Understory Oakland
Worker-owned restaurant and community hub preparing to open a new site. Recently submitted liquor license filing. Unclear if this is a second location or relocation of current Fruitvale restaurant. Offers globally inspired menu with vegan and gluten-free options.
Indie Darling
New indie-focused arcade and bar taking over 9,000 square feet across two floors in Mid Market and SOMA Pilipinas. Will feature homebrew arcade cabinets, rare pinball machines, cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages. From the owners of the now-closed Outer Orbit.
Palette Dim Sum & Lounge
Bay Area-based elevated dim sum restaurant opening first Sacramento-area location in former Saigon Alley Kitchen + Bar space at Broadstone Marketplace. Features handcrafted dim sum, premium roast meats, and live seafood with modern Cantonese cuisine.
Lecavalier Winery and Kitchen
Newcastle-based winery expanding to Sacramento with a wine-forward restaurant concept featuring seasonal dishes. Currently pursuing permits for the former Roxy Restaurant & Bar location.
Kai Japanese Cuisine
New Japanese restaurant concept planned by husband-and-wife duo Jing and Rong Chen, taking over the Hello Temaki space. Menu expected to feature Japanese staples with focus on sushi. Paperwork initiated with California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.
Der Biergarten
German-inspired beer garden expanding to Old Sacramento waterfront location. 2,000-square-foot outpost with patio and grassy area along Sacramento River boardwalk. Will feature giant pretzels, sausage platters, schnitzel, and locally brewed beers. Second location for the Midtown staple founded by Sean and Erika Derfield.
Spark Social
New Spark Social food truck park location opening in San Jose’s Creekside District, near SAP Center and Diridon Caltrain station. Will feature food trucks, Bay Padel, and canine recreation center. Koja Kitchen has strong possibility of being included.
Angry Chickz
Nashville-style hot chicken concept opening first Watsonville location, marking brand’s 32nd California location and 36th systemwide. Offers made-to-order chicken tenders, sliders, and bowls with customizable heat levels.
Downtime
New restaurant and nightclub opening in former Bissap Baobab space. Menu by Rose Pizzeria owners Gerad Gobel and Alexis Rorabaugh, cocktails by Eric Ochoa. Owners include Bar Part Time partners and Dalva partner.
Reggie & Maude’s
New bar concept from Outta Sight Pizza owners moving into former Pomeroy Bar & Grill space. Will serve classic bar fare including burgers and martinis at approachable prices. Named after early leaders in San Francisco’s sex workers’ rights movement.