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Coffee shop opens in Sacramento serving ‘Yemen's liquid gold'

A Yemeni coffee franchise has opened its first California location in Sacramento. Matari Coffee made its debut Monday at 2601 J St. in Sacramento’s Marshall School neighborhood. The cafe serves hot espresso, chai, frappuccino, mojitos, matcha and other iced and hot sweet beverages. Named after the Bani Matar region in Sana’a, Yemen, the cafe uses beans from the country’s mountains. The owners of Matari Coffee said its drinks are more than “just a beverage.” They called it a legacy. “Known for its distinct winey acidity and deep chocolate undertones, these beans are still harvested using ancestral methods passed down through generations,” according to the company’s website. Matari Coffee uses a dry-processed method for its beans in order to “preserve the wild, fruity notes that coffee connoisseurs around the globe hunt for,” the site said of its high-altitude specialty coffee beans. “When you sip a Matari roast, you aren’t just tasting coffee—you are tasting five centuries of Yemeni agricultural pride.” The business considers its Matari coffee as “Yemen’s Liquid Gold,” a reference to the coffee’s heritage, rarity and lower acidity. Some of Matari Coffee's drinks include an iced pistachio latte, an iced banana matcha, and a Turkish dark roast. Their showcase

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Grocery Outlet Planning Lincoln Store at Ferrari Pavilion

Grocery Outlet is preparing to open a store in Lincoln, at the northeast corner of Ferrari Ranch Road and Lincoln Boulevard, in the new Ferrari Pavilion shopping center. The discount grocery chain is the anchor of the center, which is targeted for completion this month, though a store opening date hasn’t been announced.

Lincoln, CA · 1d

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Southern Oregon Holiday Market returns

This award winning market includes over 200 vendors from across Oregon and northern California. The Southern Oregon Holiday Market is back at the Expo, bringing more than 200 vendors from across Oregon and Northern California together for the region's largest holiday shopping event.

Oregon · 23h

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Best of the City 2026: Best Pickle Pivot

You’ve heard of Dutch crunch bread. But The Sandwich Spot in east Elk Grove has a way crisper lunch crunch that we love to munch. You won’t find it printed on their menu, but ask for any of their offerings as a Pickle Sandwich, and they’ll happily swap out the bread for a quartet of halved jumbo dill pickles. While a New York deli may have gone TikTok viral for their own pickle sandwich in 2024, Tupou Veimau—who until his passing in 2021, co-owned the Elk Grove Boulevard franchise of the locally based sandwich chain with his now sole-proprietor wife, Christine—began serving his unorthodox creation five long years before then. Pro tip: Go for the pickle-wrapped version of The River Cats (hot turkey, bacon, cheddar and avocado), where each bright bite of the pickle “bread” pairs perfectly with the smoky bacon and buttery richness of the avocado. It’s the best tasting sandwich we’ve ever heard. thesandwichspotelkgroveeast.com.

Elk Grove, CA · 1d

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Rosa Madera Planning Second Sacramento-Area Restaurant in Old Town Elk Grove

Rosa Madera, the Mexican restaurant with a popular location on West Stockton Boulevard in Sacramento, is opening a second restaurant in Old Town Elk Grove. Co-owner Gabriela Lopez confirmed to What Now Sacramento that the new restaurant will be at 9700 Railroad St., in the space formerly occupied by Horn Barbecue. “We anticipate opening early in 2027,” Lopez said.

Elk Grove, CA · 2d

The Sacramento Bee

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National made-to-order mini doughnut chain quickly expands, will open in Elk Grove

A national doughnut chain, known for mini doughnuts, is opening another shop in the Sacramento area. Dapper Doughnut is set to launch in Elk Grove at 9624 Bruceville Road. Originally from Las Vegas, the doughnut shop is famous for making its mini doughnuts while customers wait. Dapper Doughnut opened its first Sacramento franchise in Rocklin’s Stanford Plaza on November 8. That location is owned by Jasreet Barn , who is an alumna of Sacramento State. Dapper Doughnut offers 22 doughnut flavors, from bananas foster, Nutella and cookies and cream to apple pie and chocolate glazed. Seasonal flavors are also available. For its fall menu it is offering apple cider sugar doughnuts, blackberry beret doughnuts and pumpkin spice cheesecake doughnuts. Customers can pair their doughnuts with a pumpkin spice or brown sugar cinnamon latte or a salted caramel mocha. Regular coffee, lemonades and hot chocolate are also offered. For those not wanting doughnuts, other menu items include ice cream, parfaits, sundaes and milkshakes. Dapper Doughnut did not respond to an interview request from The Sacramento Bee. An opening date for the Elk Grove location has not been announced.

Elk Grove, CA · 3d

FOX40

Sacramento nu metal band Deftones announces 2027 North American tour

(FOX40.COM) — Sacramento nu metal band Deftones announced a 2027 North American tour with special guests on Thursday. The band will be stopping by the Toyota Amphitheatre in Wheatland as part of the tour. Deftones, which formed in Sacramento in 1988 by members Chino Moreno, Stephen Carpenter and Abe Cunningham while studying at McClatchy High […]

Sacramento, CA · 2d

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Bünda Planning Roseville Studio in the Freedom Pointe Shopping Center

Bünda, the boutique fitness studio known for stair-climbing and lower-body strength workouts, is planning a studio in Roseville at 4180 Thrive Drive, Suite 120, in the Freedom Pointe shopping center. The studio will be owned by franchisee Keith Johnson. The brand lists the Roseville location as coming soon, but no opening date has been announced.

Roseville, CA · 2d

The House Take

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Replacing your AC in Sacramento? Look past the new unit

In Sacramento, an AC replacement has to work with the house, not just fit where the old unit stood. These picks stood out for installation work, and each gives you a different question worth asking before the job begins.

The Sacramento Bee

German cockroaches and rodent droppings at East Sacramento brunch spot. What else

Sacramento County Health Inspectors found German cockroaches and rodent droppings at one East Sacramento brunch facility. Additionally, nine eateries were cited including a country club after health inspectors found uncovered ice cream in the freezer. What do these inspections mean? While a yellow placard signals two or more major violations, these are typically corrected or mitigated during the inspection, according to the Sacramento County Retail Food Inspection Guide . A red placard, however, signals “imminent danger to public health and safety” and suspends an establishment’s health permit until violations are corrected. This could include, but is not limited to, major vermin contamination . In contrast, a green placard means a restaurant passed inspection. The county performs about 14,000 inspections annually and about 97% of establishments pass, spokesman Ken Casparis previously told The Sacramento Bee. Approximately 1% of inspections result in a closure, he said. These were the results of Sacramento County food facility inspections for Thursday, Nov. 5, through Wednesday, Nov. 11. If an inspection listed below needs clarification, business owners can email The Sacramento Bee at servicejournalists@sacbee.com . How to report a business to the health department For readers who would like to report a local restaurant, food truck

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Shop These 5 California Butcher Shops for Better Meat That Costs Less Than the Grocery Store

Sometimes the best steak you will ever cook comes from a small shop you almost drove right past. Across California, neighborhood butchers are quietly selling fresher, tastier meat for less than the big grocery chains charge. It feels like finding a secret that your wallet and your dinner plate will...

Sacramento, CA · 4d

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An Arden-Arcade Sushi Spot Known for Its Pop-Culture Vibe Is Closing

A popular sushi bar and lounge in Sacramento, WeDaShii, is preparing to close its doors permanently and will serve its last customers this weekend. The Midtown location of the restaurant will remain open. The restaurant announced the closure in a social media post, thanking customers for their support. WeDaShii to...

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Along California’s Highways, These 5 Old Diners Still Feel Like 1970

California’s highways are packed with fast food signs, but a few old diners still serve breakfast the way they did decades ago. These are the spots with wood-paneled walls, pinball machines, counter seats, and biscuits and gravy that come out on a real plate. Some sit at busy truck...

Sacramento, CA · 4d

FOX40

FAA issues nationwide ground stop, US Transportation Secretary airport confirms

The Federal Aviation Administration has issued a nationwide ground stop, Sacramento airport officials confirmed Friday.

The Sacramento Bee

Upscale Mexican eatery is coming to Elk Grove's historic Railroad Street

A popular, upscale Mexican restaurant known for its live music is replacing a barbecue spot in Elk Grove. Rosa Madera is launching its second location in the Sacramento area at 9700 Railroad St. in Old Town Elk Grove. The site is taking over Horn Barbecue, which closed in February after nine months in business. Rosa Madera is originally from Orange County, with its flagship location in Santa Ana. The franchise came to Sacramento’s Valley Hi / North Laguna neighborhood at 7521 W. Stockton Blvd. in 2024. The restaurant’s most popular dishes include its enchiladas, carne asada street tacos, and its Los Favoritios plate, which is filled with birria chimichangas, al pastor nachos, and flautas de tinga, deep-fried corn tortillas with Mexican meat in a tomato-chipotle sauce. Its cocktail menu has just as much kick and flavor as its dishes, serving beverages like a sweet Mangoñeada, coconut margarita and spicy tamarindo. The restaurant has live entertainment, with a mariachi band performing on Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays, as well as a live DJ, according to the restaurant’s social media. Rosa Madera did not respond to an interview request from The Sacramento Bee. An exact opening date has not been announced. The location

Elk Grove, CA · 4d

The Sacramento Bee

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Sacramento's Thanksgiving to-do list: ordering pies, turkeys, and dinner reservations

Thanksgiving is approaching, and Sacramento-area bakeries, markets, restaurants and grocery stores have pre-orders open for the holiday. Deadlines are coming up fast, though and some popular options are already sold out. Here’s what to know: Pinning down pie orders Real Pie Company, Freeport Bakery, Faria Bakery and Upper Crust Baking are taking pre-orders for Thanksgiving pies . Most cut-off dates fall between Nov. 18 and Nov. 21, giving bakeries some leeway to prepare for the holiday. Ikeda’s, recently named the best pie shop in America by USA Today, will sell pies on a first-come, first-serve basis at its Auburn and Davis locations. Turkeys to-go Corti Brothers, Taylor’s Market, Sprouts, Raley’s, Whole Foods, Nugget, and Compton’s Market are some of the spots selling whole turkeys around Sacramento. Options ranging from $1.99-per-pound uncooked birds at Raley’s and Bel Air to $12.99-per-pound pre-cooked turkeys and a $185 turducken at Taylor’s. Most pre-order deadlines run from Nov. 21 through Nov. 24. Dining out and take-home feasts Restaurants open on Thanksgiving Day in Sacramento include 7th St. Standard ($40 turkey dinner), the Delta King with a buffet ($75 adults, $30 kids), Il Fornaio, The Porch, Denny’s and Golden Corral. Many restaurants also offer take-and-bake feasts,

Sacramento, CA · 2d

Fabulous California

Thanksgiving Dining in Northern California 2026

Pass the cranberry sauce as Thanksgiving dinner in Northern California is serving up something for every kind of table. The post Thanksgiving Dining in Northern California 2026 appeared first on Fabulous California .

Northern California, CA · 2d

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California Prison Kitchen Audit Finds Mold, Rotten Food, Missing Wire Whip and Cutters

Inspectors sent to check on California prison kitchens found rotten tomatoes, moldy peppers, spiderwebs and bug-covered fly traps at Corcoran, and moldy ceilings at Corcoran and California State Prison, Sacramento, along with equipment failures and missing utensils serious enough to raise security concerns. The findings come from an audit by the state's Office of the Inspector General, which examined food programs and services inside California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation facilities.

California · 5d

Fox40

Closet Factory Of Sacramento

Closet Factory of Sacramento is a family-owned and locally operated business serving northern California since 1987. They specialize in truly custom closets and whole-home organization solutions designed around the way you live. From walk-in closets and home offices to garages, pantries, entertainment centers, laundry rooms and more, every project is...