Chef Scott Ostrander and Kingdom Coffee's Ty Manukyan opened Concept Coffee in Midtown, a walnut‑furnished spot serving breakfast and house‑roasted coffee.

A Chinese buffet with a hibachi bar is planned for the former Claim Jumper at 250 Harding Boulevard, the building's new owners told the Sacramento Business Journal.

Placer County records show Habit Burger & Grill is planning a North Auburn location that could replace the KFC on Grass Valley Highway.

Beloved Land Park parlor Vic’s has reopened under local owners, keeping its classic scoops while adding a café and pottery studio next door.

Charlie Palmer and Appellation have reimagined Wine & Roses as Appellation Lodi, adding two chef-led venues and a bakery that lean on Lodi farms and wineries.

Range Kitchen & Tap partners have leased Sibling by Pushkin’s old spot at 1813 Capitol Ave and plan a creative American restaurant with a big patio and an early-March target.

Dapper Doughnut is coming to Stanford Plaza in Rocklin, bringing made-to-order mini doughnuts to the Stanford Ranch shopping center.

A local soup‑dumpling shop will take over Red Robin’s big Palladio unit in Folsom, giving Journey to the Dumpling its largest location yet. The swap signals more food‑first activity at the center.

Historic Star Lounge reopens in Midtown with chef Galice Ryan’s French-leaning menu, a cocktail-forward bar program and a hushed dining room in the restored 1928 hall.

New owners say they'll stabilize Clarksburg's Old Sugar Mill and prioritize re‑signing tenants, reviving weddings and restoring on‑site winemaking.

OBO’ Italian Table & Bar will move into the Selland’s Market‑Cafe space at El Dorado Hills Town Center as the Selland family refreshes its cafe brand.

The owners of Midtown’s Adamo’s Kitchen are opening Dodici Pizzeria at 12th and D in Alkali Flats, bringing another locally run pizza spot to downtown Sacramento.

A compact Mel’s Express is proposed for the former Subway at 3000 Stockton Blvd near Aggie Square, with plans expected by the end of January and a mid‑2026 opening targeted.