New Businesses

Elena's Greek Armenian Restaurant is a family-owned corner restaurant at 1000 S Glendale Ave in Glendale, CA, serving Greek and Armenian home cooking. Popular dishes include lule and lamb kebab plates with Armenian salad and rice, falafel, lentil soup and baklava. There is a small parking lot plus street parking nearby. Call (818) 241-5730.

Natacha Beauty Braiding African Hair is a professional hair braiding salon at 222 Edgewood Rd NW, Suite 201C, in Cedar Rapids, IA. Natacha specializes in intricate braided and twisted styles, including box braids, knotless and boho knotless braids, stitch braids, tribal braids, Senegalese twists and sew-in styles, plus kids' styles for ages 5 to 10. The salon also sells beauty supplies to help clients care for their hair at home. Appointments can be booked online, and the salon is open Monday to Saturday from 9 AM to 7 PM.

Africa Love Store is an African boutique and hair braiding salon at 3375 S Decatur Blvd in Las Vegas, NV. The store carries authentic African clothing, accessories, sandals, waist beads, art, instruments, home décor and beauty products such as body oils and hair products. Its hair braiding salon (Suite 4) specializes in protective styles for natural hair, including box braids, cornrows, Senegalese twists and other twist styles; call (725) 278-2053 to book a braiding appointment. Taste of Africas, the Africa Love family's West African restaurant, is nearby at 3385 S Decatur Blvd. The store is open daily from 11 AM to 9 PM.

Close Up Kuts is a barbershop at 1130 Centinela Ave, Suite B, in Inglewood, CA. Customers know it for a clean, professional shop and consistent, precise cuts, from full haircuts to sharp edge-ups. The barbers are patient with kids, including toddlers, and take time to understand the style you want. The shop also carries hair care products. Open Tuesday to Friday 10 AM to 7 PM and Saturday 10 AM to 5 PM; closed Sunday and Monday.

Happy’s Liquor - San Pedro is a liquor store in San Pedro, CA. Rated 4.9 stars from 20 Google reviews.

Super Duper Burgers - San Mateo is a burger restaurant in San Mateo, CA. Rated 4.3 stars from 186 Google reviews.

Sushi spot in Bankers Hill with signature rolls, premium sashimi, hand rolls and crafted cocktails in a warm, inviting setting. Sister restaurant to Kinme Omakase. Located in San Diego, CA.

Authentic Italian dining in Barrio Logan led by Milan-born Chef Mario Cassineri, with handcrafted pastas and desserts from family recipes and a large patio. Located in San Diego, CA.

South Park wine bar with a large natural wine selection and seasonal, 100% scratch-cooked handmade food from locally sourced ingredients. Also a bottle shop and wine club. Located in San Diego, CA.

Award-winning steakhouse in a historic 1934 home on Pacific Coast Highway, co-owned by hockey Hall of Famer Teemu Selanne. Steaks, chops, poultry, game, seafood and craft cocktails. Located in Laguna Beach, CA.

Elevated, modern Thai food with a fusion touch that still respects authentic flavors. Bristol St. location in Costa Mesa with indoor and outdoor seating. Located in Costa Mesa, CA.

Italian osteria in Laguna Beach serving fresh, authentic dishes prepared with passion, with seasonal truffle and tasting menus and chef’s table nights. Located in Laguna Beach, CA.

Middle Eastern home-style cooking with unexpected takes on classic desserts, from chefs Ori Menashe and Genevieve Gergis. Includes an on-site coffee & tea shop with pastries, Arabic breakfast and fresh bread. Located in Los Angeles, CA.

Animae is an Asian-inspired steakhouse in Downtown San Diego, CA. Its menu combines a classic steakhouse approach with Asian American culinary influences, using a coal-fired oven and Japanese robata grill in an Art Deco-inspired setting.

LOLA 55 is a taco restaurant in Downtown San Diego’s East Village, CA. The F Street location offers tacos, online ordering and a published happy-hour schedule, with location and contact details available on its official website.

Kingfisher Cocktail Bar & Eatery is a Vietnamese-inspired restaurant in San Diego’s Golden Hill neighborhood. Its cooking combines Vietnamese heritage, French influences and California ingredients, complemented by a craft cocktail program.

The Kebab Shop’s Little Italy location serves Mediterranean food in San Diego. Its menu features customizable wraps, boxes and plates, with pickup, delivery and catering options offered through the restaurant’s official channels.

Tribute Pizza occupies North Park’s former post office in San Diego. Its wood-fired, Neo-Neapolitan pizzas combine New York and Neapolitan influences, alongside house-baked bread, seasonal salads, appetizers, desserts and a full bar.

Sovereign Thai Cuisine brings northeastern Thailand’s Isaan flavors to San Diego’s East Village. Its menu combines family recipes and modern influences, with restaurant dining, online ordering and catering available through the official website.

VACA in Costa Mesa is a Spanish restaurant near Segerstrom Center for the Arts and South Coast Plaza. Chef Amar Santana’s restaurant draws on Spain’s regional cooking and offers dinner, bar service and private-event options.

Farmhouse at Roger’s Gardens is a seasonal restaurant in Corona del Mar led by Chef Rich Mead. Set within Roger’s Gardens, it serves farm-focused California cuisine alongside wine, craft beer and cocktails, with dine-in and takeout options.

Bello by Sandro Nardone is a chef-driven Italian restaurant in Newport Beach, CA. Its contemporary approach to Italian dining includes lunch, dinner, a bar aperitivo period and private-event options.

Basilic Restaurant is a family-owned Swiss-French restaurant on Balboa Island in Newport Beach, CA. Its intimate dining room offers dinner and a curated wine selection, with reservations handled by telephone.

Broadway by Amar Santana is a Laguna Beach restaurant serving progressive American cuisine grounded in French technique, CA. Its seasonal menu is complemented by cocktails, wine and private-event options near the coast.