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Out In Oakdale, The Cowboy Breakfasts At Cafe 120 Feed Ranch Hands Before Dawn

Oakdale calls itself the Cowboy Capital of the World, so it is easy to assume that every busy spot on the main drag starts serving before the roosters wake up. The truth about the place behind this headline is a little different, and honestly more interesting. Its doors open at...

Oakdale, CA · 3d

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 · 9h

CBS Sacramento

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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 · 21h

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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 · 5d

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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 · 23h

The Sacramento Bee

Rodent enters Sacramento restaurant during health inspection. What else was found?

Sacramento County Health Inspectors gave a red placard to a soul food restaurant after finding about rodent droppings throughout the facility in addition to the live rodent. 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 like to report a local restaurant, food truck or café for health violations, you can file

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

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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.

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 · 2d

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We Ranked The 10 Best Old-School Chinese Restaurants In California And Here’s Who Made The Cut

One California tea room calls itself the oldest dim sum house in the entire country, with roots going back to 1920. That single fact sent me straight down a very delicious and very hungry rabbit hole. Then I learned about a dining room near the state Capitol where lawmakers have...

California · 12d

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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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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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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.

Fox40

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...

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Bentos Express Planned for Sacramento’s Promenade Shopping Center

Bentos Express is coming soon to the Promenade Shopping Center at 7485 Rush River Drive, Suite 670, in Sacramento’s Pocket neighborhood. A sign posted inside the space announces the new restaurant, which is owned by Xuan Dai, but no opening date has been announced. The restaurant is taking over...

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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....

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 · 3d

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Cinnamon Roll Cafe Preparing to Open in Midtown Sacramento

Cinnapop Cafe is preparing to open at 611 16th St. in Midtown Sacramento, with a soft opening planned for November. The cafe is owned by husband-and-wife team Tola Vong and Chhayleang Tang, who began selling their baked treats from a pop-up tent at Sacramento farmers markets earlier this summer. The cafe is small, at about 500 square feet, so the couple is focused on making it feel warm and homey, like a place where customers can walk in and feel at home. Their goal is for the cinnamon rolls to taste homemade.

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