Roku Japanese Cuisine
Second location of upscale Japanese restaurant expanding from Roseville. Will occupy 4,000 square feet in Willow Creek Town Center, more than double the original space. Menu will feature sushi, ramen, teriyaki and other Japanese staples. Renovations to begin after University of Beer closes.
DQ Hawaiian BBQ
DQ Hawaiian BBQ expanding to Carmichael with Hawaiian, Asian, and American influenced menu. 1,700-square-foot space designed for dine-in and takeout. Soft opening planned for next weekend with grand opening following in coming weeks.
Pizza Factory
Pizza Factory franchise location opening in former Folsom Family Taekwondo space in Folsom Village shopping center. Will feature full lineup of signature pizzas, casual dine-in and takeout service. Franchisees are husband-and-wife team Mandeep and Sukhwinder Kaur.
Las Brasas Tacos & Salsas
Las Brasas Tacos & Salsas is reopening in its former location after closing in September 2024 to focus on catering. The restaurant serves casual Mexican cuisine including burritos, tacos, and tortas, founded by Chef Rudy Peniche.
Valencia’s Carniceria & Taqueria
Valencia’s Carniceria & Taqueria is expanding into the neighboring unit formerly occupied by Subway at Sunrise MarketPlace. The expansion will provide additional indoor restaurant seating and more spacious dining experience. Originally planned for spring debut but timeline shifted to June 2026.
Le Nocturne
Modern French dining and bar experience with supper club-style atmosphere, late-night service, EDM and house music. Features seasonal menu with French classics and contemporary selections. Father-son collaboration with Cameron Schell involved in menu design.
Caramba
New Spanish restaurant focusing on Spanish-inspired dishes, tapas and small plates. Taking over former Frontier Spice space. Owner also operates Brava Garden Eatery and Planta Coffee House in the area.
Vinnie’s Emporium
Second location of Vinnie’s Bar and Grill expanding to Brentwood, featuring live music and local pub concept with American bar classics like buffalo wings and jalapeño poppers
Bageletto
Bageletto is expanding with a new sit-down cafe location in San Francisco, taking over a former Peet’s Coffee location. Will serve fresh-baked, hand-rolled, and boiled bagels with in-house schmears and sandwiches, plus Italian sandwiches with meats produced in-house. Owned by Kiki Theodorides and Rich D’Aloia.
Sweet Fingers Jamaican Restaurant
Jamaican restaurant that closed its current location and is moving to a new Oakland location. Catering will continue while they prepare the new location.