Throughout June, small food businesses opened their first brick-and-mortar restaurants in the capital region, while some big names closed in downtown Sacramento after serving their final meals.
New restaurants opened in June
The capital region saw at least 14 eateries open their doors for the first time in June, spanning a wide range of cuisines, from fried hot chicken to Asian fusion food to an upscale steakhouse.
While the plurality of new restaurants reside within Sacramento, restaurants joined shopping complexes and business districts across the Valley. Roseville added three restaurants, and Carmichael, Elk Grove, El Dorado Hills, Placerville, Rancho Cordova, West Sacramento and Winters each got one new dining spot.
88 Bao Bao (4181 Thrive Drive, Roseville): This Northern Californian dim sum chain is digging its roots deeper into the region with its eighth restaurant opening on June 20, this time in Roseville. Another 88 Bao Bao outpost is planned for the under-construction Davis Collection shopping center…