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All That Glitters

From shimmery craft cocktails to seasonal small plates, The Hillmont at Remedy Supply Co. embraces Auburn’s rich history while offering modern American eats. This dazzling foothills restaurant just might spark a new Gold Rush.

Erika Mailman, Photos by Anna Wick,

Chef Matt Horn

Pit Mastermind

Renowned chef and pitmaster Matt Horn expands his culinary empire with a new meat mecca in Elk Grove. With Michelin-rated, melt-in-your-mouth brisket and ribs, the down-home Horn Barbecue delivers unfancy feasts that are worth ’cueing up for.

Hillary Louise Johnson,

Slow and Low spare ribs

Right on ’Cue

Texas collides with California as the team behind LowBrau and Beast & Bounty gets cooking at Slow & Low Smokehouse, plating up succulent ribs, juicy tri-tip and standout brisket. In this showdown of meaty flavors in Elk Grove, diners don’t need to choose a side in the great barbecue debates—just the many scrumptious side dishes.

Hillary Louise Johnson, Photos by Anna Wick,

Okesutora

Dinner and a Showstopper

All the culinary world’s a stage at the ambitious new omakase restaurant Okesutora. After honing his skills at the celebrated sushi chain Nobu, chef Hieu Phan returns to his native Sacramento to deliver sea-worthy flavors with a dash of storytelling and a splash of spectacle in midtown.

Hillary Louise Johnson, Photos by Anna Wick,

Tapas style dishes from Juju Kitchen

Good Juju

The team behind The Press Bistro reassembles to open Juju Kitchen & Cocktails downtown, introducing new farm-fresh dishes and bringing back old favorites that we’ve missed. We’re reunited with chef-owner David English’s signature grilled calamari, and it feels—and tastes—so good.

Carla Meyer,

Franquette

From Paris with Love

Channeling the cafe culture of the City of Light, the team behind Canon—including a husband-and-wife duo who trained in Paris—launch Franquette in West Sacramento.

Leilani Marie Labong,