Carnitas El Rincon
Michoacan-style carnitas restaurant taking over former Gabriella’s Pizza space. Chain with 21 locations across California and Nevada. Will serve carnitas by the pound, tacos, burritos and combos with accessible pricing.
Betty on J
Second location of Betty Wine Bar + Bistro expanding to East Sacramento. Will operate as an all-day European-style bistro with coffee program, pastries, wine and food including green curry ceviche, bucatini all’amatriciana, and Thai beef carpaccio. Plans to add kitchen hood for burger and moules-frites.
Abyssinia Ethiopian Restaurant
Ethiopian restaurant under new ownership reopening after remodel. Owner also operates Blue Nile Ethiopian Restaurant in Oakland. Menu will feature classic Ethiopian dishes like wots, tibs, and injera.
SoDo Donuts
SoDo Donuts, the Bay Area’s first all-sourdough donut company, is launching a food residency at Hammerling Wines in Berkeley’s Gilman District. This will be their first fixed location after three years of pop-ups. They will offer sourdough donuts with sophisticated flavors, plus sandwiches and focaccia.
Parlour on 10th
Modern high tea experience with art gallery component, owned by Joanne and Stephen Samuels. Currently finalizing plans with city before construction begins.
The Cruz Room
Collaborative restaurant concept bringing several independent food companies together under one roof with shared dining space and beer-and-wine bar. Taking over former D20 Pizza location.
Rize Up Bakery
Rize Up Bakery is converting its existing production kitchen in SoMa into its first public-facing cafe. The menu will feature sourdough breads, grilled cheese sandwiches, pastries, cookies, open-faced toasts, and a full coffee program.
Sorso Bar and Bites
Italian-inspired cocktail bar and wine lounge opening in former Starbucks location. Will serve Italian small plates, seafood crudos, pressed sandwiches, cocktails and wines. Owner plans to create neighborhood bar and community gathering spot.
Skorch’d Pizza
Boston brothers launching crowdfunding campaign to open brick-and-mortar storefront for their Northeast-style pizza concept, currently operating from ghost kitchen. Exploring Midtown Sacramento location with plans to expand menu and offer dine-in experience.
Round Table Pizza
Round Table Pizza location preparing to reopen after closing in summer 2025. Operated by franchisees Raj Pooni and Ravinder Kang of KPA CH, Inc. License filed with California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.