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Escape Into A Real-Life Fairy Tale At These 8 Whimsical Wineries In California

Looking for whimsical wineries in California that feel like real-life fairy tales?. These 8 wineries offer magical settings and outstanding wines to enjoy!. 1. Ledson Winery & Vineyards (Kenwood) Some buildings are so stunning that they make you question whether you’ve accidentally driven into a movie set. Ledson Winery...

California · 3d

sactownmag.com

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

whatnow.com

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

folsomtimes.com

Dutch Bros breaks ground on new Folsom Ranch location at Southpointe development

New drive-thru coffee shop marks another milestone for retail and restaurant development at East Bidwell Street and White Rock Road. Construction is underway on a new Dutch Bros Coffee location at Southpointe at Folsom Ranch, marking another milestone for the mixed-use commercial development taking shape at the intersection of East Bidwell Street and White Rock Road. Developer LRE & Companies announced Thursday that the popular coffee chain broke ground this week as the company continues working to bring additional restaurants, retail businesses and neighborhood services to one of Folsom’s fastest-growing areas.

Folsom, CA · 1d

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

Sacramento, CA · 1d

unearththevoyage.com

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 · 5d

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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...

The Sacramento Bee

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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

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

The Sacramento Bee

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Mediterranean food truck owner opens restaurant in Sacramento-area shopping plaza

A Mediterranean and Middle Eastern food truck serving authentic shawarma and gyros has opened its first restaurant in Sacramento’s Arden Fair. Jeeroz Shawarma and Grill, 1735 Arden Way, opened in Arden Fair’s Market Square retail center on Sunday, Nov. 8. The food truck, known as Jeeroz Mediterranean Cuisine, has served the Sacramento area for three years. The Mediterranean restaurant operates inside an 2,400-square-foot restaurant space. Market Square at Arden Fair is anchored by Barnes & Noble. The food is all halal, meaning its meat preparation is aligned with Muslim dietary beliefs. Jeeroz specializes in wraps and plates served with a side of fries. Its most popular dishes are its chicken shawarma, chicken gyro and falafel wrap, according to Yelp. The Jeeroz food truck has been spotted in front of the CALPERS building on 400 Q St. in downtown Sacramento and at local events. In the fall, it appeared at the Folsom Mosque, Elk Grove’s Diversity Festival, and the Rocklin Community Farmers Market, according to its food truck schedule. The new brick and mortar location is the site of the former Dos Coyotes Border Cafe, which reopened in Market Square in 2022 after a temporary closure during the COVID-19 pandemic. Jeeroz

Sacramento, CA · 3d

8 News Now

Echo & Rig closes Sacramento location while private funds go to staff

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The chairs were stacked for the last time at the Echo & Rig steakhouse in Sacramento’s Downtown Commons amid wage theft allegations from former employees, while Las Vegas owners and investors have brought authorities behind the counter to investigate. The Henderson and Las Vegas Echo & Rig locations remain open amid speculation […]

Las Vegas, NV · 4d

News & Review

Naija Cuisine defies a troubling business trend

At Naija Cuisine’s new home on Del Paso Boulevard, a plate of jollof rice is more than a signature dish. For chef and founder Adeola Adedayo, it carries the cooking she learned as a child in Nigeria, the business she has kept alive through years of change, and the welcome she wants Sacramento diners to experience.

Sacramento, CA · 2d

whatnow.com

Sacramento Brunch Spot Cited After Inspectors Find German Cockroaches in Multiple Areas

[Editor’s note: The report mentioned here is from an inspection conducted on November 9 and may not represent the future health inspection status of the food establishment.]. The Sacramento County Public Health Department conducted a routine health inspection at Mimosa House on November 9. The restaurant was cited for multiple violations, including a cockroach infestation, rodent droppings, and missing food handler cards and a food manager certificate.

State Hornet

Three Sisters Stew: A taste of indigenous traditions

Aromas of spices and a rich broth carried warmth across the room, as students came together for a hands-on cooking demonstration at The Cove Kitchen in The WELL on Thursday. Fourteen students participated in preparing three sisters’ stew. They learned about the cultural practices that connect Native people to their land and ancestors.

The Sacramento Bee

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Downtown Sacramento restaurant abruptly shuts, workers file suit alleging wage theft

Echo & Rig, the steakhouse and butcher shop in Downtown Commons inside Sacramento’s Kimpton Sawyer Hotel, appears to have abruptly closed, and an employee has filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of himself and others who the suit alleges have not been paid. The lawsuit was filed Nov. 2 in Sacramento Superior Court by Gavrilov & Brooks on behalf of Micah Bramwell and other employees at the restaurant, which is at 500 J St. Suite 150. The suit accuses the restaurant and its owner of failure to pay timely wages, failure to pay all wages upon separation, noncompliant wage statements, rest break violations, failure to reimburse necessary business expenses and unfair business practices. The plaintiff is seeking to recover the underpaid damages, penalties, interest, attorney’s fees and costs. TikTok user Erika posted a video on Thursday showing text from an email from the management and images of the empty restaurant. “Unfortunately today we received (an) email, that they decided to (close) their doors forever at the Sacramento location ... and none of the staff including myself got paid! Some of them were over 10+ checks probably more! Some servers are owed over 10k in tips,” the caption says. The

Sacramento, CA · 5d

The Modesto Bee

These Northern CA farmers markets are considered best in the state. How they ranked

Northern California and the Central Valley are agricultural hubs, so it’s no wonder that local farmers markets rank highly. The nonprofit American Farmland Trust just released its list of the top farmers markets based on nationwide votes. They’ve also drilled down to the top farmers markets by state. It is the third year in a row Sacramento’s Midtown Market claimed the No. 1 spot in the state. The Historic Folsom Farmers Market nabbed No. 2 spot. Here is how the rest of the state stacked up. Top 10 farmers markets in California Midtown Farmers Market | Sacramento | 2422 votes Historic Folsom Farmers Market | Folsom | 210 votes 29 Palms Farmers Market | Twentynine Palms | 159 votes State Street Farmers Market | Carlsbad | 110 votes Diablo Valley Farmers Market | Walnut Creek| 62 votes San Leandro Farmers Market at Bayfair | San Leandro | 43 votes Fort Bragg Farmers Market | Fort Bragg | 43 votes Mountain View Farmers’Market | Mountain View | 42 votes Morgan Hill Farmers Market | Morgan Hill | 39 votes Romano’s Certified Farmers Market | Beckwourth | 36 votes Topping the nationwide list was the Sarasota Downtown Farmers Market.

Northern California, CA · 7d

The Sacramento Bee

Popular Sacramento dim sum eatery launches brunch options for its Land Park location

Restaurateur Danni Kim wanted to try something different. Four years ago, Kim opened Hidden Dumpling House in Elk Grove, which, today, stands out for its gluten-free dishes. The business opened a number of locations across Sacramento and became a local favorite dim sum spot. But Kim was craving something new. She wanted to sink her teeth into a new adventure: to open an American-style brunch restaurant. “Nobody said a Chinese owner cannot do brunch,” Kim said. “It’s something I always wanted to do.” Kim has created The Morning After, a breakfast and brunch only menu at Hidden Dumpling House’s Land Park location at 3005 Freeport Blvd. The Morning After was originally a pop-up at the Land Park restaurant. It launched the brunch menu on Nov. 1 and Kim hired a whole new kitchen staff just for the venture. Each dish is focused on the highest and purest quality ingredients, Kim said. For example, the restaurant’s maple syrup is pure maple, rather than a corn syrup substitute. The Morning After’s menu is simple. There’s a traditional two-pancake breakfast, with butter and homemade berry compote, a side of fresh fruit and maple syrup. Other items include biscuits and gravy, chicken and waffles,

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This Old-School California Flea Market Has Hundreds Of Vendors And Bargains Worth Waking Up Early For

A green barn from an old hops-drying operation still stands at the center of this weekend bargain bash. Around it, more than 450 vendor spaces fill up every Saturday and Sunday. The gates open at 7 a.m., rain or shine, all year long. Admission is free, and so is parking...

Sacramento, CA · 6d

The Sacramento Bee

Sacramento's October business openings delivered a retro vibe. What else opened, closed

Sacramento welcomed a variety of new businesses in October, some are nostalgic throwbacks, ranging from a vintage CD store to a soda fountain shop to an ice cream spot. Here are some of the businesses that opened or closed in October. What opened in October? Fat Elephant Records, Books & Music Folsom got a new vinyl records and CD store in the Folsom Outlet Stores at 1300 Folsom Blvd. Fat Elephant Records, Books & Music opened its second location and sells pre-owned and vintage CDs and records. The store, owned by Charles Lago, said its records sell for between $3 to $10. The school also sells inventory from the fan-fave, but now closed record store, The Beat, which served Sacramento for three decades. Fiiz Drinks The old-fashioned soda shop has returned, but with a twist. Dirty soda shop Fiiz Drinks now open in El Dorado Hills at Town Center Boulevard. It’s the first California location for the business that specializes in soft drinks mixed with flavored syrups and creamers. Munchie Man A restaurant with cuisine from across the world opened in downtown Davis. Munchie Man at 113 D St. is a self-proclaimed “autobiography through food” of the head chef, Christopher

Sacramento, CA · 3d

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