opened about 9 months ago
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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.
OPENING FALL 2026
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IJ Sushi Burrito is a fast-casual Japanese-inspired restaurant chain specializing in sushi burritos, poke bowls, and customizable sushi-style bowls. The concept blends traditional sushi ingredients with a burrito-style format for a quick, modern fusion dining experience.
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OPENING FALL 2026
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Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is an American fast food chain best known for their fried chicken. It was founded in 1972 in Louisiana and now has over 3,000 locations not just in the US, but in countries all over the world.
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OPENING SUMMER 2027
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Italian-inspired fare including Neapolitan pizzas, fresh pasta dishes, seafood, and classic entrees, paired with wines and cocktails in a casual, contemporary dining environment.
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opened about 11 months ago
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Pera Mezze House is a Mediterranean restaurant serving dishes inspired by Turkish and Greek culinary traditions
opened about 4 months ago
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Handcrafted French-style macarons in a variety of flavors along with coffee, tea, and espresso beverages.
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OPENING TBD
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A variety of Mediterranean-style fare including lamb and chicken entrées, mezze plates like babaganoush and tabbouleh, and vegetarian options such as falafel and grape leaves, accompanied by sauces and accompaniments.
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OPENING 2026
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opened about 3 months ago
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Jollibee is a global fast-food chain known for its mix of American-style fast-food and Filipino-style comfort dishes such as its signature fried chicken (Chickenjoy), burgers, and sweet-style spaghetti.
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OPENING TBD
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Louisiana-based Raising Cane's is an international chain of quick-service chicken eateries and was founded by Todd Graves and Craig Silvey on August 26, 1996.
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opened about 4 months ago
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Bay Area based Filipino restaurant chain offering Cebu-inspired dishes such as pancit, lumpia, adobo, chicken afritada and the signature lechon belly roll—whole pig roasted over fire with crisp skin and tender meat.
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opened about 5 months ago
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Blue Bottle Coffee is a specialty coffee roaster and café chain founded in Oakland, California, offering freshly roasted beans, drip-and-espresso beverages, and single-origin coffees.
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opened about 4 months ago
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Modern Mediterranean-Greek street-food inspired fare, including döner-style wraps, salads, bowls, and fries, alongside vegan, gluten-free and keto-friendly options, in a vibrant setting.
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opened about 1 year ago
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Lin’s Garden is a Japanese-and-Chinese fusion restaurant that features a combination of sushi rolls (maki, nigiri, sashimi) alongside Chinese-American dishes and traditional favorites.
opened about 11 months ago
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Tequileros Taqueria is a family owned restaurant chain based in Northern California that offers modern Mexican cuisine including tacos, burritos, quesadillas, tortas and more.
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OPENING TBD
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San Jose based Poke Chain. Popular items include spicy tuna handrolls, crispy shoyu chicken and house salmon signature bowls.
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opened about 1 year ago
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Serves Hawaiian dishes developed from family recipes, using carefully selected ingredients to recreate island-style cuisine.
opened about 2 years ago
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Nick's Roasting Co. features a variety of coffee and espresso drinks, including lattes, cappuccinos, and red eyes, as well as specialty beverages like Indian chai, boba teas, smoothies, and energy drinks.
opened about 2 years ago
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ChocoLit Cafe is a late-night dessert establishment offering items such as crepes, kunafa and waffles.
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opened about 4 months ago
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Chicken wings chain founded in the Sacramento area. Fire Wings offers over 20 different sauces and dry rubs ranging from traditional buffalo to fusion flavors like Korean kick and Jamaican jerk. The menu also features tenders, fries, rice bowls, and sides such as garlic noodles and mac & cheese.
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