Wild Goji Sushi (new concept, name TBD)
A new technology-forward sushi and Asian dining concept from the family behind Wild Goji Sushi (Castle Hills location open since 2016) is planned for The Merc, a $350M mixed-use development in Northwest San Antonio. The concept name has not yet been revealed. Construction on retail buildings expected to wrap up by end of summer 2026, […]
PJ’s Pub
PJ’s Pub is set to open at 6093 Lincoln Blvd in Oroville, CA, taking over the former GYM Saloon space. The business is owned by Jennifer Renee Oliver and Patricia Sue Rogers. A liquor license application has been filed with the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, and a temporary permit has already been issued […]
Banzito’s Tacos
Chicano-influenced taco concept with Cuban heritage influences, transitioning from food truck/pop-up to brick-and-mortar. Taking over former Tio Pepe Mex space in Old Town Auburn. 3,148 sq ft restaurant plus 2,010 sq ft patio. Elevated taco bar concept with Latin-inspired small bites. Currently licensed for beer and wine; pursuing cocktail license. Owner currently operates food truck […]
Chick-fil-A Carmichael Village
Chick-fil-A opening a new location at Carmichael Village on July 9, 2026 at 6:30 a.m. Local Owner-Operator Eric Mason will run the restaurant, his second in the Sacramento area. Location features dine-in, drive-thru, carry-out, catering, third-party delivery, Mobile Thru, and an on-site playground. Expected to create approximately 60 jobs. Chick-fil-A will donate $25,000 to Sacramento […]
Pence Farm Sourdough
Family-owned sourdough bakery moving from 147 S. Washington to 123 S. Washington in Sonora, CA. New space will be larger and expanded beyond a bakery counter to include wine service, catered events, and an event venue. Owners Sunny and James Pence have filed a liquor license application, a Caterer Permit, and an Event Permit with […]
Unnamed New Concept at 732 K Street
KoJa Kitchen is closing at 732 K St in downtown Sacramento, but franchise owner Thomas Quach and landlord Bay Miry of 700 Block Commercial LP confirm a new concept is coming to the same address. The space is a 4,000 sq ft two-story location with an underground bar. No name or opening date announced yet. […]
Fiore del Vino
Women-owned wine window concept inspired by the historic buchette del vino of Florence, Italy. Co-owned by Suzanne Ricci, Melea Martinez, and Sheena Takher. Will serve curated European and local wines, beers, and artisan small bites through a walk-up window with a spacious patio. Located near the State Capitol in downtown Sacramento. Plans to operate Monday […]
Otomi Ceramics Café
Otomi Ceramics Café is a café and creative studio concept coming to the former Soma Kombucha space on SE Belmont Street. Owned by Saira Ishikawa and Steven Le, it will serve matcha and coffee in the mornings and wine and beer in the evenings, alongside paint-your-own pottery and ceramics workshops. Opening is planned for summer […]
Fusion Curry Pizza
Fusion Curry Pizza, an Indian-spiced pizza concept operating since 2023 on NE Sandy Blvd, is relocating (not expanding) to 4831 NE Fremont Street in Portland, OR. Owner Surinder Sahota confirmed opening is expected in the coming months. The new space was previously occupied by Pizza Nostra.
Entity Lounge
Entity Lounge is a new deep listening lounge and neighborhood bar from husband-and-wife team Michael and Jamie Manahan. Concept features beer, wine, and sake during daytime hours as a listening café, with ticketed curated vinyl DJ sets by reservation in the evenings spanning ambient, dub, psychedelic rock, goth, and dark wave. Food menu includes small […]