Location Announcements

Lous-Sushi_Sacramento
opened about 1 month ago

Lou’s Sushi

NEW CONCEPT
Lou's Sushi is a Midtown Sacramento Japanese concept from chef-owner Lou Valente, who has devoted over 35 years to Japanese cuisine. The menu centers on a hand roll bar, legacy dishes, and fresh fish, with offerings that have historically included hand rolls, chicken karaage, and appetizers like salmon with chili crisp, as well as creative specialty rolls and nigiri.
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OPENING TBD

Lecavalier Winery and Kitchen

NEW CONCEPT
Lecavalier Winery and Kitchen is the restaurant and urban tasting room extension of Lecavalier Cellars, a Placer County winery rooted in sustainable, technology-driven winemaking. The winery produces a range of California varietals — including Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, and Cabernet Sauvignon — sourced from regions such as the Sierra Foothills, Napa Valley, and Paso Robles.
Newcastle winery Lecavalier seeks permits for Sacramento restaurant at former Roxy site -Sacramento Business Journal
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sweetgreen_sacramento
OPENING TBD

Sweetgreen – Roseville

CHAIN LOCATION
Sweetgreen is a fast-casual restaurant chain specializing in salads, warm grain bowls, and protein plates, featuring ingredients like roasted chicken, miso-glazed salmon, and caramelized garlic steak. Popular menu items include the Harvest Bowl, Chicken Pesto Parm, and Guacamole Greens, complemented by sides such as air-fried Ripple Fries and beverages like Hibiscus Clover Tea.
Krush Burger, Tapville Social close at Roseville Galleria; Sweetgreen in the works -Sacramento Business Journal
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Crystal-Basin-Cellars_Placerville
OPENING WED APR 1 2026

Crystal Basin Cellars – Placerville

RELOCATION
Crystal Basin Cellars is an El Dorado County winery with roots in amateur cooperative winemaking that transitioned to commercial production in 2000. The winery produces small batches of fruit-forward wines across more than 20 red varietals, two whites, and a sparkling wine, with all red wines sourced from grapes grown within 30 miles of the winery.
Crystal Basin Cellars shifting production to Placerville as part of bankruptcy exit strategy -Sacramento Business Journal
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Mati_Roseville
opened about 1 month ago

Mati

NEW CONCEPT
Mati Modern Greek is a full-service casual dining restaurant specializing in contemporary Greek cuisine, with a menu centered on herb- and citrus-forward dishes such as braised lamb riblets, grilled branzino, grilled octopus, housemade pita, and souvlaki. The cocktail program features housemade syrups and barrel-aged bitters, with roughly half the wine list sourced from Greece.
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Nua-Thai-Cuisine_Roseville
opened about 1 month ago

Nua Thai Cuisine

NEW CONCEPT
Founded by four women from Thailand living in the United States, Nua Thai Cuisine is a Thai restaurant blending modern interpretations with authentic roots, drawing on traditional recipes reimagined with a contemporary touch. The menu features handcrafted curries, savory stir-fries, and traditional Thai dishes made with fresh ingredients, alongside specialty items such as braised short rib massaman curry, garlic pepper prawns with garlic noodles, and lemongrass-marinated game hen served with green curry and roti.
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sit-lo-saigon_arden-arcade
OPENING TBD

Sit Lo Saigon – Arden-Arcade

LOCAL ADDITION
Sit Lo Saigon is a Vietnamese restaurant specializing in pho, with a streamlined menu focused on carefully crafted noodle soups and traditional flavors. The restaurant highlights slow-simmered beef bone broth—cooked for up to 72 hours—fresh rice noodles, and precisely prepared cuts of meat to deliver an authentic Vietnamese pho experience.
Vietnamese restaurant Sit Lo Saigon filling former Bruchi's spot on Howe Avenue -Sacramento Business Journal
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trang-kitchen_rocklin
opened about 1 month ago

Trang Kitchen Vietnamese Cuisine

NEW CONCEPT
Vietnamese restaurant offering traditional and contemporary Vietnamese dishes such as pho, banh mi, rice and noodle plates, spring rolls, and more.
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Rockstar-Pizza_Lincoln
opened about 2 months ago

Rockstar Pizza

NEW CONCEPT
Specializing in handcrafted pizzas, creative comfort dishes, and chef-driven menu items that blend classic flavors with inventive twists. The concept highlights slow-crafted dough, premium ingredients, and multiple pizza styles—including wood-fired, stone-deck, and deep-dish—alongside appetizers, sandwiches, desserts, and cocktails in a lively, music-inspired setting.
Rockstar Pizza opening in historic Beermann's building in Lincoln -Sacramento Business Journal
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The-Draft-Shack_Rocklin
opened about 1 month ago

The Draft Shack

NEW CONCEPT
The Draft Shack is a Rocklin-based craft-focused taproom offering about 20 rotating taps of domestic and craft beer, plus cider, seltzer, wine, and other beverages. Founded by local beer-industry veterans, the concept emphasizes a friendly, community-oriented atmosphere for sampling diverse drinks, with light snacks and pub-style fare in a casual setting.
Infusion Taproom owners opening The Draft Shack in Rocklin -Sacramento Business Journal
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