opened about 2 months ago
NEW CONCEPT
CAFÉX is a locally and Mexican-owned café concept centered on Mexican coffee culture, serving specialty espresso drinks, Mexican-inspired lattes like horchata and mazapán, fresh-pressed juices, aguas frescas, energy infusions and baked goods.
OPENING TBD
LOCAL ADDITION
Buddha Bowls and Rolls is a Sacramento-based Asian-American concept from Full Tilt Hospitality, centered on build-your-own spring rolls, noodle bowls, rice bowls, and banh mi-inspired sandwiches. The drink menu features fresh-pressed sugarcane juice, Vietnamese coffee, and tea beverages, rounded out by a selection of specialty cookies.
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opened about 2 months ago
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Founded in Lahaina, Maui in 2008 by David and Ululani Yamashiro, Ululani's Hawaiian Shave Ice has grown from a 65-square-foot stand into a multi-state chain with locations across Hawaii, California, Texas, and Florida. The brand crafts its syrups in-house using 100% pure cane sugar, ultra-purified water, and natural fruit purees or juices, with customizable shave ice available in dozens of tropical flavors and topped with optional add-ons such as ice cream, mochi, azuki beans, and sweetened condensed milk.
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opened about 2 months ago
RELOCATION
Sentivo Vineyards & Winery is a family-owned Northern California winery with over 50 acres of estate vines, producing limited-run wines across multiple Sierra Foothills and Suisun Valley properties. The portfolio centers on Rhône and Italian varietals including Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Barbera, Sangiovese, and Syrah as well as specialty sparkling offerings.
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opened about 2 months ago
RELOCATION
Chulla's Café serves cuisine drawing from North, West, and East African coastal traditions, blended with influences from Asian, Latin American, and Pacific Coast cooking. The menu spans breakfast through dinner, with offerings that include coastal stews, omelets, burritos, and house made tropical drinks such as hibiscus tea.
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opened about 2 months ago
LOCAL ADDITION
Traditional donuts as well as cronuts, mochi donuts and tiramisu donuts. Additionally, Donuts & Coffey serves a variety of croissants as well as bubble tea, smoothies, lattes and more.
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OPENING TBD
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Peet's Coffee began in 1966 in Berkeley, California. Peet's offers freshly roasted beans, brewed coffee and espresso beverages, as well as a bottled cold brew.
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opened about 3 months ago
NEW CONCEPT
Sichuan City is a locally owned Chinese restaurant whose menu blends personal favorites with interpretations of popular Chinese dishes. The menu features Sichuan-style specialties such as spicy boiled fish, Dan Dan noodles, and creamy shrimp, alongside appetizers, soups, rice, and chow mein dishes, with vegetarian options available.
OPENING JUN 2027
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King's Fish House is a casual-dining seafood chain whose daily-printed menu highlights a broad raw bar selection and seasonal specials that rotate with fishing patterns. The chain operates its own seafood distribution arm, which hand-selects and delivers fresh product directly to its restaurants, with signature offerings including live oysters, seasonal catches, sushi, lobster, and crab.
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opened about 3 months ago
LOCAL ADDITION
Smokey Grill is a halal casual-dining concept blending Pakistani and American cuisines, with a menu featuring tandoori chicken, kebabs, mixed grill platters, karahi, curries, biryani, and naan alongside burgers and pizza.
OPENING JUL 2026
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Angry Chickz is a fast-food restaurant serving Nashville-style hot chicken.
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opened about 3 months ago
NEW CONCEPT
Tran Kitchen is a Vietnamese counter-service restaurant where recipes are helmed by a mother-son team serving pho, bún bò Huế, bò kho, rice plates, vermicelli bowls, and bánh mì sandwiches.
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OPENING TBD
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Burger Me! is a family-owned gourmet burger concept serving all-natural meats across multiple protein options including beef, bison, chicken, turkey, lamb, ahi tuna, cod, and veggie with sides like sweet potato garlic fries and hand-dipped onion rings. The menu also includes shakes, malts, and beer and wine.
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OPENING DEC 2026
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The Habit Burger Grill is an American fast casual restaurant chain best known for their charbroiled hamburgers.
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OPENING 2026
LOCAL ADDITION
Founded in 2015, Camellia Coffee Roasters is a locally owned coffee shop with coffee, tea, and breakfast foods. Also, the company is a wholesale roaster.
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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 3 months ago
LOCAL ADDITION
Range Kitchen & Tap is a casual American concept centered on creative, shareable plates including burgers, pizza, salads, and comfort-food staples.
-Sacramento Business Journal
opened about 3 months ago
NEW CONCEPT
VJ's Bar & Burger is a local bar and grill concept serving burgers, grillhouse plates, kebabs, wings, and loaded fries, alongside draft beer and signature cocktails.
opened about 3 months ago
NEW CONCEPT
Kai Japanese Cuisine is a modern Japanese restaurant offering an elevated dining experience centered around fresh sushi, sashimi, specialty nigiri, and traditional Japanese dishes with a contemporary touch.
opened about 3 months ago
LOCAL ADDITION
Offers a variety of Hawaiian-inspired dishes such as BBQ chicken, chicken katsu, BBQ short ribs and Spam and egg plates.