The most beloved local businesses in the backyard of Sac State are heavy on beer, pizza and on-the-go food options - but also include some surprises.

Chocolate Fish has opened its third location, while Stab! Comedy Theater is serving up a different kind of roast to Land Park audiences.

Local specialty coffee roasters Chocolate Fish have debuted another retail location and café in Land Park.

A Portland-based chain and two local businesses are the newest hair salons to open in Sacramento.

If you've got siu mai, orange chicken or braised rock cod on the brain, one of the three freshest Chinese spots in Sacramento may have just what you're craving.

From fried chicken to shrimp and grits, these five Southern spots scattered around Sacramento know how to please a crowd.

A barre studio, a brewpub, and a beauty salon make the list of newest businesses to debut in Sacramento.

From a popular Thai restaurant to a charity thrift store helping women and children in need, the Lead Hill area of Roseville offers a diverse set of popular businesses.

A longtime local fixture takes the crown, but where else might you go for the best Thai food in Elk Grove?

From a local standby to a fast-casual chain, here are Stockton's favorite pizza parlors.

Two kinds of noodles (Japanese and Vietnamese), Mexican groceries, and all-you-can-eat pizza are on the menu at Elk Grove's four newest businesses.

$1 Taco Tuesdays, anyone? The top three affordable Mexican eateries in Elk Grove will sate your cravings for a reasonable sum any day of the week.

From a tower of toast to a class on quilting, the most popular businesses in Camden offer plenty to sink your teeth into.