Happy Tuesday, CurationsLA Fam. I hate to post sad news in that Ozzy Osbourne has passed away at the age of 76. Like many, I grew up watching ‘The Osbournes.’ Ozzy, thank you for the many laughs.

Tesla’s long-awaited retro futuristic diner officially opened yesterday on Santa Monica Boulevard, drawing a crowd outside the former Shakey’s location that now houses a 24 hour Apple store–meets–Tomorrowland–style eatery and Supercharger station. Operated by longtime LA restaurateur Bill Chait with a menu led by chef Eric Greenspan, the project included design oversight from Tesla chief designer Franz von Holzhausen and introduced digital ordering that syncs with driver proximity. The two level space features robot bartenders, massive outdoor movie screens, and capacity to serve up to 2,500 people a day.

Mr. BBQ, the acclaimed all you can eat Korean barbecue spot from Fullerton, is expanding to Universal CityWalk next year, taking over the former Johnny Rockets space. Mr. BBQ is celebrated for its bold flavors and family-run ethos, the new location will feature a first of its kind grill system from Korea and a menu designed for international parkgoers. This marks the third location for the brand, following its Las Vegas debut in 2023.

Damo has expanded from Koreatown to a new Arts District location on Palmetto Street, bringing its signature matcha lattes, einspänners, tonics, financiers, and Korean tea snacks to a bright, industrial loft space with white brick walls, stone counters, wood accents, and potted greenery. The new café offers more room to lounge, making it a calm, spacious retreat for tea lovers in the neighborhood.

Expect classic coastal July weather in the City with night and morning low clouds, patchy fog, and occasional drizzle, especially near the foothills and coast. Highs will stay in the upper 70s to low 80s, slightly below seasonal norms, with slow warming expected by Friday. Winds will remain breezy in the afternoons, especially in Santa Barbara County, but below advisory levels.

A new version of the proposed EAH Housing project on 4th Street has been revealed, featuring a refined architectural style with cleaner lines and elevated massing above a street level marketplace. The six story development will offer 122 units for low and moderate income residents, including 50 units of permanent supportive housing, along with a two level underground garage and 20,000 square feet of retail space. Construction is targeted to begin in Winter 2027 with an expected opening in 2029.

VenHub has debuted a futuristic convenience kiosk near the Hollywood Bowl, staffed entirely by robots Barb and Peter and offering app-based, 24/7 access to essentials. The Pasadena company is part of a growing shift toward unattended retail in LA, with locations also in Glendale, North Hollywood, and the LAX Metro Transit Center. With over $400 million in preorders and interest from cities and private communities alike, VenHub is betting big on robotics as the future of convenience.

The LA creators of Exploding Kittens have launched their first board game to mark the brand’s tenth anniversary, Exploding Kittens: The Board Game, reimagining the original card game with new mechanics, pop-up chaos, and the same signature humor. Designed for two–six players, the game flips from calm to chaos mid-play and is available now online and in stores nationwide this October.

Biocom California and the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) have renewed their longstanding partnership to support and grow the life science ecosystem across Greater Los Angeles. The agreement outlines joint efforts to retain local scientific breakthroughs, connect regional bioscience hubs, and foster innovation through strategic programs, workforce development, and policy initiatives. With nearly 4,000 life science establishments and $60bn in economic output, LA remains a global leader in bioscience and research, underscored by $1.51bn in recent federal funding.

Warner Bros.' Superman held strong in its second weekend with $57.25m, marking the best sophomore drop in the modern franchise and pushing its domestic total to $235m and global to $406.8m. Despite this, the overall box office dipped to $132.3m, down 34% from last weekend. I Know What You Did Last Summer ($13m) and Smurfs ($11m) underperformed. A24's Eddington opened to a soft $4.25m, while Disney’s Lilo & Stitch quietly crossed the $1bn global mark. This weekend brings Marvel’s Fantastic Four: First Steps, a potential rebound for the summer.

Production on Season 4 of Ted Lasso is officially underway, with Apple TV+ releasing a first-look image of Jason Sudeikis, Juno Temple, Hannah Waddingham, and Jeremy Swift on set. Filming has begun in Sudeikis’s hometown of Kansas City and will continue in London, with the new season set to follow Lasso as he coaches a women’s sports team. No release date has been announced, but original cast members and Emmy winner Brett Goldstein are confirmed to return.

The Dodgers (59-42) are back at it tonight as Yoshinobu Yamamoto takes the mound against Minnesota’s Simeon Woods Richardson (5-4, 3.95 ERA) for Game 2 of the series at Dodger Stadium. Los Angeles took the opener 5-2 behind two homers from Will Smith and Shohei Ohtani’s league-leading 35th blast of the season. First pitch is set for 7:10pm local on SNLA, MLBN, and MNNT. Dodgers have now won 5 of their last 6 home games vs Minnesota, and the over/under sits at 8.0 runs.

The Angels (49-51) return to Citi Field tonight after falling 7–5 to the Mets (57–44), who got key production from Juan Soto and a returning Francisco Alvarez. Kyle Hendricks (5–6, 4.88 ERA) takes the mound for Los Angeles against Frankie Montas (2–1, 5.03 ERA), with first pitch set for 4:10pm PST. The Angels have alternated wins and losses over their last five, while the Mets are on a two-game win streak and favored at -173 on the moneyline.