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5 Best Restaurants in Sacramento, California You Need to Try Before Everyone Else Finds Them

Sacramento, California — a city where the river bends beneath bridges old and new, where murals bloom on brick and stucco, where the laughter of families mingles with the wisdom of old-timers and the dreams of newcomers. Here, the Capitol’s dome glows golden above a patchwork of neighborhoods, and the air is alive with the scent of citrus, barbecue, and something soulful simmering in every kitchen.

Sacramento, CA · 4d

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Ikeda's Country Market & Pie Shop | NOW In The 916 with Deanna

In this edition of NOW in the 916, we learn about Ikeda’s Country Market & Pie Shop in Auburn, which was voted best pie shop in America by USA Today! Ikeda’s is a family-owned country market, pie shop and restaurant that started as a fruit stand and has been around since 1972. Ikeda’s makes 1,000 pies a day with fruits from their 40 acres of orchards.

Auburn, CA · 3d

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This Tiny California Bakery Serves Some Of The Best Handmade Donuts You’ll Ever Taste

Somewhere in Folsom, California, there is a tiny bakery quietly producing some of the best handmade donuts you are ever going to put in your mouth. That bakery is BJ Cinnamon, and it would very much like to meet you. Here’s the thing about “best ever” claims.

Folsom, CA · 1d

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Sacramento Eatery Slapped With Red Placard After Rat Scurries In Mid-Inspection

Sacramento County health inspectors watched a rodent scurry into the back storage area of Tori's Place while the rear door sat open during a routine inspection, then proceeded to find more than 160 rodent droppings scattered throughout the restaurant. The Grand Avenue eatery walked away with a red placard and 12 cited violations, forcing an immediate suspension of its health permit.

Sacramento County, CA · 9h

The Sacramento Bee

Where to find France's famous, fresh Beaujolais Nouveau wine in Sacramento

Every year on the third Thursday of November, Beaujolais Nouveau is released and immediately flown to shops and restaurants around the world. Made from Gamay grapes in the Beaujolais region of France, the wine is meant to drink while it’s still young. According to Serious Eats , most Beaujolais Nouveau is mass-produced, using lower-grade grapes from the region. It tends to be bright and fruit-forward, a “simple, chuggable wine for celebrating the harvest.” Its more serious cousin, Cru Beaujolais, is made in a cluster of 10 villages in the northern part of the region, with premium grapes and more sophisticated winemaking methods. Because of its immediacy, many restaurants wrap events around the release, so people can experience the wine in the way it’s intended. Three Sacramento-area places are featuring Beaujolais Nouveau this month. The Sacramento branch of Chaine des Rotisseurs , the self-proclaimed oldest and largest food and wine society in the world, is hosting a Beaujolais Nouveau dinner at Brasserie du Monde at 1201 K St. on Thursday, Nov. 19 at 5:30 p.m. Chef-owner Aziz Bellarbi Salah is still finalizing this year’s menu, but guests can expect six or seven courses paired with Beaujolais wines. “We do a little

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Sacramento restaurant closed over rodent droppings. What else did inspectors find?

Sacramento County Health Inspectors gave a red placard to a Japanese fusion restaurant after finding about 20 rodent droppings throughout the facility. Additionally, 12 restaurants were cited for unattended raw chicken, gunk found on a can opener and a missing food safety certificate. 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, Oct. 29, through Wednesday, Nov. 4. 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

Sacramento County, CA · 20h

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Sacramento steakhouse closes as former employees allege unpaid wages

Echo & Rig, a steakhouse inside downtown Sacramento's Kimpton Sawyer Hotel, has permanently closed, according to Downtown Commons, as former employees allege they are still owed wages and retirement contributions.

Sacramento, CA · 7h

The Sacramento Bee

Sacramento rats, food recalls and a new Roseville restaurant. Here's what to know

Sacramento-area residents have a mix of news to track this Thursday, from pest problems to pantry safety to a new dining option. Here’s a quick look at three stories making headlines. Sacramento ranked No. 20 on Orkin’s 2026 list of the 50 worst U.S. cities for rodent infestations, and a Terminix home inspector told The Bee that rats and mice seek warmth and shelter indoors during colder months , squeezing through holes as small as a dime to nest in walls. October brought a wave of food recalls affecting California shoppers , including WinCo salsa bean dip trays tied to peperoncini from a company linked to a dead mouse video, a frozen lemon alfredo fettuccine sold at Walmart for possible listeria, more than 122,000 cases of Gatorade with undeclared yellow dyes and Once Upon a Farm toddler snack bars pulled over a choking hazard. Bohl, the Elk Grove salad and rice bowl spot owned by former Dutch Bros franchisees Hailey and Kyle Garret, is opening a second location at 10357 Fairway Drive in Roseville in 2027 , serving signature bowls like the “lettuce enter the dragon” and “steak me outside” alongside build-your-own options. This report was produced with the assistance

Sacramento, CA · 1d

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Two Sacramento Restaurants Cited After Inspectors Find Food Safety Violations

[Editor’s note: The report mentioned here is from inspections conducted on November 3 and may not represent the future health inspection status of the food establishments.]. The Sacramento County Health Department conducted several routine inspections on November 3. The restaurants, Charm Thai and Roberta’s Cocina Mexicana, both received yellow placards following the inspections.

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My Favorite Teriyaki Begins Serving at Town & Country Village

My Favorite Teriyaki has opened at 2617 Marconi Ave. in Sacramento’s Arden Arcade neighborhood, The Sacramento Bee reported. The restaurant’s website lists daily hours of 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and offers dine-in, takeout and online ordering. The restaurant occupies a space formerly used by I Love Teriyaki....

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Mojo’s Tap & Kitchen

Gary stops by Mojo’s Tap & Kitchen, where sports fandom meets delicious food! This dog-friendly Sacramento hotspot features menu items inspired by Sacramento Kings players like the Domas Double Dog and The Monk, a hot dog and burger tribute to two of the team’s stars. But it doesn’t...

Sacramento, CA · 12h

The Sacramento Bee

Sacramento Japanese restaurant group opens two fan-favorite eateries in Davis

A Japanese restaurant offering ramen and all-you-can-eat sushi has arrived to Davis. Fukumi Restaurant Group combined its two popular eateries, Fukumi Chaya x Momo Katsu, and Pier 50 Sushi, in one building in Davis. The combo offers, as the owners said, “the best of both worlds.” “From fresh sushi to comforting ramen, your new favorite spot is nearly here,” read the announcement on social media. The combined dining spots at 226 F St. are part of the Fukumi Restaurant Group, a collective of Japanese restaurants throughout the Greater Sacramento area. Alongside Fukumi Chaya and Pier 50, the group owns Fukumi Japanese Noodle House, It’s Sushi and Young’s Teriyaki. Pier 50 Sushi has two other locations in the Sacramento area. Its flagship is at 1735 Arden Way. There is a location in Folsom’s outdoor Palladio Shopping Center at 330 Palladio Parkway and Fukumi Chaya’s original brick and mortar is open in the Pallado Shopping Center as well. Some of Pier 50 Sushi’s most popular rolls are the Henry Roll with shrimp tempura, spicy crab mix, torched white tuna, green onion, spicy mayo, lemon and eel sauce, and its Washington roll, with salmon, avocado, pickled burdock root, salmon and yuzu ponzu. The

Davis, CA · 1d

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After Almost a Decade of Karaoke and Late Nights, Arden Arcade’s Favorite Dive Bar Is Gone

Sacramento’s Firefly Lounge has permanently closed after nearly a decade in business. Owner Connie Hale-Schuessler announced the closure on social media, thanking customers for their support over the years. Sacramento’s Firefly Lounge Closes. Owned and operated by Connie Hale-Schuessler, the dive bar was a community favorite spot for...

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Donut Time Continues Family Bakery Legacy With Fresh Donuts and Plans for Expansion

A Sacramento neighborhood bakery with roots dating back nearly four decades is continuing its family legacy while introducing new flavors, breakfast offerings, and plans for future growth. Donut Time, located at 4411 Elkhorn Boulevard, has been serving generations of customers since 1986, evolving its menu while maintaining the traditional neighborhood bakery experience that helped establish its reputation.

Sacramento, CA · 10h

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Sacramento Jewish Food Faire Turns 49, Bagel Battle Steals the Show

A Sacramento Jewish community festival with a history spanning nearly five decades is back this Sunday, and it's bringing matzah ball soup, pastrami sandwiches and a bagel rivalry with it. The 49th Annual Sacramento Jewish Food Faire runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Nov. 8 at the Scottish Rite Center, 6151 H Street, with free admission and free parking for anyone who shows up.

Sacramento, CA · 10h

The Sacramento Bee

Hawaiian barbecue spot with a ‘little aloha' in each dish expands to Folsom

A Hawaiian barbecue chain with several Sacramento-area locations has expanded to Folsom. DQ Hawaiian BBQ is now open at 2770 E. Bidwell St., serving Hawaiian-style comfort food. The restaurant’s website describes each dish a having a “little aloha” in it. “Some of the best moments happen over a full plate. The first bite after a long day. An extra chair pulled up for a friend. A family dinner where nobody has to choose the same favorite,” according to its online profile. “That’s the spirit behind DQ Hawaiian BBQ: island-inspired comfort, generous plates, and a warm welcome.” The chain has two other locations in the Sacramento area, one in Elk Grove at 9160 E Stockton Blvd. and the other in Carmichael at 7423 Fair Oaks Blvd., but it got its start in 2024 in Del Paso Heights. DQ Hawaiian BBQ serves an assortment of classic barbecue plates. Its most popular dishes include a classic grilled Hawaiian BBQ chicken, a Chicken Katsu plate served with sweet sauce and a mixed BBQ plate with short ribs, chicken, and barbecue beef. The restaurant’s menu also lists the Loco Moco, a Hawaiian comfort dish of a hamburger patty, brown gravy and fried egg on white

Folsom, CA · 2d

The Sacramento Bee

Where to find sweet treats and savory snacks for Diwali in Sacramento

Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights, is this weekend. The holiday celebrates themes of the power of good over evil, joy and togetherness. According to cookbook author and America’s Test Kitchen host Nik Sharma , families gather during this time to cook and share treats. Diwali dishes are designed to excite the senses, with diversity of texture, aromas and flavors: Crunchy, creamy, spicy, sweet and fragrant foods all feature prominently. Sharma has indexed 46 recipes suitable for Diwali on his site. Indian sweets, called mithai, are extremely popular, and there are several spots where you can pick up plenty of sweet treats to share with your loved ones. Commonly found mithai include barfi, a fudge-like confection made from condensed milk solids, gulab jamun, spongy balls of fried dough soaked in fragrant syrup, and kalakand, a cake made from a cottage cheese-like milk product called chhena. c Bay Area-based Bikanervala is having a four-day pop-up through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. 10375 Folsom Blvd. in Rancho Cordova where they will be selling exquisitely packaged boxes of their mithai. Preorders have ended, but customers can pick up one-pound boxes ranging from $19.99 to $21.99. North Natomas restaurant Indian Sizzle at

Sacramento, CA · 1d

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