MM Beauty (mmbeautysacramento.com)—which offers luxurious skin care treatments (customized facials, dermaplaning, waxing, etc.) and massages catered to every body type and phase of life—is expanding to 3249 Quality Drive in Rancho Cordova (inside Frequency Coworking & Events). The business' existing location is in Arden Park.

The Posh Bagel (theposhbagel.com), which specializes in freshly baked bagels, sweet and savory schmears, plus pastries, smoothies, sandwiches, coffee, bubble teas, and more, is opening two sites in El Dorado Hills: 4380 Town Center Boulevard, Suite 130 (El Dorado Hills Town Center) and another at Sienna Ridge. Both locations are expected to open by the end of 2025.

Savor dumplings, noodles, baos, milk teas, aromatic espresso drinks, fresh fruit smoothies, flavorful noodle soups, mochi waffles, and more at Ai Bao Noodles and Tea (aibaonoodlesandtea.com). Sited at 660 Auburn Folsom Road, Suite 101, in Auburn, fan favorites include their brown sugar boba, xiao long bao (pork soup dumplings), Thai tea, and teriyaki beef rice bowl.

Artisanal perfumery Alurent (alurent.com) opened at 815 Sutter Street in Folsom. Expect handmade, small-batch, plant-based, ethically sourced fragrances—from soft florals and deep vanillas to bold masculine blends and custom-created scents—all crafted using the finest essential oils and botanicals.

Denio Family Park, sited at 5820 Fiddyment Road in Roseville, is officially open. In addition to the city’s first disc golf course, it also includes Roseville’s largest dog park (with separate, fenced-off areas for large and small breeds), 48 acres of open space preserve, 28 acres of developed areas, 20 acres of undeveloped land, group picnic areas, and restrooms. 

Toxed (toxedboutique.com) offers injectables inside Roseville’s Gossip Salon Suites (340 Lincoln Street, Suite 2) and in the comfort of your home through their Tox Parties. Four neurotoxins are available (Botox, Dysport, Xeomin, and Jeaveau) for a flat rate of $11 per unit; payment plans and memberships are also available.

Enjoy premium, all-you-can-eat, made-to-order sushi at Narumi Sushi (narumifolsom.com). Located at 12251 Folsom Boulevard in Rancho Cordova, diners can pick from a lengthy list of appetizers (gyoza, spring rolls, miso soup, chicken katsu), plus salads, sashimi, nigiri, specialty rolls, non-rice rolls, veggie rolls, desserts, and more.

 Nestled in the Folsom Historic District, mere blocks away from Sutter Street, sits Sibley Haus (@sibley_haus). Built in 1954, the new-to-market, short-term rental is a testament to mid-20th century architecture. The charming bungalow features terracotta floors; vintage, hand-selected décor; a record player with classic tunes; carport-turned-patio that's complemented by a picturesque grapevine; and also offers stand-up paddle boards for guests to use on nearby Lake Natoma. 

Ponderosa Cider Co. (ponderosacider.com), whose range of ciders—everything from dry to semi-sweet—are made using locally sourced apples, controlled fermentation, precise aging, and artisanal blending, is in the process of relocating its tasting room to a larger space at The Orchard (theorchardatapplelane.com), a retail shop that sells curated goods, hand pies, and produce at 101 Apple Lane in Auburn. Ponderosa Cider Co. at The Orchard is expected to host a grand opening later this spring and eventually plans to offer small bites.

Stop by Gregory’s Pizza (gregoryspizzas.com), at 1805 Cirby Way, Suite 3, in Roseville. The family-owned, community-focused business serves quality, brick-oven pies with freshly made dough and marinara, plus salads, wings, and a cookie pizza with ice cream. 

Nick's Roasting Co. (nicksroastingco.com), a Cameron Park-based roastery that’s committed to sustainability and ethical sourcing practices, is opening a coffee shop at 415 Roseville Square in Roseville. In addition to tea (including authentic Indian, house-made chai) and their own coffee blend, the community can also look forward to specialty espresso beverages, boba, ice cream, energy drinks, and pastries. 

by MEGAN WISKUS
Denio Family Park photo courtesy of the City of Roseville. Other photos courtesy of their respective companies or organizations. Ponderosa Cider Co. photo by Taylor Allred ©stylereadersmedia. Sibley Haus photo by Stephen Leonardi.