opened about 2 months ago
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Tiny Lot Pizza and Grill is a Sacramento-area pizzeria specializing in hand-tossed New York-style pizza, smashburgers, and house-made tiramisu, with a menu that adheres to 100% halal preparation standards. The kitchen employs a 2-to-3-day dough fermentation process, and all sauces are made in-house.
opened about 2 months ago
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Bawk! serves both bone-in and boneless fried chicken to their customers. They also have a full bar in their which features bourbon sweet tea and a drink made with Jack Daniels, Coke and peanuts.
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opened about 2 months ago
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Michelin-awarded specialty taqueria from Patricio Wise and Cinthia Martinez.
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opened about 2 months ago
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Vallarta Prime is a contemporary Mexican restaurant specializing in premium seafood, grilled meats, and traditional Mexican cuisine inspired by the coastal flavors of Puerto Vallarta.
opened about 2 months ago
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The Golden Pineapple is a dual-concept takeout operation from Kupros Craft House owners Keegan Currey and Steve Tokuhama, with one side of the space dedicated to a California-style deli and the other to a Hawaiian concept featuring plate lunches, ramen, and poke. The Hawaiian menu draws on family recipes including kalua pork and cabbage, chicken katsu, garlic mahi-mahi, and garlic shrimp, served alongside deli sandwiches where the two concepts intersect.
opened about 2 months ago
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Cafe Bernardo is a farm-to-fork restaurant from the Paragary Restaurant Group with multiple locations in the Sacramento area.
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opened about 3 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 3 months ago
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Cali Rays Sourdough Deli is a California-based deli chain serving gourmet sandwiches on daily-baked sourdough bread, alongside fresh soups, wraps, salads, and flatbreads. Signature menu items include the French Dip and Garlic Pesto Turkey sandwiches, as well as daily soups such as New England Clam Chowder and Creamy Tomato Bisque.
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opened about 3 months ago
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Offers a modern take on Chinese food. Menu consists of dumplings, noodles, rice plates and boba.
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opened about 3 months ago
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Oak Park Bardega is a neighborhood deli and cocktail bar concept from the team behind Darling Aviary in Downtown Sacramento and The Flamingo House in Midtown. The menu centers on sandwiches made with premium meats, fresh-baked bread, and crisp ingredients, complemented by a bar program featuring beer, wine, and cocktails.
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opened about 3 months ago
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Day Tripper is a cocktail bar from Irish Hospitality Group and is built around agave and cane spirits sourced from Latin America and the Caribbean, with a concept intentionally broader than any single region or tiki tradition. The menu spans elevated vacation-style drinks including caipirinhas, pisco sours, and frozen slushies with 33 cocktails each tied to a producer-owned spirit with a cultural story behind it.
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opened about 3 months ago
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Stonebird Japanese Grill & Noodles is a restaurant with a menu centered on open-flame yakitori skewers alongside ramen, including miso and creamy options, and appetizers such as pork gyoza, crispy tofu, and edamame. Skewer options span chicken, pork, and seafood, rounding out a menu that blends Japanese grill traditions with noodle-focused comfort dishes.
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opened about 3 months ago
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Regional fusion pizza chain serving both Italian and Indian style pizzas as well as wings and wraps.
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opened about 3 months ago
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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.
opened about 3 months ago
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Thai Smile Noodle Bar is a casual restaurant centered on traditional noodle dishes including Thai boat noodles in deeply seasoned broth, stir-fried noodles, rice dishes, curries, and street food-style sides.
opened about 4 months ago
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Range Kitchen & Tap is a casual American concept centered on creative, shareable plates including burgers, pizza, salads, and comfort-food staples.
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opened about 4 months ago
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Founded in 1984, Gold Dust Pizza is a family-owned Northern California chain with both full-service and fast-casual Express locations. The menu features handcrafted pizzas, oversized calzones, wings, oven-toasted sandwiches, fresh salads, and breadsticks.
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opened about 4 months ago
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From the Allora team, Aiona is a restaurant concept that features Mediterranean fusion cuisine, including Italian, Greek, and Spanish-inspired small plates, wood-fire grill entrees, and craft beverages.
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opened about 4 months ago
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Offers a variety of Hawaiian-inspired dishes such as BBQ chicken, chicken katsu, BBQ short ribs and Spam and egg plates.
opened about 4 months ago
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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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