Tesla’s long-awaited retro futuristic diner has officially opened 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.

Deda, now open on South Lake Avenue in Pasadena, brings traditional Georgian flavors to the city with hand folded khinkali, melty khachapuri, and house baked puri with adjika butter. The cozy space offers a bar, patio seating, and warm hospitality, all centered around family style dining and seasonal Georgian wines.

JM9 Kitchen just opened inside Colony Kitchen on Santa Monica Boulevard, bringing Chinese and Hong Kong fusion to the Westside. The menu mixes comfort staples like Baked Pork Chop Rice and Sesame Orange Chicken with grilled chicken and house sauces. Fast-casual, bold, and already turning heads.

TOB, short for Taste of Beauty, has quietly opened in West Hollywood with a six course vegan tasting menu rooted in Zen philosophy and Asian fusion traditions. The women led space offers a serene, temple like atmosphere where dishes arrive like meditations like seasonal, artful, and deeply intentional. It’s not just a meal, it’s a sensory reset in the heart of the city.