opened about 1 year ago
NEW CONCEPT
Japanese restaurant specializing in traditional sushi and contemporary dishes in a modern setting.
OPENING TBD
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Fast-casual franchise known for its signature “Fires,” including Giga Fries, Mega Fries, and Chili Cheese Fries. These are complemented by a variety of flavored milk teas as well as chicken wings and corn dogs in creative variations like crispy rice or ramen-coated.
-Sacramento Business Journal
opened about 1 year ago
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Reincarnation of the classic diner founded in 1934 serving hamburgers, hot dogs, sandwiches, salad, fries and more.
-Sacramento Business Journal
opened about 1 year ago
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Chipotle, is an American chain of fast-casual restaurants founded in 1993 by Steve Ells and currently operates more than 2500 locations across the US, Canada, UK, France, and Germany.
-Sacramento Business Journal
opened about 1 year ago
NEW CONCEPT
Serves Hawaiian dishes developed from family recipes, using carefully selected ingredients to recreate island-style cuisine.
opened about 1 year ago
NEW CONCEPT
Texas‑style barbecue restaurant featuring slow-smoked meats—including brisket, ribs, tri‑tip, pulled pork, and chicken—paired with rotating craft beers and sides like smoked gouda mac & cheese, coleslaw, and cornbread.
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opened about 1 year ago
LOCAL ADDITION
The Place is a family-operated Italian restaurant that offers house-made focaccia and sauces, panini-style sandwiches, and Italian-American dishes such as Chicken Parmigiana “grind‑ahs.”
-Sacramento Business Journal
opened about 11 months ago
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Founded in 1981, El Tapatio is a family-owned chain of authentic Mexican cuisine restaurants that uses quality ingredients to make a wide variety of traditional dishes.
-Sacramento Business Journal
OPENING TBD
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Offers a variety of specialty pizzas—including Garlic Lover, Mexican Taco, Hawaiian Delight, and Chef’s Special—along with lunch specials, a family meal option (two large pizzas and soda), sides like buffalo wings and chicken strips, plus salads, calzones, and desserts.
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opened about 1 year ago
NEW CONCEPT
Peruvian fare—such as ceviche, lomo saltado, and Peruvian-style chicken wings.
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opened about 1 year ago
NEW CONCEPT
Stepdad’s operates as an all-ages American tavern offering dinner service from 4 pm and a full bar until 10 pm. Menu highlights include comfort food such as burgers and sandwiches paired with craft beer and cocktails.
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opened about 1 year ago
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Rose Tea Lounge serves a variety of handcrafted beverages such as milk teas, fruit teas, matcha lattes, fresh-brewed teas, smoothies, and phin-filtered Vietnamese coffee.
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opened about 1 year ago
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Started in 2007, Ike's Love & Sandwiches is a sandwich chain and each location features sandwiches that are eclectically named after local celebrities and icons.
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OPENING TBD
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Wingstop is a chicken wing chain founded in Garland Texas with more than 1,400 locations.
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opened about 1 year ago
NEW CONCEPT
Veteran-owned café serving espresso-based drinks, breakfast items, small plates, beer and wine.
-Sacramento Business Journal
opened about 7 months ago
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Palmetto Superfoods is a plant-based, vegan-friendly superfood café offering customizable açaí, pitaya, coconut, and matcha‐avocado bowls, as well as energized smoothies, all naturally sweetened and free of added sugars.
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opened about 3 months ago
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Teriyaki Madness is a fast-casual Asian restaurant concept featuring a Seattle Teriyaki menu and offers made-to-order Teriyaki dishes prepared with natural ingredients.
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opened about 1 year ago
NEW CONCEPT
Menu features their signature smashburgers with lacy edges (available in single or double patties), bacon-wrapped hot dogs with toppings like jalapeños and grilled onions, as well as loaded fries, milkshakes, and sodas
-Sacramento Bee
opened about 1 year ago
LOCAL ADDITION
Mediterranean and Greek-inspired menu—including kabobs and gyros.
-Sacramento Business Journal
opened about 1 year ago
LOCAL ADDITION
Specialty coffee shop and roastery with a diverse menu of handcrafted beverages, including espresso drinks, matcha lattes, and seasonal specialties. Sociology Coffee Bar also serves a variety of food items, such as breakfast tacos, panitos, and the Chef's Bowl.
-Sacramento Business Journal