the announcement in late December in an Instagram post, saying the new location is set to open in early 2025.
Makenna Koffee Company is Coming to Camarillo

1 month ago | whatnowlosangeles.com | Joey Reams

Makenna Koffee Company, a casual cafe with a menu of caffeinated drinks and various pastries, is opening a new location in Camarillo at 740 Ventura Boulevard, Site #300. The company’s newest location is set to open in the Camarillo Premium Outlets, next to Ubatuba Acai in The Promenade section of the outlets, according to signage on the building first reported by Conejo Valley Guide.
Sadaf Restaurant Replacing Blasteran in Beverly Hills

1 month ago | whatnowlosangeles.com | Joey Reams

Sadaf Restaurant is getting ready to expand its presence in Los Angeles with a new location coming to Beverly Hills at 272 S La Cienega Blvd. The company’s third location is set to replace Blasteran, according to a recent liquor license application. It’s unclear when owner Sadaf Nezhad will open this site, but it will add even more variety to the food scene along La Cienega Boulevard.
Yhing Yhang BBQ to Debut at Maydan Market

1 month ago | whatnowlosangeles.com | Joey Reams

After finding great success with Holy Basil, a local business owner is preparing to debut a new concept called Yhing Yhang BBQ at 4301 W Jefferson Boulevard in Los Angeles. Previously, What Now Los Angeles reported on Chef Deau Arpapornnopparat expanding Holy Basil throughout Los Angeles, including in Atwater and an upcoming location coming to Santa Monica.
Handel's Ice Cream Opening in Burbank This Spring

1 month ago | whatnowlosangeles.com | Joey Reams

Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream, a national ice cream chain that has been making its products fresh at each store since 1945, is preparing to open a new location in Burbank at North Pass Avenue. The company’s newest location is set to move into a vacant space next to Bea Beas in the Lakeside Shopping Center. The new Handel’s Ice Cream will open in the former home of either TOGO’S Sandwiches or Jenny Craig Weight Loss Center.
IKEA U.S. announces three new-format stores in the Los Angeles region

1 month ago | whatnowlosangeles.com | Lisa Hay

IKEA U.S. announce an expansion in the Los Angeles market with three new-format stores. The IKEA Santa Monica Pick-up point and IKEA Ontario Plan & order point with Pick-up are now open, and a third customer meeting point, IKEA Thousand Oaks Plan and order point with Pick-up, will open its doors in Spring 2025.
The Aviator to Replace Blackbird Pizza Shop

2 months ago | whatnowlosangeles.com | Joey Reams

The Aviator, a vintage-inspired restaurant and bar that pays homage to the golden age of flying, is preparing to debut in Los Angeles at 7459 Melrose Ave. The new concept is set to move into the former home of Blackbird Pizza Shop, according to a recent liquor license application. Owner Alex Hill tells What Now Los Angeles that the company aims to open in Spring 2025 but couldn’t give an exact opening date.
Yoya Takahashi Opening Restaurant in Long Beach

2 months ago | whatnowlosangeles.com | Joey Reams

Yoya Takahashi, a beloved yakitori and sushi chef who also owns the Smokmoc Yakitori pop-up, is preparing to open a new restaurant called Homareya at 145 E. 4th St.Born and raised in Kyoto, Japan, chef Yoya Takahashi moved to Los Angeles, hoping to become an actor like his grandfather back home. Instead, he met his mentor and found his passion was in the practice and art of sushi.
Dayglow Replacing Jeni's Ice Creams in Venice

2 months ago | whatnowlosangeles.com | Joey Reams

Dayglow, a coffee company with sites in Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York, is preparing to open a new location in Venice at 540 Rose Ave. The company’s sixth location is set to move into the former home of Jeni’s Ice Creams, according to signage on the building first reported by Toddrickallen.
Des Croissants Paris Setting Up in Santa Monica

2 months ago | whatnowlosangeles.com | Joey Reams

Des Croissants Paris, a traditional French Boulangerie Patisserie, is preparing to open a new location in Santa Monica at 1704 Ocean Park Blvd. The company’s second location is set to move into the former home of Antequera Bakery, according to ToodRickAllen. It’s unclear when this location will open, but it will likely open in Spring 2025. Customers can expect freshly baked croissants, pastries, and sandwiches.