Feb. 26, 2026
Menlo Park Hotel Group to develop Silicon Valley Moxy
Bayview PACE provides $30.2 million in C-PACE funding for the 163-key upper-midscale hotel project.
Feb. 26, 2026
JINYA Ramen Bar Partners with Japan Airlines for Limited-Time In-Flight Offering
Fan-favorite steamed pork bun to be served on select LAX–HND flights this spring
Feb. 26, 2026
Stalled Park Hyatt Los Angeles Project Sees Potential Restart After 7-Year Delay
California developer plans to acquire and complete the long-delayed mixed-use development, though the Park Hyatt branding remains uncertain.
Feb. 25, 2026
Petaluma approves luxury hotel project despite local concerns
The four-story Appellation Petaluma hotel is expected to bring economic benefits but has faced pushback from residents worried about preserving the city's historic downtown.
Feb. 25, 2026
Lake Elsinore Honors La Unica as February Business Spotlight
Family-owned Mexican restaurant recognized for excellence in customer service, community involvement, and entrepreneurship.
Feb. 25, 2026
The Cheesecake Factory Plans 26 New Restaurants in '26
Tally includes a half-dozen representatives of the chain's flagship brand.
Feb. 25, 2026
The Habit Restaurants Celebrates Third Torrance Opening
The new restaurant will offer dine-in, takeout, and delivery services.
Feb. 24, 2026
Acorn Ridge Casino opens in Plymouth
The new 60,000-square-foot casino features 484 slots, 12 table games, and farm-to-fork dining.
Feb. 23, 2026
Acclaimed River Street Marketplace restaurant to close after just over a year
The Market by The Meat Cellar cites soaring costs and inability to reach revenue projections as reasons for shutting down
Feb. 23, 2026
North Las Vegas Casino Rebrands as Club Fortune, Drops Poker
Reno-based Truckee Gaming purchased the Poker Palace, closed it for renovations, and will reopen it without a poker room.
Feb. 23, 2026
Taco Cabana, Nathan's Famous, and More Top Restaurant News of the Week
Taco Cabana, Nathan's Famous, TGI Fridays, Nick the Greek, and The Peach Cobbler Factory lead RestaurantNews.com's Top 20 stories for the week ending February 22, 2026.
Feb. 22, 2026
Casino Workers Rally Outside Sky River for Labor Deal
Protest marks latest escalation in union's yearslong organizing campaign at new tribal casino
Feb. 22, 2026
Lulu's Swaps Mezze Platters for Toum Caesar Bowls in 2026 Relaunch
The East Bay restaurant is shifting to a counter-service model amid rising costs and changing customer spending habits.
Feb. 21, 2026
AWH Partners acquires Hotel Trio Healdsburg in Sonoma
The $38 million purchase marks the company's first acquisition for its Strategic Income Fund
Feb. 19, 2026
Scotia Lodge Acquired by SoCal Hotel Chain Focused on Boutique Properties
New owners plan upgrades, expanded guest services, and the launch of a new restaurant and bar this weekend.
Feb. 19, 2026
Coca-Cola Celebrates Lunar New Year Across Southeast Asia
The beverage giant's regional campaign blends consistency with local relevance.
Feb. 17, 2026
Café 86 Expands Across California with Two New Franchise Deals
The ube-forward dessert concept continues its rapid West Coast growth with new locations in Monterey County and Indio.
Feb. 15, 2026
Airbnb Sees Faster Growth in 2026 Amid 'Healthy' Travel Demand
Home-rental giant cites strong bookings, new payment options as drivers of accelerating revenue growth.
Feb. 14, 2026
Oakland Restaurant Burdell Faces Backlash Over Service Charge Policy
Owner Geoff Davis says he received "hostile and hateful" threats after pushback on the restaurant's 20% service charge.
Feb. 13, 2026
New Book Compendium Guides Casinos Into Data-Driven Era
The Math That Gaming Made series authors release 15th volume focused on modernizing casino analytics
