Fagnoni’s Restaurant (@fagnonisrestaurant), owned by chefs Michael Fagnoni and Molly Hawks of the region’s beloved Hawks, is scheduled to open this spring at 5540 Douglas Boulevard, Suite 150, in the Quarry Ponds Town Center. In addition to a full bar, private dining space, and patio, the restaurant will offer guests a dedicated Italian concept with a stepped-up, family-friendly experience.

CycleLife (cyclelifesac.com/el-dorado-hills)—an indoor cycling studio known for making fitness and healthy living enjoyable for both beginner and experienced riders—is opening at 4380 Town Center Boulevard in El Dorado Hills. Classes (cycle and strength training) are 45 minutes long and taught by skilled instructors; health coaching resources and onsite childcare will also be offered.

Locally owned and operated food truck Chick’s 500° (friedchickenranchocordova.com) is opening a brick and mortar at 4040 Sunrise Boulevard, Suite 100, in Rancho Cordova. In addition to high-quality, halal, Nashville-style fried chicken (tenders, sliders, and more)—with five degrees of heat—the eatery will also offer milkshakes, plus a variety of sides, sauces, and specials.

Dancewear Boutique of Folsom (dancewearfolsom.com)–a go-to destination for dancewear, accessories, and dance shoes from popular brands like Capezio and Bloch—opened last month at 118 Woodmere Road, Suite 130. Hours are Monday-Friday from 4-7 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m.-noon.

The "Starbucks of Taiwan," 85˚C Bakery Café (85cbakerycafe.com), which has more than 1,000 locations worldwide and features a menu of breads, sweet and savory pastries, cakes, teas, coffee, and smoothies, is opening a location in Roseville at 445 Roseville Square. 

Popular Midtown Sacramento dessert shop Ginger Elizabeth Chocolates (gingerelizabeth.com) is expanding into an approximately 1,400-square-foot space at 2770 East Bidwell Street, Suite 500, in Folsom's Broadstone Marketplace. Scheduled to officially open prior to Valentine’s Day (this month they’re operating as a holiday pop-up), patrons can look forward to signature chocolates, cookies, frozen macaron sandwiches, and hot chocolate. 

The Canal Women’s Health (thecanalwomenshealth.com), a private clinic specializing in women’s wellness, functional hormone health, and pregnancy care, is opening at 4364 Town Center Boulevard, Suite 116, in El Dorado Hills. Owner Kate Christensen, double board-certified women's health nurse practitioner and certified nurse midwife, believes in identifying the root cause of concerns, individualizing care, and optimizing wellness from within.

Swing by The One Spot (theonespotrocklin.com)—a bright, inviting tap house at 6508 Lonetree Boulevard, Suite 108, in Rocklin—and pick from 21 rotating beer, wine, hard seltzer, and cider taps. Drinks aside, the space—opened by a group of local craft beer fans and industry veterans—features multiple seating options (spacious patio, speakeasy-inspired lounge, community tables, granite bar, etc.) and eight TVs (including two outside and a 98-inch one).

Korean fried chicken chain Bonchon (bonchon.com)—known for their hand-battered, double-fried chicken that’s hand-brushed with signature sauces, plus bulgogi fries, bao buns, chicken katsu, Korean tacos, fried rice, udon noodle soup, and Korean street corn—is opening an outpost at 4359 Town Center Boulevard, Suite 108, in El Dorado Hills. 

Luxury wine bar Barrel and Bliss is opening this spring at 4359 Town Center Boulevard, Suite 110, in El Dorado Hills. Expect a rotating wine list with high-end offerings at varying price points, plus light bites (chocolate, baked brie, etc.) and up to five local beers on tap—all in chic, moody environs (think dark and warm tones, velvet booths, modular seating, and a wraparound bar).

Australia-based Zero Latency VR (zerolatencyvr.com), the world’s largest free-roam virtual reality network with over 100 locations across the globe—is opening an approximately 7,500-square-foot location at 4257 Rocklin Road in Rocklin. Groups of up to eight can partake in a variety of cooperative exploration and shooter-based games (lasting 15-30 minutes) that require navigating through virtual courses to achieve objectives while using VR headsets.

Savor handmade heirloom masa tacos, Cabo bowls, Mediterranean- or Mexican-style loaded fries cooked in 100% grass-fed beef tallow, pasture-raised meats (tri-tip, chicken, and barbacoa) barbecued over a Santa Maria wood-fired grill, and salads—all prepared using organic ingredients and no seed oils—at Tallow Organic Grill (tallowgrill.com). The fast-casual eatery is currently operating a pop-up out of 3905 Park Drive, Suite 100, in El Dorado Hills. Follow them on Instagram (@tallowgrill) for updates regarding online ordering and a more permanent location.

Iconic beauty franchise Merle Norman (merlenorman.com), which has been supporting customers for almost a century with innovative, high-quality skin care and makeup products paired with a commitment to quality and local production, opened a studio at 707 Natoma Street, Suite 105, in Folsom (inside Monroe Salon Suites).

by MEGAN WISKUS
Ginger Elizabeth photo by Francisco Chavira. Other photos courtesy of their respective companies or organizations. Photos courtesy of their respective companies or organizations.