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Houston Pluckers Wing Bar to Open in Baytown

Las Vegas Bajamar Seafood and Tacos to Open in the Southwest Valley

San Antonio Dirty Dough is Bringing its Ooey Gooey Cookies to Alamo Heights

Houston Van Leeuwen Ice Cream Announced as Tenant at The Swift BLDG

San Francisco Nobibi Expanding with New Location in East Bay

New York Atlanta-Based Fine Dining Restaurant UMI to Open in Nomad

Toronto DL Chicken Expanding to Toronto’s Harbord Village

San Diego Dorothy’s Wine Bar: Creating a Cozy “Third Space” in the Heart of San Diego

Portland Team Behind Dolly Olive to Open Fern Bar Angelina’s in Slabtown

Chicago ‘Fork and Coin’ to Bring Pub-Style Cuisine and Supper Club to Portage Park

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30-Year-Old Data and Technology Company Announces 28 Layoffs at Costa Mesa Location

The finance and information services company plans to lay off employees by year’s end.

By Deepali Singla · Mar 13, 2026

Restaurants

Old Hollywood–Inspired Speakeasy to Debut in Laguna Beach This Summer

By Courtney McGinley · Mar 12, 2026

Restaurants

Orange County Restaurateurs Gather for What Now’s Accelerate Event in Costa Mesa

By Joey Reams · Mar 10, 2026

Restaurants

Juan Pollo Preparing New Placentia Location

By Joey Reams · Mar 10, 2026

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Restaurants Old Hollywood–Inspired Speakeasy to Debut in Laguna Beach This Summer

Noble Ace will feature elevated dining, a curated cocktail menu and multiple unique dining areas.

By Courtney McGinley · Mar 12, 2026

Restaurants Orange County Restaurateurs Gather for What Now’s Accelerate Event in Costa Mesa

By Joey Reams · Mar 10, 2026

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Retail

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Restaurants Brea Mall Welcomes Shopper-Favorite Brands As Multimillion-Dollar Redevelopment Continues

As part of the redevelopment project, the mall will soon feature 377 luxury apartment homes

By Lisa Hay · Feb 25, 2026

Retail A Major Eyewear Brand Is Opening Its 35th California Location in Aliso Village

By Riya Singh · Jan 29, 2026

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Real Estate

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Real Estate Orange County Ranks Among California’s Most Competitive Rental Markets in 2025

California’s rental market remains competitive with an RCI of 72.5, while Orange County leads the region amid a national score of 74.6.

By riya yadav · Oct 13, 2025

Real Estate Ace Hardware Joins Tenant Mix at Mercado Del Lago as Junior Anchor

By Lisa Hay · Jun 4, 2025

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Ari’s Thai Eatery Expanding to Anaheim

By Joey Reams · Jan 21, 2026

Gina’s Pizza Working on Fourth Site in Laguna Niguel

By Joey Reams · Jan 21, 2026

Onigilly Making Orange County Debut at Brea Mall

By Joey Reams · Jan 21, 2026

Great Wolf Lodge Adding Wood’s End Creamery 

By Katie Porter · Jan 17, 2026

Costa Mesa to Welcome Pacific Pearl Café

By Katie Porter · Jan 17, 2026

Speakeasy to Open Inside Brea Salon

By Katie Porter · Jan 17, 2026

Hotel Dunkin’ to be Renovated

By Katie Porter · Jan 17, 2026

Barnes & Noble Returns to South Coast Plaza  

By Katie Porter · Jan 16, 2026

Crab N’ Spice Plans Anaheim Expansion 

By Katie Porter · Jan 16, 2026