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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 · 4d

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 · 6d

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,

Sacramento, CA · 3d

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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 · 4d

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 · 2d

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South Sacramento Gets New All-You-Can-Eat Spot With 88 Sushi Rolls

A new all-you-can-eat sushi restaurant has opened its doors in south Sacramento, bringing a sprawling menu of 88 types of hand rolls, specialty rolls and nigiri to the Pacific Plaza shopping center. Sake, a family-owned sushi and Asian fusion restaurant, is now serving diners at 6930 65th St., with adult all-you-can-eat pricing set at $39.99.

Sacramento, CA · 15d

The Coconut Mama

Baba’s Hot Chicken opening 3 new locations in California (38 around the U.S.)

Baba’s Hot Chicken is planning three more restaurants in California, with Irvine, Roseville and Napa on the list. The Riverside-born chain is joining a state where other fried-chicken brands are…

California · 5d

The Sacramento Bee

South Sacramento cafe temporarily closes. What's happening with Matcha Cafe Maiko?

A popular matcha dessert spot that uses ingredients straight from Japan has temporarily closed. Matcha Cafe Maiko, which has a location at 6905 Stockton Blvd. in south Sacramento’s Little Saigon district, has temporarily closed. The green tea dessert chain is rebranding as “Matcha Toko,” according to a post on social media. Not just south Sacramento, but all stores temporarily closed on Nov. 8. with Matcha Cafe Maiko also pausing operations in San Francisco. The popular matcha cafe announced its reinvention in October. “While our name is changing, you’ll still find many of the flavors and favorites you know and love (made with ceremonial grade matcha!),” the franchise wrote online . “(There will be) even more of the Matcha Toko experience to take shape in the months ahead.” Alongside the momentary halt, Matcha Cafe Maiko has taken down its Instagram and Facebook accounts. With the new name and storefront designs, the Matcha Toko team wrote that while the menu will remain the same, there will also be “new creations” added to its matcha menu. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Matcha Toko (@matcha_toko) The business is best known for its matcha drinks, matcha shaved ice and matcha soft

Sacramento, CA · 4d

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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 · 7d

The Sacramento Bee

One of Sacramento's best vegetarian eateries is in Little Saigon and only takes cash

Hot pork pho, chicken vermicelli noodles and lobster in tomato sauce are all served at this snug eatery but with a twist: it’s all vegetarian and vegan, and they only take cash. The cold season is upon us and as many people are getting out sweaters and hats, I went on a hunt for one of my favorite comfort foods: noodles and hearty plant-based meals My hunt is over, and I’m here to report on what may be one of the best restaurants in Sacramento. Tucked in the Little Saigon District there is a cozy restaurant serving a variety of hearty and light vegetarian dishes. Huong Sen Tofu, 6830 Stockton Blvd. Suite 155, is surrounded by boba tea shops, markets and traditional Asian restaurants. I tried Huong Sen Tofu as part of The Bee’s On a Budget series, which helps readers find fun and affordable ways to connect and explore the community. Here’s what I discovered: What is Huong Sen Tofu in Little Saigon like? I visited Huong Sen Tofu on a Saturday afternoon. The inside had colorful lanterns hanging from the ceiling, warm lemon walls and Buddhist portraits on the wall. To the right of the entrance there was

Sacramento, CA · 6d

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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.

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CBS Sacramento

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.

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Annie's Mimosas Pours Into Folsom Corners, Taking Over Shuttered Chant'el Cafe

Annie's Mimosas, the Placerville breakfast spot known for its brunch-forward menu, is expanding into Folsom with plans to take over the former Chant'el Cafe space at 1750 Prairie City Road, Suite 150. The second location will bring waffles, omelettes and burgers to the Folsom Corners shopping center, filling a storefront that sat empty after its previous tenant closed up shop earlier this month.

Placerville, CA · 7d

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

Sacramento, CA · 8d

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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...

The Sacramento Bee

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 · 7d

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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 · 7d

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