opened about 11 months 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.
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opened about 11 months ago
NEW CONCEPT
Serves Hawaiian dishes developed from family recipes, using carefully selected ingredients to recreate island-style cuisine.
OPENING TBD
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Dutch Bros Coffee is the largest privately held drive-through coffee chain in the US. Founded in 1992 by Dane & Travis Boersma, the chain is based in Grants Pass, Oregon and currently operates over 325 location across the Western United States.
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opened about 11 months 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 7 months ago
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Offering cocktails, drafts and a multi-screen video wall.
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opened about 11 months ago
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Founded by local coffee enthusiasts, Placer Roasting Company operates a roastery and tasting room where they source high-quality, single-origin and blend coffees, roast them in-house, and serve them onsite alongside light snacks in a community-oriented space.
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opened about 12 months ago
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Inspired by John Adams's love of cider (the 2nd president of the USA), Nitty's Cider is a cider winery founded in 2018 by local entrepreneur Nitty to revive the 1800's traditions.
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opened about 12 months ago
NEW CONCEPT
Offering a menu that blends traditional coffee drinks and specialty beverages (like cold-brew horchata and matcha lattes) with a small selection of breakfast and light fare.
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opened about 12 months 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.”
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opened about 9 months ago
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Founded in 2006, Old Soul Co. is a staple of Sacramento’s café scene with its focus on small-batch coffee roasting and handcrafted food.
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OPENING TBD
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1940s–inspired New York–style café and deli.
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opened about 8 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.
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opened about 12 months ago
LOCAL ADDITION
Serves hot and iced espresso drinks, sweet lattes, matcha, and cold brew, alongside small bites like avo toast, bacon‑brie toast, granola, and Eggs Benedict.
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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 9 months ago
NEW CONCEPT
Peruvian fare—such as ceviche, lomo saltado, and Peruvian-style chicken wings.
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opened about 11 months ago
NEW CONCEPT
Specializes in small-batch roasted coffee and serves espresso drinks, cold brew, hot coffee, tea, and pastries.
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opened about 1 year ago
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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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OPENING TBD
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Paris Banh Mi is a Vietnamese bakery chain serving baked goods, sandwiches, coffee, and boba tea.
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opened about 1 year ago
NEW CONCEPT
Features 27 rotating wine labels, 8 draft taps, and 10 signature wine cocktails, alongside small bites and a relaxed ambiance suitable for tastings and social gatherings.
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opened about 5 months ago
NEW CONCEPT
Concept Coffee features high-quality coffee alongside house-made baked goods, breakfast burritos, sandwiches, and paninis.
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