Express Sushi & Teriyaki likely adding a Rancho Cordova location at 10113 Folsom Blvd. A recent fictitious business name statement was filed and an LLC was formed here earlier this year under the same name. Carnitas El Rincon, a regional chain with locations in the Bay Area and Sacramento is adding a location at 6530 […]

Local restaurant chain India Oven appears to be planning a new location in Auburn. A fictitious business name statement for “India Oven” was filed with Placer county on 6/8/2023 at 11825 Willow Creek Drive in Auburn. The location was previously occupied by Costa Vida Fresh Mexican Grill which has since closed. India Oven was established […]

Popeyes is planning a new location in Carmichael at 7350 Fair Oaks Blvd. A planning application with the county of Sacramento states the following: A Use Permit for a drive-through with amplified sound located within 300 feet of a residential zoning district, and a Major Design Review for improvements to an existing building with existing […]

Yang Kee Dumpling, which opened in Davis late last year, will be opening up a new restaurant in Roseville. The location at 1470 Eureka Road, Suite 170, is in Eureka Ridge Plaza. It appears they will be taking over the space occupied by Wasabi. This plaza is currently home to Ruen Thai Restaurant, Sienna Restaurant […]

It looks like Taco Twist is planning to open a Sacramento location near Elk Grove according to recently filed licenses and statements with the county of Sacramento. This Instagram and TikTok worthy Indian fusion restaurant is known for dishes such as naan tacos, loaded samosa, loaded fish and noodle burritos. Taco Twist also operates 3 […]

Hidden Dumpling House opened their first location less than a year ago in Elk Grove. Now it appears a location could be in the works at 2801 P street in replace of Midtown Sushi which recently closed. A fictitious business name has been registered with Sacramento County under the name “Hidden Dumpling House” at the […]

It’s 2022 and that means it’s time to kick-off our annual list of food and drink establishments opening up this year in the greater Sacramento area. But really quickly, if you want to catch up on our maps and lists from years past then get caught up on our lists from 2021, 2020 and even […]

2021 is underway after a perilous year for the restaurant industry like nothing we’ve experienced before. Despite a pandemic, lockdown restrictions and economic distress, the Sacramento region saw 198 new food and drink spots bravely open up last year. That’s 40 less than 2019 but still impressive under the circumstances. Depending on the business concept and […]

If you’re like me, you are undoubtedly missing those fun times of going out to explore and try new restaurants. Many local establishments have been forced to close during stay-at-home orders, due to low demand. Others have been converting to takeout, curbside, and delivery services throughout the past month. However, one place in particular decided […]

It appears that Mezcal Grill will be opening up a location in Tahoe Park according to a filing with the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. The location at 5701 Broadway Suite B is two blocks from Bacon & Butter and was formerly occupied by Cafe Lumiere which closed last Spring.  Mezcal Grill is a […]

PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans is planning to bring their first Northern California location to the Sacramento region according to their list of upcoming locations on the company’s website.  The location will be at 5146 Manzanita Ave in Carmichael, approximately 1.5 miles from American River College.  The current space is 800 square feet and drive […]

Oak Park Brewing Co. It looks like the surprising return of Oak Park Brewing Co is almost complete less than a year since the original brewery abruptly shut down their doors. The new ownership team is breathing new life into the space, the menu and even the branding aesthetics. The opbrewco.com web site states that the […]

Solomon’s Delicatessen – Downtown Sacramento The Jewish deli that pays homage to the late Tower Records founder, Russ Solomon, is a highly anticipated Sacramento opening that we’ve been following. Originally announced back in 2016, their flagship store is now expecting to open in June according to management. A recent post on instagram shows some of […]

“The one and only Lou Valente is BACK” This big news of the week is that veteran sushi chef Lou Valente is back with his newest venture, Southpaw Sushi, located in Old North Sacramento on Del Paso Blvd. and is expected to open in April. A recent post shows the exterior of the restaurant and […]

  In a full 20 minute Facebook live video, celebrity chef Keith Breedlove announced that The Culinerdy Cruzer will be opening a brick and mortar restaurant. Here are some of the details: The name of the restaurant will be Culinerdy Kitchen Eatery. The restaurant is located at 524 12th Street in Downtown Sacramento. The expected […]